The National Youth Authority (NYA) has built the capacity of some young entrepreneurs in the Upper West Region to enable them take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to enhance their businesses.
The initiative, ‘Youth Entre…
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli has established a formal institution for the development of traditional leadership on the African continent. The African Traditional Leadership Institute (ATLI) is the brainchild of the paramount ruler and which he says would become the vehicle for the creation of an African traditional leadership union. Dr John Afele, an international consultant leading the establishment of the institute, announced its completion, when he addressed the third summit of Ewe Traditional Rulers held at Volta Serene Hotel in Ho. He reported that the registration process and the subsequent constitution of a five-member executive committee had
Makers and Partners (MAP), an audit firm, has urged the Government to reconsider its current tax regime that requires casino operators to pay 20 per cent of their Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) as corporate tax.
Nii Addo Mensah, Managing Partner at MAP n…
Makers and Partners (MAP), an audit firm, has urged the Government to reconsider its current tax regime that requires casino operators to pay 20 per cent of their Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) as corporate tax. Nii Addo Mensah, Managing Partner at MAP noted that operators were required to pay a licensing fee to the Gaming Commission, which was approximately nine per cent of their income. ‘Land-based casinos also face additional expenses, such as rent, which accounts for around 25 per cent of their income, and staff costs, which make up about 40 per cent. With these high operational costs, paying
Residents of Ayetepah and its environs in the Ningo-Prampram District have been grappling with a severe water shortage for over three weeks now.
The recurring issue has left members of communities like Kpornya, Mangotsonya, Lotsubuer, Lanor, Yehowah-…
Three suspected illegal sand Miners, and a soldier have been arrested at Bernganor, a suburb of Lekpongunor in the Ningo-Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region, for allegedly engaging in sand mining without a permit. The police effected the arrest following a tip-off about the illegal activity on a land belonging to Seamless International Limited/Comet Properties Limited. The suspects?were apprehended while operating at the site. The soldier, who was in military uniform, was allegedly hired by the illegal sand contractors to provide protection for their activities. They were arraigned before the court at Gbetsile in the Kpone-Katamanso District on Friday,
Stanbic Bank Ghana is taking decisive steps to enhance the resilience and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the launch of its SME Clinic initiative. At the Tamale edition of the SME Clinic, Farihan Alhassan, Head of Business and Commercial Banking at Stanbic, emphasized the critical role SMEs play in Ghana’s economy, reiterating the bank’s dedication to supporting long-term, sustainable business success. Held under the theme ‘Building Resilient Businesses: Strategies for Sustainable Success,’ the SME Clinic is part of Stanbic Bank’s ongoing efforts to empower entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge, tools, and networks needed to thrive in today’s