The High Court in Accra has observed with dismay the “delay tactics” being employed by State Prosecutors in commencing the trial of former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kwasi Nyantakyi. The Court was also unhappy about the substantive State Prosecutor’s request to prioritize an “official assignment” at the expense of the “prosecution of […] The post #Number
Yaa Serwaa Sarpong, the Director of Support Services at Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML), has refuted certain figures in KPMG’s report concerning the revenue they generated for the government. According to KPMG’s report, SML boosted the government’s tax revenue to GHS2.45 billion during the period under review. “Regarding the downstream petroleum audit services, KPMG determined […] The post We
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the President Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia government to take immediate steps to retrieve all monies paid to SML Ghana Limited for no work done. At a press conference addressed by its National Communication Officer in Accra today, the party demanded the immediate publication of the full KPMG […] The post NDC demands retrieval of monies paid to SML
Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has criticised the selection of KPMG to audit the contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML), describing it as illegal and unprofessional behaviour. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ordered KPMG to audit the contract between the two entities on January 2, 2024. Following the […] The post GRA-SML
Corn mill operators at the Kaneshie Market in Accra are experiencing significant financial difficulties as a result of the ongoing power outages in the country. Relying heavily on electricity for their operations, these operators are witnessing a decline in their income streams, which is further exacerbated by the spoilage of soaked corn and other products […] The post Corn
FLASHBACK: GFA President Kurt Okraku receiving the five-year Action Plan from Ghana Beach Soccer Chairman Ampofo Ankrah as other officials look on The country’s football governing body, Ghana Football Read More... The post GFA Rallies Support For Beach Soccer appeared first
By Sualah Abdul-wahab President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated a 15KW Solar Power Plant phase two project at Kaleo in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region. The plant constructed by the Volta River Authority with support from the German Development Bank is expected to increase Ghana’s and VRA’s generation capacity and diversity by adding more […]
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the publication of the KPMG audit report on Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML) and Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) contract. President Akufo-Addo has stated that the SML Downstream petroleum service is needed however the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will have to renegotiate the fee […] The post Minority
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has addressed public concerns regarding the tax status of Ghanaians earning income abroad. The clarification centres on who qualifies as a “resident individual” for tax purposes according to the Income Tax Act 2015. Who qualifies as a Resident Taxpayer in Ghana? According to the Income Tax Act 2015 (Act 896), […] The post Ghanaians
Isaac Adongo, Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament has asked President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to lay KPMG’s audit report on the revenue mobilisation agreement between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) before Parliament. KPMG, an auditing firm, has finalised and presented its report on the GRA-SML contract […] The post Lay
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has called on President Akufo-Addo to make public the KPMG’s report on the investigation conducted on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML) deal. President Akufo-Addo says the SML Downstream petroleum service is needed however the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ghana Revenue […] The post Release KPMG’s
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed five coaches to lead the national teams in its efforts to enhance youth football’s developmental structures. They are Godwin Attram, Maxwell Konadu, Yaw Preko, Abdul Karim Zito, and Nurudeen Amadu. Four of these coaches have been assigned to the newly formed male national teams, U-15, U-18, U-19, and […] The post Godwin
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has clarified the status of resident individuals for tax purposes. According to the GRA, the clarification is on the back of concerns raised by the general public on the tax status of individuals who earn incomes abroad and whether they are deemed by the Tax laws as “resident individuals” for […] The post GRA clarifies taxes for resident individuals
The Eastern Regional Women’s Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Shirley Naana Osei Ampem, has announced that under the next NDC government, all modern market centers constructed by the government will include a wellness clinic and a crèche. This gender-centered initiative aims to provide market women and their children with access to quality healthcare […] The post Market
The Chairman of the Federation of Kumasi Traders Association, Nana Prempeh, has threatened to sue the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and the management of the Kejetia Market in Kumasi. According to him, the market has been operating without a fire certificate and insurance cover, which is a violation of the GNFS’s Legal Instrument (LI) […] The post Federation
Chairman of the Federation of Kumasi Traders, Nana Prempeh, has raised serious concerns, traders at the Kejetia Market particularly those at the ground floor are exposed to poisonous vehicular fumes. He made the disturbing observation in an interview with Kojo Marfo on AbusuaNkommo at ABUSUA965FM. According to Nana Prempeh, the extractors installed to absorb these […] The post Kejetia
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the government to diversify companies it cannot maintain and run efficiently. According to him, there are a number of government companies and entities that are struggling that can do well with private partnerships. He disclosed this during the commissioning of a 430-kilometre natural gas pipeline by Genser Energy […] The post Don’t
For the second time, the Kejetia Market in the Ashanti region finds itself disconnected from the national power grid due to a Ghc70 million debt owed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Since the disconnection occurred about a week ago, the market has been dependent on an alternative power plant as its energy source. […] The post Dumsor: ECG disconnects Kejetia
In a collaborative effort to address the pressing healthcare needs of the nation, the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and Ministry of Health (MOH) have joined forces to expedite the clearance of crucial pharmaceuticals supplied through the Global Fund, from the Tema port. Amidst concerns over the delay in releasing medical supplies, […] The post MOF,
The Government is seeking to plug the revenue gap created as a result of the abandoned VAT on electricity with a tax on the foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians. At the beginning of the year, the government introduced a value-added tax on electricity, however, it was forced to abandon the initiative following a public backlash. […] The post Govt
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