The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has admonished Members of Parliament (MPs), not to sacrifice the country by politicising the debate on the 2023 budget statement and economic policy of government. The Speaker entreated both sides of the caucus in Parliament, to work closely together to find possible solutions to the many economic challenges the […] The post Don’t
Ghana’s Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen has called on African leaders to develop a new strategic framework to reshape the fortunes of industrialization on the continent. Mr. Kyerematen, who has championed the successful implementation of Ghana’s One District One Factory (1D1F) agenda, urged African leaders to map out a master strategy to boost the […] The post Africa
The Minority in Parliament has served notice it will thoroughly scrutinize the amount of money government is pumping into the National Cathedral. Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, said there are so many controversies and lack of openness in the building of the project that needs to be answered and assured that no stone will be left […] The post Minority
The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has commenced its integrated rice farming project following the decision of the government to boost the economy through import substitution. Presenting the 2023 Budget in Parliament on Thursday, November 24, the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, said as part of efforts to promote exports, the government will expand the […] The post Major
The Minority in Parliament wants the government to reconsider the proposed 2.5 percent upward review of the Value Added Tax. Speaking to journalists, the Ranking Member on the Trade, Industry and Tourism Committee of Parliament, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, bemoaned the impact of such a move on consumers. He lamented the hardships already facing Ghanaians […] The post Minority
The Oslo Court of Appeal has in a unanimous decision dismissed an appeal filed by Jongsbru AS, the sellers of a property identified by Ghana for use as a chancery building in Oslo, Norway. The court considered the appeal by Jongsbru against the judgment of the Oslo District Court (High Court) in December 2021 as […] The post Ghana wins appeal in Norway case appeared first on
The High Court this week is expected to deliver judgment in the matter of the founder of now-defunct Capital bank, William Ato Essien. He has been tried for his alleged role in the collapse of the bank, with the prosecution accusing him of the misappropriation of GH¢620 million liquidity support extended by the Central Bank […] The post High Court to give judgement
The High Court this week is expected to deliver judgment in the matter of the founder of now-defunct Capital bank, William Ato Essien. He has been tried for his alleged role in the collapse of the bank, with the prosecution accusing him of the misappropriation of GH¢620 million liquidity support extended by the Central Bank […] The post High Court to give judgement on
The leadership of the striking labour unions in public universities are expected to meet the National Labour Commission (NLC) on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Members of the unions have been on strike for over three weeks following what they say is the failure of government to deliver on agreed conditions of service. The unions have […] The post UTAG, TEWU, SSA
Members of Parliament (MPs) will on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, begin debate on the 2023 budget statement presented by the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta. Some aspects of the budget such as the intent to review the 1.5% e-levy downwards and the introduction of a 2.5% VAT have already triggered discussions within the public. Businesses […] The post MPs to debate 2023 budget tomorrow
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says Ghana is not against the use of the US Dollar in international transactions as reported by some leading trade agencies. This comes on the back of government‘s announcement to use gold to buy oil on the commodity market instead of using the US Dollar. He maintains the directive […] The post Bawumia clarifies Ghana’s position
Ghana’s Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr has died in Rome, Italy. A communique issued by the Secretary-General Missionary Of Africa, Father André-Léon Simonart, said the 63-year-old Cardinal died on Sunday, November 27, after he was rushed to the Hospital. “Our confrere was taken by ambulance from the Generalate to the Gemelli Hospital at 5.45 pm and […] The post Catholic
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the citizenry to work hard to ensure Ghana keeps the prevailing peace and security to propel economic development. He said those two ingredients were what investors looked out for in a country before investing their resources and that Ghana already had them, making the country an attractive investment […] The post Let’s
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