THE government has so far retrieved GH¢14.5 million as part of the illegal money paid to contractors under the Ghana Youth Employment and Entrepreneurial Development Authority (GYEEDA).
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Agro-chemicals For Free Mass Cocoa Spraying Exercise Swindled
CHEMICALS meant for Ghana’s free mass cocoa spraying exercise are being sold by agro-chemical sellers at Elubo in the Western Region of Ghana.
Graphic Boils Over MD’s Intimidating Tactics
THE Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) is boiling over what journalists in the state-owned media organisation describe as ‘intimidating tactics’ being employed by the Ken Ashigbey-led management to smoke out journalists who express their opinions on the affairs of the most profitable media organization, either verbally or written. The latest to face this cunning […]
Analysis: 2015 – Viatical Settlement
What is a Viatical Settlement? A viatical settlement occurs when a person who is chronically or terminally ill sells his or her whole or universal life insurance policy to a third party that maintains the premium payments and receives the death benefit when the insured dies. How does a Viatical Settlement work? Let’s say John Doe has a year to live. He’s decided […]
African Agric Research Powerhouse Deepens Pact With WorldFish
A new partnership between the leading African organization for agricultural research for development (AR4D), the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), and WorldFish will focus on improving the lives of the 80 million people in sub-Saharan Africa dependent on aquatic agricultural systems.
Max Int Expands To Africa, Opens Ghana Office
MAX International, global brand producers of wellness and weight-loss supplements and products, has launched its operations on African continent following the opening of an office in Ghana to serve the continent.
British Airways Puts Passengers’ Preference First
BRITISH Airways has led the aviation industry with several award-winning innovations including pioneering the world’s first fully flat business class bed, the UK’s first bespoke concierge service that delivers customer’s bags directly from the flight to a chosen destination, and developing sustainable fuel generated from waste, to name a few.
Top 100 Companies In Nigeria Unveiled
THE Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the names of firms that made the top 100 companies in Nigeria for the 2014 fiscal period.
Cocaine Lady Storms UK Court Today
NAYELE Ametefe, aka Ruby Adu-Gyamf, the Ghanaian lady at the centre of the cocaine scandal is expected to appear before a court in London on Thursday (today) for first time since her arrest by UK officials at Heathrow Airport.
Report: International SMEs Not Recognizing Africa’s Growth Potential
AN in-depth study conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on behalf of DHL Express approximately 40% of global SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) do not perceive Africa as a growth opportunity, despite the positive economic growth stories and growing middle class in the regions. The report further reveals that while many multinationals and state-owned […]