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February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Ghana Loses GH₵4.6 Billion to Tax Exemptions in 2023

Ghana's Finance Ministry has reported that the country incurred GH₵4.6 billion in tax expenditures in 2023, a slight decrease from the GH₵4.8 billion recorded in 2022. While this indicates a marginal improvement, the substantial amount of exemptions, particularly import waivers, continues

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Fuel Prices Surge Again In Ghana

Ghanaian consumers are facing another round of fuel price hikes. Despite earlier projections suggesting a potential decrease, several oil marketing companies have increased prices at the pump. TotalEnergies has joined Shell in implementing the new pricing. A liter of petrol is

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Ghana’s Sporting Decline: A Bitter Truth

Herbert Mensah, a prominent figure in Ghanaian sports, has expressed deep concern over the nation's waning sporting prowess. The former Kotoko chairman and current President of World Rugby's African Association lamented Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Ghana Introduces Chip-Embedded Passports – Foreign Affairs Ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced the rollout of new chip-embedded passports, marking a significant upgrade from the current biometric passports. According to the sector minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the transition to these advanced passports demonstrates Ghana’s

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Ghana Among Top Countries for Politician Education, Ranking Seventh Worldwide

Ghana has been ranked seventh in a recent analysis of countries with the most educated politicians, as reported by The Economist. This assessment examines the educational qualifications of elected officials based on studies from global universities, utilizing data from 2015, 2017,

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Ghana’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts Decline Amid Rising Cases, Warns 2024 Ibrahim Index

The 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance has raised alarms about Ghana's declining anti-trafficking efforts, showing a drop in effectiveness from 2018 to 2023. Once a regional leader in combating trafficking, Ghana is now facing a troubling surge in cases, undermining

October 19, 2024October 18, 2024

Norway to Support Ghana’s Renewable Energy Development

Norway has announced its commitment to assist Ghana in enhancing its renewable energy capacity, leveraging the private sector as a primary driver for this initiative. This renewed focus comes as Norway concludes its Oil for Development Programme, which aimed to aid

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Ghana Likely To Pay More For Fuel Due To Israel-Hamas-Hezbollah War – COPEC

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has predicted that Ghana could end 2024 with significantly higher fuel prices if tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate and the cedi further depreciates. This warning comes after some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)

October 2, 2024October 3, 2024

Ghana Records 603 Rabies Cases

Ghana has recorded 603 rabies cases in the last four years, with Ashanti, Greater Accra, Upper East, Western and Central regions recording the most reported outbreaks, the Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Yaw Fenteng Danso has stated. According to him, between

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

UK Minister For Africa Lord Collins Reaffirms UK-Ghana Partnership

Lord Collins, the UK Minister for Africa, will visit Ghana on 17 September. This visit, his first to West Africa, will reinforce the enduring partnership between the UK and Ghana. During his visit, Lord Collins will meet stakeholders including Government Ministers,leaders