The Chief Executive Officer of Richardson Group of Companies, John Andrew Richardson, has called on President John Mahama to include the re-establishment of a national airline as part of his ambitious Reset Agenda. As the founder of Oligarch Africa Ltd, Mr. Richardson, a seasoned entrepreneur and leader in the travelContinue Reading
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has vowed to abolish the betting tax and the E-levy in his first budget when he’s approved. Speaking before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, January 13, Dr Forson argued that the current betting tax has failed to achieve its intended objectivesContinue Reading
A Turkish Airlines flight, TK 630, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, scheduled for Istanbul from Accra on Saturday, January 11, was forced to return to the Kotoka International Airport approximately two and a half hours after takeoff. Scheduled for a six-hour flight, the aircraft was forced to turnContinue Reading
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has urged President John Dramani Mahama to appoint a youthful and experienced Minister for Food and Agriculture. The group stated that the nominee should have a strong agricultural background and the expertise to tackle the challenges in the sector. In a statement congratulatingContinue Reading
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has urged President Mahama’s new government to promptly honor its commitment to streamline Ghana’s tax system. The association believes this would provide much-needed relief to struggling businesses. Highlighting the challenges faced by manufacturers, AGI noted that growth in the sector has been stifled byContinue Reading
Databank Research has projected an impressive year for the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) in 2025, forecasting the GSE Composite Index to close the year at 6,850 points. This would represent a robust annual gain of 45%, with a margin of ±500 basis points. The research firm anticipates broad-based growth, underpinnedContinue Reading
The government is expected to borrow approximately GH₵200 billion from the Treasury bill market in 2025, representing a reduction from an estimated GH₵220 billion in 2024, according to Databank Research. This projection reflects an average weekly borrowing of GH₵3.9 billion, down from GH₵4.2 billion in the previous year. In itsContinue Reading
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has assured the public that there is no cause for alarm regarding the reported pockets of petrol shortage in the north. A statement issued by the NPA said following reports of pockets of shortage of petrol in the Northern part of the country, the TechnicalContinue Reading
The new Mahama government could seek extra funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during its current, three-year programme with the lender to cushion the economy. This was disclosed by the Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday. President John Mahama, who was sworn into office this week after beating theContinue Reading
Electrochem Ghana Limited has condemned a raid on its operations at Ada in the Greater Accra region by armed thugs who claimed affiliation with the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). A statement issued by Electrochem Ghana Limited says the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning atContinue Reading