Betting tax was never implemented under NPP – Former Finance Minister
Former Finance Minister Amin Adam has dismissed claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration implemented the 10% tax on sports betting winnings.
His response...
Exclusive PHOTOS from the 2025 Budget Presentation
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, presented the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament.
This marks the first comprehensive financial roadmap introduced by the Mahama administration since taking office.
The highly anticipated budget includes significant policy measures aimed at...
Assembly Members thank Mahama for monthly allowance
The Coalition of District Assembly Members (CODAM) has expressed gratitude to President John Mahama for responding to their plea and allocating funds to begin...
Ghana Tourism Development Company to introduce night tours
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Professor Kobby Mensah, has outlined some initiatives his office has proposed for the...
Betting tax was never implemented under NPP – Former Finance Minister
Former Finance Minister Amin Adam has dismissed claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration implemented the 10% tax on sports betting winnings.
His response...
Boy, 10, dies after 340-pound foster mother sits on him
A 10-year-old Indiana boy was crushed to death after his foster mother, who weighed 340 pounds, allegedly sat on him for several minutes because...
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Turkish Company Synergy to produce solar panels in Ghana
Turkish firm Synergy Co. Ltd., which specializes in designing solar and smart meters, has expressed its readiness to invest in Ghana by producing solar...
Betting tax was never implemented under NPP – Former Finance Minister
Former Finance Minister Amin Adam has dismissed claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration implemented the 10% tax on sports betting winnings.
His response...
Solutions to TB and HIV benefit all of us, North and...
In the west of Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, where I come from, a tuberculosis outbreak is no different from one that...
From Coup to Glory: How Nkrumah’s name outlived his opponents
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Betting tax was never implemented under NPP – Former Finance Minister
Former Finance Minister Amin Adam has dismissed claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration implemented the 10% tax on sports betting winnings.
His response...
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Turkish Company Synergy to produce solar panels in Ghana
Turkish firm Synergy Co. Ltd., which specializes in designing solar and smart meters, has expressed its readiness to invest in Ghana by producing solar...
Ghana Tourism Development Company to introduce night tours
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), Professor Kobby Mensah, has outlined some initiatives his office has proposed for the...
Assembly Members thank Mahama for monthly allowance
The Coalition of District Assembly Members (CODAM) has expressed gratitude to President John Mahama for responding to their plea and allocating funds to begin...
We’ve witnessed an ‘Azaa’ budget; it offers no hope – Afenyo-Markin
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized the 2025 Budget, describing it as an "Azaa budget," meaning a deceptive budget.
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Regina Daniels reacts to claim of flaunting fake Rolex watch
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has responded to claims that the Rolex watch she recently flaunted on Instagram is fake.
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Kumasi to experience water shortage as Ghana Water shuts Barekese plant...
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Policewoman in court for orchestrating murder of husband, side chick
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2025 budget a breath of fresh air but… – Franklin Cudjoe
President of Imani Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has praised the government’s 2025 budget presentation, describing it as a breath of fresh air.
However, he raised concerns...
Exclusive PHOTOS from the 2025 Budget Presentation
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, presented the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament.
This marks the first...
2025 Budget: Gov’t allocates GH¢499.8m for free University tuition for first-year...
The government has earmarked GH¢499.8 million for the implementation of the free university tuition initiative for first-year students.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced...
Beeztrap KOTM hopeful of winning new Artiste of the Year award...
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Don’t remove COVID-19 Levy, rename it instead – Economist tells gov’t...
Economist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie, has advised the government to retain the COVID-19 Levy rather than...
2025 Budget: Almost every promise is being fulfilled – Ayariga
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has commended the 2025 Budget, describing it as a testament to the Mahama-led government’s commitment to delivering on its pledges.
Speaking...
2025 Budget: Gov’t allocates seed money for Women’s Development Bank
Government, through the Finance Ministry, has announced the allocation of GH¢51.3 million as seed money for the establishment of the Women's Development Bank.
Finance Minister...
Full text: Finance Minister presents 2025 budget in Parliament
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, presented the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in parliament.The presentation...
We are not in a shouting battle – Speaker tells Afenyo-Markin...
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reprimanded Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin during a parliamentary session, stressing that discussions in the House should not be...
Destiny has guided my path – Ato Forson reflects on his...
during the presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement in Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson took a moment to reflect on his journey...
Gifty Anti named among Africa’s phenomenal 50 women
Renowned Ghanaian broadcaster and media personality, Oheneyere Gifty Anti, has been named among Africa’s Phenomenal 50 women, a prestigious recognition celebrating outstanding African women...
Former Black Stars Striker advises Semenyo against Spurs move
Former Ghanaian striker Matthew Amoah believes a move to Tottenham Hotspur would not be a wise decision for Antoine Semenyo.
The Bournemouth forward has been...
2025 Budget: Assembly members to receive monthly allowances
President John Dramani Mahama has fulfilled his electoral promise to pay assembly members an allowance.
To facilitate the payments, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson...
Gov’t uncaps GETFund to finance Free SHS
President John Mahama has taken steps to address concerns about the Free Secondary Education programme, particularly its quality and funding.
Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement,...
2025 budget: How govt plans to boost revenue after scrapping E-Levy,...
The government has announced a series of revenue measures to address the fiscal gap following the removal of key taxes, including the E-Levy and...
2025 budget: Govt allocates GH¢200m to support tidal waves victims
The government has allocated GH¢200 million to support victims of tidal wave devastation in parts of the Volta Region.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson...
2025 Budget: GH¢242.5m allocated for Akosombo Dam spillage victims
The government has allocated GH¢242.5 million to support communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage in 2023.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed this...
2025 Budget: US$279m allocated to Goldbod for gold purchases
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the establishment of a US$279 million revolving fund to support Ghana’s gold industry.
Presenting the 2025 Budget...
2025 Budget: Gov’t to reintroduce tech-driven road tolls
The government has announced plans to reintroduce road tolls in 2025 to generate revenue for road construction and maintenance.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson,...
2025 Budget: Good news for teacher and nursing trainees
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the allocation of GH¢203 million for the payment of teacher trainee allowances and GH¢480 million for...
2025 Budget: Ghanaians react to promise of E-Levy, betting tax cancellation
Ghanaians have reacted with excitement following the government’s announcement to abolish the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) and the 10% withholding tax on lottery winnings...
2025 Budget: Gov’t outlines cedi stabilisation plan
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to introduce new measures to stabilize the cedi and reduce exchange rate volatility.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato...
2025 Budget: Ato Forson announces energy sector recovery measures
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a series of interventions to address challenges in Ghana’s energy sector, including reducing financial shortfalls.
Presenting the...
2025 Budget: BoG seeks GH₵53bn bailout
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is seeking a GH₵53 billion bailout to address its negative...
2025 Budget: Debt-to-GDP ratio reduced drastically in 2024 – Finance Minister
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a significant reduction in Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio for 2024.
Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement in Parliament on...
2025 Budget: E-Levy, betting tax, and three others to be abolished
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the removal of five nuisance taxes as part of the government’s revenue measures.
The taxes include the...