Audit firms cannot be relied upon to challenge their clients, writes Hugh Willmott THE discovery that Tesco overstated its first-half profits by an estimated £250m is, in the words of Dave Lewis, the retailer’s incoming chief executive, “a serious issue”. But so far as one can tell, it is not one that has unduly troubled […]
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Security Breach @ Kotoka International Airport
Travels details provided by passengers are supposed to be confidential and can only be accessed for security purposes, but it has become a tool some Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officers are using to prey on women using the Kotoka Internal Airport (KIA).
Ebola, Terrorism Pose Risks To Africa’s Growth
DESPITE weaker than expected global growth and stable or declining commodity prices, African economies continue to expand at a moderately rapid pace, with regional GDP growth projected to strengthen to 5.2 percent yearly in 2015-16 from 4.6 percent in 2014, according to the World Bank’s new Africa’s Pulse, a twice-yearly analysis of the issues shaping […]
Ghanaian Firm To Rate Performance of Ministers
A Ghanaian research and background investigative company, FAKS Investigative Services, has started its annual survey on the performance of Ministers and Members of Parliament. This year’s survey which is the 3rd edition took off on September 30 and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2014. The outcome of the survey would be made public […]
IMF Wants Ghana To Free Public Sector Wages-Pres Mahama
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has told Ghana during its talks on a financial assistance programme that it would like to see a freeze on public sector wages, President John Dramani Mahama said.
New Project To Provide Importers With information on cargoes
By Mohammed Awal THE Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) in 2015 would begin the implementation of the Advanced Shipment Information (ASHI) project to provide information on shipments to importers before their arrival at the country’s ports.
Entebbe, Bujumbura Welcome flydubai Inaugural Flights
Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flights to Entebbe and Bujumbura landed today and were welcomed with traditional water cannon salutes and official delegations.
Why Corruption Is A Messy Business
IN some maps of the world, most of the countries of Asia, along with many of those in Africa and Latin America, are coloured red.
Mortgage Firm Unveils Instant Cash Loan Facility
By Mohammed Awal GHANA Home Loans (GHL), a mortgage finance institution has introduced a new product line, ‘Quick Cash’ aimed at providing Ghanaians the chance to access instant cash with little or no effort.
British Airways Offers Royal Treat For Passengers
AIRLINES around the world try to ease the strain by running frequent flyer programmes for customers, but British Airways certainly sets the bar with their unique products.