The Concerned Drivers Association has reminded its members to block roads and demonstrate naked if the government does not take measures to reduce fuel prices. The naked demonstration has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, 2022. The aggrieved drivers in a statement signed by its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Akwadaa Nyame said “We are reminding all our members, other drivers’ unions, and the […]
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Yaw Osafo-Maafo, Special Advisor to the President has said that it is practically impossible for the government to subsidize fuel. He said the Ghanaian economy cannot withstand such a policy decision and it might lead to its collapse. Speaking in an interview on Asaase Radio, the former Finance Minister said the citizens have to pay for their fuel. “There is […]
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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says it will refund monies deducted as E-levy charge on electronic transfers that were meant to be exempted from the tax. It indicated this in a letter to charging entities. The GRA said refund arrangements will be valid for the period between May 1 and June 30, 2022. “Under this phased approach it has been […]
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John Kumah, a Deputy Minister for Finance and Economic Planning has disclosed that religious bodies will be exempted from the e-levy. He said any amount sent to churches or mosques will not attract any charges from the levy. Speaking on Joy FM ahead of the implementation of the levy on May 1, the Minister said Ghanaians should discard misinformation about […]
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As Ghanaians brace themselves for the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) to be implemented next month, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has outlined the transactions that will not be affected by the new tax policy. According to the Authority, although the tax policy is to broaden the tax net, not all electronic transactions will come with a 1.5% tax rate. The […]
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The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (Naspawap) in consultation with stakeholders has reviewed the prices of bottled and sachet water across the country. According to the association, “the price reviews have been necessitated by the rising cost of inputs, such as fuel and packaging materials, which are mainly imported and produced […]
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The spokesperson of the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged Parliamentarians to come to a consensus to ease the economic hardships in the country. According to Dr. Gideon Boako, the country may suffer worse currency depreciation and economic woes if the Members of Parliament continue to fight themselves.
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The national identification card, commonly known as the ‘Ghana Card‘, will allow holders to travel across about 97 borders and 44,000 airports throughout the world. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has given its seal of approval for the Ghana Card to be recognized globally as a valid e-passport. At a ceremony, held at the headquarters of the International Civil […]
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The new prices of sachet and bottled water are expected to take off today across the country. In a statement by the The National Executive Committee of the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASAWAP), the price hike will start from Monday, December 27. A bag of sachet water, 500ml by 30 pieces will now sell at GHC4.50 […]
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President Nana Akufo-Addo has once again defended the expenditure of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration since they assumed office. According to him, there is no proof of any wanton dissipation of public funds in his time as President. Akufo-Addo said this when he delivered a speech at an anti-corruption conference in Accra over the weekend. “It is difficult to sustain […]
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