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March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Fire Breaks Out at Accra Newtown Near the Pentecost Church

A devastating fire broke out at Accra Newtown, close to the Pentecost Church, causing significant damage to property and raising concerns about safety in the area. The blaze, which began in the early hours of the morning, quickly spread, engulfing several

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 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Amakye Bare Storm Victims Plead for Immediate Government Aid

Residents of Amakye Bare in the Ashanti Region's Atwima Nwabiagya North Municipality are urgently appealing for government support following a destructive storm that ravaged their community, leaving hundreds homeless and damaging critical infrastructure. The storm, which struck on March 4, destroyed

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Deadly Clash Erupts Among Illegal Loggers in Sehwi Agyemadiem, Five Killed

Five people are dead and several others injured following a violent clash between rival illegal timber logging groups in Sehwi Agyemadiem, Juaboso District, Western North Region. The fatal confrontation occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, stemming from escalating tensions over

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

$761,000 Was Stolen From ‘My Storage Room’ – Cecilia Dapaah Tells Court

Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources Cecilia Dapaah has testified in court for the first time in her ongoing criminal trial, alleging that her domestic workers stole substantial amounts of money and valuables from her storage room over an extended

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

Mabel Okyere Celebrates Nomination, Not Loss, at 2024 TGMA

Gospel artist Mabel Okyere has expressed her contentment with her nomination for "Gospel Song of the Year" at the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), despite not winning the award. Okyere stated that she was pleased Nacee's "Aseda" won, believing it