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March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

AGI Criticizes Increase In Growth and Sustainability Levy

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has expressed strong disapproval of the government's plan to increase the Growth and Sustainability Levy from 1% to 3% on the gross production of mining companies. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced the increase and

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Government Scraps Betting Tax and E-Levy in 2025 Budget

In a significant move aimed at easing financial burdens and stimulating economic growth, the government has announced the abolition of the 10% Betting Tax and the 1% Electronic Levy (E-Levy) in the 2025 budget. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson made

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Finance Minister Unveils Plan to Combat Inflation and Stabilize Cedi in 2025 Budget

The government has announced a comprehensive strategy to address inflation and exchange rate pressures, aiming to restore economic stability and provide relief to businesses and households. During the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presentation, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Unpaid Pharmacists To Receive Relief In 2025 Budget, Finance Minister Pledges

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has promised to resolve the issue of over 300 pharmacists who have been working without pay since June 2023. During the presentation of the 2025 budget, Dr. Forson acknowledged the plight of the unpaid pharmacists,

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Ato Forson: Mahama’s 2025 Budget Will “Reset” Ghana’s Economy

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has expressed strong confidence in President John Dramani Mahama's ability to revitalize Ghana's economy through the 2025 budget. He asserted that the budget will serve as a crucial instrument for stabilizing the economy and paving

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

2025 Budget: Don’t Cut Free SHS Funding – Akim Oda MP To Gov’t

Alexander Akwasi Acquah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, has called on the government to make substantial allocations to the Free Senior High School (SHS) Secretariat in the upcoming 2025 budget. He emphasized the importance of

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Ato Forson To Present 2025 Budget Today

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, is set to present the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament today. This marks the first significant economic plan under the Mahama administration since it took office. The highly anticipated budget

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

We’re Not Shedding Load – Energy Minister

Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor has rejected calls for the publication of a load-shedding timetable amid recent intermittent power outages, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor.’ His response follows demands from the Minority in Parliament for the government to release

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

EOCO Raises Alarm Over Surge in Romance Scams

The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has raised concerns over the growing prevalence of romance scams in Ghana, revealing that it has been investigating at least 107 related cases since 2021. Speaking at the launch of a fraud reporting campaign

March 6, 2025March 5, 2025

Experts Recommend Mandatory Prepaid Meters for All ECG Consumers

As part of the National Economic Dialogue, the Structural and Policy Reform Committee has called for the mandatory installation of prepaid meters for all electricity consumers in Ghana. This proposal aims to tackle the ongoing operational inefficiencies and revenue losses faced