Consumer inflation has inched further upward for a fifth consecutive month, recording 12.2 percent in November 2021 and thereby taking the rate beyond initial stages of the pandemic when prices soared. The increase, though anticipated by the market - given both global and local factors, is the highest in the...
As concerns over low domestic revenue mobilisation continue to haunt government, which has led to the introduction of some unpopular tax measures such as the Electronic Levy (E-Levy), online forex trading experts are calling for policies that will regulate such trading, as other countries are cashing in due to...
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has cut sod for the construction of a US$9.76million National Aquaculture Centre and commercial farm at Amrahia Dairy Farm in Accra. The project, which is expected to be completed within 12 months, is to provide training for 300 aquaculture entrepreneurs...
As part of efforts to encourage responsible small-scale mining, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has launched an award scheme to reward responsible small-scale miners who adhere to the health, safety and environmental standards of small-scale mining. The awards ceremony will be held annually to promote responsible and sustainable...
JACCD Design Institute Africa, formerly the Joyce Ababio College of Creative Design has connected young men and women across the country with creative education & career opportunities at the Creative Education and Career Fair. The maiden edition of the Creative Arts Career Fair created an opportunity for industry players, potential...
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has celebrated various stakeholders at its 30th anniversary awards and dinner night, which was rescheduled due to COVID-19 last year. Long-serving staff and various stakeholders who have contributed in diverse ways to the growth and the development of the Exchange received several awards. The awards...
Brittin Industries has launched an ultra-modern glass processing factory at Oyarifa to manufacture, sell and install high quality glass and façade systems. Brittin Industries is a fully-owned Ghanaian glass and façade company that produces a wide range of high-quality tempered glass, laminated glass, insulated glass, single pane glass systems, curtain...
Accountants across Africa have been encouraged not to become too much fixated on what is widely known globally as best practices, but rather focus on “new practices” that are tailored to the needs of the continent. Head of Internal Audit, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) – Africa, Chembe Chakalashi,...
Tamale Senior High School (TAMASCO) has marked its 70th anniversary with a call on the government to help improve the school’s infrastructure.  This, management said, would increase the intake of students and, at the same time, facilitate better teaching and learning outcomes. Headmaster of the school, Edward Azeka, made this...
The Okyehene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin and the Okyeman Environment Foundation (OEF) in collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited organised a clean-up exercise on Monday, at Kyebi in the Eastern region. The clean-up climaxed activities which included health screening, church service and awards day that were organized to commemorate the 71st...