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Corn mill operators at Kaneshie market face financial crisis over dumsor
Corn mill operators at the Kaneshie Market in Accra are experiencing significant financial difficulties as a result of the ongoing power outages in the country. Relying heavily on electricity for their operations, these operators are witnessing a decline in their income streams, which is further exacerbated by the spoilage of soaked corn and other products […]
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Business
Domestic capital market still a viable source of funding – Kobby Bentsi-Enchill
The Head of Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kobby Bentsi-Enchill, has emphasized the importance of the domestic capital market as a viable and sustainable source of funding for businesses. Mr. Bentsi-Enchill said this at the issuance of Letshego’s newly established and expanded GHS 500 million bond programme at the Ghana Stock Exchange. Speaking on […]
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Business
Market centers under NDC will have wellness clinic, crèche – NDC Women’s Organizer
The Eastern Regional Women’s Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Shirley Naana Osei Ampem, has announced that under the next NDC government, all modern market centers constructed by the government will include a wellness clinic and a crèche. This gender-centered initiative aims to provide market women and their children with access to quality healthcare […]
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Federation of Kumasi Traders threaten to sue Kejetia management, Fire Service
The Chairman of the Federation of Kumasi Traders Association, Nana Prempeh, has threatened to sue the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and the management of the Kejetia Market in Kumasi. According to him, the market has been operating without a fire certificate and insurance cover, which is a violation of the GNFS’s Legal Instrument (LI) […]
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Business
Kejetia traders exposed to poisonous emissions – Federation Of Traders
Chairman of the Federation of Kumasi Traders, Nana Prempeh, has raised serious concerns, traders at the Kejetia Market particularly those at the ground floor are exposed to poisonous vehicular fumes. He made the disturbing observation in an interview with Kojo Marfo on AbusuaNkommo at ABUSUA965FM. According to Nana Prempeh, the extractors installed to absorb these […]
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Dumsor: ECG disconnects Kejetia market over Ghc70m debt
For the second time, the Kejetia Market in the Ashanti region finds itself disconnected from the national power grid due to a Ghc70 million debt owed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Since the disconnection occurred about a week ago, the market has been dependent on an alternative power plant as its energy source. […]
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Banking & Finance
OmniBSIC Bank makes GH¢150m gain in 2023
The fastest-growing bank, OmniBSIC Bank, has emerged stronger in the aftermath of the debt restructuring programme, with an impressive performance that resulted in one of the biggest profitability ratios in the banking sector last year. The bank’s profit rose by 218 percent to GH¢150.6 million in 2023, indicating a significant turnaround from the loss suffered […]
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Fire destroys several shops at Madina Market
Fire has destroyed several shops and goods at the Madina market. The inferno which was triggered at about 9pm on Wednesday, April 11, was still ragging at about half past midnight. Despite initial difficulties breaking into the shops, personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service were able to douse the fire. Deputy Director of Operations […]
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Ashanti Region: Multi-million dollar Krofrom market now den of rodents, criminals
The Krofrom market, a multi-million dollar commercial edifice in one of the prominent suburbs of Kumasi, is now a den of rodents and criminals. The site has grown into a forest, where young boys set traps for rats. It has also become a den for all sorts of criminal activities during the day and night. […]
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Desmond Ofei sets sights on reaching World Cup with Black Satellites
Head coach of the Black Satellites Desmond Ofei is already looking ahead to reaching the U-20 World Cup just days after winning gold at the African Games. The Black Satellites narrowly beat Uganda at the Accra Sports stadium in the final courtesy a late strike by Jerry Afriyie to clinch the gold medal in the […]
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Athletics
Accra 2023: A competition forever engraved in our hearts but was it worth it?
The African Games, held every four years, typically preceding the Olympic Games, stands as a significant pan-African event owned by the African Union (AU). Its primary goals include highlighting Africa’s athletic talent, fostering cultural exchange, and advancing unity, social cohesion, and peace across the continent. Established in 1965 with the inaugural edition hosted in the […]
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Business
Makers and Partners intensify moves to equip internal auditors
As part of efforts to deal with internal threats within state institutions, Makers and Partners (MAP), an accountancy firm has organized a one-day capacity building workshop for 10 internal auditors of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The forensic investigation training being spearheaded by MAP aims at equipping the Internal Audit function with the requisite skills […]
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Sports
Satellites Target African Games Gold… Face Uganda Tomorrow
Black Satellites will play Uganda in the final Black Satellites head trainer, Desmond Offei, has stated that his side has targeted winning gold at the African Games after reaching
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Partnerships necessary for policy formulation to accelerate sustainable finance
Head of Financial Advisory & Equity Capital Markets at Stanbic Bank, Isaac Simpson, has emphasized the need for collaboration between the right stakeholders in order to form the necessary policies to accelerate sustainable finance. He made this statement at the 2024 Africa Energy Technology Conference, held at the Labadi Beach Hotel. Speaking on the topic […]
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13th African Games: Ghana defeat Gambia 3-1 in Accra
The Black Satellites of Ghana marched to a 3-1 victory over The Gambia in the second group stage game of the 13th African Games. Goals from Misibau Aziz and Abdul Aziz Issah ensured Team Ghana picked their first win in the men’s football event to stand a chance of making it out of the group. […]
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Ashanti Region: Five arrested for attacking Fire Service officers at Racecourse market
Police in the Ashanti Region have apprehended five individuals in connection with an alleged assault on fire officers responding to a fire outbreak at the Racecourse Market on Monday, March 11, 2024. During the altercation, one of the fire officers sustained injuries. The suspects accused the fire service personnel of delayed response, prompting them to […]
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