The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has hinted at setting a new date to embark on its planned strike to demand better conditions of service. According to the General Secretary of MOWAG, Richard Kofi Jordan, the strike, which was originally scheduled to begin today, October 10, will not take …

A group of traders in the Kumasi Metropolis has refuted claims of apologizing and throwing their support behind John Dramani Mahama for the 20204 Presidential elections. According to spokesperson for the traders, Michael Amponsah, reports circulating in the media indicating their support during the NDC’s Women’s Manifesto launch in Kumasi …

The leadership of the Cocoa Carriers Association has instructed its members at the Tema, Takoradi, and Kumasi depots of the Cocoa Marketing Company Limited to commence an indefinite sit-down strike starting Monday, October 7, 2024, over issues related to their conditions of service. In 2022, members of the Association undertook …

Questions and Answers on the Ghana Gold Coin 1. What is a Gold Coin? Response: A gold coin is a coin manufactured primarily from refined gold. 2. What are the types of Gold Coins? Response: There are different types of gold coins in the market, but they all fall into …

A large consignment of dried cocoa beans for smuggling has been intercepted by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in Dambai, in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region. The three truck consignments concealed as crates of minerals are believed to have journeyed from the Ashanti region, through the Eastern …

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) of Ghana has announced new increases in electricity and water tariffs by 3.02% and 1.86% respectively effective October 1, 2024. This is part of the Commission’s routine quarterly review process, which is conducted to ensure that tariffs reflect changes in key economic indicators, such …

David Asamoah has been appointed as the acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), following the resignation of Samuel Dubik Mahama, on Wednesday, September 25. Asamoah previously served as the Deputy Managing Director in charge of Commercial Services. His new role is temporary, pending a decision by …

Ghana retained its 10th position with the lowest fuel price in Africa in September 2024, GlobalPetrolPrices.com has disclosed. This is coming despite the continuous marginal reduction of fuel prices at the pumps. Accordingly, Ghana’s average petrol price of $0.985 per litre ranks it 43rd globally from the previous 45th. Libya …

The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has served notice to embark on an indefinite strike, starting on Thursday, September 26, 2024. MOWAG said the notice of the indefinite nationwide strike is in accordance with Section 159 of Act 651(2003) of the constitution. The move, the group said is to …

Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd (CBG) has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that the bank has been sold. In a press statement, CBG emphasised that there has been no change in ownership and that the government of Ghana remains the sole shareholder. The bank described the rumours of a …