…through set up of Northshore Apparel GH Limited Construction of a large-scale apparel manufacturing facility has commenced in Savelugu in the Northern Region to create over 1,600 jobs for women and youth in Northern Ghana. Students from the Savelugu School for the Deaf will be among the vulnerable to benefit from jobs to be created […] The post Germany, ADB support
By Effie AMISSAH The banking industry underpins the financial services industry in the country. Regulated by the Bank of Ghana, the industry provides an avenue where cash, credit and other financial transactions for both individuals and businesses are accessed. According to the 2023 Price Water House Coopers Banking Survey Report, the banking industry contributed GHC16.21 […] The post The
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has hinted that Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Rev Amishaddai Owusu-Amoah will face legal consequences for his continued stay in office without a contract extension from the Ministry of Finance. Rev Amishaddai Owusu-Amoah, who is more than 60 years old and is […] The post We’ll
Christian Sottie, SML Boss Despite negative media campaigns, the contract established between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has demonstrated remarkable benefits for the Read More... The post GRA–SML Deal Generates Over
A 22-year-old Alhassan Sumani, who was also a victim of the Walewale shooting incident on Monday, February 12, 2024, has succumbed to his wounds at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. This brings the number of people who lost their lives from the robbery incident to two after the demise of the Momo vendor only identified as […] The post Another victim dies after Walewale shooting
In a heartwarming display of compassion and love, Focus 1 Group Limited, owners of Beach FM in Takoradi, have extended a benevolent hand to the inmates of Sekondi Central Prisons with an array of essential items on Valentine’s Day worth over GH¢80k. This was made possible by its Adu-Mante Foundation, which has made it an […] The post Love
Finance and economic experts argued that Ghana could take advantage of its service industry to boost the economy. Time has proven that that ambition is far-fetched. The service industry in Ghana – from the hospital, hospitality, educational institutions through legal services to banking services – is self-satisfaction of the staff rather than the customers who […] The post
In a significant step towards fostering gender equality in the realm of science, Christ the King Senior High School in Obuasi played host to a symposium marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024. The event, organized by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine and the Ghana Institution of Engineering, Women in Engineering, aimed […] The post Female students
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has debunked reports alleging that it is auctioning some agrochemicals, fertilizers, and other inputs due to COCOBOD’s inability to pay duties on the items. Read More... The post GRA Debunks COCOBOD’s Agrochemicals Auction
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has debunked reports alleging that it is auctioning some agrochemicals, fertilizers, and other inputs due to COCOBOD’s inability to pay duties on the items. GRA described such reports as disingenuous and misleading. It urged Ghanaians to disregard the report. GRA in a statement explained that “some agrochemicals and other items were […] The post We’ve
The Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, says the commission has adopted measures to reduce tax defaults of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). This follows revelations in the 2022 Auditor General’s report that 18 OMCs owed over GH¢3 million in taxes. Rev. Owusu-Amoah noted that while the Authority was in court to […] The post GRA
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) collected tax revenue of GH¢113.06 billion last year, GH¢3.87 billion more than it was tasked to collect. The performance represents a nominal growth rate of 49.3 per cent over the 2022 fiscal year, which the GRA described as the highest ever in the last 20 years. For the 2023 fiscal […] The post GRA bags GH¢113bn in 2023 –
Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare has defended the 2017 financial sector clean-up, which led to the liquidation of 420 institutions. She put up the defence in response to the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, James Klutse Avedzi, who attributed the tax default of some of the institutions to the financial sector clean-up. The Ghana […] The post Abena Osei-Asare
In a dazzling display of skill and determination, Ghana captain Andre Ayew orchestrated a remarkable comeback for Le Havre in a thrilling French Ligue 1 clash against Lorient at the Stade du Moustoir. The 34-year-old, who faced criticism after Ghana's early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), silenced his detractors with a stunning […] The post Ayew salvages
The Office of the Special Prosecutor says the outcome of KPMG’s audit on the transaction between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) will play a major role in its investigation. The OSP has disclosed that it has commenced a preliminary investigation into the contractual arrangements between the two entities. The […] The post GRA/SML
President Nana Akufo-Addo has granted KPMG’s request for an audit extension on the transaction involving the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML). The audit Read More... The post Nana Grants KPMG’s SML Audit Extension
Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (4th from right) with some stakeholders The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has assured customers of its readiness to continuously provide quality service to improve revenue Read More... The post We’re Committed To Quality Service – GRA
Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has appealed to President Akufo-Addo to allow SML to continue with its work of improving revenue assurance until government concludes Read More... The post ‘Allow SML Operations
The Ghana Revenue Authority has appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to allow revenue assurance operations by Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited to continue while investigations into the viability of the contract continue. The revenue collection and administration body said the continuation was needed to ensure that the state does not lose revenue within the […] The post Allow
Myjoyonline.com reported recently that the government has requested the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to liaise with the two power distribution companies to transfer Value Added Tax (VAT) generated from consumers who have exceeded their lifeline power consumption. The website, quoting from a release issued by the Finance Ministry said the sector Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, had […] The post Editorial:
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