Sunday, December 22, 2024

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“COCOBOD’s Struggles Amid High Cocoa Prices Due to Weak Harvests – IMF.”

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has flagged 2024 as a particularly challenging financial year for Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) despite some gains recorded in 2023. According to the Bretton Woods institution, COCOBOD has struggled to capitalize on record-high global cocoa...

PMMC Condemns Disruption at National Assay Centre, Affirms Gold Bars are Controlled by BoG.

The Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Ghana’s legally mandated National Assayer, has expressed deep concern over an incident at the National Assay Centre located at the Aviance Cargo Terminal in Accra.  The disruption, led by a mob allegedly headed by...

“World Shoe Makes Its Grand Entrance in Accra”

World Shoe, a global brand that is set to redefine the purpose of style and the power of footwear by transforming the world one shoe at a time, hosted its official launch event on December 13th, 2024, at Zinnia...

Ghana’s Economic Recovery Faces Risks, IMF Warns Amid Stabilization Efforts.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the third review of Ghana's $3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, highlighting significant risks that could derail the country’s economic recovery despite recent progress. While Ghana’s performance under the programme was deemed...

Traders reject plan to close Kejetia market on December 7.

Traders at the Kejetia Market in Kumasi have rejected a proposal to close its doors on election day, December 7, 2024, arguing that the closure will severely impact their livelihoods, particularly in the current challenging economic climate. The rejection comes...

“Fuel Prices Soar: Diesel Set at GH₵15.72, Petrol Climbs to GH₵14.99 per Litre.”

Some Oil Marketing Companies have started marginally increasing fuel prices following the commencement of the first pricing window in December. Shell has already taken the lead by increasing the prices of both petrol and diesel. A litre of petrol, which previously...

Tap Ghana’s strategic potential for economic growth – Kufuor urges U.S. investors.

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called on American businesses and investors to explore opportunities in Ghana, emphasizing the country’s potential for fostering mutually beneficial economic partnerships. Highlighting Ghana’s strategic location and abundant natural resources, Kufuor stated that the nation...

BoG suspends CBG’s Forex trading licence.

The Bank of Ghana has suspended Consolidated Bank Ghana’s (CBG) Foreign Exchange Trading Licence, effective November 26, 2024, for one month. The BoG cited section 11(2) of the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006 (Act 723) as the basis for this decision. In...

MIIF sets December 1 deadline for mining companies to clear outstanding royalties.

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has issued a firm deadline for all active and licensed mining companies in Ghana, demanding that they clear any outstanding mineral royalties by December 1, 2024. This move is part of MIIF’s initiative to...

Beverage Association pleads for reduction in taxes to promote export

Mr Samuel Aggrey, General Secretary, Food and Beverage Association of Ghana, has appealed to government to reduce taxes placed on the beverage industry to promote export.He said consumers complained about the prices of local beverages as against foreign brands...
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“Parliament Adjourns to January 2 Without Approving Expenditure in Advance of Appropriation”

Parliament has adjourned its seventh meeting of the fourth session of the Eighth Parliament to January 2, 2025, without...
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