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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

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Ato Forson Pledges to Lead Efforts in Reducing Government Waste

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, has vowed to prioritize efficiency and fiscal discipline in managing state resources, pledging to lead efforts in cutting wasteful government spending. During his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Dr. Forson stressed the

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Ato Forson Promises to Abolish Betting Tax and E-Levy in First Budget

13 January 2025 Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Finance Minister-designate, has committed to abolishing the betting tax and the controversial E-levy in his first budget if approved by Parliament. Speaking before the Appointments Committee on Monday, January 13, Dr. Forson argued

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

Mahama Assures Ghanaians of Reliable Power Supply

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to resolving Ghana’s energy crisis and ensuring a consistent power supply to prevent a return of the notorious Dumsor outages. Addressing the National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana on January

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

Beware of Fake FDA Calls! Public Alert Issued for Food Businesses

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is warning food service establishments, including restaurants and vendors, about a recent phone scam. Here's what you need to know: Scammers are impersonating FDA officers and claiming to investigate food poisoning incidents. Their goal is

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

WAPCo Postpones Pipeline Maintenance To Avert Power Crisis In Ghana

The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has agreed to postpone its scheduled pipeline maintenance for two weeks, averting a potential power crisis in Ghana. The decision follows concerns raised by the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) about the impact of the

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

Mahama Suggests Privatization of ECG to Address Power Distribution Challenges

President John Dramani Mahama has raised the possibility of privatizing the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as part of a comprehensive strategy to tackle inefficiencies in the country’s power distribution system. During a meeting with a World Bank delegation on January