204 A draft law banning speech and dressing “detrimental to the spirit of Chinese people” has sparked debate in China. If the law comes into force, people found guilty could be fined or jailed but the proposal does not yet spell out what constitutes a violation. Social media users and legal experts have called for […]
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Kejetia traders threaten to stage demo over lack of individual meters
225 Fati Aminu Ibrahim Traders at the Kejetia market have expressed their displeasure with the management of the facility over what they describe as their lackadaisical attitude in resolving individual metering issues at the market. The traders have for years been calling for the provision of separate meters, but they say the management has been […]
A/R: Pork increased to GH¢30, effective September 1, 2023
1,052 The cost of a kilogram of Pork (pig meat) has been adjusted to GH¢30 effective from 1st September 2023. The initial price per kilogram stood at GH¢26. According to the Ashanti Regional Organiser of the Pig Famers and Producers Association,Mr Augustine Naah,the adjustment has become necessary due to high costs of production. In an […]
MTN Announces Appointment of Executive: Sustainability & Shared Value
357MTN Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Marina Madale as Group Executive: Sustainability & Shared Value, effective 1 September 2023. Prior to this, Marina served as the General Manager: Sustainability and Shared Value, MTN Group. In her new role, she will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for the management of Sustainability […]
Google now tells you the cheapest dates to book a flight: Here’s how
408 Google recently updated Google Flights with more information that can help you save money by booking a trip during certain windows of time. Say, for example, you’re planning a family vacation to Florida in the winter and want to book your flights. Google will tell you whether prices are lower or higher than average […]
Momo promotion to reward 100 customers weekly
311 MobileMoney Limited (MML) has launched a promo to reward Customers for their loyalty and to promote digital payments via MoMo. Beginning August 17th to 30th September, the company will reward One hundred customers each week with prizes up to GHS1000 E-cash. The point-based promo requires customers to use the MoMo Pay service to pay […]
Mobile money Limited Holds Stakeholder Forum On Addressing Barriers To Digital Payment Adoption In Ghana
298 MobileMoney Limited (MTN MoMo), as part of activities to commemorate this year’s Mobile Money Month, has organized a stakeholder forum on the theme “Addressing the Barriers to Digital Payment Adoption in Ghana” in Accra. Addressing participants at the forum, the Head of Products and Services at MobileMoney Limited Sylvia Otuo Acheampong, spoke about the […]
Angel Group Goes Global … Readies To Establish Distilling Plant In Columbus, USA
210 The Angel Group of Companies, a leading conglomerate in Ghana, has announced plans to establish a distilling plant in Columbus, Ohio. This significant investment is expected to bolster economic growth, create job opportunities, and contribute to the thriving spirits industry in the region. The decision to establish a distilling plant in Columbus is a […]
MTN Ghana Foundation Confirms GHC5 Million Investment In 500 Businesses In 5 Years
238 MTN Ghana Foundation has shortlisted a total of 140 micro and small enterprises to benefit from MTN Ghana Foundation’s Enterprise Support Programme for the first year of the five-year programme. The project is expected to support 500 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for the next five years across Ghana and targets youth, women […]
BoG crisis: Governor should have refused Ofori-Atta’s demands – Jinapor
406 Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu constituency, John Abdulai Jinapor, says the governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, should have urged the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to cut down on government expenditure instead of aiding government’s frivolous spending. According to him, the failure of the governor to exercise monetary discipline and follow […]