- 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
- 135 views
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
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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…
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
- 105 views
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.…
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
- 95 views
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…
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…
Galamsey: Declare state of emergency now – Miracles to govt
The former Director of Communications for the 2024 Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has called on the government to declare a state of emergency to tackle illegal…
School Feeding Caterers welcome GHC2.00 fee increase
The School Feeding Caterers Association has welcomed the government’s decision to increase the feeding fee for basic school students from GHC 1.50 to GHC 2.00, acknowledging it as a step…
Court overturns BoG’s revocation of Ideal Finance’s Licence
The High Court (Human Rights Division) has quashed the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) revocation of the operating licence of Ideal Finance Limited. The ruling, which was delivered on Monday, March…
- 24 Hour Economy , Economy , Finance , Ghana , News
- March 11, 2025
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Finance minister presents Mahama’s ‘Asempa’ budget today
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson is scheduled to present the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, dubbed the “Asempa” budget, to Parliament today, March 11, 2025. This presentation…
E-Levy tops trends as high anticipation builds ahead of 2025 budget reading
As Ghana approaches the 2025 budget reading, the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) has become a focal point of national discourse. Introduced in 2022 to bolster domestic revenue, the E-Levy has…
I am puzzled, dismayed – Ken Ofori-Atta declares over OSP’s criminal probe against him
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has expressed his dismay over the recent legal tussle with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), following allegations of financial misconduct. In an open…
Intention behind National Economic Dialogue remarkable but… – Dr Kabiru Mahama
Member of Parliament for Walewale, Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has lauded the just-ended National Economic Dialogue program. He acknowledged its positive intentions but called for a more structured approach to…
