Dr. Ernest Addison – Governor of BoG THE STATE-owned Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has finally been granted a licence to begin operations. Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance, who disclosed this
E-Levy Takes Off As Momo Hits GH¢500bn
The government has introduced a new levy to be charged on all electronic transactions beginning early next year. “After considerable deliberations, government has decided to place a levy on all
Road Toll Abolished
Ken Ofori-Atta The government has abolished all tolls on public roads and bridges, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, announced yesterday in Parliament during the presentation of the budget statement and economic
Government Reviews Benchmark Discount On Imports
The government has suspended the 50 per cent benchmark values on selected general goods and the 30 per cent on vehicles to make the measure more efficient and targeted. Finance
Government GH¢100.5bn Targets Revenue In 2022
Total revenue and grants for 2022 is projected to rise to GH¢100.5 billion, equivalent to 20.0 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, announced on Wednesday.
Gov’t Develops New Medium-Term National Development Policy Framework
A new Medium-Term National Development Policy Framework (MTNDPF), 2022-2025 has been drafted to guide the medium-term economic recovery and transformation of the country. This is consistent with the Ghana Beyond
Gov’t Introduces 1.75% Electronic Transactions Levy
The government has introduced a 1.75 percent charge on all electronic transactions as part of strategies to widen the country’s tax net. The Electronic Transaction Levy, according to the Finance
Less Than 10 Per Cent of Ghanaians Pay Tax – Ofori-Atta
Ken Ofori-Atta Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has indicated that less than 10 per cent of Ghanaians pay direct taxes. The Minister said the figure which was informed by the 2021
Ghana Water To Chase Defaulting Customers
MANAGEMENT OF Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced it will embark on a nationwide revenue mobilisation exercise to retrieve all arrears owed by customers from the 15th of November,
‘Present Africa As Investment Destination’
Ms Patricia Obo-Nai PATRICIA OBO-NAI, Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Ghana, has tasked policymakers to make fundamental changes to Africa’s macroeconomic environment to position the continent as a preferred investment
2022 Budget: Bawumia Won’t Be In Parliament – Oppong Nkrumah
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has announced Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will binbe absent in Parliament during the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta presentation of
Jamila Home launches Xmas promotion
Ghana’s number one antique furniture showroom, Jamila Home has rolled out an exciting Christmas promotion ahead of the festive season. A release from the communication department of the luxurious antique
2022 Budget Targets Jobs To Reduce Unemployment
Ken Ofori-Atta The 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government will focus primarily on reducing unemployment and expanding on the economy recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to information