Insurance companies increase in Ghana

The number of insurance companies licenced to operate in the country had increased from 35 to 39 at the close of 2008. A breakdown of the companies shows that 17 are into life underwriting and 22 non-life; B&FT learnt that towards the…

Trust gives start-up capital to graduates

The Sinapi Aba Trust, a financial Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has within the last five years trained about 900 youth across the country to acquire various employable skills under its Youth Apprenticeship Programme (YAP). The…

BUSAC Fund assists drinking bar operators

Management of Business Advocacy Challenge (BUSAC) Fund has released GH¢9,600 out of an estimated GH¢25,000 to 150 members of Drinking Bar Operators Association in Bekwai Municipality, Amansie Central and Bosome Freho Districts in Ashanti…

Schalke deny Kingston move

German club Schalke 04 are not set to buy Laryea Kingston afterall. The Ghanaian midfielder is currently on the books of SPL side Hearts, where he has been for the last two years. According to Schalke chairman, Clemens Tonnies his club…

Tullow shares fall on rumours of share placing

Shares in Tullow Oil fell over 5 percent in late afternoon trade, as dealers noted vague talk the explorer could launch a share placing on Wednesday. Tullow Oil will issue a trading statement and operational update on Wednesday, and…