The Majority Leader and MP for Suame constituency, Hon Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has said the Electronic Transfer Levy which was passed by Parliament today, Tuesday will broaden the country’s Tax base and revenue to help government carry out more infrastructure development in the country. He made the comment at a press …

Stand-in Ghana captain Thomas Partey gave the Black Stars a massive chance at qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup when he powered the Stars in front with a long-range effort to beat Nigeria goalkeeper Uzoho. The goal in the 11th minute was the impetus the Black Stars needed in …

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), Gabby Otchere-Darko says the passage of the E-levy is one of the biggest events to crown the President’s birthday celebration today. In a tweet, the Founder of Danquah Institute said: “Not a bad way to celebrate your 78th after flying over from …

The Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has formally moved for the controversial E-levy to be amended from 1.75% to 1.50%. The changes were made in the House on Tuesday after the Minority walked out of the House in opposition to the Bill. In December 2021, Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin said …

After months of backs and forths in parliament with regards to the controversial Electronic Transactions Levy (E-Levy), parliament has passed the bill. This was after the House considered the bill after its third reading, with the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, in the seat. Earlier, the Minority in Parliament staged a …

The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has announced that effective April 1, 2022, prices of packaged water will experience some “slight” adjustments. In a press statement signed by its President Magnus Nunoo, the association stated that this has become necessary due to the cedi’s depreciation and …

The Member of Parliament for Nyieso constituency in the Ashanti Region, Dr Stephen Amoah has donated 1100 dual desks and 20 computers to the Education Directorate to be distributed among schools in the area. The donation, according to him, forms part of his efforts towards promoting quality education in the …

A Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture in Charge of Crops, Mr Yaw Frimpong Addo, has called on Ghanaians to disregard the propaganda peddled by the main opposition National Democratic Congress’ Member of Parliament for the Asunafo South Constituency in the Ahafo Region, Mr Eric Opoku, that Ghana imports huge tonnes of …

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has recommended to all its members to review upward the prices of their products. In a press release signed by the National President, Magnus Nunoo, the Association announced that, iced sachet water remains unchanged …

Residents of La, a suburb of Accra, want authorities to rescue 14-year-old Naa (not her real name), who is married to a 48 year old man in that area. Naa was married off to Akwetey Ashong, after the father of her 6 months old baby disappeared after getting her pregnant. …

A new market that has been put up by the Ahafo Ano North Municipal Assembly for the people of Anyinasuso has been boycotted by traders who were supposed to use it. According to these angry traders, they can’t use a market that is being dominated by ghosts. They said the …

The lights at Nigeria’s national stadium went off on Monday evening as the Black Stars held a training session. The team arrived in Abuja on Monday afternoon and checked in at the Abuja Sheraton. It wasn’t long before Otto Addo’s team headed to the Mashood Abiola Stadium to hold a …

Many times, you hear people say that the continuous depreciation of the local currency, the Cedi, will scare away foreign investors. This explains the term low investor confidence where the investor is unwilling to engage in investment opportunities in the country for fear of losing both principal and money they …

The Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (COBD) has forecasted an up to ¢1 per litre reduction in the price of petrol and diesel by April 1, 2022. This follows several engagements the COBD had with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and stakeholders to fashion out interventions aimed at reducing …

The Students Representative Council of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ SRC) is considering re-joining the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) after exiting the mother student body last year. GIJ exited NUGS last year because it felt the association was not playing its role with regard to issues at …

Ghana’s agenda to join the world in phasing out fossil-fuel-powered vehicles and switch to electromobility (e-mobility) is on course with more than 1000 fleets of electric vehicles already operating in the country. The shift will reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emission in the transport sector, contribute to keeping the global temperature …

The Garden City University College at Kenyase in the Kwabre East in the Ashanti region has inducted 1,996 fresh students for the 2021/22 academic year into the university. The students, including foreign nationals, are to pursue diplomas, degrees and masters programmes in nursing, business and communication. The matriculation ceremony was held …

The Education Ministry has announced that the Free Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative introduced by the Government will start this academic year. According to the Free Senior High School (FSHS) Coordinator, the Ministry, Mr William Darkwah, all qualified candidates who chose to pursue TVET at any government-approved …

Life skills has always been part of Ghana’s educational curricula for basic schools particularly. Over time, basic schools have allocated periods for students to learn basic vocational and life skills that will help them in their various homes and life in general. It appears this was inculcated in children even …

A Professor at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), John Mawutor, has said public universities in Ghana have several ways to generate revenue in order to manage their own affairs. He said this on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday March 26 in relation to the decision by the …

There’s been an increase in petroleum products from the start of this year to March. While Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) review their prices upwards, drivers; public and private express worry about the incessant increment. Commuters, on the other hand, bear the rippling effect of the increase in fuel prices as …

Prof. Ivan Addae Mensah, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has added his voice to those calling on the government of Ghana to review its flagship free SHS policy. According to him, since the introduction of the policy by the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo led government, it has only produced …

Agroup, Nigerian Voters Assembly, largely made up of former candidates of political parties, has lamented the current electricity challenge in the country. The group noted that electricity supply had now become a privilege, stating that the country may have a covenant with darkness. The position of the group was made …

The Bodi District office of the Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) has enrolled 1750 farmworkers onto the National Health Insurance Scheme to enable them to access quality and affordable healthcare. The Bodi District Coordinator of CHED, Mr Maxwell Addai Appiah, said the opportunity is given to the farmworkers also …

Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta stated emphatically that all things being equal, Parliament will pass the E-Levy by the end of March 2022. Addressing the public on the decisions taken by the government towards reviving the economy he said the levy which has been opposed by the Minority will be passed. He …

A Senior Research Fellow at Kumasi Technical University, Dr. Smart Sarpong, has called on government to tackle the black market control over the dollar currency in the country. Contributing to Peace FM’s “Kokrokoo” Friday morning, Dr. Smart Sarpong applauded government for its $2 billion financial arrangement to cushion the financial …

A United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia that dismissed a defamation suit brought before it by the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong has given him a 60-day period within which he can file a second amended appeal. Agyapong filed the case months ago …

Director of Crops at the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Seth Osei Akoto has confirmed that Ghana is indeed importing cassava as claimed by Ranking Member on the Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee in Parliament, Eric Opoku. He however indicated that what is imported is for industrial purposes adding that …

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced that the 2021/2022 Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSsPs) into Senior High Schools (SHS)/Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutes will be released on Saturday, March 26, 2022. This is contained in a press release …

The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2021/2022 Computerized School Selection and  Placement Systems (CSSPS) for students into Senior High Schools (SHS) will be publicized today, Saturday, March 26. According to the Ministry, 367, 811 candidates out of the 555,353 who qualified for the placement have been placed automatically …