2025 Budget welcoming, gov’t has shown good intentions – GUTA president
The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr. Joseph Obeng, has described the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy as welcoming. This comes after the Finance Minister…
- Ghana , John Dramani Mahama , NDC , News
- March 13, 2025
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I’ll submit final list of 4 Deputy Ministers this week – Mahama
President John Mahama has announced that he will submit the final batch of his ministerial appointments this week. According to the President, the list will include four deputy ministers, bringing…
- Economy , Finance , Ghana , John Dramani Mahama , Majority , NDC , News , Politics
- March 13, 2025
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Mahama to engage CEOs of State-Owned Enterprises for resetting and realignment
The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) is set to host a pivotal engagement between President John Mahama and the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and other…
- 24 Hour Economy , Business , Economy , Finance , Ghana , Majority , NDC , Politics
- March 12, 2025
- 106 views
Finance minister to present bill under certificate of urgency to abolish betting tax and E-Levy
Accra, Ghana – The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to present a bill before Parliament under a certificate of urgency to abolish the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy)…
2025 Budget: We never collected Betting Tax – Former Finance Minister
Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has refuted claims that his administration implemented the controversial betting tax. According to the NPP MP, the tax was never enforced. His comments come…
- 24 Hour Economy , Economy , Finance , Ghana , Majority , NDC , News , Politics
- March 11, 2025
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2025 Budget: E-levy, betting tax and others to be abolished – Finance Minister
The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government will be abolishing the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy), and the 10% tax on lottery winnings also known as…
Finance Minister assures relief for unpaid pharmacists in 2025 Budget
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured that the government will address the concerns of over 300 unpaid pharmacists who have not received their salaries since being engaged by…
Cocoa production dropped by nearly 50% over 3 years – Finance Minister
Cocoa production has declined by nearly 50% over the past three years, posing a significant challenge to the country’s economy and export commitments. This was revealed by Finance Minister Dr.…
I thought you would come back sober and refined, but… – Gyampo slams Miracles Aboagye
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Professor Ransford Gyampo, has criticized New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator Dennis Miracles Aboagye over a statement made against him.…
- 24 Hour Economy , Business , Economy , Finance , Ghana , Majority , NDC , News , Parliament , Politics
- March 11, 2025
- 127 views
2025 Budget: ‘We inherited an economy in deep crisis’ – Ato Forson
The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has painted a grim picture of the nation’s economy, describing it as being in “deep crisis.” Delivering the much-anticipated 2025 budget statement in…
$761,000 was stolen from ‘my storage room,’ Cecilia Dapaah tells Court
In an emotional and detailed testimony, former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, has alleged that her domestic workers stole significant sums of money and valuables from her…
‘Accused persons stole my jewellery worth $53,000’ – Cecilia Dapaah tells court
Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, has testified in an Accra High Court as part of the ongoing criminal trial of her domestic workers who are accused…
Gov’t recalls diplomatic and service passports, sets March 17 deadline
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued a final reminder to individuals still in possession of Diplomatic and Service Passports issued during the previous administration to return…
- Environment , Finance , Galamsey , Ghana , John Dramani Mahama , NDC , News , Politics
- March 11, 2025
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Mahama will fulfill promise to repeal L.I. 2462 within 120 days – Murtala Mohammed
The Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Dr. Murtala Mohammed, has dismissed claims that the government has failed in its fight against illegal mining (galamsey). According to him, the National…
Labour Minister engages CLOGSAG, urges end to strike over Registrar appointment
The Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has acknowledged concerns raised by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) over the appointment of Mr.…
- Football , Premier League
- March 11, 2025
- 351 views
Liverpool FC’s Title Hopes: Can the Reds Clinch the 2024/2025 Premier League Trophy?
Liverpool FC’s Title Hopes: Can the Reds Clinch the 2024/2025 Premier League Trophy? As the 2024/2025 Premier League season heads into its final stretch, Liverpool FC stands on the brink…
24-hour economy policy to be presented to Parliament in due course – Finance Minister
The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government’s proposed 24-hour economy policy will be formally presented to Parliament in due course. He made this known…
- Economy , Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , News
- March 11, 2025
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Mahama must take decisive action against galamsey kingpins – Kenneth Ashigbey
The Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has expressed concern over government’s handling of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. According to him, the situation…
ECG announces power outages in several regions for maintenance work
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled maintenance activities across several regions on March 11 and 12, 2025, which will result in temporary power interruptions in affected areas. Planned…
2025 budget won’t introduce draconian taxes – Sammy Gyamfi
The Acting Managing Director of Precious Minerals Marketing Company, Sammy Gyamfi, has reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment not to impose “draconian” taxes on Ghanaians. Speaking ahead of the 2025…
