Prof. Stephen Adei, an economist and former board chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), is fighting the recently implemented VAT on domestic electricity use. He is adamant that it will worsen consumer conditions and reduce businesses’ ability to compete. His remarks follow a government order for the GRA to …
Read More »Togbe Afede is sponsoring a candidate in Bekwai NPP Parliamentary primaries – Joe Wise alleges
Joseph Osei-Owusu, also known as Joe Wise, is a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bekwai Constituency and has formally endorsed retired Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah to succeed him and urged delegates not to vote for aspirants sponsored by the opposition National Democratic Party (NDC). Joe Wise …
Read More »NPP Parliamentary primaries: 28 MPs to go unopposed
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will field 28 members of parliament in the upcoming parliamentary primaries, all of whom are running unopposed for re-election. It’s quite the political spectacle that looks like it came from a screenplay. These unopposed members of parliament, who range in experience from seasoned veterans to …
Read More »Ghana to receive $600m IMF loan before the end of February 2024
The IMF Executive Board is able to release the second tranche of the $3 billion extended credit facility, which consists of $600 million, as the Official Creditor Committee appears to have given the Ghanaian government the go-ahead for the term agreement. The story was confirmed by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta …
Read More »We’ll achieve our goal of creating a progressive and prosperous Ghana for all – Akufo-Addo
Before leaving office in 2025, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is sure he will leave Ghana in better shape. Before his term ends, President Akufo-Addo promises to create a prosperous nation and raise everyone’s standard of living. The President of Ghana declared Tuesday that this year would bring growth and …
Read More »Chef Failatu has officially completed her cook-a-thon after 227 hours of cooking
After ten days in the kitchen, Ghanaian chef Failatu Abdul-Razak successfully finished a 227-hour cook-a-thon attempt. At the Modern City Hotel in Tamale, the Ghanaian chef made an attempt to break the current Guinness World Record. Failatu demonstrated remarkable culinary prowess during the long cooking session, crafting a wide variety …
Read More »GES bans skin bleaching in SHS’s new code of conduct
Skin bleaching is not permitted for students in any Second Cycle institution in the country, according to the Ghana Education Service (GES). The instruction is one of the sections of the harmonized code of conduct for pre-tertiary students that has been approved by the Ghana Education Service Council. The “Improper …
Read More »Approach 2023 AFCON with self-belief and a “can-do” spirit – Akufo-Addo to Black Stars
Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, have been inspired by President Nana Akufo-Addo to approach the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with confidence and a “can-do” mentality. He voiced hope that the team would eventually win the trophy, which Ghana has been missing for more than 40 …
Read More »Wassa Amenfi East MP initiate massive dredging of drains ahead of raining season
In preparation for the impending rain, Wassa Akropong’s main storm drains are being dredged by Hon. Nicholas Amankwah, the Member of Parliament for the Wassa Amenfi East constituency. A variety of activities, including the disposal of both biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste into the drain and the use of the drain …
Read More »Ghana’s inflation rate drops to 23.2% in December
Ghana had 23.2% inflation at the end of 2023, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Service. Compared to the 26.4% rate for November 2023, this signifies a 3.2% decrease. In addition to revealing the important economic data, government statistician Prof. Samuel Kobina Anim notes that the rates of inflation …
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