The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), says it is dissatisfied with the government’s decision to review the benchmark discount value while consultations are still ongoing. After months of agitation and weeks of consultations with stakeholders in the trading community on the benchmark values reduction policy, the government has finally concluded on a 30 percent discount […] The post ‘Downward
Lorraine Wright has officially received the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) Award, from the Queen of England at Windsor Castle, United Kingdom. Eight months after the initial announcement, the award was finally presented by HRH Princess Royal (Princess Anne) on behalf of the Queen who is said to have been diagnosed with […] The post Lorraine
The 2022 edition of Citi FM and Citi TV’s Heritage Month has been officially launched. The Heritage Month, beginning tomorrow, [Tuesday] March 1st, 2022, is a month-long education and exploration of Ghana commemorated every year in March to celebrate Ghana’s rich culture, heritage, and most importantly to promote tourism. It would begin with the on-air […] The post Citi
The Rotary Club of Ghana has donated several educational items estimated to be GHC30, 000, to some 200 school children in the Appiate community in the Western Region. The items, comprising school bags, textbooks, mathematical sets, exercise and notebooks, school uniforms among others, are expected to help improve education in schools within the Appiate community […] The post Rotary
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy, ACEP, says Ghana is yet to translate its transparency efforts into proper accountability in petroleum and other extractive resource revenue management. Speaking to Citi News at an ACEP organized student rally on petroleum and extractive resource governance at the Takoradi Technical University, the Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning […] The post Efforts
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has condemned the military invasion of the Republic of Ukraine by Russia which has led to casualties, particularly among civilians. ECOWAS in a statement said it is following with great concern the military invasion. It strongly condemned the action and called for “both parties to stop the […] The post ECOWAS condemns
Deloitte Ghana has announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Gideon Ayi-Owoo as a partner effective immediately. Gideon is a Chartered Accountant with over 16 years ‘Big 4’ accounting firm experience, working with clients across all business spectrums by providing tax advisory services. Over the years, he has had a stint […] The post Deloitte
Achieve, a mobile application offered by Ghanaian–ownedPetra Securities Limited (licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission), is making an impact in the Ghanaian retail investment space. The fast-growing app, launched in August 2020, helped over 30,000 Ghanaians save overGHC12 million in 2021 alone. Achieve provides Ghanaians from all walks of life with a convenient means of saving […] The post Meet
At least one person was killed and 10 others injured in skirmishes at an opposition party rally in Kwekwe, central Zimbabwe, on Sunday. The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters were attacked by a group of men armed with spears, machetes, iron bars and stones. One man was stabbed to death, others suffered broken bones […] The post Deadly attack at Zimbabwe opposition rally
Russia has limited Twitter in parts of Russia, Twitter has confirmed. In a statement, the company said “We’re aware that Twitter is being restricted for some people in Russia and are working to keep our services safe and accessible”. On Friday Russia restricted Facebook after a clash over “censorship”. Russia’s communications regulator Roskomnadzor accused Facebook […] The post Ukraine
Russia has more than doubled its key interest rate after the rouble slumped by 30% against the US dollar. Bank of Russia said it raised the rate to 20% from 9.5% to help cushion the impact on prices of the rouble’s slide. It came as the UK, along with the US and EU, cut off […] The post Ukraine conflict: Russia doubles interest rate after rouble slumps
Scores of residents of Dagombaline in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region have been displaced following a demolition exercise carried out to allow for the construction of a road. The affected residents are accusing authorities of unfair treatment and are demanding compensation. Speaking to Citi News, they noted that they have genuine documents showing […] The post Dagombaline
The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has launched a 3-day work retreat at the Aqua Safari Resort in Ada for CEOs and Board Chairpersons of the energy sector agencies, as well as other stakeholders. In his opening remarks, Dr. Prempeh, who is also the MP for Manhyia South, stated that the retreat was […] The post Energy Minister leads 2022 Energy Sector
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, a private legal practitioner, has advised young women to work on building their capacities as part of efforts to bridge the gender gap in society. The former Deputy Minister for Transport in a presentation at the 4th Obaasima Summit held at the University of Ghana said men are dominating most spheres of […] The post Building capacity
A Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has debunked the Speaker of Parliament’s assertion that government may not be able to honor its salary obligations from the next three months. The Speaker of Parliament made this disclosure last week in parliament attributing it to his sources. Making the revelation on the floor of Parliament, […] The post ‘It’s
The convener of the FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, is expected to reappear in court today, Monday, February 28, 2022. Mr. Barker-Vormawor has been charged with treason felony after he made comments allegedly threatening a coup d’etat should the government go ahead to pass the controversial Electronic Transactions Levy. He was arrested on Friday, February 11 […] The post #Fixthecountry’s
The Committed Drivers’ Association says its decision to maintain the 30 percent increment in transport fares stems from the fact that government has no hand in the prices of fuel at the pumps. According to them, although tax components contribute to the build-up in the prices of petroleum products, the government no longer has a […] The post Committed
The Member of Parliament for Ketu South, Dzifa Gomashie, disagrees with the decision to continue keeping the country’s land borders closed after two years over the COVID-19 pandemic. The Interior Minister, Ambrose Derry, answering questions on the floor of parliament on the closure of the borders, said the government knows the impact it is having […] The post Ketu
Some commercial drivers in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, want transport fares increased to 30 percent instead of the 15 percent announced by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU). Following the constant hike in fuel prices in the last couple of months, transport fares have been increased by 15 percent across the country, which […] The post Kumasi:
Members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) in eight universities are expected to vote by close of day today, to determine whether the suspension of a strike by the association’s National executive committee (NEC) will stand or not. The NEC last week suspended the strike after 6 weeks of protest demanding better conditions […] The post We’ll
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