A prominent and leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah has raised concerns over the party’s unity and strategy for the upcoming 2024 elections as the race for a running mate continues to threaten efforts. With the selection of Dr Mahammudu Bawumia as the party’s flagbearer […] The post Race
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COCA) has expressed serious concern about the party’s unity and strategy for the 2024 general elections as the race for a running mate continues to threaten efforts. With the selection of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the party’s flagbearer […] The post Expedite
By Kizito CUDJOE, Abidjan – Côte d’Ivoire A policy analyst and advocacy officer in sovereign debt management, Shem Joshua Otieno, has raised concerns about Africa’s financial challenges amid a persistently austere global economic landscape. He lamented that as of 2024, the continent finds itself entangled in a web of debt, with a staggering total of […] The post Africa’s
The value of the economy in 2023 stood at GHS841.6bn relative to GH¢ 614.3bn representing a GH¢227bn increase from the previous year. This was driven by the dominance of the services sector which contributed GH¢357.34 billion or 45.6% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), followed by industry with GH¢247.941 billion (31.7% of GDP), and agriculture at […] The post Value
Geoffrey Kabutey Ocansey, a tax analyst, has expressed disagreement with the Vice President’s comments on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), describing them as unfortunate. On Wednesday, March 20th, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia accused the GRA of harassing businesses under the pretence of tax collection. He voiced these concerns during a discussion with members of the Ghana […] The post It’s
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has affirmed his dedication to a strategic shift towards fostering business growth and private sector development, steering the Read More... The post Bawumia
Dr. Bawumia with executives of the Chamber and other government officials The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has embraced a number of policies Vice President and Flagbearer Read More... The post Chamber
The Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated that businesses and individuals will have a clean tax slate under his Presidency in 2025, to usher in a new tax system. During his maiden address to the nation as flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Bawumia, announced that his […] The post Bawumia: I insist, businesses will have tax amnesty in
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo, has blamed Ghana’s plummeting economy on lack of focus by the Head of the Economic Management Team (EMT). He says the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who was propagated as an ‘Economic Messiah’ has now veered into a supposed digitalisation drive after realising the sector he was […] The post Adongo
The Deputy Agriculture Minister, Mr. Yaw Frimpong Addo, highlighted the government’s commitment to bolstering the agricultural sector during his address at the opening of the third edition of the Agritech West Africa exhibition, alongside Food & Beverage Ghana and FoodPack Tech Ghana exhibitions. Emphasizing the importance of private sector involvement, Mr. Addo stressed the significance […] The post
The Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says a proposal by Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to amend the Fiscal Responsibility Act to control government expenditure under his Presidency, as well as operate a lean government, is a step in the right direction. During his recent address to the nation […] The post We
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has urged taxpayers who feel harassed by its officers to report to their respective tax offices for resolution. Concerns have arisen regarding alleged harassment by some tax officers when collecting taxes. During a discussion with members of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Accra on Wednesday, Vice President […] The post Report tax officers
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will be meeting key stakeholders today Wednesday, March 20. The stakeholders are members of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce & Industry and also the Ghana Bar Association. The meeting is to afford him the opportunity to know about the concerns of these […] The post Bawumia to meet Ghana Chamber
In a strategic move to engage with key stakeholders, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 polls, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is scheduled to meet with Read More... The post Bawumia Sells Vision
Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim has said that Ghana’s economy grew by 2.9% in 2023, from the 3.8% recorded in 2022. The Services sector contracted by -1.2%, he added. Commenting on this development, an economist Dr Theo Acheampong asked on his X platform whether this is a further sign of relative macro-stabilisation. “Further signs […] The post Ghana’s
Latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that the cumulative growth of the economy stood at 2.9 percent in 2023. This is a 0.9 percentage points drop from the 3.8 percent recorded in 2022 but higher than the government’s revised target of 1.5 percent for the period under review. The fourth quarter also expanded […] The post Ghana’s economy expanded by 2.9% in 2023
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reiterated his commitment to shifting the development focus away from social interventions, a hallmark of the Akufo-Addo-led government, towards bolstering businesses and the private sector. During a dialogue with the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Accra on Wednesday, he sought their input as the […] The post I’ll
By Korsi DZOKOTO In the realm of economic management, Ghana stands as a stark example of the profound impacts of mismanagement and corruption on a nation’s fiscal health. The story of Ghana’s economic trajectory is one of promise overshadowed by poor governance, inflated project costs, and unchecked borrowing. As we delve into the intricate web […] The post Counting the cost
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, has clarified that the Vice President did not criticize the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) during a meeting with the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Dr. Bawumia expressed concerns over the GRA’s alleged harassment of businesses under the guise of tax collection during a […] The post Bawumia
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has backed calls by the Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the private sector to get involved in social infrastructure development. The NPP flagbearer in his maiden policy address to the country in February 2024, revealed plans to incentivize […] The post Chamber
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