Category: Business

Customs Seizes Trucks Containing Transit Goods Diverted Into The Ghanaian Market

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has intercepted 6 trucks containing assorted drinks, frozen fish, mackerel and lubricants. The trucks which were meant to be going to the transit countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger but were observed to have diverted to Accra by the owners in […]

Select Committee On Trade, Industry Review Paperless Process At GPHA

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism has visited the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority to ascertain how successful the paperless project has been at the Tema Port since its commencement on September 1, 2018. The visit was also to update committee members on issue surrounding the implementation […]

GOIL Launches Its Switch-To-GOIL Campaign

The leading Oil Marketing Company in Ghana, Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL), has launched a campaign dubbed Switch-To-GOIL at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle. The campaign seeks to advance the awareness creation of GOIL and appreciate customers for patronizing fuel and lubricants and in return win prizes. The campaign saw staff […]

Stakeholder Agencies Brainstorm On How To Improve Export Trade

Ghana’s trade pendulum has always tilted in favour of import. In 2017, for instance local import through the sea ports of Ghana was 14,291,009 tonnes of cargo compared to an export of 6,463,077 tonnes.  Previously, various local agencies have made respective individual initiatives while several international organizations have also run […]

Pass Local Content Law For Construction Sector – AGI

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has called for the speedy passage of the Local Content Law for the construction sector. According to them, there is the need for a legislation to cushion contractors who suffer delayed payments in view of the huge costs involved in pre-financing projects. Players in […]

GPHA Boss Awarded Best Maritime, Ports Industry CEO Of The Year

Paul Asare Ansah receiving the award

The Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Paul Asare Ansah has picked up two separate awards for his meritorious service to the Port Authority. The first award was at the 8th Edition of the Ghana Entrepreneurs and Corporate Executive Awards, where Paul Ansah was awarded the Best […]