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Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 14.5 per cent
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana has kept its policy rate unchanged at 14.5 per cent, citing pressures from rising crude oil prices…
Women turning to diapers due to high-priced sanitary pads?
Sanitary pads are considered a luxury item by the Ghana Revenue Authority and thus, they attract an import tax of 20%. In a country that heavily…
Termination of 347 MFIS: List of properties available for auction
The Receiver of the collapsed 347 Microfinance Companies (“MFIs”) and the 23 Savings & Loans and Finance House Companies has reminded the general public of bids…
Ghanaian Fishbowl Challenge winner to reduce Africa’s post-harvest losses?
Ghanaian undergraduate at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Mathias Charles Yabe who won the second edition of the Fishbowl Challenge, is on…
Over twenty business executives awarded at 2021 B.E.E Awards
The annual Business Executive Excellence Awards over the weekend identified and publicly recognized private enterprises, public institutions, and business owners for their extraordinary accomplishments with regard…
Fuel prices now at GHS5.7 per litre
Fuel prices in the country have consistently seen a steady increase since the beginning of the year, sparking fears that consumers may end the year paying…
Telco workers remain unthreatened by management’s threats, continue with strike
The Telecom and IT Professionals Union (TIP) in Ghana has stated that it will only rescind its strike action if the National Labour Commission intervenes and…
BOAME App, Orange Support Centre launched to fight domestic, gender-based violence
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has launched the BOAME App and the Orange Support…
Gov’t explains introduction of taxes in 2021 Budget
The government has justified the introduction of three levies in the 2021 budget statement. The Energy Sector Recovery Levy, Covid-19 Health Levy, and Sanitation and Pollution…
Telco workers hint of nationwide strike
Ghana’s telecommunications system faces an imminent shutdown as telecom workers threaten to go on a nationwide strike from Monday 15, 2021. The Telecom and IT Professionals…