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ECG proposes 148% increase in electricity tariff
If government fails to subsidise electricity tariff, consumers could pay for an astronomical increment in light bills from August 2022, as the Electricity Company of Ghana demands 148% increase in tariff.
A proposal from the power distributor submitted to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), wants the adjustment to cover the…
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We’ll scrap ‘burdensome’ E-levy when we win power – Mahama
Former Presidential Candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama has promised to…
John Mahama’s speech at Ghana at a crossroads event [Full text]
John Mahama’s speech at Ghana at a crossroads event
Ghana at a Crossroads –
A Presentation by His Excellency…
Gov’t can’t remove taxes on petroleum products – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo says government cannot remove taxes on petroleum products.
According to the President, a large volume of the taxes on petroleum products are used to pay salaries of some public sector workers.
President Akufo-Addo says government cannot remove taxes on petroleum products.
According to the President, a large volume of…
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Stay away from ‘SIDICOIN’ cryptocurrency investment scheme – BoG warns public
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned the public about an impending launch of a cryptocurrency investment scheme…
March inflation is 19.4%
The latest inflation figure is the highest since August 2009 after the economy was rebased, the Ghana Statistical…
Economic indicators do not necessarily reflect what individuals feel in their pockets – Boako
Spokesperson of the Vice President, Dr Gideon Boako, has stated that economic indictors do not necessary state how Ghanaians feel in their pockets.
He said the indicators only paint a picture of what is likely to happen to the economy hence, they should not be ignored.
A government may choose to ignore those indicators at its own peril, he…
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E/R: Fix our roads or we vote you out – Residents of Awereso to MP
Residents of Awereso near Nsawam in the Eastern Region have served notice they will vote against their Member of…
Remaining NABCO Trainees To Consider YouStart for Their Exit-CEO
Dr. Ibrahim Anyars addressing participants at the Consultative Breakfast Meeting on Harmonizing Policies and…
Hohoe-Dodo Pepesu Road 94% Complete
The construction of 56.4 kilometres of the Hohoe–Jasikan – Dodo Pepesu road of the Eastern Corridor Road is 94 percent completed, says the Ministry of Roads and Highways.
According to the Ministry, the project which started in August 2018 is expected to be fully completed in June 2022.
The Road forms part of the Eastern Corridor Road that…
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‘I will be very happy if ECG disconnects power to Parliament tomorrow’ – Edward…
Member of Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee, Edward Bawa has said that he would be happy if Electricity…
Delayed budget approval cause of Cedi depreciation- Bawumia
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has attributed the drastic depreciation of the local currency on challenges in…
E-Levy is a credible recovery programme – Akufo-Addo on BBC
President Akufo-Addo has justified the passing of the controversial Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) stating that it will aid in reviving the economy.
In an interview with BBC’s Peter Okwoche, the President emphasized that his government is doing all it can to revive the economy and bring it to the state Ghanaians want it to be.
“In…
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Goldfields pays GH¢86.7 million dividend to govt
Goldfields Ghana has paid an interim dividend of GH¢86.7 million on its Tarkwa Mines to the government for the 2022…
Over 10,000 kilometres of new roads constructed since 2017 – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has claimed that his government has constructed more roads in the last five years than…
Akufo-Addo to present 2022 State of the Nation Address today
President Akufo-Addo will today, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, present a message on the State of the Nation to Parliament.
The presentation comes a day after one of his administration’s most controversial tax measures, the Electronic Transfer Levy, was passed amidst a walkout by the Minority in Parliament.
The presentation was postponed after…
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Parliament passes E-levy bill despite Minority boycott
The controversial E-Levy has been passed by a one-sided Parliament after Minority members boycotted proceedings…
Ofori-Atta moves motion for passage of E-levy; Kwaku Kwarteng seconds; Minority…
The Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Tuesday March 29 moved a motion for the passage of the E-levy in…
I haven’t abandoned the economy – Bawumia responds to critics
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has responded to critics who have, in recent times, asked about his whereabouts at a time when the country’s economy appears to be taking a nosedive.
Dr Bawumia has, for some time now, focused on the administration’s digitisation agenda in a bid to prevent wastage, improve efficiency, and eliminate…
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Free SHS staying; gov’t cuts fuel coupons by 50%, freezes V8 imports,…
Free SHS staying; gov't cuts fuel coupons by 50%, freezes V8 imports, foreign trips – Ofori-Atta
Finance…
Ofori-Atta to address Ghanaians Tomorrow Thursday March 24 – Akufo-Addo
Ofori-Atta to address Ghanaians Tomorrow Thursday March 24 – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has hinted that…
National Service Scheme pays January arrears for personnel
National Service Scheme pays January arrears for personnel
The management of the National Service Scheme (NSS) has announced that allowances for national service personnel for the month of January 2022 has been paid.
A statement issued by the NSS on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, indicated that the allowances were paid on Tuesday, March 22,…
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I Have 270 Questions For Bawumia – Beatrice Annan Esq
I Have 270 Questions For Bawumia – Beatrice Annan Esq
A private legal practitioner and a member of the…
Akufo-Addo To Commission First-Ever Tamale Interchange On March 29
Akufo-Addo To Commission First-Ever Tamale Interchange On March 29
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo…
Finance Minister to address Ghanaians on March 24 – Akufo-Addo
Finance Minister to address Ghanaians on March 24 – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has hinted that on his instructions, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, will on Thursday 24 March 2022, announce what he says are “difficult decisions” that his administration has taken to help cushion Ghanaians during these difficult economic times the…
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Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa donates two months salary to unpaid NSS personnel
Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa donates two months salary to unpaid NSS personnel
The Member of Parliament for North…
Dr. Bawumia to speak on economy on April 7
Dr. Bawumia to speak on economy on April 7
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will on April 7, 2022,…
YouStart will lead to more sustainable Jobs- Freda Akosua Prempeh
YouStart will lead to more sustainable Jobs- Freda Akosua Prempeh
Madam Freda Akosua Prempeh, Minister of State, Office of President, says the Government's current policy direction on mass entrepreneurship under the YouStart will lead to more sustainable jobs.
She said it offered a solution to the unemployment problem among the youth.…
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NABCo personnel threaten another demo over unpaid allowances
NABCo personnel threaten another demo over unpaid allowances
Beneficiaries of the Nation Builders Corps…
The dollar has arrested Bawumia – Mahama
The dollar has arrested Bawumia – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has mocked Vice President…
Monetary policy rate reviewed upwards to 17%
Monetary policy rate reviewed upwards to 17%
Bank of Ghana Governor, Ernest Addison
Central bank reviews its policy rate from 14.5% to 17%
Inflation, among other factors contributed to this new decision
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has increased the policy rate by 250 basis points from 14.5% to 17%.…
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Ken Ofori-Atta to communicate measures taken by government to mitigate economic…
Ken Ofori-Atta to communicate measures taken by government to mitigate economic hardships this week
Finance…
Ellembelle: Illegal miners ‘use’ juju to impregnate teenagers March 21, 2022
Ellembelle: Illegal miners ‘use’ juju to impregnate teenagers
March 21, 2022
The Ellembelle District…
The current debt stock is about 80.1% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The current debt stock is about 80.1% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The country’s public debt has now crossed the dreaded threshold of economies that can be classified as distressed, as data published by the Bank of Ghana shows debt to GDP is now 80.1 percent at the end of December 2021.
According to the Summary of…
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We don’t owe NSS personnel 3 months arrears – National Service Scheme
We don’t owe NSS personnel 3 months arrears – National Service Scheme
The National Service Scheme (NSS) has…
The economy will rebound sooner than later – Akufo-Addo assures
The economy will rebound sooner than later – Akufo-Addo assures
President Akufo-Addo, has assured that the…
Ghana Cares Obaatanpa Programme will help stabilize the Economy- prez Nana Akufo Addo
Ghana Cares Obaatanpa Programme will help stabilize the Economy- prez Nana Akufo Addo
President Akufo-Addo has assured that the government will continue to work hard to pull through the economic challenges currently plaguing the country.
According to the President, a lot is being done by his administration to revive the economy through…
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Video:Suspend Free SHS, Nabco, Planting For Food and Jobs etal- Kennedy Osei
Video:Suspend Free SHS, Nabco, Planting For Food and Jobs etal- Kennedy Osei
Kennedy Nyarko Osei, MP, Akim…
Supreme Court dismisses as moot Richard Sky’s case on budget approval
Supreme Court dismisses as moot Richard Sky’s case on budget approval
The Supreme Court today, March 16,…
Lands Minister Clashes With Chairman Of PAC Over E-levy
Lands Minister Clashes With Chairman Of PAC Over E-levy
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, clashed with Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, James Klutse Avedzi over the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) during the Committee’s public hearing on Tuesday.
The Committee, on Monday…
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BREAKING NEAWS: ‘Our MD must go’ – ECG workers demand removal of their boss
BREAKING NEAWS: ‘Our MD must go’ – ECG workers demand removal of their boss
Workers of the Electricity…
Diesel prices may soon cross GH¢10 per liter, petrol GH¢9 – COPEC predicts
Diesel prices may soon cross GH¢10 per liter, petrol GH¢9 – COPEC predicts
The Chamber of Petroleum…
Volta Region selected to host 2022’s SDGs Day out Event
Volta Region selected to host 2022’s SDGs Day out Event
The Volta Region has been selected to host the 2022’s first day out event on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Event, organised by the SDGs Advisory Unit in the Office of the Presidency, is expected to be attended by key personalities, including Madam Frema Osei Opare,…
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Ghana Water Company Limited Chase Customers Over GH¢132million Debt
Ghana Water Company Limited Chase Customers Over GH¢132million Debt
Management of the Northern Electricity…
I’m The Boss in Africa since Food Security has improved-Dr. Afriyie Akoto
I'm The Boss in Africa since Food Security has improved-Dr. Afriyie Akoto
Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto has said the…
N/R:Tamale interchange is 99% complete-Amoako Atta
N/R:Tamale interchange is 99% complete-Amoako Atta
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako Atta, has disclosed that, the ongoing Tamale Interchange is 99% complete.
The interchange project commenced in December 2019 and scheduled for completion by June 2022 but the Minister told Parliament on Friday that "actual works are expected…
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VIDEO:Price of litre of fuel and bag of cement are over 8 cedis and 55 cedis…
VIDEO:Price of litre of fuel and bag of cement are over 8 cedis and 55 cedis respectively-Randy
Price of…
VIDEO:I’m about to tour all 16 regions to know real problems facing…
VIDEO:I'm about to tour all 16 regions to know real problems facing Ghanaians: Kusi Boafoh
Thomas Kusi Boafo…
Deplorable road network affecting residents of Jaman north District
Deplorable road network affecting residents of Jaman north District
Residents of Tanokrom, Asuokor, Goka and other adjoining communities within the Jaman north district of the Bono region are appealing to the Npp led Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo to as a matter of urgency fix their deplorable road network that leads through to Sampa the district…
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Prof. Kwesi Botchwey proposes 4 solutions to restoring Ghana’s macro-economic…
Prof. Kwesi Botchwey proposes 4 solutions to restoring Ghana’s macro-economic stability
A former Minister of…
Professor Gatsi writes: understanding mismanagement of an economy in context
Professor Gatsi writes: understanding mismanagement of an economy in context
Economic management outcomes depend…
You all want quick dev’t and an economy like the Asian Tigers’ yet don’t want taxes – Akufo-Addo
You all want quick dev't and an economy like the Asian Tigers' yet don't want taxes – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has observed at Ghana’s 65th Independence Day anniversary held in Cape Coast, Central Region, on Sunday, 6 March 2022, that even though every Ghanaian wants to see quick development, not everyone wants to pay taxes.…
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Upper East Region’s Passport Office Construction Begins
Upper East Region's Passport Office Construction Begins
Upper East Region has finally received funding…
Food Insecurity Concentrated In The Five Northern Regions
Food Insecurity Concentrated In The Five Northern Regions
Food insecurity is concentrated in the five northern…
If NDC thinks E-levy will make NPP unpopular, why aren’t they allowing it to be passed? – Amoah
If NDC thinks E-levy will make NPP unpopular, why aren’t they allowing it to be passed? – Amoah
Nhyiaeso Lawmaker, Dr Stephen Amoah has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of having an ulterior motive in the rejection of the E-levy proposal.
He said a claim by the NDC that the NPP will be unpopular if the policy is…
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Newmount Ghana to recruit 2000 staffs
Newmount Ghana to recruit 2000 staffs
Mining giant, Newmount Ghana as part of its social cooperative…
E-levy will be used to raise loans – Amoako-Atta
E-levy will be used to raise loans – Amoako-Atta
The Roads and Highways Minister, Kwasi Amoako-Atta, has…
40% of water generated to consumers in the country is not accounted for
40% of water generated to consumers in the country is not accounted for
The Ghana Water Company Limited says about 40% of water generated to consumers in the country is not accounted for.
According to the water company, the revenue losses often comes about as a result of leakages and bursts and illegal water connections by consumers.…
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Appiatse Support Fund receives ¢315K donation from three organizations
Appiatse Support Fund receives ¢315K donation from three organizations
The Appiatse Support Fund on Wednesday…
National Service Personnel Cry Over Two-Month Allowance Arrears
National Service Personnel Cry Over Two-Month Allowance Arrears
A group calling itself Concerned National…
Attorney General inaugurates EOCO board task them to up their efforts in recovery of proceeds of Crime
Attorney General inaugurates EOCO board task them to up their efforts in recovery of proceeds of Crime
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame has tasked the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) to go after multinational companies that are evading taxes in the country.
According to the him, EOCO in the past had…
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Fuel prices cross GHS8.00 per litre
Fuel prices cross GHS8.00 per litre
Fuel prices at some fuel stations continue to rise, crossing the GHS 8 per…
GIS Accepts Ghana Card as Traveling Documents effective March 1
GIS Accepts Ghana Card as Traveling Documents effective March 1
Ghanacard
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS)…
World Vision Ghana Donates School Items Worth GH¢76K to Children in Appiatse
World Vision Ghana Donates School Items Worth GH¢76K to Children in Appiatse
In a bit to assist school children to get their lives back and support their education in these trying times, World Vision Ghana has donated items worth 76,000 Ghana Cedis to the people of Apiatse, in the Prestea-Huni Valley District.
In his address to the press, Mr.…
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Drinking Sachet water is a Choice because Ghana produces High-quality water
Drinking Sachet water is a Choice because Ghana produces High-quality water
Cecilia Dapaah, Minister for…
Accra Is A Dangerous City, I Purchased One Pear For Ten Cedis
Accra Is A Dangerous City, I
Purchased One Pear For Ten Cedis
Ghanaian sports journalist, Saddick Adams has…
VIP JEOUN TRANSPORT SERVICE ANNOUNCES NEW FARES
VIP JEOUN TRANSPORT SERVICE ANNOUNCES NEW FARES
Management of the VIP JEOUN Transport Service has announced new transport fares as part of its decision to adjust its fares.
The transport company indicates that, the adjustment is as a result of the rising prices of variables associated with transportation Operations.
According to the…
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State of the Nation Address postponed indefinitely
State of the Nation Address postponed indefinitely.
President Akufo-Addo was expected to be in Parliament on…
Ghana loses 5 billion cedis annually through tax exemptions
Ghana loses 5 billion cedis annually through tax exemptions
Builsa South Member of Parliament, Dr Clement Apaak…
Global Evangelical Church donate to Appiatse victims
Global Evangelical Church donate to Appiatse victims
The Right Reverend Prosper Samuel Dzomeku, Moderator of the Global Evangelical Church (GEC), has, on behalf of the church, presented assorted items to the survivors of the Appeatse explosion disaster.
The items included copies of the Holy Bible, bags of rice, cartons of tinned tomatoes,…
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Nabco Trainees Protest Today
Some personnel of the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) are hitting the streets of Accra for the…
Fulani Herdsmen Brouhaha: Military Base To Be Set Up At Maame Krobo To Improve…
MILITARY BASE TO BE SET UP AT
MAAME KROBO TO IMPROVE SECURITY.
Plans are far advance for the establishment of…
I’m hesitant to drive my Land Cruiser around in light of the fact that individuals are irate – Mahama Ayariga
I'm hesitant to drive my Land Cruiser around in light of the fact that individuals are irate - Mahama Ayariga
Mahama Ayariga points out on government to focus on the worries of Ghanaians
Youngsters targeting becoming legislators to accumulate abundance, Ayariga
A majority rules system isn't really creating pioneers who are issue solvers,…
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Apiate blast: US helps casualties with alleviation supplies
Apiate blast: US helps casualties with alleviation supplies
US Army Major Jarrod Simek of the Office of Security…
Don’t hesitate to slap deputy speaker should he attempt to vote- Asiedu Nketia…
Don’t hesitate to slap deputy speaker should he attempt to vote- Asiedu Nketia charges Minority
Minority has…
Diana Hamilton Urge Government To Listen To Ghanaians On E-levy
Gospel singer Diana Hamilton has spoken about the controversial E-levy policy which has currently plunged the country into a state of confusion.
Speaking in an interview on Accra-based radio station Hitz FM, the "Adom" singer pleaded and urged government to look at the current economic situations and hardships in the country before…
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Reduce your expenditure and we will pay any tax – Sam Korankye Ankrah to…
Reduce your expenditure and we will pay any tax - Sam Korankye Ankrah to govt
Govt taking up some slack would…
Is govt afraid that borrowing from IMF will ruin its arrangement to purchase…
Is govt afraid that borrowing from IMF will ruin its arrangement to purchase another stream?
- Sulemana Braimah…
A-Plus: I Want To Support E-levy So Ghana Doesn’t Go To The IMF
A few celebrities have added their voices on e-levy matters arising and A-plus has shared his opinionon the trending issue.
He has expressed his disappointment in the government stating the economy will collapse if Parliament does not pass e-levy bill. He expressed his support for passing e-levy bill, but government's spending is the problem.…
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We didn’t say E-levy will tackle every one of our concerns- John Kumah
We didn't say E-levy will tackle every one of our concerns-
John Kumah
The…
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Delegation Pays Courtesy Call On John…
Leading members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK (CPA UK) has paid a courtesy call on former…
A Plus Vows To Support NDC ‘Fight’ Against E-levy
Political activist, A PlusA Plus has revealed that he will support the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to fight against the passing infamous E-levy.
Speaking in his recent interview on TV3, A Plus promised to start an anti E-levy campaign to make sure cabinet throws out the bill.
The controversial musician cum politician also…
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Chrismas Bonus :NLC Makes Case For Pensioners, Salutes Resilience of Kaduna…
Nigeria Labor Congress, Kaduna State Council has appealed to Kaduna State Government to also…
European Investment Bank Supports Ghana’s Covid-19 National Response Plan With…
The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has welcomed the €82.5 million support offered…
PRESS RELEASE: The Position of the Ndc Caucus in Parliament on the 1.75% E-levy Proposed by Government in the 2022 Budget Statement
The NDC Caucus in Parliament wishes to assure Ghanaians that it will continue to use every legitimate and lawful channel to resist the 1.75% E-Levy government is seeking to impose on the ordinary Ghanaian.
For the avoidance of doubt, the position of the NDC Caucus in Parliament right from the outset of the 2022 Budget debate has been that the…
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Liberian’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry Set To Conduct Nationwide…
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday said it will conduct a Three-Month Nationwide inspection…
Shatta Wale to create jobs for unemployed youth with online ride-hailing service
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has introduced his own ride-hailing app called SHAXI.
The Shatta…
Plans underway to finalise roadmap for opening Komenda Sugar factory
The Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, has revealed that plans are underway to ensure the operationalisation of the Komenda Sugar Factory before the end of 2021.
The minister made this known while answering questions on the subject in Parliament on Thursday, July 22, 2021.
According to him, the transaction advisor…
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Maize shortage collapsing our industry – Poultry farmers lament
The General Secretary of the Poultry Farmers’ Association in the Bono Region, Mordecai Manful, has lamented the…
Aboboya riders are impregnating our girls with indomie – Chief cries out
The Tufuhene of Daboase in the Wassa East District of the Western Region, Nana Piabo IV, has raised a disturbing…
Ghanaian Parliament approves GH¢854 million for Energy Ministry.
Parliament has approved a budgetary allocation of GHS854,062,706 for the Ministry of Energy for the 2021 financial year.
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Gov’t seeks support of Organized Labour to help rebuild economy.
As countries limp on to recover from the ravaging effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic health crisis,…
Help Rebuild Our Public Finances and Economy – President Akufo-Addo to Organised…
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appealed to the leadership and membership of the…
Finance Minister-designate, Ken Ofori-Atta justifies yet to be approved new taxes
Finance Minister-designate, Ken Ofori-Atta says the 1 percent COVID-19 levy introduced in the 2021 budget statement will among other things help pay for the COVID-19 vaccines imported into the country.
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Economist urges government to release figures on COVID-19 expenditure
Economist with the University of Ghana, Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie wants the government to come clear on the amount of…
RESOLUTION PASSED BY IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN National Working Commitee held on the 12th and 13…
Ghana Ranked 9th African Country With Highest Chinese Debt
Ghana has been ranked as one of the countries on the African continent that is heavily indebted to Asian superpower, China.
China over the past few years has established itself as one of the world’s economic superpowers and as such the Asian country has become one of the biggest lenders to the world’s poorest continent, Africa.
Whiles Chinese…
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How to Win More in Melbet “Bet N Win Promo”
More people continue to win in the Melbet Bet N Win promo.
Solomon Odoteye and Domuah Kingsley are the latest…
The virus that shut down the world: The yawning gulf between rich and poor
Inequality between the rich and poor worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic and poverty increased, for…