769The management of Mobile Money Limited has begun engagements with the representatives of the four Mobile Money Associations following threats by the group to embark on a strike due to the telecommunication networks’ delay in paying monthly commissions on time. Speaking to Citi News, the General Secretary of the Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana, […]
Business
US Embassy increases visa fees effective May 30
1,278The United States of America Embassy in Accra says it will increase its fees for nonimmigrant visas effective May 30, 2023. It added that “The fee for B1/B2 visas for business and tourist travel, F visas for international students, J exchange visitor visas, and other visa classes not requiring a petition will increase to $185 […]
MTN Zone Bundle Returns Tomorrow-Broadcastergh.com Confirms
909Mr Joseph Anokye (Joe Anokye), Chief Executive Officer of National Communications Authority has hinted about the return of MTN Zone Bundle. According to him, MTN has submitted a revised Data Zone Bundle which meets the regulatory requirement of the authority. MTN announced the suspension of the Zone Bundle on Wednesday, April 05, 2023 but stated […]
We’re bringing back Tema Oil Refinery – NPA
1,058The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says it is working assiduously to bring operations of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) back on track. According to the NPA, TOR is currently not processing due to inadequate stock to meet the refinery needs. At a media interaction in Koforidua, the Director in charge of Planning at the National […]
Traders in Kumasi express concern as new taxes kick in
1,088Some traders in the Kumasi metropolis say trading activities are picking up slowly days after new taxes came into effect. The traders insist the introduction of the new taxes will further increase the cost of doing business. Traders who sell beverages and bottled water are accusing some wholesalers of intentionally creating artificial shortages of some […]
Gender Minister galvanizes more financial support for women in agribusinesses
650The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Lariba Zuweira Abudu, has urged financial institutions to join government’s efforts in supporting women in agribusiness with loans to procure critical inputs such as improved seeds, fertilizer, agricultural technology, and processing equipment. She said government, through the Ghana Enterprises Agency and Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, provides […]
Workers are really suffering – TUC
786Deputy General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress, Joshua Ansah, says the situation of workers in Ghana has gotten considerably direr in the past few years. According to him, the prevailing economic conditions in the country have eroded the salaries of workers so much that some workers are unable to afford two square meals in […]
MTN Ghana Updates Stakeholders on Business Issues, Customer Improvement Initiatives
1,104In line with its purpose to keep customers at the core of its business, MTN Ghana has held its 2023 Media and Stakeholders Forum in Accra to share insights on the business performance and focus for the year ahead. The forum, which is an annual event, was held under the theme “Leveraging Technology to Serve […]
Over 11 million unregistered SIM cards to be deactivated on May 31-NCA hints
1,282 The National Communication Authority (NCA) has announced that over 11 million unregistered SIM cards will be deactivated on May 31, 2023. The 11 million SIM cards subscribers who were exempted from the current exercise. These include diplomats, refugees, and Ghanaians on official duties outside the country. Others include subscribers who have registered some of […]
MTN Zone Bundle Returns
905 Mr Joseph Anokye (Joe Anokye), Chief Executive Officer of National Communications Authority has hinted about the return of MTN Zone Bundle. According to him, MTN has submitted a revised Data Zone Bundle which meets the regulatory requirement of the authority. MTN announced the suspension of the Zone Bundle on Wednesday, April 05, 2023. A […]