The planned implementation of the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on domestic consumption of electricity has been suspended officially by the government. Both the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) have thus been directed by the Ministry of Finance to put the charging of the levy on hold. […] The post Government
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated categorically that he will abolish the tax on electronic financial transactions popularly known as e-levy, if elected President of Ghana. The controversial tax was introduced in 2022, and before the introduction, Vice President Bawumia had declared his opposition to levies on electronic financial […] The post I’ll
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says his administration will “introduce a very simple, citizen and business-friendly flat tax regime” if he is elected president. Addressing the nation on his vision if elected president at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, on Wednesday, Dr Bawumia said his administration would introduce a flat […] The post I’ll
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says the depreciation of the cedi under the New Patriotic Party is lower than what was inherited. Speaking during his national address on his vision as NPP flagbearer, Dr Bawumia said that between 2013 and 2016 the cedi depreciated by an average of 17.7%. “Between […] The post Depreciation of
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has pledged to limit the number of Ministers and Deputy Ministers to no more than 50 under his presidency. Emphasizing the importance of an efficient governance system, Dr Bawumia noted that having fewer ministers will contribute to a streamlined decision-making process. “I would have no […] The post My Ministers
Former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has stated that the current tax regime in Ghana is the most severe and punitive in the nation’s history. The opposition National Democratic Congress has accused the New Patriotic Party government of introducing over 50 new taxes since 2027. The continuous imposition of taxes has sparked public outrage in Ghana. […] The post Ghana
The Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) is calling on the government to immediately withdraw the Emissions Levy. In a statement dated February 5, FABAG said it believes the aspect of the tax that affects the industry is highly insensitive and anti-business. On February 1, 2024, the government introduced a new tax policy on […] The post Withdraw
The 2020 running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed concern over the mass exodus of Ghana’s youth in search of better opportunities abroad. She highlights that a significant portion of Ghana’s workforce comprises individuals leaving the country. Addressing the youth during the launch of the “Voice Out, […] The post 24-hour
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) is advising Ghanaians to consider wearing nose masks following the recent surge in air pollution in the country. GMet says Ghana’s airspace is polluted and cautioned citizens to wear protective nose gear to stay safe. Ghana was recently ranked as the most polluted country by the Air Quality Index. The […] The post Air
In opposition to the government’s Emissions Levy, the Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) is advocating for increased investments in diversifying Ghana’s energy mix. FABAG emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the environment and discourages the imposition of a flat-rate levy on Ghanaians. The chairman of FABAG, John Awuni on the Citi Breakfast Show on […] The post Govt
Effective Tuesday, February 6, parliamentarians will commence sessions by reciting the National Pledge, marking the implementation of the new standing orders. This significant change in the new standing orders introduces a requirement for heads of state of institutions to directly appear before Parliament to address queries related to their agencies. The shift contrasts with the […] The post New
Students with disabilities from the University of Education, Winneba, and Cape Coast University have picketed at the Scholarship Secretariat in Accra to demand the release of long-overdue scholarship funds promised by the government. The aggrieved students, represented by the Association of Students with Disabilities, claim the lack of funds jeopardizes their education. The group leader, […] The post Students
The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, says the Minority in Parliament will resist any attempts by the electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), to cancel the use of indelible ink from the 2024 polls. The EC announced plans to scrap the ink, traditionally applied to voters’ fingers to prevent multiple voting, in favour […] The post We’ll
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has instructed the various media organizations in the country to blacklist the Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama for assaulting Citi News’ Northern Regional Reporter, Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira. Farouk Mahama and his team unleashed mayhem on Alabira while he was covering the chaos that disrupted the New […] The post GJA,
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has called on the Electoral Commission to reconsider its decision to discard the use of indelible ink in the upcoming 2024 general elections. The Electoral Commission has suggested abandoning the use of indelible ink in the December polls, a proposal strongly opposed by the Minority caucus in Parliament. […] The post Don’t
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has urged the people of northern Ghana to place their trust in John Mahama during the upcoming 2024 elections. He emphasized that individuals with small businesses cannot rely on the Nana Addo-Bawumia government, as they are likely to impose burdensome taxes that could […] The post Mahama
Some residents of Agogo in the Asante Akim North District of the Ashanti Region have taken to the streets in protest following the closure of Salt FM by the National Communications Authority (NCA). The radio station, owned by a renowned businessman, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, who recently declared his intention to run as an independent parliamentary […] The post Agogo residents
2024 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has for the umpteenth time voiced his criticism of the state of Ghana’s economy under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. According to him, President Akufo-Addo “didn’t inherit a mess; it is your clueless economic management team and finance minister that created the mess […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed concern over the impact of losing experienced legislators from both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the National Patriotic Party (NPP) on the legislature and Ghana’s democracy. Several key Members of Parliament (MPs) were defeated in the primaries of the two major parties. Additionally, some have announced […] The post Exit
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) says it has evidence indicating that the Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Mahama, indeed assaulted Citi News’ Northern Regional Reporter, Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira. Mr. Mahama and his team attacked Alabira while he was reporting on the disruption of the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primary in the Yendi constituency […] The post Yendi
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