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Gov’t interest expense hits alarming record

Interest payment on the country’s debt has become the biggest expenditure item on government’s books—surpassing the amount set aside to pay public sector workers’ salaries and pensions.

New levy on fuel disappointing - COPEC

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, COPEC has described the government’s proposed 30 pesewas per litre levy under the Energy Sector Levies Act (ESLA) as disappointing.

Telecom workers to embark on nationwide strike today

The Telecom and IT Professionals Union, TIP has served notice to the National Labour Commission (NLC) and their employers that its members will embark on strike action today, March 15 due to poor conditions of service.

Telecom workers threaten to strike on March 15

The Telecom and IT Professionals Union, TIP has served notice to the National Labour Commission (NLC) and their employers that its members will embark on strike action on March 15 due to poor conditions of service.

GIPC targets US$3bn of FDI

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is looking to attract at least US$3bn in foreign direct investment (FDI) this year as part of the country’s post-Covid recovery strategy.

Tullow to drill 4 wells to support production

Tullow Oil is targeting to drill four wells in Ghana by the close of the year in an effort to increase production from its Jubilee and TEN fields to offset anticipated near-term output declines.