We’ll take risks in 2017 budget – Ofori-Atta
Finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said government will take risks in the 2017 budget which is due next month.He says the budget will offer tax reliefs in order to open up the space for...
We’ll resist attempt to fund free SHS with Heritage fund – Minority
The minority in parliament has said it will fiercely resist any attempt by government to finance its free SHS policy with the Heritage fund.According to the minority, the decision by the Akufo-Addo-led government to...
Gold exporters warn of scammers
The Association of Gold Exporters, Ghana has raised red flags over the activities of Gold scammers in the country.According to the association, activities of these scammers are tainting the credibility of genuine members.The chairman of the...
17 Banks ‘rigged’ South Africa’s currency
Seventeen banks have been accused of rigging the price of South Africa’s currency, the rand. The country’s Competition Commission has called for big fines against the banking giants, which include HSBC and Barclays, after...
Nestle misses forecasts as profit falls
Nestle, which makes KitKats, Nescafe and Purina pet food, has said it will steepen its cost-cutting plan after unveiling disappointing results.
Net profit for 2016 fell to 8.5bn Swiss francs (£6.78bn) from 9.1bn a year...
Gov’t’ll monetize Ghana’s gas reserve – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has stated that government hopes to monetize the country’s gas resources in the next four years.Speaking at the New Year Greetings with the Diplomatic Corps on Wednesday, 15 February he said: “Our...
Maritime dispute: Cote d’Ivoire begins second round of oral submission
Cote D’ Ivoire will begin the second round of its Oral argument in the ongoing hearing of the maritime border dispute with Ghana in Germany today. Ghana on Monday took its turn to conclude...
Airtel, Jaarno make online purchase of homegrown foodstuff convenient
Airtel, the Smartphone Network has partnered premier digital foodstuff marketing and distribution company, Jaarno to offer Airtel’s high value customers the convenience of shopping for locally grown food items online at a discount.With this...
No fuel shortage – NPA
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has short down claims fuel shortage is imminent in Ghana.According to the Institute for Energy Security (IES), there is an impending shortage of petroleum products in the coming weeks....
Boris Johnson pledges more UK investment in Ghana
The Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson has pledged to work assiduously to get more British firms to invest in Ghana to help boost the economy.Addressing the press after holding private talks...