The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is poised for increased success this year after beating its revenue target for 2022. The authority collected GH¢3.6 billion more in revenue in 2022 than it was tasked to collected, making it the second year in a row that the tax collection and administration body has exceeded its target. Data […] The post GRA beats target by
For many, being born into a wealthy home is almost an insurance against the difficulties and discomforts of life. It is sometimes even seen as a lunch pad to riches. For THE business mogul and philanthropist, this is far from the truth. Born to a wealthy man in a village in one of Ghana’s poorest […] The post I was hungry for success – Seidu Agongo on his rise appeared
Several shops were razed down by fire in the early hours of Sunday at the Hohoe Central Market. The fire according to some residents started at a corn and fufu mill shop at 4:30 am, spreading to nearby shops. Efforts to douse the fire by residents proved futile as fire tenders of the Ghana National […] The post Several shops at Hohoe Central Market razed by fire appeared
The Minority in Parliament is calling on the government to suspend the Debt Exchange Programme and engage various stakeholders in the exercise. This comes after the government announced plans to extend the deadline for bondholders to sign onto the Domestic Debt Exchange Program to January 31, 2023, as part of efforts to address the country’s […] The post Immediately
There was confusion at the premises of the Asokwa District Court in the Ashanti Region as family members and neighbours of an alleged murder victim were agitated following the decision of the court to declare the prime murder suspect as a juvenile. The aggrieved family members and loved ones are accusing the investigators of conniving […] The post Family fume after court
Two Chinese and four Ghanaians have been arrested at Asemkrom in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region by Anti-Galamsey Watchdogs following their involvement in illegal mining activities in some cocoa farms near the community. Currently, the two Chinese together with their four Ghanaian accomplices have been handed over to the Aowin Municipal Police […] The post 2
Legendary Ghanaian music producer, Appiah Dankwah, popularly known as Appietus, has recounted how he started adding his signature ‘Appietus in the Mix” in songs he produced. Speaking in an interview on Citi TV‘s ‘Upside Down’ on what impelled him to start adding his signature to the songs he recorded, Appietus revealed to the hosts of […] The post My
The government has extended the Debt Exchange Programme to Tuesday, January 31, to enable it to build consensus for the programme. This is the third time the government has extended the deadline for the bondholders to voluntarily exchange their bonds for new ones. It is currently unclear how many institutions or individuals have signed onto […] The post Govt extends
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that JNS Talent Company which received GH¢2.6 million from the National Cathedral Secretariat for Talent mobilisations is owned by a Board member. JNS Talent Centre Ltd which allegedly runs a crèche in Dawhenya was paid some GH¢2.6 million to help build the cathedral, […] The post Ablakwa
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare is heading to Kumasi following the tragic death of a police officer and his family during a fire incident. Seargent Owusu Asante Baafi, who is with the anti-robbery unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, his wife and child were burnt to death in a […] The post IGP heads to Kumasi over Police’s
The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has revealed that Parliament was not presented with the details of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme before the announcement by the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta. The Suame MP speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, January 16, said there were broad discussions about the economy but did not […] The post Parliament
The controversy surrounding defunct Hiplife music group 5Five’s smash hit song, ‘Muje Baya’ released in 2010 has taken a new twist. The controversy started when the producer of the Song, Appiah Dankwah, popularly known as Appietus was accused of illegally using a beat from a South African song – ‘Amerido ‘by DJ Crido. Appietus admitted […] The post 5Five
The Chamber of Automobile Dealership Ghana, George Dumenu, has appealed to the government to return the duties paid on the vehicles seized by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to help save dealers from losses. EOCO on December 9, 2022, raided some garages and seized 37 imported luxury vehicles suspected to be stolen from […] The post Automobile
The Ministry of Education says it will appoint Dean of Disciplinary Affairs who will be in charge of disciplinary issues in the various Senior High Schools and public tertiary institutions. According to the ministry, misconduct of students that attract sanctions will be directed to the dean of disciplinary affairs. This comes on the back of […] The post Education
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has responded to Telecommunication giant, MTN following the latter’s reaction to a notice of tax assessment served by the Authority. MTN had raised issues with a $773 million back-tax bill, including penalties and interest charges in Ghana. The company had said it was going to fight the ‘inaccurate’ assessment because […] The post GRA replies
The Association of Road Contractors Ghana, has accused the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) of killing business in the road construction sector. The Association says though government owes them in excess of GH¢5 billion, both SSNIT and the GRA fail to consider the debts owed them and […] The post Road contractors
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament is expected to commence sittings today, Monday, January 16, 2023. This is to examine the Auditor General’s report on public accounts of government for the year 2020. The committee will also scrutinize the Auditor General’s report on public accounts of various Ministries, Departments and Agencies during the sittings. The […] The post Public
A Roman Catholic priest has been killed by armed gunmen at his parish in northern Nigeria, who then burned his rectory in the village of Kafin Koro to the ground. The body of Father Isaac Achi was found in the charred ruins of the building. Another priest, Father Collins Omeh, was shot as he tried […] The post Gunmen kill Nigeria Catholic priest, shoot another appeared
A former Afghan MP and her bodyguard have been shot dead at her home in the capital Kabul, Afghan police have said. Mursal Nabizada, 32, was one of the few female MPs who stayed in Kabul after the Taliban seized power in August 2021. Her brother and a second security guard were wounded in the […] The post Mursal Nabizada: Gunmen kill former Afghan MP at home in
A leading figure in the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere Darko says the refusal of individual bondholders to accept government’s debt exchange program is likely to worsen the country’s economic crisis. He is of the belief, the widespread rejection of the program by the bondholders will not mean well for the country. The […] The post Rejection
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