The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns and criticized President Akufo-Addo for the delay in addressing the KPMG report on the audit of the revenue mobilisation contract between the Read More... The post Minority Fights President Akufo-Addo
The Minority in Parliament has criticized President Akufo-Addo for the delay in addressing the KPMG report on the audit of the revenue mobilisation contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML). Despite SML refuting claims made in an investigative piece in December 2023, stating that it was awarded a 5-year […] The post We’ll
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has told the Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG) Dr Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor to stop misleading the public regarding his comments that the VRA’s export activities are affecting the supply of energy to the Ghana market. The VRA indicated that Dr Kwabla Apetorgbor’s claim was erroneous […] The post Power
Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor The Volta River Authority (VRA) has reacted strongly to assertions by the Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG), Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Read More... The post Stop Misleading Public – VRA To IPGG’s
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has highlighted the inadequacy of the country’s generated revenue to meet its infrastructural demands. He underscored the necessity for the government to resort to borrowing from the international capital market to supplement its efforts in addressing the country’s infrastructure needs. Expressing concern about the revenue raised from […] The post We
A Tanzanian delegation was in the country to understudy the operations of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in the petroleum downstream sector. The five-day visit by officials from the Tanzanian Ministry of Energy and the fuel agency was focused on NPA”s effective regulation and administration of the petroleum downstream, which according to them, proved to […] The post Tanzanian
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […] The post USAID
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […] The post USAID
In the wake of recent internet disruptions, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been compelled to address concerns regarding the erroneous imposition of E-Levy on certain electronic transactions. According to the GRA, the interruption in internet connectivity impacted the real-time routing of electronic transactions to the Electronic Transfer Levy Management and Assurance System (ELMAS), prompting […] The post Internet
Geoffrey Kabutey Ocansey, a tax analyst, has expressed disagreement with the Vice President’s comments on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), describing them as unfortunate. On Wednesday, March 20th, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia accused the GRA of harassing businesses under the pretence of tax collection. He voiced these concerns during a discussion with members of the Ghana […] The post It’s
The Assistant Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Emelia Assam, has dismissed claims by flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that businesses are being unduly harassed for taxes. Dr. Bawumia, during a meeting with members of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday, March 20, accused the GRA […] The post We don’t harass
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has urged taxpayers who feel harassed by its officers to report to their respective tax offices for resolution. Concerns have arisen regarding alleged harassment by some tax officers when collecting taxes. During a discussion with members of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Accra on Wednesday, Vice President […] The post Report tax officers
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, has clarified that the Vice President did not criticize the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) during a meeting with the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Dr. Bawumia expressed concerns over the GRA’s alleged harassment of businesses under the guise of tax collection during a […] The post Bawumia
Members of the Majority caucus on the Health Committee of Parliament have criticized John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for labelling the government’s Agenda 111 policy as unrealistic, stating that it undermines the NDC’s 2020 manifesto. John Mahama recently voiced scepticism about the feasibility of the Agenda 111 policy, citing […] The post Agenda
The Board Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Freddie Blay has clarified that allowance increases for GNPC management were reasonable and approved by the corporation. The former NPP National Chairman refuted the notion that the increases were exorbitant, emphasizing that they were implemented two years ago, not in 2024 as suggested by North […] The post Freddie
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed scepticism over the feasibility of the government’s Agenda 111 project, describing it as overly ambitious. Mahama expressed his doubts during a discussion with clergy members in Accra, emphasizing that the government’s plan appears unrealistic and unlikely to be completed within a reasonable […] The post Agenda
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) staunchly rejects the unfounded allegations circulating in various media outlets, asserting internal dissent against its leadership. Contrary to rumors, GNPC notes that there is no dissent or demonstrations against the leadership. Both staff and management remain united, fostering a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and unwavering dedication to the […] The post
The management of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has dismissed allegations of dissent against the organization’s leadership describing them as unfounded. Reports had surfaced claiming a potential demonstration against management following alleged efforts by the Chief Executive Officer, A-O Danquah, to increase his salary. However, in a statement jointly issued on Tuesday, March 12, […] The post GNPC
Members of the Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber have held a breakfast meeting with the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to inform him of the challenges facing the sector and discuss how the industry might collaborate with government to address them. In a presentation to the Vice President and his team, the Chamber provided an overview […] The post Veep
Stakeholders from all sectors of the local economy are calling for a review of the electronic transaction levy (E-levy). They argue that instead of burdening consumers unnecessarily, efforts should focus on effective revenue production and equitable distribution within the larger tax framework. This came to light during a tax forum organized by the International Centre […] The post Participants
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