Ken Ofori Atta, on his appointment as finance minister, was faced with questions that are always posed by doubters. Many analysts or panelists actually exaggerated the difficulties he will face as a finance minister because they expressed been a successful banker won’t guarantee smooth progress in his new position Optimist also were of the view … Read more
Hong Kong’s richest man Li Ka-shing said Wednesday he would vote for the candidate who is willing to cooperate with Chinese authorities in the city’s upcoming leadership vote. Li, 88, was speaking after his flagship CK Hutchison Holdings posted a net profit of HK$33.01 billion (US$4.25 billion) for 2016, six percent up year-on-year, despite global … Read more
The former Deputy Coordinator of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Joseph Yamin has lashed out at speech writers of Akufo-Addo’s government free Senior High School (SHS) policy describing them as enemies of the President. According to him, the drafters of the much talked about free SHS policy to be implemented by the government in … Read more
In line with the provisions of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will present the 2017 budget and economic policy to Parliament on Thursday, March 2. The budget which will be the first presentation of the Akufo-Addo led government will focus mainly on how government intends to roll out policies in … Read more
Hong Kong’s former Chief Executive Donald Tsang has been sentenced to 20 months in prison on February 21 after he was found guilty of misconduct. Tsang was found guilty of failing to disclose his plans to lease a luxury flat from a major investor in a broadcaster that was seeking a licence to operate in … Read more
Former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang was sentenced to 20 months in prison on Wednesday after a high-profile corruption trial found him guilty of misconduct during his time at the helm of the city. Tsang, 72, who held the leadership post of chief executive for seven years from 2005, is the most senior city official … Read more
Former Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang has been found guilty of misconduct in office, in a case related to his use of a luxury flat in China. Mr Tsang, who led Hong Kong from 2005 to 2012, had faced three charges of misconduct and bribery. He was cleared of a second count of misconduct … Read more
Former Hong Kong chief executive Donald Tsang was convicted today on one count of misconduct. The sentencing will be carried out on Monday with each misconduct carrying a maximum sentence of seven years in prison. Tsang pleaded not guilty to three charges of misconduct and bribery while he was in office from 2005 to 2012. … Read more
Former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang was Friday found guilty of misconduct during his time at the helm of the city in a high-profile corruption trial, but escaped conviction for bribery. Tsang, 72, is the most senior city official ever to be convicted in a criminal trial, at a time when residents are losing faith … Read more
Hong Kong’s former leader Donald Tsang will soon learn his fate as the jury in his high-profile corruption trial began deliberating Thursday. Tsang, 72, held the leadership post of chief executive for seven years from 2005 and is the highest-ranking Hong Kong official to face a corruption trial. It comes at a time when residents … Read more
Minority Chief Whip, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak has said although Minister of Finance Designate, Ken Ofori Atta is competent to handle his portfolio, he prays his [Ken Ofori Atta] soft spoken nature will not create problems for him when he assumes power. According to him, he’s hoping that the minister designate who will be heading a … Read more
Keli Gadzekpo, Co-founder of Databank and long-time friend of finance minister-designate Ken Ofori Atta has said he is confident the finance expert will walk Ghana out of its financial difficulties. According to him, Mr. Ofori Atta has the strength of character and convictions to take the hard and difficult decisions to stabilise and grow the … Read more
Finance Minister Nominee, Ken Ofori Atta has told Citi Business News government will have to undertake a careful analysis of its tax cuts promise before it implements it anytime soon. According to him, modalities for implementing the NPP’s promise to cut down taxes will largely be outlined in the 2017 budget. “The tax cuts will … Read more
Finance Minister Nominee, Ken Ofori Atta has told Citi Business News government will have to undertake a careful analysis of its tax cuts promise before it implements it anytime soon. According to him, modalities for implementing the NPP’s promise to cut down taxes will largely be outlined in the 2017 budget. “The tax cuts will … Read more
Ken Ofori Atta may be an experienced banker but running the finance and economic planning of a country is substantially different from running a private bank, Kwesi Pratt, Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper has said. According to him, things in the private sector is a different ball game from that of the public sector, … Read more
Finance Minister Designate, Ken Ofori Atta has opted to use a Toyota Camry instead of an SUV vehicle when he finally gets approval from parliament to serve the ministry, according to Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko. The founder of Danquah Institute in a tweet, Wednesday, commended Mr. Ofori Atta for making a “bold statement” to use a … Read more
Ofori-Atta tells Ghanaians that it is possible to get value for money with the new administration in place… Finance Minister-designate, Kenneth Ofori-Atta has assured Ghanaians that under the new NPP government, the true state of the economy will not be hidden. Ofori-Atta said this while speaking to Joy News Flag Staff House correspondent on Tuesday. … Read more
He will replace Seth Terkper who served under the immediate past administration. Ken Ofori Atta is Co-Founder of Databank Financial Services Limited and served as its Executive Chairman from 1990 to February 14, 2012. Announcing his appointment at the Flagstaff House, Nana Akufo Addo described Mr. Ofori Atta as someone who has the “capacity and … Read more
He will replace Seth Terkper who served under the immediate past administration. Ken Ofori Atta is Co-Founder of Databank Financial Services Limited and served as its Executive Chairman from 1990 to February 14, 2012. Announcing his appointment at the Flagstaff House, Nana Akufo Addo described Mr. Ofori Atta as someone who has the “capacity and … Read more
He will replace Seth Terkper who served under the immediate past administration. Ken Ofori Atta is Co-Founder of Databank Financial Services Limited and served as its Executive Chairman from 1990 to February 14, 2012. Announcing his appointment at the Flagstaff House, Nana Akufo Addo described Mr. Ofori Atta as someone who has the “capacity and … Read more