NDC Youth Wing calls on youth to convey a message of hope for 2024 Elections
The National Youth Organizer of the NDC, Lawyer George Opare Addo, has emphasized the importance of the youth going out to convey a message of hope to the people of Ghana. He believes that the recently inaugurated youth working committee will bring together various expertise to support the NDC in regaining the seat of government […]
Minority calls for urgent tax exemptions to clear antiretroviral drugs and medical equipment stuck at ports
The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to promptly issue the necessary tax exemptions to facilitate the immediate clearance of antiretroviral drugs and other medical equipment and consumables currently stuck at the country’s ports. This demand arises from alleged neglect of donated containers of HIV antiretroviral drugs at the ports since July, leading […]
Racecourse, Bantama, and Suame traders disclaim alleged support for Dr. Bawumia in NPP presidential primaries
Traders located at Racecourse, Bantama, and Suame in Kumasi have clarified that they are not affiliated with any group of traders in Kumasi who recently declared their support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming presidential primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) scheduled for November 4, 2023. Representatives of these traders, speaking on behalf […]
GeniusLoci Limited launches ‘Luckiest’ Seasonal Draw to reward participants during the Christmas period
The ‘Luckiest’ Seasonal Draw, the first ever seasonal game of chance, has been launched in Accra to help put money into the pockets of people, particularly around the Christmas period. The game is, run under the Caritas platform of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) which is also the regulator, and is an initiative of GeniusLoci […]
Vice President Bawumia challenges Former President Mahama to name his Initiatives in 30-year political career
During a gathering with polling station coordinators, electoral area coordinators, and constituency executives from Dormaa West, East, and Central as part of his campaign to become the 2024 flag bearer, Ghana’s Vice President, Alhaji Mahamud Bawumia, issued a challenge to former President John Dramani Mahama. Vice President Bawumia challenged Mahama to name any policy he […]
Ghana’s economic recovery surpassing expectations- IMF Chief of Mission
Stéphane Roudet, the Chief of Mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has acknowledged that Ghana’s economic recovery is performing better than initially anticipated. Roudet shared this optimistic assessment during a joint press conference held at the Ministry of Finance, where he was joined by Ghana’s Finance Minister, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta. The press conference […]
Aggrieved Customers of Collapsed Gold Coast Fund Management to protest at Ministry of Finance
The Aggrieved Customers of Collapsed Gold Coast Fund Management Company have announced their intention to stage a protest at the Ministry of Finance. Their protest aims to exert pressure on the government to release their locked-up funds. The collapsed financial institution, known as Black Shield Capital Limited, had approximately 55,000 customers who had their funds […]
Include the kidney disease treatment in NHIS coverage- Perpetual Ofori Ampofo, GRNMA
Perpetual Ofori Ampofo, the President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), has called upon the government to consider including the treatment of kidney disease within the coverage of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). She highlighted the significant financial burden associated with kidney disease treatment, which often makes it unaffordable for patients. […]
Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly vows to enforce tricycle restriction in CBD
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has emphasized its commitment to enforcing the directive that restricts tricycles from operating within the Central Business District (CBD) of Kumasi. Tricycle operators found operating in these restricted areas are subject to a fine of GH¢300, and the KMA reports a high level of compliance with these regulations. Henrietta Afia […]
We view digital income taxation as a matter of fairness, ensuring equality with traditional businesses- Edward Gyambra, GRA Commissioner
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has defended its decision to impose taxes on bloggers, brand influencers, MCs, and others who generate income through digital means. This move to tax digital income has been a topic of discussion in many countries, including Ghana, and has raised concerns among those affected. Edward Gyambra, the Commissioner in charge […]