Around the world, national and municipal governments have been deploying smart city technology in the fight against the coronavirus, using it to track the spread of the pandemic and support the implementation of medical strategies. As well as demonstrating the value of smart technologies, these new applications are helping shape the future of...
In the second week of December last year, one issue that emerged at the energy sector front, particularly the downstream sector in Ghana and was discussed in the media was the increment of Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) Company Limited’s margin.
The government, through the downstream regulator, National Petroleum...
Senior High Schools (SHSs) in the Ahafo Region on Tuesday benefitted from the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service and Zoomlion Ghana Limited disinfection programme against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
The schools were Boakye Tromo Senior High Technical School, in the Tano-North District; Presbyterian Senior High Shool, Bechem; Bebusco SHS;...
The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) have handed over Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other essential health supplies to Mim Cashew and Agricultural Products Ltd., at Mim in the Asunafo North Municipality of Ahafo Region.
The supply of PPE and other sanitary...
As part of Fidelity Bank’s COVID-19 response strategy, the bank has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to present a four-part webinar series to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with financial and business strategies to help them navigate the economic downturn caused by negative impacts of COVID-19.
The...
The Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF) has called on government to consider upgrading the nation’s tourism facilities to attract more international and local visitors when the COVID-19 pandemic is defeated.
According to GHATOF, over the years the country’s tourism infrastructure has not seen any significant facelift - which to a large...
In his 6th address to the nation on the COVID-19 pandemic, President Nana Akufo-Addo announced a relief on electricity to support individuals and businesses, with full cover for bills of low-income consumers and 50% for consumers who fall outside the category.
However, cement manufacturing companies and steel companies located within...
Even as the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has said payment of Past Credit has been effected, some pensioners are feeling shortchanged and therefore demanding the formula for calculating the amount.
According to them, the Past Credit - which is a one-time benefit being paid pensioners who are...
Government must use its coronavirus stimulus package for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) as a catalyst to formalise the informal economy, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has urged.
As part of requirements for accessing the GH₵1billion support, prospective applicants are required to have Tax Identification Number (TIN), be registered, must...
Players in the oil palm industry have expressed fears that the Ghana Revenue Authority’s decision to maintain and continue implementing the 50 percent benchmark value on palm oil imports is severely hampering the development of local content - collapsing businesses and leading to job losses.
President of the Oil Palm...