The Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng, has announced that the government will not impose new taxes on Ghanaians in the upcoming mid-year budget. Stakeholders have voiced concerns about the numerous taxes burdening businesses and households, calling for the elimination of some to ease their financial strain. In an interview with Bernard Avle on The […] The post No

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has highlighted the necessity of significant fiscal adjustments to restore Ghana’s economy to a state of normalcy. These adjustments will likely include tax increases and expenditure reductions. During a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Dr John Kwabena Kwakye, the Director of Research at the Institute […] The post Restoring

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has highlighted the necessity of significant fiscal adjustments to restore Ghana’s economy to a state of normalcy. These adjustments will likely include tax increases and expenditure reductions. During a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Dr John Kwabena Kwakye, the Director of Research at the Institute […] The post Restoring

Personal finance management is an important area of daily living that necessitates careful planning and smart decision-making, particularly in a nation like Ghana where the cost of products and services is always rising. The rising cost of products and services in Ghana has put a burden on many individuals and families’ finances, making it more […] The post Personal

The Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS) has launched its Responsible Investing and Corporate Sustainability Initiative, themed “Bridging the Gap: Profit and Purpose.” The initiative, launched at the Kempinski Hotel on June 12, aims to raise awareness of the value proposition of responsible investing and capacity building among investors, issuers, and the general public, as well […] The post SIMS

Pressure on the cedi is waning as demand for forex eases signalling strong performance of the local currency weeks after it took a nosedive. This positive trajectory aligns with analysts’ projections that the depreciation of the cedi would be reversed by the first half of the year due to interventions in the forex market by […] The post Pressure on cedi eases

The Sea Freight Pineapple Exporters of Ghana and the Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana have jointly petitioned the Minerals Commission, the Ministry of Interior, Parliament, and the Ghana Police Service to immediately intervene and halt sand-winning activities threatening the plantations of their members. According to the associations, farmlands and plantations of their members […] The post Pineapple

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said the government is leaving nothing to chance to ensure a digitally modernized environment for teaching and learning in Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country. He explained that recent strategic interventions aim to digitally transform the environment in SHSs to ensure that graduates of the country’s education […] The post Govt

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The National Labour Commission (NLC) has ordered striking workers of the National Identification Authority (NIA) to call off their strike and enter into negotiations with the government on Friday, June 14, 2024. The staff are protesting the government’s undue delay in addressing their conditions of service, including the granting of Institution-Specific Allowances to the NIA. […] The post NLC

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Amenfi East, Ernest Frimpong, has been arrested by the Tarkwa Police Command in the Western Region. This follows a viral video in which Mr Frimpong is captured urging miners to attack police officers and soldiers who extort money from them. Mr Frimpong had earlier refuted allegations that […] The post Amenfi

The Minority in Parliament has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Akufo-Addo government to ensure the remaining containers of medical commodities locked up at the Tema port are cleared. The Ministry of Health received 14 out of the 182 containers at the Tema Port holding essential medicines for antiretroviral, Tuberculosis (TB), and malaria treatments donated […] The post Minority

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advised Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to ensure transparency and detailed policy communication to earn the electorate’s confidence in his potential presidency. Recognising the ongoing nature of development, the Asantehene highlighted the Vice President’s responsibility to articulate his strategies that would build upon the current NPP government’s accomplishments. Otumfuo […] The post Earn

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has criticised Parliament for its failure to adequately scrutinise the budget over the years. This lack of scrutiny according to IEA has led to deficiencies and allowed corrupt practices to persist in fiscal policy. The IEA has also identified the absence of a robust analytical framework as a significant […] The post IEA

The Minority in Parliament has announced its support for the Free Senior High School (FSHS) Bill, pending its presentation to Parliament. This move aims to dispel speculation that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) plans to cancel the policy if it forms the next government. Member of Parliament for Builsa South and Deputy Ranking Member on […] The post We

Chiefs in the Kwabre East Municipality have seized the opportunity of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s visit to reiterate their calls for improved road infrastructure in the area. Despite the ruling New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) electoral gains in the constituency, the communities in Kwabre East Municipality continue to suffer from poor road conditions. While the […] The post Upgrade

Samuel Appea-Danquah, the flagbearer of Yellow Ghana, has unveiled his youth-centred policies ahead of the 2024 general elections. In an interview on Channel One TV‘s Face to Face with Umaru Sanda Amadu, Apea-Danquah promised to empower young entrepreneurs with a $1,000 interest-free investment, fostering innovation and job creation among Ghana’s youth. This initiative aims to […] The post Election

A 37-year-old man has become South Africa’s first recorded death from mpox after five laboratory-confirmed cases of the viral infection were recorded in the past month. The health minister confirmed the news on Wednesday, June 12, adding that four others remain on treatment. The man died in Tembisa Hospital on Monday, Health Minister Joe Phaahla […] The post South Africa records

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released over GH¢300 million in claims payments to healthcare facilities nationwide. According to a statement signed by NHIA CEO Dr Dacosta Aboagye, the payment covers vetted claims for higher-tier facilities up to January 2024 and falls within the acceptable three-month debt period for lower-tier facilities. The disbursement aims […] The post NHIA

Cyberteq Falcon Ltd., a leader in the cybersecurity industry in Ghana, has once again been awarded, for the third consecutive time, the Cybersecurity Service Provider of the Year at the Ghana Information Technology & Telecom Awards (GITTA) held on 7th June at the Movenpick Hotel. This esteemed award recognizes Cyberteq’s innovative approach to the cybersecurity […] The post Cyberteq