The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has announced a ban on employment for civil servants effective January 2023. Presenting the 2023 Budget and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, Mr. Ofori Atta also announced that the purchase of new vehicles shall be restricted to locally assembled vehicles while the allocation of fuel coupons to political appointees […] The post Gov’t
The Speaker of Parliament and legislators turned up to listen to the 2023 budget presented by the embattled Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, on Thursday, in grand style, with each member either wearing a jersey or something that represents Ghana. This is a massive show of support for the Black Stars, who go to battle at 4pm […] The post Bagbin, MPs,
Ghanaians will from 2023 pay more for goods and services, as government has reviewed upwards the Value Added Tax (VAT) by 2.5 percent. This was announced by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta on Thursday when he delivered the 2023 budget statement in Parliament. The Finance Minister said this review was part of a seven-point agenda […] The post Ghanaians
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has urged Ghanaians to be hopeful and trust the government’s economic policies that he believes will put the country on the path to recovery. “The challenges we face are daunting, but we must not lose sight of the greatest strength of being Ghanaian: resilience, entrepreneurial zeal, faith, courage, solidarity and hope. I, […] The post Our
Despite earlier threats to boycott the 2023 Budget and Economic Policy if presented by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, both Minority and Majority Members of Parliament on Thursday, were present in the chamber for the budget presentation. The Minority in Parliament on Wednesday backtracked on its earlier threat after some overtures from the government for […] The post NDC,
The government is set to reduce the rate of the controversial electronic transfer levy to 1 percent from 1.5 percent. In the 2023 budget statement, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta said this review was part of a “seven-point agenda aimed at restoring macro-economic stability and accelerating our economic transformation.” The review of the act is […] The post 2023
Team News There have been no new injury concerns for the Black Stars. Kudus Mohammed and Thomas Partey should start for Ghana after sitting out the friendly against Switzerland. Cristiano Ronaldo is fit for Portugal and should lead the line for the Europeans. Nuno Mendes will be assessed before the game. PREVIEW The last time […] The post Portugal vs Ghana Preview:
Traditional medicine practitioners have pledged their support to help the government deal with the current economic crisis. According to them, the herbal medicine sector can fetch Ghana more than GH¢30 billion in revenue if government refocuses its attention on the area. Speaking at a short ceremony to swear in new members of the Ghana Federation […] The post Traditional
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) is calling for the strengthening and enforcement of the asset declaration regime in the country to help cut the rates of public officeholders unlawfully enriching themselves using the offices they occupy. Executive Director of ASEPA, Mensah Thompson, said the law must be enforced to the latter […] The post Strengthen
A row over a new electoral system in Sierra Leone has prompted a brawl in parliament. Video footage shows punches being exchanged amid raucous shouting. A huge object, apparently the parliamentary mace, is hurled from one side of the chamber to the other – and then back. A journalist said security then threw out some […] The post Sierra Leone MPs brawl over electoral system
FBNBank Ghana has officially unveiled the winners of their World Cup Promo “To Qatar, We Go Promotion” in a brief but exciting ceremony at their corporate head office. The event was witnessed by customers, members of the media, management and staff of the Bank. The FBNBank “To Qatar, We Go” Promotion was launched in August […] The post FBNBank Ghana unveils
Ahead of the Black Stars’ 2022 World Cup opener against Portugal today, former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the players to make the country proud. Expectations are high ahead of this afternoon’s encounter, particularly after the Black Stars dominated Switzerland in a recent friendly. A win over Portugal would give Ghana’s hopes of making […] The post Black
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency has announced that it has awarded a grant to Global Instant logistics service company, Zipline for a feasibility study to expand healthcare access in Ghana and Nigeria using unmanned aerial vehicles. The study will facilitate Zipline’s goal of expanding its logistics services to make healthcare more accessible and affordable. “Increasing access to […] The post USTDA,
The Deputy Majority Chief Whip, Habib Idrissu, has indicated that all Majority MPs will be present for the 2023 budget presentation, despite earlier protests against the Finance Minister. Speaking on Eyewitness News, Mr. Idrissu said his side did not have “rogue MPs”. “We in the Majority, are very positive, and we are going to sit […] The post 2023
A professor of economics at the University of Ghana Business School, Godfred Bokpin has advised Ghanaians to be moderate in their expectations of government’s 2023 budget. The country is going through economic hardship, with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) program being negotiated with efforts aimed at recovery. Many are therefore expecting a budget and economic […] The post 2023
Former President, John Agyekum Kufour, wants the Council of State scrapped. He believes, the Council has lost its relevance over the years and must be abolished. Instead, he wants it to be turned into a second chamber. The former President said this at a forum organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) in Accra. “Perhaps […] The post The
The Minority in Parliament has assured of its full participation in the 2023 budget presentation by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta today, Thursday, November 24, 2022, despite a censure motion against him. The group contends that in as much as it lacks confidence in the Minister, it will not boycott the budget presentation to ensure […] The post We’re
Under fire Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta will today, November 24, 2022, present the government’s 2023 Annual Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament. This is a constitutional exercise to be carried out by the Finance Minister on behalf of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. “In accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and […] The post Ofori-Atta
The Government has stated that it cannot meet the 60 percent increase in base pay being demanded by Organised Labour. The Deputy Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Bright Wereko-Brobby, said the government is only willing to offer Organised Labour a 15 percent increase in their base pay. “If we could meet that [demand] we […] The post We can’t
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