The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that it submitted a proposal to Parliament for the reconsideration of the Emission Levy Bill, scheduled for implementation in 2024. The Emissions Levy Bill, approved by Parliament, imposes an annual charge of GH¢100 on all owners of petrol and diesel cars, starting from January 2024. The […] The post GPRTU
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has once again criticised President Akufo-Addo’s stance on the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023, 1 and 2, and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill 2023, stating that it not only contradicts constitutional procedure but also raises concerns about the future of Private Members’ Bills. The President, in a letter […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
The military junta in Burkina Faso, a West African nation struggling to defeat extremist groups, has been forcibly conscripting critics, say human rights organizations.
Parliament has approved the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill 2023 which imposes a 5 percent flat rate for the rental of commercial premises and the sale of immovable property by an estate developer. The VAT Amendment Bill 2023 also seeks to introduce a zero rate on locally produced sanitary pads and waive VAT on the […] The post Parliament passes VAT Amendment Bill appeared first on
The 10 American prisoners freed by Venezuela in exchange for a jailed ally of President Nicolas Maduro, have arrived back in the United States in the latest sign of improving relations between Washington and Caracas. The group, including six citizens the US considered wrongly imprisoned, landed at the San Antonio military base in Texas on […] The post Venezuela, US reach prisoner swap deal
KIC and Mastercard Foundation have announced winners of the 2023 AgriTech Challenge Classic Finals at a pitch event that took place from the 18th to 19th December, 2023 in Accra. From a total of 50 teams from across 10 regions of the country that participated in this year’s pitch competition after five months of training […] The post KIC
KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Safety First: McDan Aviation Services has consistently prioritized safety throughout its operations. The AOC further solidifies the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards in the industry. Rigorous safety protocols, continuous training, and adherence to regulatory guidelines are at the core of McDan Aviation’s operational philosophy. Operational Excellence: The attainment of the […] The post
A group of South Korean students are suing the government because their college admission examination ended 90 seconds earlier than scheduled. They are asking for 20 million won ($15,400; £12,000) each – the cost of a year’s studying to retake the exam. The error affected the rest of the students’ exams, their lawyer says. The […] The post South Korea Students
As part of efforts to boost marine operations at Ghana’s Ports, the Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority (GPHA) has commissioned two new Damen tugboats to add to its fleet of tugboats. The two heavy-duty tugboats which can berth any post panamax vessel were christened after two former Directors General of the Port Authority, namely Group […] The post GPHA
A major lesson from the past few years is that technology will continue to drive the growth of almost every sector of the economy. Mobile technology in particular remains a cornerstone, with mobile penetration contributing to the sector’s vibrancy. The proliferation of smartphones has opened up new opportunities for innovation, fostering the growth of mobile […] The post
A few weeks ago, I was facilitating a leadership training for some executives, and one of my questions to them was: “What do you think is the best way to beautifully end your 2023 and start your year 2024?” Some of the answers from those directors were as below: “Achieving my set targets, earning a […] The post Gratitude – the best way to end 2023 and
The Majority in Parliament says the attack on the President by the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, for failing to assent to some private member’s bill is unfortunate. The President, in a letter to Parliament, explained that his decision to decline assenting to the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill sponsored by […] The post Anti-witchcraft
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s refusal to assent to the anti-witchcraft bill will hinder the country’s democracy. President Akufo-Addo cited potential financial implications on the country’s consolidated fund as the reason behind his decision not to sign the bill. However, Kpebu is not accepting such an excuse, deeming it […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Save Aid has presented items to some schools and communities in the Eastern and Bono regions. The items included 1500 exercise books, 500 textbooks, 30 school uniforms, 35 shoes, 11 belts, 100 pairs of socks, 900 bags of rice, and 500 clothes. The benefiting schools and community included Nyansibu Basic School in […] The post Save
To address the long-standing issues of demurrage and detention (D&D) faced by the shipping community, an exigent call has been made for a continuous conversation on the subject geared towards a plausible solution. “As a priority, feasible measures are required to reduce demurrage and detention (D&D) payments at the country’s ports”, the Tema Branch Manager […] The post Reducing
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has announced that six youth resource centers are prepared for commissioning, with the Koforidua Youth Resource Centre scheduled for commissioning later this month. During his address to Parliament, Minister Ussif mentioned that Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, will preside over the commissioning of the Koforidua facility on December 28. […] The post President
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has announced that six youth resource centers are prepared for commissioning, with the Koforidua Youth Resource Centre scheduled for commissioning later this month. During his address to Parliament, Minister Ussif mentioned that Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, will preside over the commissioning of the Koforidua facility on December 28. […] The post President
The Minority Caucus on the Lands and Forestry Committee of Parliament has supported calls for the revocation of the legislative instrument L.I 2462, which is designed to protect the country’s forest reserves. A group of civil society organizations has petitioned Parliament and the President to revoke the L.I, arguing that since its passage a year […] The post Minority
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Forum, a branch of International Human Resources in Ghana, has organized a forum to educate and assist Human Resource Managers in Ghana in making early and strategic preparations for the upcoming new year. SHRM Forum is an umbrella organization of an international Human Resource Professional body based in […] The post Be
With Africa’s increasing adoption and use of new technologies, and recent interest in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), experts at the 2023 Data Protection Africa Summit have stressed the need for more efficient data protection and privacy regimes. They joined voices in calling on data controllers, users and processors of personal data to be prudent in […] The post
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