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Fiscal discipline has been restored-Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has disclosed that his administration have restored fiscal discipline to the Ghanaian economy which will help the developmental agenda of the country.

Lack of next-generation cocoa farmers doom for industry

Cocoa Life Ghana, a sub-division of Mondelez International, the largest cocoa products manufacturer in the world, on Monday said, the lack of next generation and young cocoa farmers in the industry is Ghana’s biggest challenge in the sector.

IMF urges gov’t to pass new taxes

Ghana must legislate new measures to boost revenues by at least 0.5 percent of gross domestic product before the IMF reviews a $918 million credit deal next month, a Reuters report has said.

Barclays Africa To Rebrand To Absa

Barclays Africa Group Limited, one of the largest banking groups in Africa, is set to change its name to Absa Group Ltd subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.

Cyber-crime: Ghana to lose $100m in 2018

An information security expert Del Aden says Ghanaian businesses stand to lose 100 million dollars from cyber-crime in 2018 if pragmatic measures are not put in place to minimize it.

Gov't to release Exton Cubic's mining equipment

Government is expected to release the seized heavy mining equipment belonging to Exton Cubic Company Ltd, this week, a source from the Attorney General’s department has disclosed.