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Gov’t owes ECG GH¢1bn
Add a CommentAvailable statistics indicate that government owed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) about GH¢1 billion while individuals and corporate institutions also owed the company a little over GH¢600 million as at the end of 2014. Government’s indebtedness to the ECG … Read more →
Govt secures $200m to facilitate Rural Enterprises Programme
Add a CommentThe government has secured US$200 million from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a UN agency based in Italy, and the African Development Bank (ADB) to facilitate the Rural Enterprises Programme (REP). The REP is part of the efforts … Read more →
Gov’t releases list of jobs created since last 4yrs: 600,000 jobs
Add a CommentGovernment has released a list outlining the number of jobs it has created in the last four years. According to the list, government has since 2013, created close to 600,000 jobs in the country. A statement signed by the Minister … Read more →
Gov’t to earn $135m from digital migration
Add a CommentGovernment intends to raise US$ 135 million from the sale of the two blocks it is offering in the 800MHz spectrum band harvested from the digital migration. It has successfully sold one block which was 2x10MHz bands to MTN for … Read more →
Govt borrows GH¢781m in 2 months
Add a CommentGOVERNMENT borrowed GH¢781.918 million from the domestic marketbetween December 2015 and January 2016. The debt instrument which are listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange are made up of four 1-year fixed rate note, two 2-year fixed rate note and a … Read more →
What is the state of Ghana’s education system? VIAM Africa asks Gov’t
Add a CommentDr. Prince Armah, a United Kingdom (UK)-based Educational Consultant and Executive Director of VIAM Africa, an education policy and research think tank has asked the government of Ghana the state of Ghana’s education system. In a post on his active … Read more →
Gov’t secures $48 million loan to boost water supply
Add a CommentThe government has secured a $48 million loan from the World Bank to boost water supply across the country. The money will be used to implement a national water distribution line replacement and installation project to ensure the supply of potable water … Read more →
Gov’t reduces electricity tariffs, 45%, 50%
Add a CommentGovernment has agreed to reduce electricity tariffs by 45% and 50% for lifeline consumers and vulnerable groups. The relief will translate into the following rates: 0-50 = 45% 51-300= 50% This means all consumers between the 0-50 band will have … Read more →
Govt directs ECG to refund excess charges in 14 days
Add a CommentThe government has given the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) 14 days to refund all excess charges to its customers. Already, the ECG says it has refunded over GH¢3 million resulting from the billing defect but the government wants the … Read more →
Govt spends GH¢1 million on condoms
Add a CommentThe Deputy Procurement Officer of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Araba Kudiabor, has admitted her outfit’s guilt for by-passing the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) to procure 10 Great Wall Hovers vehicles through sole-sourcing at a total cost of GH¢546,000 for … Read more →
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