Business News of Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Government clarifies feasibility concerns raised over rent assistance scheme

Pensioners Association hails SSNIT for 25% increase in pension payments

eTranzact adjudged ‘Leading Fintech Solution Provider’ grabs 2 other top awards

We’ll resist attempt to include pension funds in DDE programme – Organised Labour

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DDEP: Senyo Hosi debunks claims of tradability challenges for old bonds

DDEP: New terms still leave some Ghanaians worse off – Economist

SSNIT losses in 2018/19 due to non-payment of pension funds - Ofori-Tenkorang

Ghana's debt: Every Ghanaian owes GH¢18,000 – Chartered Accountant

Strong political leadership must drive Agenda 2063 - Panelists

Gold for Oil policy laudable but lacks transparency - Energy Policy Analyst

LPG price hikes will have consequences on Ghana's environment - Ben Nsiah

I am disappointed in Senyo Hosi for being emotional in DDEP discourse – John Kumah

President Akufo-Addo gives Ignatius Baffour-Awuah oversight responsibility of pensions

Explore Susu to engender financial stability, BoG challenges Fintechs

Financial institutions on APSS platform is major step towards Africa’s single currency

DDEP: BoG regulators colluding with politicians to collapse banks - Prof. Bokpin alleges

Extractive activities to support Ghana’s economic rebound in 2024 - IMF

Electricity tariff up by 30% from February 1

Ghana’s economy will cool off in 2023, rebound in 2024 – IMF

Tenants under rent assistance programme to pay 12% interest on loans – Rent Control

FLASHBACK: Economic growth has doubled under Akufo-Addo – Ofori-Atta

SIGA targets 25% contribution to GDP by SOEs in 2023

Resist temptation of increasing charges without ICAO principles – IATA to Ghana

Today in History: Kumasi International Airport to be operationalized in October

Aleph Hospitality continues Africa expansion with the Pelican Hotel Apartments by Devtraco Plus

Here are the simple ways government can assist you to pay rent

National Tenants Union commend government for NRAS implementation

Kumasi, Tamale Airports 99% complete - GACL Managing Director

Today in History: Government to ban importation of foods, products which can be produced locally

Domestic airfare expensive - Hassan Tampuli

FLASHBACK: Equipment worth over US$7 million stolen at Saglemi project site – Former Consultant

Provide safe, reliable service to passengers - Transport Minister to airlines

Forex bureaus sell $1 at GH¢12.80, GH¢10.80 on interbank market as of February 1

Banks, fintechs collaboration key to financial services sector - GhIPSS, GAB

Economic woes: We are here because BoG printed GH¢50 billion, depleted reserves - MP

GRA uncovers duplication of e-VAT serial numbers by leading shopping outlets

Anticipated cedi stability to further lift business confidence

We are at IMF to streamline our finances because of debts – Akufo-Addo

ORC starts deleting names of businesses that have defaulted in renewals

We can’t blame Ken Ofori-Atta for the economic crisis – George Domfeh

Implementation of first quarter electricity tariff review begins February 1

DDEP remains voluntary for individuals – Finance Minister

'Ofori-Atta should have left office 7 months ago'- Kwabena Agyei Agyapong

Our rents are determined by the cost of materials on the market – Landlord