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January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Bawumia Donates Roofing Sheets To Aid Kantamanto Market Reconstruction

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated 250 packets of roofing sheets, amounting to 5,000 individual pieces, along with ridge caps to support the rebuilding efforts of traders affected by the recent fire at Kantamanto Market. The donation was presented

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Sammy Gyamfi Appointed Acting PMMC MD To Oversee Ghana Gold Board Establishment

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). This appointment, effective immediately, signifies the government's commitment to establishing the

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Fuel Shortages: COPEC Confirms Efforts to Restore Normal Supply

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has confirmed that efforts are underway to address the current fuel shortages affecting some regions in the country. These shortages have been attributed to the suspension of the gold-for-oil program and the operational halt of

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Former ECG MD Disputes Claims Of 40% Commercial Losses

Former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has strongly disputed claims that the company is experiencing commercial and technical losses as high as 40%. These claims were recently made by President John Dramani Mahama and

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Foreign Affairs Ministry Announces Recall of Diplomatic and Service Passports

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has released a list of individuals and entities required to return Diplomatic and Service Passports that were issued during the tenure of the Akufo-Addo administration. This directive, issued by the Office of the

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Tricycle Operators Push for Legalization Amidst Tensions Over KMA Ban

The National Union of Tricycle Operators in Ghana is intensifying its call for the legalization of commercial tricycles, urging President John Mahama’s administration to honor its campaign pledge on the matter. The union argues that legalizing the sector would streamline operations,

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

IMF Programme Won’t Be Abandoned – Ato Forson

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister-Designate for Finance, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fully implementing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, emphasizing that the Mahama administration remains dedicated to the initiative. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Gideon Boako Warns Govt’s Plan to Abolish E-Levy and Betting Tax May Breach IMF Agreement

Dr. Gideon Boako, Member of Parliament for Tano North, has raised concerns regarding the Mahama-led government’s proposed removal of the E-Levy and betting tax, warning that it could violate Ghana’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Dr. Boako’s remarks follow

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

GUTA Commends Finance Minister-Designate For Proposing Removal Of E-Levy and Betting Tax

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), Dr. Joseph Obeng, has expressed his approval of Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson’s proposal to remove both the E-Levy and betting tax in the upcoming government budget, pending his confirmation.

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Mahama Accuses NPP Government of Mismanaging ESLA Funds

Former President John Dramani Mahama has criticized the mismanagement of funds generated from the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA), claiming that the revenue was not used as originally intended. Speaking at a meeting with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Accra on