Ousmane Diagana The World Bank Vice-President for West and Central Africa says one of the key goals of this new strategy is to create the condition for a strong private
Importers Alarmed Over Amended VAT Rate
Samson Asaki Awingobit THE IMPORTERS and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has indicated that should the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) implement the amended Value Added Tax (VAT) rate, consumers will
Moody’s Rating Biased – Govt
Ken Ofori-Atta Government has criticised international ratings agency Moody’s recent downgrade of Ghana’s credit worthiness, saying the action was based entirely on a “desktop exercise, virtual discussions” and what it
Gov’t Rejects Moody’s Downgrade of Ghana’s Credit Rating
Ken Ofori-Atta Government of Ghana says it is finding it very difficult to accept Moody’s downgrade of Ghana’s credit rating. The government has therefore rejected Moody’s downgrade of the country’s
Going To IMF Not Necessary
Dr. John Kwakye The Director of Research and senior economist at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr. John Kwakye has said calls from a section of the public for
Transport Operators Propose 30% Increase In Fares
A proposal of a 30 per cent increament on transportation fares has been put forward by the Coalition of Transport Operators. The percentage increment was arrived at after a 16
GOIL Opens Refurbished Kwabenya Roundabout Station
Kwame Osei Prempeh (with microphone), being assisted by other dignitaries to cut the tape to commission the newly refurbished Kwabenya Roundabout GOIL Service Station The Group CEO and Managing Director
Bawumia Launches e-Travel Card
Vice President Bawumia receiving a citation at the launch THE ERA of cash for travel in the public sector has ended as Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia launches a new digitisation
Bawumia Launches e-Travel Card For Public Officials
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has launched the e-Travel Card for financial transactions for all public officials in the country.
Ofori Atta To Withdraw E-Levy Bill
Ofori-Atta MINISTER FOR Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has given indication that he will withdraw the contentious Electronic Transfer Levy Bill, 2021 on Friday, February 11, 2022 to enable him reintroduce it
We’re Ready For E-levy Implementation-GRA
Rev. Dr Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah – GRA Boss The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has expressed its readiness for the implementation of the Electronic Transaction Levy also known as E-levy. According to
Cedi Weakens Against Dollar
The GHANA Cedi weakened further against the dollar this week, depreciating to 6.282 from 6.280 at last Friday’s close as supply of foreign exchange lagged demand. AZA Finance, Africa’s largest
Banking Sector Assets Reach GH¢179.8bn
Dr. Ernest Addison THE PERFORMANCE of Ghana’s banking sector in 2021 pointed to sustained growth in assets, deposits, and investments alongside improvements in the financial soundness indicators. In the year,