On the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE,) year to date market performance has largely been influenced by 2016FY earnings report of listed companies; however the next few sessions of stock market activities will be equally influenced by the declaration and payments of dividends for the 2016FY period. Societe General Ghana [SOGEGH] recently announced final dividend figure … Read more
“That’s to be welcomed, but investors still need more details.” Deutsche Bank’s (DBKGn. DE) supervisory board will meet on Sunday to discuss plans for a potential capital increase of around 8 billion euros ($8.5 billion), two sources familiar with the matter said on Saturday. Germany’s biggest bank said on Friday it was preparing a capital … Read more
The Senate, yesterday, alerted the nation to the fact that corrupt politicians now hide stolen money in caskets and uncompleted buildings in remote villages. The revelation came as the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly commenced probe of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, over allegation of unremitted fuel subsidy funds to the tune of N5.1 … Read more
The Microfinance and Small Loans Center (MASLOC) has announced intentions to support government’s One-district-one factory policy. The CEO of MASLOC Stephen Amoah has said that his outfit will provide soft loans for people who would want to sell products from factories to be established under the policy. MASLOC is a microfinance apex body responsible for … Read more
South Korean retail giant Lotte on Tuesday signed a deal to provide a golf course to host a controversial US missile defence system loathed by Beijing, Seoul’s defence ministry said. Food- and retail-focussed Lotte Group, South Korea’s fifth-biggest company, has come under growing pressure from China, a crucial market, over the proposal. The plan by … Read more
South Korean retail giant Lotte agreed Monday to provide land to host a controversial US missile defence system loathed by Beijing, Seoul’s defence ministry said. Food- and retail-focussed Lotte Group, South Korea’s fifth-biggest company, has come under growing pressure over the deal from China, a crucial market. The plan by Washington and Seoul to install … Read more
The Planning Committee of the Ghana @ 60 celebrations has indicated that individuals who wish to use the logo for the celebration, or for any moneymaking purpose, could do so without any charges. As had been the practice, if you intended to use such logos for commercial gains, you would have to see the committee … Read more
The Rent Control Department has advised government to facilitate the building of affordable stores for traders at the Central Business Districts. According to it, the move has become important as many shop owners are increasing their rents due to the influx of foreigners in the retail business. Many Ghanaian traders are complaining of high shop … Read more
The women are brazing all odds and targeting higher levels in academia and business growth. One of such is accountant and General Manager for Frimps Oil, Shirley Frimpong. She has emerged as the overall female finance personality for 2017. Shirley Frimpong beat off competition from over ten other women to win the coveted prize at … Read more
U. S. stock investors may look to a host of results from consumer-facing companies including Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) next week for signs on whether the recent market rally has more room to run. The consumer names are among the last major companies of the S&P 500 earnings season to report, but the results will … Read more
Airtel, the Smartphone Network has partnered premier digital foodstuff marketing and distribution company, Jaarno to offer Airtel’s high value customers the convenience of shopping for locally grown food items online at a discount. With this partnership, Airtel Premier customers will be able to shop on Jaarno’s convenient digital market place anytime, anywhere whilst enjoying up … Read more
Senior Minister Yaw Osafo Marfo has emphasised that the law on foreigners engaging in businesses meant for Ghanaians must be implemented to the letter and persons who flout such laws “thrown out”. Mr Marfo, who was not enthused about the inaction of officials to clamp down on offenders, admitted that “Chinese and other foreigners are … Read more
Edmund Poku, Chief Executive Officer, of Niche Cocoa Industry has pledged to ensure that more than 60 percent of Ghana’s cocoa harvest is processed locally. “Our nation produces a world-class cocoa crop but most people rarely have a chance to taste it,” Mr. Poku said, noting that such a situation needed to be reversed. Most … Read more
Ghana’s leading telecom service provider, Airtel, has partnered premier digital foodstuff marketing and distribution company, Jaarno to avail Airtel high value customers with the convenience of shopping for locally grown food items online and at a discount. With this partnership, Airtel Ghana’s high value customers under the Airtel Premier program will be able to shop … Read more
Ghana may have to adopt strategies that will reduce its dependency on China and benefit positively from its relationship with the Asian country. Related Stories1st quarter trade volume between Ghana-China hits US$1.8bnManufacturers fume over ‘illegal’ importation of cementThis is the advice from International Relations Analyst, Professor Oliver Stuenkel. Some have argued that Ghana’s relationship with … Read more
Ghana may have to adopt strategies that will reduce its dependency on China and benefit positively from its relationship with the Asian country. This is the advice from International Relations Analyst, Professor Oliver Stuenkel. Some have argued that Ghana’s relationship with the BRICS group comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa has rather led … Read more
Ghana may have to adopt strategies that will reduce its dependency on China and benefit positively from its relationship with the Asian country. This is the advice from International Relations Analyst, Professor Oliver Stuenkel. Some have argued that Ghana’s relationship with the BRICS group comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa has rather led … Read more
They typically seek to sell ownership of such assets at a big profit a few years after they invest. Insurance broker Aon PLC (AON. N) said on Friday it agreed to sell its benefits administration and HR BPO platform to private equity firm Blackstone Group LP (BX.N) for $4.3 billion in cash. Aon could get … Read more
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China’s tourism industry saw revenues of 423.3 billion yuan ($61.55 billion) during the recent Lunar New Year festival, up 15.9 percent against last year, the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) said late on Thursday. The rate of growth, driven by 344 million domestic tourist trips, was, however, slightly slower than the 16.3 percent rise seen … Read more