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Monthly Archives: November 2019

SOFTtribe, GWCL to begin resolution of disagreements on Monday

SOFTribe, a Ghanaian owned software company, and Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) are set to begin a process to resolve a conflict that has ensued over alleged problems with a water billing software. The government has directed that the two parties cease public accusations and counter accusations and begin a process to resolve …

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Akufo-Addo cuts sod for $993m Pwalugu Dam and Irrigation Project

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has cut the sod for the construction of the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam and Irrigation Project. The project, according to President Akufo-Addo, “will be the single, largest investment ever made by any Government in the Northern sector of the country”, and is in fulfillment of a pledge …

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Arsenal sack boss after 18 months in charge

Unai Emery has been sacked as Arsenal manager after 18 months in charge. The Spaniard, who previously led Paris St-Germain to the French league title and won three Europa Leagues with Sevilla, was appointed Gunners boss in May 2018, succeeding Arsene Wenger. He is to be replaced on a temporary …

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Central Bank introduces GH¢100, GH¢200 notes and GH¢2 coin

The Governor of the central bank, Dr Ernest Yedu Addison, has announced the introduction of GH¢100 and GH¢200 notes to the country’s currency denomination. Also, GH¢2 coins have been introduced. The new notes were unveiled at a press conference on Friday.   Source : myjoyonline.com

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Upfront charge of CST ends, new cost of data to be announced – Ashigbey

The Telecoms Chamber says the upfront charge of the 9 per cent Communications Service Tax has been reversed as at November 26. This is according to the CEO of the Chamber, Ken Ashigbey who tells Joy Business that all players in the telecommunication space will to this effect unveil a new …

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Akufo-Addo confers Ghanaian citizenship on 126 diasporans

President Nana Akufo-Addo conferred Ghanaian citizenship on 126 Diasporans, who have lived in Ghana for many years. Speaking after the conferment ceremony on Wednesday, he said, “I am glad you have decided to make Ghana your home, and thereby, join several generations of Diasporans, who committed their lives to us.” He noted that several …

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Basic school leavers top 2018 list of convicts in Ghana

Basic school leavers have topped the list of persons jailed in various prison facilities in the country for 2018, according to the Prisons Service’s annual report. The report shows that out of the 9,034 persons who were convicted last year, a whopping 5,888 had only completed basic education. One thousand …

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Owners of land behind Trade Fair excited by latest Supreme Court ruling

The family which owns vast tracts of land behind the La Trade Fair in Accra is celebrating as gratifying, a Supreme Court judgment last week which lawyers say adds to a chain of judgments establishing emphatically their legal title and right to the land. The judgment of the five-member Supreme …

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UCL: Bale inches from Real Madrid redemption as Dybala sinks Atletico Madrid

As the Champions League enters the business end of the group stages, we had some classics thrown up as Europe’s giants collided. Jose Mourinho managed his first home game as Tottenham manager and it wasn’t without its drama as he saw his new side turnaround a two-goal deficit to qualify for …

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Government announces strategic investor for Komenda Sugar Factory

Government has announced a strategic investor for the Komenda Sugar Factory. Park Aggrotech Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Skylark Group of companies from India won the bid to manage the sugar factory. On Tuesday officials of the Trade Ministry and PwC introduced the investor to the community and officially handed over …

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