By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has called on the Ministry of Finance to scrap the excise tax on fruit juices and sweetened beverages in the upcoming budget, indicating that its continued imposition threatens the survival of local manufacturers. According to John Awuni, Chairman – FABAG, the excise tax […] The post FABAG pushes for excise

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has said he will be reluctant to extend mining leases to companies that do not actively contribute in the country’s development. Speaking at a meeting with management of Gold Fields Ghana Ltd. on Friday, Mr. Buah reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring that mining benefits translate […] The post Mining

The BBC joins a mission aboard the Léon Thévenin to repair an undersea fibre optic cable.

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has appointed Mr. Jonathan Prince Cann as the new Board Chairman effective 20th February 2025, following the approval of the Bank of Ghana. Mr. Cann succeeds Mr. David Addo Ashong, who has diligently served in an acting capacity since August 2023. Profile of Jonathan Prince Cann Mr. Jonathan Cann is an […] The post Prince Cann chairs Republic Bank board appeared first

Massive fire destroys bush canteen at University of Ghana, Legon [Video]

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Apremdo Justmoh Construction Limited has advised travellers using Apremdo Bridge on the Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta road to disregard claims that the bridge will be closed. “We have no intention of closing the steel bridge, as construction on the new concrete bridge is ongoing and scheduled for completion by mid-March 2025,” stated Johan […] The post ‘Apremdo