Fund management company Databank will reopen its independent branches on 10 January, the first time since 22 December following a shutdown resulting from physical and verbal attacks on its staff by some of its clients. The staff of the fund management company have been working remotely and engaging clients …
Read More »Fuel Prices Drop By 8% At The Pumps
Some leading Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing prices of some petroleum products at the pumps. Market leader, GOIL, has announced more than 8% reduction in fuel prices. It has slashed the the price of diesel by ¢1.50 to now sell at ¢14.60 per litre. On the other hand, …
Read More »GRA: Complete Reversal Of Benchmark Discount Policy On Goods And Vehicles Starts From January 1, 2023
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a complete reversal of the discount on the Free on Board (FOB) value of general goods and Home Delivery Value (HDV) on vehicles from January 1, 2023. This means importers will not enjoy anymore 10% discount on vehicles and 30% discount on all …
Read More »We Have Not Shut Down – Databank CEO
Investment and fund management firm Databank has not shut down its operations, the chief executive Kojo Addae-Mensah has said. Addae-Mensah said staff of the company are being attacked and threatened by some clients and in order to preserve their lives they have been asked to work remotely, effective Thursday (22 …
Read More »First Oil Products Under The ‘Gold For Oil Policy’ Will Be Delivered Next Month – Dr. Bawumia Reveals
The much-applauded Gold for Oil Policy will be implemented beginning next month, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced. The Oil for Gold initiative, announced by the Vice President last month, will see Ghana pay for imported oil products with gold, in a move which the Vice President explained will …
Read More »Some Disgruntled Clients Of Databank Threaten To Burn Down Company
Some disgruntled clients of Databank have threatened to attack the company for failing to honour withdrawal requests. Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Kojo Addae-Mensah who disclosed this to JoyNews on Thursday, said the situation is serious and could get out of hand. “It is a very serious matter. We …
Read More »Databank Shuts Offices, Staff To Work Remotely Due To Attacks And Threats Effective December 22
The Investment and fund management firm Databank has announced the closure of its offices effective Thursday, December 22, and to work remotely following attacks and threats on its staff. A statement issued Wednesday by the company said it has not been spared the liquidity challenges that have beset the fund …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Presents Head of State Awards To Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Special Group Of Companies, Dr. Ofori Sarpong has been honored by the Head of State Award Scheme. The businessman was honored with a Life Icons award at the event which was held at the Jubilee House in Accra. The award was personally presented by …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Presents Head of State Awards To Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Special Group Of Companies, Dr. Ofori Sarpong has been honored by the Head of State Award Scheme. The businessman was honored with a Life Icons award at the event which was held at the Jubilee House in Accra. The award was personally presented by …
Read More »First Pictures Of King Charles Banknotes Revealed
The new look of banknotes featuring the image of King Charles has been unveiled by the Bank of England. The portrait will be the only change to existing designs of £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes and will start to enter circulation from mid-2024. New notes will feature the King’s …
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