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 […]
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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 […]
AR: artisans in Kumasi get lifeline as NGO/gov’t moves to offer free training and tools
The Director of Transport at the office of the president, Odeneho Nana Oppong has indicated that a foreign Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is in the country to train artisans in various trades and skills for free. According to him, mechanics, dress makers and hairdressers among others will benefit from the package which includes free training after […]
Vice President Bawumia launches phase two of Mobile Money Interoperability
The Vice President of the Republic, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has launched Phase Two of the Mobile Money Interoperability platform in Accra. The launch of Phase two of the Interoperability platform concludes the Financial Inclusion Triangle, and ensures universal interoperability, making Ghana one of the few countries in the world to attain this feat. Phase One […]
Things were rosy for 5 years until you put sand in our gari-Menzgold customers blame gov’t
Customers of Gold trading firm Menzgold say they were enjoying their investments with the company over the last 5 years without any challenges until government decided to ‘muddy’ the waters for them. According to the customers who stormed the streets of Accra yesterday to protest the delay by the company in paying them their entitlements, […]
We have 60 thousand clients and not 1.8 million as alleged by customers-Menzgold cries out
Gold trading firm Menzgold Ghana has rebutted claims that the company has a customer base of 1.8 million. According to the Public Relations Officer of the Company, Nii Armah Amarteyfio, the company has a little above 60 thousand clients and wondered where the customers who made the allegations got their figures from. A leader of […]
Creativity and imaginative leadership, key catalysts to business growth-Dr. Danny McKorley
Group Chairman of the McDan Group, Dr. Daniel McKorley has identified creativity and imaginative leadership as key catalysts that propel business growth and competitiveness. Dr. McKorley who was a guest speaker at the 2018 edition of the SME and Young CEO’s Summit explained that the business world in the 21st century thrives in an environment […]