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World Bank punishes corruption

The World Bank has issued strong signals to institutions and businesses that it would not tolerate corruption in. The Bank has therefore, taken strong actions against seven firms and an individual for engaging in what it calls “collusive…

Tullow seeks fresh debt in $2 billion refinancing

Tullow Oil Plc, the U.K. explorer seeking funds for projects in Ghana and Uganda, is selling shares and negotiating to increase a borrowing facility to $2 billion. The company is in talks with banks to add about $600 million to an existing…

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…

Epack fund hits GH¢108m

Total funds in Epack's investment portfolio, a mutual fund managed by Databank Group, reached GH¢108.63 million in June last year. The figure represents an increase of 91.13 percent from its level in the same period in 2007. The fund's…

Ghana Stock Exchange starts year on the low

Market activities on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) continued at its low pace throughout the week, enduring the bearish trend that has characterized the market from the beginning of the year. SG-SSB, GOIL and SIC racked up the list of…