Investigate the $2.25 Billion Euro Bond
Head of the Finance Department at the University of Cape Coast, Dr John Gatsi, has disputed government’s argument that the 2.25 billion-dollar bond it issued, is a local bond, and called for an...
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US Judge Orders VW To Pay $2.8 Bln Criminal Penalty
A US judge on Friday sentenced Volkswagen to pay a $2.8 billion criminal penalty in the diesel emissions cheating scandal, in line with a deal struck between the automaker and the US government. The...
Energy Ministry Pledges To Support Energy Media Group
Deputy Minister for Energy, Dr. Amin Anta Mohammed has pledged his ministry’s support to the Energy Media Group, a media Company based in Accra with the sole purpose of running and delivering...
Software Developers Have No Reason To Flop
Technology is the future of all development across the world. With new inventions being made every day, it is almost impossible to discuss technological advancements and development separately....
Economist Fingers Gov’t Over $2.25 Billion Bond; Wants SEC To Investigate
Head of the Finance Department at the University of Cape Coast, Dr John Gatsi, has disputed government’s argument that the 2.25 billion-dollar bond it issued, is a local bond, and called for an...
Banks Begin To Abide By GRA Directive On VAT
Some banks in the country have begun complying with the directive from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), ordering them to stop charging VAT on financial services. The banks have started sending...
GE Profitable Again In Q1; Oil Earnings Fall
Higher power and aviation earnings helped General Electric return to profitability in the first quarter as it announced plans Friday for cost cuts this year and next. But the industrial conglomerate,...
Government To Issue 15 Year Bond To Clear $ 2.4bn Energy Debts
Government has announced plans to issue a 15 year bond to settle all outstanding debts in the energy sector. The move is also aimed at improving the financial strength of the State Owned Enterprises...
SMEs Urged To Embrace Digital Innovations
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of eSolutions Consulting Solomon King Adiyiah has reiterated the need for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to embrace technology as a key tool for transforming their...
US Existing Home Sales Jump 4.4% In March To 10-Year High
Despite rising prices and tight inventories, sales of US existing homes rebounded in March, surging to the highest rate in 10 years, an industry group reported Friday. Only one region, the western...
10 Factories To Be Commissioned Under 1 District, 1 Factory
In the next few months, 10 factories across the country will be commissioned as part of its “One District One Factory” policy. The factories, predominantly manufacturing plants, are expected to...
We Need An Agenda To Push Our Music Industry – Trigmatic
Multiple award winning artiste and radio personality, Nana Yaw Oduro-Agyei known by the stage as Trigmatic, has advised presenters, DJ’s, writers and other stakeholders who have command over the...
Angry Minority Hits Back At Bawumia’s ‘unpresidential’ Comment
The Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has courted the anger of the Minority in Parliament in his response to their queries of the $2.25 billion bond sold to investment fund Franklyn Templeton at...
Bawumia’s Comment Needless – Adongo
Bolgatanga Central MP Issac Adongo has asked the general public to disregard remarks by Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to the effect that the Minority in Parliament are an “ignorant” bunch...
Africa Needs Diaspora Strategy To Harness Opportunities-Banking Consultant
A private banking consultant, Ms Nilla Selormey, has reiterated the need for Africa to develop a diaspora strategy that will utilise skills of returnees to harness opportunities in the continent. She...
Over 15 Car Brands To Be Showcased In 2nd Edition of ‘Junction Auto Show’
The second edition of the "Junction Auto Show" would showcase over 50 cars from over 15 brands plus some of Ghana’s finest and rarest classic cars from April 28-30, 2017 at the Junction Shopping...
GNPC Terminates $15 Million Sponsorship Deal With Black Stars
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation has terminated its sponsorship agreement with the Black Stars. The state-owned oil exploration firm say it's not financially viable to continue its financial...
Govt To Issue 15 Yr Bond To Clear $ 2.4bn Energy Debts
Government has announced plans to issue a 15 year bond to settle all outstanding debts in the energy sector. The move is also aimed at improving the financial strength of the State Owned Enterprises...
A Corporate Governance Commentary
Recently, the salary levels of some Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of some state-controlled corporations in Ghana have come under quite a bit of public scrutiny. What has been in short supply is a...
Trump Launches Investigation Into Steel Dumping
Donald Trump has launched an investigation into countries that export steel to the US, raising the prospect of new tariffs on imports. It is designed to stop countries from flooding the US with...