Fidelity Bank in Nigeria has confirmed in a statement that one of its staff members who returned from the United Kingdom recently has tested positive for COVID-19. The statement sighted by BestNewsGH.com indicated that even though the affected staff has not been to the Bank’s premises and has been self-isolating, he brought in some consignments […]
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American firms launch legal action seeking billions of dollars in damages from China over coronavirus
American small businesses are suing the Chinese government for billions of dollars in damages over the coronavirus. The case has been brought on behalf of five companies in Las Vegas – two property firms, a restaurant, a florist, and a medical training outlet – but seeks compensation for all 32 million US businesses with less than 500 […]
McDan hand sanitizers out: 5,000 gallons to be distributed across Ghana tomorrow for free
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group, Dr. Daniel McKorley is set to distribute Five Thousand (5,000) gallons of hand sanitizers to various organisations and communities across the country tomorrow, Monday, March 23, 2020 for free. A statement issued by the McDan Foundation said the move was in response to the call […]
McDan Boss Heartbroken; only 4 out over 200 who applied for funding to produce sanitizers said they will use local raw materials
Out of over 200 people who applied for funding from McDan to produce hand sanitizers, only 4 are using local raw materials The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of McDan Group of Companies, Dr. Daniel McKorley is heartbroken and disappointed at the over dependence on imported raw materials by Ghanaian entrepreneurs. BestNewsGH.com can report that […]
South African Wamkele Mene sworn in as first Secretary-General of AfCFTA Secretariat
Wamkele Mene, a South African has been sworn-in as the first Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. Mr. Mene who was elected in February this year, was sworn-in today, Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the Headquarters of the African Union (AU) Commission in Addis Ababa. BestNewsGH.com can report that Mr. Mene […]
Covid-19: Dozens rush to McDan for funding to produce hand sanitizers
Scores of entrepreneurs have indicated their interest in producing hand sanitizers locally and have applied to the McDan Foundation for financial support. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of McDan Group of Companies, Dr. Daniel McKorley and his team have been meeting these entrepreneurs who are interested in producing hand sanitizers, using local raw materials. […]
France President Macron suspends rent, taxes and utilities over coronavirus
French President Emmanuel Macron has put his country into full lockdown, declaring ‘we are at war with the coronavirus.’ He also announced a suspension of rent, taxes and household bills. The minute details of the lock-down outlined tight controls over residents’ civil liberties unprecedented in peacetime. The French will be required to download a form […]
Coronavirus: Ghana Civil Aviation Authority revenue to drop by 20 percent
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has projected 20 per cent drop in revenues in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. So far airlines are said to have experienced some 15-20 per cent decline in their passenger numbers which is expected to impact passenger charges at the airport. The Director-General of the GCAA Engineer Simon […]
CoronaVirus: McDan Boss offers financial support to entrepreneurs interested in making local hand sanitizers
At a time when the entire nation has joined the rest of the world to initiate measures that will mitigate the impact of global pandemic, CoronaVirus, COVID-19, one man has stood out and is about making a huge difference and impact as far as the fight is concerned. Dr. Daniel McKorley, the Chairman and Chief […]
You know nothing about the petroleum sector, take lessons from Alex Mould – NPA Boss fires Sammy Gyamfi
Comments by National Communications officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi that the government should immediately reduce prices of fuel because crude oil prices are dropping on the international markets show that he lacks knowledge on how prices of petroleum products are determined, Hassan Tampuli, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum […]
Trade Minister visits VW assembling plant in Ghana
The Minister for Trade and Industry, Allan Kwadwo Kyeremanten has paid a working visit to the VW assembling plant at the North Industrial Area in Accra. The visit was to afford the Minister the opportunity to learn at first hand, the state of the setting up of the plant and how far the company’s preparation […]
Private sector dialogues on enhancing trade and business environment in Ghana
Representatives of the private sector of Ghana have been deliberating on how to enhance the trade and business environment in Ghana. The forum which was facilitated by the Ghana Trade Coalition, brought together participants from organized private associations, think tanks, academia and advocacy groups, to take stock of the recent successes and ongoing challenges in […]