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The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has raised alarm over the government’s rumored plan to introduce new taxes on petroleum products in the upcoming mid-year budget review. According to sources, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is set to present the review to Parliament on July 25, 2023. COPEC asserts that such a move would exacerbate the … Read more
MTN, the mobile telecommunication network, is urging the public to stay vigilant to protect themselves from falling prey to mobile money fraud, a problem that has been plaguing many subscribers in recent years. Scammers cunningly pose as representatives of mobile telecom companies, tricking unsuspecting individuals into believing them and ultimately defrauding them. Despite numerous instances … Read more
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Ghana have made adjustments to the prices of petroleum products at the pumps starting from July 17, 2023. TotalEnergies, GOIL, and Shell are among the companies that have implemented price changes. Fuel Now Selling at ¢12.45 TotalEnergies is now selling diesel and petrol at ¢12.45 per litre, up from the … Read more
Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, has announced that since the launch of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) in June 2021, the bank has increased its gold reserves by over 7.70 tonnes as of June 30, 2023. The total gold reserves now stand at 16.67 tonnes, compared to the previous 8.77 tonnes before … Read more
Standard Chartered Bank and Access Bank Plc have recently reached an agreement regarding the sale of Standard Chartered’s subsidiaries in Angola, Cameroon, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone, as well as its Consumer, Private & Business Banking business in Tanzania. The completion of these transactions is contingent upon approval from local regulators and Nigeria’s banking regulator. … Read more
In a significant move to support creators, Twitter has rolled out its ad-revenue-sharing program, with eligible Blue subscribers already reaping the benefits. The initiative, first announced by Elon Musk in February, had been shrouded in mystery, but now, the details of how it works are coming to light. According to a tweet announcing the program, … Read more
Government has reaffirmed its ban on the use of cryptocurrencies in all financial transactions within the country. The announcement was made by Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, during a parliamentary session where he addressed questions regarding the government’s stance on cryptocurrencies. According to Dr. Amin Adam, while the … Read more
The Chartered Institute of Marketing – Ghana (CIMG) has launched the 34th edition of its annual National Marketing Performance Awards to reward excellence in the marketing industry. The awards, which are held under the theme ‘Marketing: a tool for economic recovery’, are aimed at celebrating marketers who have demonstrated resilience, adaptability and unwavering dedication to … Read more
Accra, Ghana – The latest figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service reveal a marginal increase in inflation for the month of June 2023. Inflation rose to 42.5%, compared to the 42.2% recorded in May 2023. The government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, highlighted that the main drivers behind this inflationary trend were food and … Read more
In a bid to streamline its public enterprises portfolio and reduce financial burdens on the state, the Ministry of Public Enterprises has revealed plans to dispose of 17 defunct state-owned enterprises. The list includes prominent entities such as the State Construction Company, Bonsa Tyre Factory, and Bolgatanga Meat Factory, among others. During a press conference … Read more