Business
Gov't to begin road improvement plan
July 29, 2014
Gov't to begin road improvement plan
Government is set to start implementing a new five-year initiative to improve the road network across the country. It is envisioned…
Bank of Ghana to issue 3-year bonds
July 21, 2014
Bank of Ghana to issue 3-year bonds
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) will next week issue a three-year bond aimed at raising GHC 400 million. In March,…
Asanko Gold approves new mine
July 19, 2014
Asanko Gold approves new mine
Asanko Gold Inc. has announced that it will go ahead with the construction of Phase 1 of its Asanko Gold Mine.…
Ghanaian, Nigerian traders clash in Kumasi over retail trade
July 16, 2014
Ghanaian, Nigerian traders clash in Kumasi over retail trade
Traders closed down more than 30 shops belonging to Nigerian businessmen in the Suame business area in Kumasi, alleging that…
NPA blames fuel increment on subsidy removals
July 14, 2014
NPA blames fuel increment on subsidy removals
The 23% increment in the price of fuel could have been prevented if the fuel subsidies had remained in place, the…
Power grid to be set up for West Africa – Mahama reveals
July 14, 2014
Power grid to be set up for West Africa – Mahama reveals
President John Mahama has revealed that the National Electricity Companies in West Africa are seeking to establish a reliable power…
Over half of China's foreign aid goes to Africa
July 10, 2014
Over half of China's foreign aid goes to Africa
More than half of China’s foreign aid of over $14 billion between 2010 and 2012 was directed to Africa, the…
President breaks ground for €60 million cement plant in Tema
July 9, 2014
President breaks ground for €60 million cement plant in Tema
President John Dramani Mahama broke ground for commencement of work on a €60-million cement plant in the Tema Free Zone…
Singapore eyeing Ghana's real estate sector
July 9, 2014
Singapore eyeing Ghana's real estate sector
The Singapore Government is considering investing some of its foreign reserves into Ghana’s real-estate sector. If this becomes a reality,…
NPA, BDCs call for debate on fuel subsidies
July 4, 2014
NPA, BDCs call for debate on fuel subsidies
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BDCs) are calling for the reopening of debate to scrap subsidies…