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NHIA to pay all arrears by end of August - CEO

Chief Executive Officer for the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Lydia Dsane-Selby says the authority has commenced payment of all arrears of claims of healthcare providers for the year 2018.

ECG, PDS agree on interim operational modalities

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Power Distribution Services (PDS) have both agreed on some modalities to ensure that there is no disruptions in power supply and service delivery to Ghanaians.

Cocoa farmers’ price to be increased

Ghana will raise cocoa farmgate prices by 5.2% for the 2019/20 season, the first increase in four years, following strong sales of export contracts to chocolate makers and cocoa houses, industry sources have told Reuters.

Bawumia launches Gh Dual Card

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched what has been described as the world’s first dual-purpose EMV and financial inclusion payment card in Accra.