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NEIP to train 5,000 Kayayei by December 2024

By: Ruth Tang The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has initiated training sessions for Kayayeis through the Kayayei Empowerment Programme, under the guidance of the Office of the Vice President, in Madina and Ashaiman. Starting on Tuesday, May 28, the training aims to benefit 5,000 individuals, with 600 participants per …

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Dzata Cement received unlawful tax waivers from Mahama – Majority Leader

The Majority Caucus in Parliament has accused the former Mahama administration of illegally granting tax exemptions to Dzata Cement, a cement manufacturing firm. The Caucus claims that former President John Dramani Mahama, through executive authorization, designated several firms, including Dzata Cement, as strategic investors and offered them tax waivers without …

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How can you get only 7% of gold proceeds in this civilized world? – Dormaahene slams government

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, has criticized the government’s share of profits from the country’s mining industry. According to him, the percentage of proceeds that the government benefits from is woefully inadequate. Speaking in a recent interview shared on social media, Dormaahene revealed that the government of Ghana receives …

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Rise and Fall of the Cedi

Rise and Fall of the Cedi: Factors Leading to the Depreciation of the Cedi in Ghana 2024 Factors Leading to the Depreciation of the Cedi in Ghana in 2024.BY DR JULIUS KWAKU KATTAH(FCE) Over the past several years, the cedi has been depreciating against major currencies, including the US dollar. …

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Breaking the Silence; Menstrual Hygiene Matters

By: Ruth Tang With nearly 2 billion girls experiencing menstruation worldwide, the natural process is marred by inequalities, including period poverty and societal stigma. World Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed annually on May 28th, highlights this often-neglected issue. It emphasizes the necessity of ensuring access to proper menstrual hygiene resources and …

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Ghana loses GH₵264m annually to illegal plastic sales by free zones companies

The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association has raised serious allegations against certain Free Zones Companies, claiming that their illegal practices are causing significant revenue losses to the government. According to the association, approximately 12 of the 166 plastic manufacturing companies in Ghana are registered under the Free Zones Enterprise. These companies …

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