Vodafone’s mobile financial service, Vodafone Cash, has introduced a unique credit option called “Vodafone Cash Overdraft,” which enables customers to seamlessly borrow money to complete specific transactions without experiencing a decline due to insufficient funds. This new service offers Vodafone customers much more convenience while purchasing a bundle, paying bills, and sending money across all […] The post Vodafone
The Ghana Tourism Authority has closed down 11 hospitality facilities in Koforidua in the Eastern Region for operating illegally. They include the Eredec Hotel, Acapulco Chop bar, Elite, and Hallelujah hostels among others. The authority indicated that it has about 14 more to close down this week in an enforcement exercise to ensure compliance. According […] The post 11
Residents of Nuaso in the Lower Krobo municipality in the Eastern Region, confronted the Electricity Company of Ghana workers and the military who tried to install prepaid meters in the area, forcing the soldiers to make a retreat. Samuel Torgbor, the Assembly member for Nuaso electoral area, said the people were taken aback by the […] The post Lower
For the first time in a very long time, I was high. I was so high anytime I closed my eyes, I couldn’t feel my feet. The deeper I closed my eyes, the higher the heights of my ascension into the holy of hollies. I don’t even smoke. Never have. I have become a proud […] The post Olele Salvador writes: At the bar with Joe Mettle – a ‘Kadosh’
Power is expected to be restored at the Kumasi City Market, also known as the New Kejetia market, by the close of Monday, June 27, 2022, following almost one week of blackout in the facility after officials from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) disconnected power to the facility. This situation, was because the traders […] The post Power
The much-anticipated Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Head Office will leave staff and visitors in awe as the ultramodern and expansive new building is designed to provide staff and visitors to the revenue mobilisation agency with an experience of space, friendly work areas and a good car park. GRA operates mainly from its head office situated […] The post GRA invests in ultramodern
To find a more sustainable way of improving teaching and learning through the use of technology, government is being admonished to decentralize such technological resources in order to increase access. Dr. Josephine Marie Godwyll, the Founding Director of Young At Heart, a social entrepreneurial organisation, who is making a strong case for this call says, […] The post EdTech
Despite many concerns that the cost of data in Ghana is expensive, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh has disclosed that the country is among the top three African countries that charge the cheapest rates for internet data. He saID MTN for instance, as part of efforts to reduce data charges, has […] The post Ghana among top 3 African countries
The Trades Union Congress believes changes in the utility sector will have far-reaching implications on households who are already reeling from the severe economic crisis confronting the country. The Electricity Company of Ghana has proposed that its tariffs be increased by 148% for 2022 and with 7.6% average adjustments between the periods of 2023 to […] The post Don’t approve
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is demanding a 20 percent Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for all public service workers. The TUC says its demand for COLA is being influenced by the high level of inflation in the country. “The proposed COLA will not only cushion workers and pensioners from the harsh effects of inflation […] The post TUC demands 20% Cost
Ghana Dancehall sensation, Samini, and Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Wande Coal are the latest headliners set to thrill fans at the DMV Party in the Park, the first-ever Pan African picnic and music festival in the DMV area of the United States of America. The newly elected GIMPA SRC President and ‘My Own’ hit-maker, Samini, who […] The post Samini, Wande Coal billed for
The electronic transactions levy (e-levy) introduced by government to generate additional cash for the government is raking in only 10% of estimated revenue, according to a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko. The government commenced the implementation of the levy on May 1, 2022, after its initial announcement in the […] The post ‘We’ve
The electronic transactions levy (e-levy) introduced by government to generate additional cash for the government is raking in only 10% of estimated revenue, according to a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko. The government commenced the implementation of the levy on May 1, 2022, after its initial announcement in the […] The post E-Levy
Although African countries are still feeling the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, a Senior Partner at AB & David, David Ofosu Dorte, is convinced the continent could come out of this bad situation if it is more open to new ideas and strategies. Ofosu-Dorte argues that the chances of failure […] The post African countries must
The Ranking Member on the Road and Transport Committee of Parliament, Governs Agbodza is warning of a looming $50 million judgment debt over the abrogation of the Accra Intelligent Traffic Management System contract. Addressing the press, Mr. Agbodza urged the government to take steps to avert the impending financial loss to the state. Addressing comments […] The post Intelligent
The Director of the Institute for Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana; Prof. Peter Quartey, remains unconvinced by the effectiveness of blanket subsidies. Prof. Quartey said he did not believe in wholesale subsidies because “you cannot subsidise both the rich and poor at the same rate.” “If you need to […] The post Cedi
The High Court (Criminal Court 4 Decision) has directed organisers of the Arise Ghana #KromAyeShe demonstration to end their public protests at 4pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The Court effectively struck a balance between the competing directive of the Police for the demonstration to end at 3pm on Tuesday, and the desire of the […] The post Your demo cannot go beyond
Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Limited has with the support of its partners extended electricity to Jelinkon, a community in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah region. The project estimated at the cost of GH¢200,000 was initiated by NORTHCODE GHANA and funded by Nexans foundation and constructed by STECO. The first phase of the project which was […] The post Savannah:
Journalists within the Ashanti Region have reiterated calls for government to complete the abandoned Ashanti regional press centre project. Work on the Ashanti regional press centre project was started by the erstwhile John Mahama administration. Construction work was progressing steadily under the then Ashanti Regional Minister, Eric Opoku, but after he was reassigned in 2014, […] The post Ashanti
The Head of FICC Research and Chief Economist at ABSA; Jeff Gable, says the consistent introduction of subsidies in the midst of global economic challenges will only prolong the effects of inflation in that country. According to him, governments in Africa must rather focus on slowing down demand for products rather than subsidizing the cost. […] The post Inflation
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