An economist, Professor John Gasti, says the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will not be able to scrap the taxes on electronic financial transactions, also known as e-levy, as proposed if he is elected president of Ghana. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia pledged to abolish the e-levy and four other taxes to […] The post It’ll
John Gatsi, a Professor of Economics at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), is sceptical about the proposed tax amnesty by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. He believes that this measure will neither enhance tax payments nor address the challenges associated with tax payment. Dr. Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has promised […] The post Granting
The Ranking Member of the Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs Committee, Eric Opoku, is calling for a probe into the Cocoa Rehabilitation Programme launched in 2018. The legislator argues that the programme, which identifies diseased farms, cuts down affected trees, and replants them with disease-resistant cocoa varieties, among other measures, has failed, as the country […] The post Govt’s
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has unequivocally declared that any plot against the Ashanti Kingdom, be it from the government, politicians, or other tribes in Ghana, will ultimately fail. This strong assertion came during a durbar on Thursday, 8th February 2024, marking the culmination of the 150 years celebration of the Sagranti War, known […] The post Any plot
Officials of Zenith Bank and guests cutting the tape to open the Ashaiman Branch Zenith Bank (Ghana) Limited has marked a significant milestone with the official opening of its Read More... The post Zenith
The Nkawkaw district court has remanded all 37 suspects arrested over the attacks in Kwahu Bepong. They are to reappear on Friday, February 23, 2024. In all, 37 suspects were put before the court presided by His Worship Isaac Adjei. The Ghana Police Service (GPS) arrested the suspects in connection with attacks on the Bepong Chiefs palace […] The post Kwahu Bepong attacks: Court
Three striking unions, comprising the Senior Staff Association of Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG), Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU), and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG), have announced the suspension of their industrial action. The groups in a statement signed by the National Chairman of SSA-UoG, Isaac Donkoh, indicated that the decision to […] The post Universities’
First National Bank Ghana has announced a strategic partnership with Mobile Money Limited to offer MoMo services across all channels. This partnership aligns with the bank’s refreshed brand and our commitment to providing helpful, easy and safe banking to Ghanaians. The MoMo services offered by First National Bank Ghana will allow customers to send and […] The post First
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Youth Organizer, George Opare Addo, has stated that the party doesn’t underestimate the capabilities of Independent Presidential aspirant Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen in the 2024 general election. He indicated that Mr. Kyerematen would be treated as one of their political opponents if he appeared on the ballot paper. The […] The post 2024
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has declared that it will sign a social contract with political leaders vying for the presidency in the 2024 polls. This agreement would be based on their economic policies and manifesto commitments. Dr. Joseph Obeng, President of the Association, indicated that the decision was made to ensure that […] The post GUTA to
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The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has cautioned the public to wear face masks to reduce exposure to dust. It has also advised the public to limit outdoor activities, especially for children. This follows the increase in the intensity of the harmattan, resulting in very dusty weather conditions across the country, confirmed by the Environmental Protection […] The post Intense
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has taken over investigations to unravel the circumstances which led to the death of a 16-year-old student of the Aburi Girls Senior High School in the Akuapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region. The first-year student of the school tragically died after allegedly being denied […] The post CID
The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) is appealing to Parliament to expedite the approval of the fees charged by the facility, especially dialysis fees. According to the facility, it has so far incurred about GH¢2 million in debt for charging old fees for dialysis treatment. The renal unit of the KBTH was closed in May […] The post We’re
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has absolved himself of any corruption and corruption-related cases, promising to fight the canker if voted in the 2024 general elections. He stated that he has the integrity to manage the finances of the economy, emphasizing that he is not a corrupt person. […] The post I’m the
The latest Ghana Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF) semi-annual report, released by the Bank of Ghana, shows that the country received over $521 million into its Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF) for the second half of 2023. However, this amount represents a decrease compared to the US$696.82 million petroleum receipts recorded during the same period in 2022. […] The post Ghana’s
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to improve upon the government’s educational policy, the Free Senior High School (Free SHS). The vice president stated that the government recorded the highest-ever level of enrollment in SHS, with around 500,000 students in 2023. Outlining his vision for the country in […] The post I’ll
Independent presidential hopeful, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen says Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cannot absolve himself from the current economic crisis. Kyerematen maintains that the Vice President, who is seeking election as President, is an integral part of cabinet decisions and cannot disassociate himself from the country’s struggles. He dismissed claims that vice presidents lack the […] The post Bawumia
The flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says he is ready to serve as Ghana’s next president. According to him, he does not need any ‘honeymoon’ period to plan his responsibility when given the mandate. His statement follows an appeal made by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John […] The post Vote
Despite the Ministry of Finance’s directive to suspend the contentious 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity, the Greater Accra Regional branch of Organised Labour of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) remains unwavering in its decision to proceed with its planned protest. On February 7, 2024, the Ministry of Finance issued instructions to the […] The post Organised
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