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Cement manufacturers could face 3 years in jail per proposed L.I

Manufacturers of cement products could be liable to up to three years in jail if they flout certain provisions of the Legislative Instrument (L.I.) being proposed by Trade Minister, K.T Hammond. This stiff penalty is contained in the proposed draft document the Trades Minister intends to present to the House sighted by JoyNews. This comes as the Trade Minster, K.T …

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Mahama lauds South Korea for debt forgiveness

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) has expressed appreciation to the South Korean government for its decision to forgive Ghana’s debt, noting that it will help support Ghana’s debt restructuring efforts during these challenging economic times. This comes after the Ambassador of South Korea to Ghana, Park Kyongsig, paid a courtesy call on him at …

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Plastic manufacturers threaten to shut down

The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association has threatened to shut down production over the imposition of a 5% excise tax on locally produced plastic products. At a press conference, the President, Ebbo Botwe issued a week ultimatum to government to rescind the decision as it would impact their businesses. However, he proposed engagement with all stakeholders, citing the potential economic fallout …

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