Only 20% of property owners in Accra pay property tax …80% are in arrears, some up to 10yrs

June 4, 2019 Only two out of 10 properties owners–whether owner-occupied, tenant-occupied and tenant-owner occupied– in the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) pay their property tax on, a new study...

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We need a robust financial sector – Finance Minister

June 4, 2019 Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, the Finance Minister, says Ghana needs a robust financial sector, capable of mobilising and channeling domestic and foreign savings to finance the economic growth and...

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GhIPSS to connect bank accounts to phone numbers by July

June 3, 2019 By July this year, the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS) is expected to launch the proxy pay which is intended to ensure that bank accounts are connected to...

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BoG collapses 400 microfinance, microcredit companies

June 3, 2019 The Central Bank has revoked the licences of more than 300 microfinance companies and 39 microcredit or money lending companies effective Friday, May 31, 2019. In two statements released on...

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President’s monthly insight – May Edition

June 3, 2019 Ghana is one of the leading producers of gold in the world. Industrialized countries like Australia, Canada and the United States have depended a lot on exploration and extraction of...

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Governmentt to deploy 8,000 CCTV cameras to fight crime

May 31, 2019 Government is in the process of procuring 8,000 cameras to be deployed across the country as part of measures to fight crime. According to Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the move is...

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COCOBOD plans to raise $2bn from 20-yr bond

May 31, 2019 The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) plans to reduce its reliance on short-term debts, particularly the annual cocoa loan, in favour of long-term bonds to help provide breathing space for the...

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Private sector main driver of development — Veep

May 31, 2019 The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has lauded the private sector for effectively partnering the government to deliver on its development programmes and projects. He said the private...

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‘Ghana now Austria’s important business destination in Africa’ – Austrian President

May 28, 2019 The President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, has described Ghana as the most important destination in Africa currently for Austria and Austrian businesses. According to President...

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Business Development Ministry to train 10,000 entrepreneurs

May 28, 2019 The Ministry of Business Development will train 10,000 entrepreneurs in the small-scale and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector beginning June, this year. As part of the initiative, 30 leaders...

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