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Day: April 3, 2024

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Government urged to review law to stop credit unions from paying corporate tax

The government has been urged to review the tax law that has roped credit unions into the payment of corporate income tax to ensure financial inclusion and poverty reduction.

Aside from deepening financial inclusion and fighting poverty, which was a …

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NDC Parliamentary Minority demands immediate increase in cocoa farm-gate price

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Minority is demanding an immediate increase in the cocoa farm-gate price by the Government.

Mr Eric Opoku, the Ranking Member on the Parliamentary Select Committee on Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Af…

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Transforming governance in Ghana: A new regulatory service model for Africa

Ghana is keeping pace with the rapid global transition to digital technologies, including in the realm of e-government where the country is regarded as a leader in Africa.

Ghana received high scores on the 2022 United Nations E-Participation Index, w…

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Minister breaks ground for 120 Km asphaltic overlay of Sunyani-Berekum-Sampa road

Mr. Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Minister for Roads and Highways, has cut the sod for work to begin a 120-kilometer asphaltic overlay of the Sunyani to Berekum and Sampa road in the Bono Region.

The road works, with a budget of $125 million, is to be e…

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Obuasi East MP supports Boete Timber Market fire victims

Mr Patrick Boakye-Yiadom, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Obuasi East has donated GHC100,000.00 to victims of the recent fire which razed down parts of the Boete Timber Market.

Properties running into millions of Cedis were lost in the inferno with…

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Ghanaian Entrepreneur to launch Tech Hub and Youth Training Programme

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, QuantizedFT, Kwabena Boateng, is to launch Tech Hub and Youth Training programme in Tema.

The launch set for today, April 3, is a pioneering initiative to propel Ghana’s tech landscape forward.

A release issued t…

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Access Bank Ghana makes historic GHS One billion plus profit before tax

Access Bank Ghana Plc, a leading retail bank in Ghana, has recorded a profit before tax of more than GHS1 billion in 2023 – a historic feat for the Bank.

The Bank’s profit before tax for 2023 was GHS 1.037bn, compared with the GHS 440.6 million in 20…

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Zenith Bank spotlights opportunities for Ghanaian women in business

Mrs Gloria Cabutey-Adodoadji, the Sector Head, of SME and Retail Banking at Zenith Bank, has urged businesswomen to leverage the golden opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement to expand their reach and grow their …