The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has reminded the public that a 10% tax will be withheld from all gross winnings from lotteries, betting, gaming, and other games of chance starting January 1st, 2024. This applies to both the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and private lotto operators (PLOs). While the tax was originally implemented in August […] The post GRA announces
The Ghana Online Drivers Union (GODU) is threatening a nationwide strike if the Ghana Revenue Authority fails to engage them over the recent introduction of the Vehicle Income Tax (VIT) for ride-hailing drivers. The GRA’s announcement of the new tax, effective January 1, 2024, has sparked outrage among GODU members. They argue that the decision […] The post Ride-hailing
Starting from January 1, 2024 ride-hailing companies such as Uber, Yango, and Bolt will be required to pay taxes in Ghana. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has made this Read More... The post GRA To Tax Uber, Bolt Others appeared first on DailyGuide
President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed bewilderment over the underwhelming performance of the national football team, the Black Stars, in recent tournaments despite the abundance of talent in the country. Addressing the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) at the Jubilee House, he acknowledged the heightened expectations stemming from Ghana’s 41-year trophy drought […] The post President
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has affirmed that its board and management followed the right processes in procuring the services of Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML). In a statement issued on Wednesday, the GRA noted that “The Contract is for five (5) years and is performance-based and approved under Section 40 of the Public Procurement […] The post GRA
The management of Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has denied receiving $100m annually from the government as alleged in a documentary. The company says there is no iota of truth in the publication. The following is a full statement issued by SML; The company has taken note of a documentary that has been aired by […] The post SML denies receiving $100m annually from gov’t appeared first
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has defended its partnership with Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) following a publication questioning the contract and SML’s claims of saving the government billions. This follows a publication alleging that the Minister of Finance had awarded a “questionable” contract to SML to monitor Upstream Petroleum Production and to Audit the […] The post SML’s
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has provided insights into how it detected that some of the candidates who sat for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) relied on Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms. WAEC released provisional results of this year’s WASSCE on Monday and announced that some of the candidates engaged in […] The post WAEC
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has provided insights into how it detected that some of the candidates who sat for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) relied on Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms. WAEC released provisional results of this year’s WASSCE on Monday and announced that some of the candidates engaged in […] The post WAEC
Akwasi Agyeman, GTA boss The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in partnership with Ghana Exim Bank, Ghana Trade Fair Company and Ghana Airports Company Limited, has announced a month-long family-oriented Read More... The post GTA To Hold Bazaar, Others @ Akwaaba Village
The Ministry of Works and Housing has announced that the government’s initiative to implement an Accra Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) is a crucial component of its efforts to mitigate flooding in the capital. The Sector Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, highlighted the government’s commitment to providing necessary resources to all relevant agencies responsible for raising awareness […] The post Works
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), has assured industry of its commitment to ensuring a level playing field for all stakeholders involved in various industries throughout the country. This promise, the GSA indicated, forms part of ongoing efforts to promote fairness, transparency and market competitiveness. Director-General-Ghana Standards Authority, Alexander Dodoo, made these remarks at the 12th […] The post
The Ghana Tourism Authority has officially partnered with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Askof Productions Limited, Afua Asantewaa Aduonum in her attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon. In a statement which was forwarded exclusively to GhanaWeekend, the GTA said that in unison with the partnership, the venue for […] The post GTA
The head of the Public Relations unit at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Cassandra Twum Ampofo, says the eleven Senior High School (SHS) heads interdicted by the Service blatantly ignored directives. Some eleven SHS heads have been asked to step aside for investigations to proceed for allegedly selling unapproved items and charging unauthorized fees in […] The post Interdicted
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted eleven Senior High School headmasters across the Greater Accra, Ashanti and Bono regions. According to the GES, they have been interdicted for allegedly charging unauthorised fees from Form 1 students. The GES accused the headmasters of charging students various unapproved fees, including house dues, books, calculators, admission process […] The post Editorial:
Some parents, guardians, and stakeholders in the country have praised the Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, for an event-free Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) exercise this year. According to the concerned Ghanaians, the fact that no incidents have so far been recorded during the self-placement and the general admission process attests to […] The post Education
Seven headteachers in Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the Ashanti Region have been asked to step aside for allegedly charging unauthorized fees from fresh students. The Ghana Education Service (GES) in separate statements dated December 8, 2023, noted that it has initiated investigations into the conduct of the headteachers. The headteachers are Mrs Selina Anane […] The post Seven
Deputy Sports Minister, Evans Bobie Opoku says he does not know the plans of the Ghana Football Association for the Black Stars to pitch camp in Ghana or elsewhere. When asked about the probable training location for Ghana in preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the deputy stated that the Ghana Football Association […] The post Sports Ministry
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