'Controversial' Cargo Tracking Note Policy takes off
The Controversial Cargo Tracking Note, CTN, takes effect from Monday, October 15, 2018, despite a law suit by Freight forwarders. All shipments to Ghana, including Transit Cargo, Shippers, Exporters and Freight Forwarders at Ports of Loading around the world are required to obtain a validated CTN number. The Ghana Revenue Authority is however unwavering in […]
Ghana Standard Authority set to carry out on building use by Public
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has called for a stress test to be carried out on all buildings and properties used by the public within the next twelve months to ensure safety which include all government offices, banks, private businesses, malls, markets, churches and mosques. The Director-General of the GSA, Professor Alex Dodoo, who made […]
Ghana Airports Company seeks approval to prepare account in dollars
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) says it is seeking approval from the Ghana Revenue Authority to allow it to prepare its accounts in dollars. Speaking to GBC Business news Wednesday in Accra, the Managing Director, John Attafuah said this will enhance the company’s operations following fluctuation of the local currency. He noted that,’’when loans […]
Sub-sahara Africa score 2.7% in Growth though slower than expected
Growth in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, is picking up despite the estimated marginal increase of 2.7 % as compared to 2.3 % in 2017. According to the World Bank Africa Pulse report, the improved but slow growth is partially a reflections of a less favourable external environment for the region a financial market pressures intensify […]