The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has commissioned the Sunda Ghana Diaper Ltd, the largest diaper making factory in sub-saharan Africa. President Akufo-Addo undertook the commissioning of the factory, which is operating under Government’s 1-District-1-Factory initiative, on Wednesday, 6th December, 2018, the final day of his tour of the Greater Accra Region, at the Bortianor, […]
Category: Business
Menzgold recalls managers to head office, lays off staff and cites security threats
Gold trading firm Menzgold has asked all staff member of the company to proceed on leave with the exclusion of branch managers who have been directed to report at the company’s head office in Dzorwulu in what it describes as transfers. The staff are expected to begin their leave from the 10th of December 2018 […]
Ban on small scale mining likely to be lifted before Christmas-Gov’t assures
Government has hinted that the ban on small scale mining is likely to be lifted, possibly before the yuletide sets in. Secretary to the inter-ministerial committee on small scale and illegal mining, Charles Bissue explains that efforts are being made to ensure that once the ban is lifted, authorities are able to monitor the operations […]
Your support has prevented our company from collapse, we thank you-Healthilife MD to President Akufo-Addo
The Managing Director of Healthilife Beverages Company Ltd, Mr Nuamah Fameye, has expressed his gratitude to the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for the support given to the company, which has saved it from collapse. Speaking at the premises of the company on Tuesday, 4th December, 2018, when President Akufo-Addo paid a […]
US$60m ‘Seeds for Impact’ programme launched
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF), an African-based fund for agriculture and finance, has launched the Seeds for Impact Programme in Ghana to support sustainable agriculture in 12 West African countries, in Accra. The programme will provide financing and other technical support to seed companies from the beneficiary countries, namely Ghana, Nigeria, Mali, Senegal, Burkina […]
SSNIT to retrieve over 25 million dollars from IT solution vendors in refunds
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is to claim refunds of over $25 million ($25,225,635.05) from IT solution providers and software vendors. The amount includes $15.2 million ($15,281,167.87) and GH₵16 million (GH₵16,019,579.46) to be claimed from an IT solutions provider. In addition, the Trust will also retrieve $6.9 million ($6,944,467.18) from a software […]
Just in: TOR refutes IES allegations, says refinery in shape and working optimally
The Tema Oil Refinery has refuted allegations by the Institute of Energy Securities (IES) that it is being plunged into further troubled waters as it has incurred a loss of 24 million dollars mainly due to a drastic reduction in the prices of crude oil on the international market. A statement issued by TOR and […]
Info Ministry, World Bank take steps to improve development communication in Ghana
The Ministry of Information and the World Bank have commenced engagements aimed at improving development communication in Ghana. The objective is to deepen the delivery of government information on development projects and public services using information and communication technology. Speaking at a maiden meeting, Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah asked the Bank to explore the […]
Ghana Gas CEO receives CEO of the year award at Ghana Energy Awards 2018
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company, Dr. Ben Asante has been awarded with the prestigious CEO of the year (petroleum) award at the Ghana Energy Awards 2018 last Friday. The Ghana National Gas Company also beat its competitors to win the best industry leadership award. The awards ceremony seeks to recognise the […]
Hungary reopens embassy in Ghana for business after 30 year closure
Hungary has reopened its embassy in Ghana after it was closed for 30 years. Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia joined the Minister for Foreign Affairs for Hungary, Dr. Peter Szijatto to cut the tape for the official reopening of the embassy. According to Dr. Bawumia, the reopening of the Embassy is a win-win […]
Business support for women with disabilities key to sustainable economic growth-First Lady
The First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has commended efforts by government, civil society groups and all entities committed to the entrepreneurial advancement of disabled women in business. According to her, supporting disabled women in business is key towards the achievement of inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Ghana. The First Lady made this known at […]
Formalising Ghana’s economy and completion of Financial Inclusion Triangle on course-Bawumia
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated the Commitment of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo led government to work at formalising the Ghanaian economy and to ensure that work on the Financial Inclusion Triangle is completed as soon as possible. Delivering the keynote address at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and […]












