The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta in his 2022 Budget presentation spoke about a new tax government was proposing, the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy). The levy has dominated discussions in and out of Parliament with proponents stressing its importance to broadening the tax net while opponents have lamented its negative impact on …
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NPP’s Hajia Fati reveals her galamsey security contract with government
A leading member of the NPP says she has a galamsey-related contract since 2018 Hajia Fati at a press conference denied her security people had been arrested She also vouches for the incorruptibility of President Akufo-Addo Hajia Fati, a vocal member of the ruling New Patriotic Party, NPP, has revealed …
Read More »Denmark PM calls on Akufo-Addo
The Prime Minister of Denmark, Ms. Mette Frederiksen, on Wednesday, 24th November 2021, paid a courtesy call on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at Jubilee House to commence her two-day official visit to Ghana. Her visit to Ghana forms part of the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations …
Read More »Here’s why Bawku has banned the wearing of smocks
Bawku has started a new curfew Many Northerners wear smock Unscrupulous persons conceal weapons under smocks Residents of Bawku will henceforth no longer be able to wear smocks as part of security measures put in place to prevent crimes. This, according to the Upper East Regional Coordinating Council, is a …
Read More »Chief, 21 others arrested over misunderstanding during installation ceremony at Yamoah Nkwanta
Two factions clash during chief installation ceremony 22 suspects failed to adhere to police directive, Police Commander No casualties recorded in Yamoah Nkwanta clash The Chief of Yamoah Nkwanta and 21 other persons have been arrested by officers of the Central East Police Command over a misunderstanding that erupted during …
Read More »Angry youth set fetish priest’s house ablaze for killing taxi driver at Ntoraku
Some angry youth of Ntoraku, near Adansi Fomena in the Ashanti Region have allegedly burnt down a three-bedroom house belonging to a fetish priest, Collins Asamoah for killing a taxi driver, Kwadwo Antwi. The incident occurred on Monday, November 22, 2021. According to the Police, the fetish priest, aged 25, …
Read More »Brouhaha over NPP office: Former Chief of Staff leaks secrets about the tenancy agreement
A former Chief of Staff to the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako known as Chairman Wontumi, Mr Akwasi Nti has revealed that his former boss Chairman Wontumi rented the Ashanti Regional Party Office for 5 years not 10 years as he claimed. The …
Read More »‘The only way to raise money is through the tax system’ – Mahama’s 2014 video pops up
Ad Mahama predicted the 2022 budget will impose taxes It did impose taxes even though not on utilities as Mahama has said earlier Mahama’s 2014 views on taxes being a necessary measure has popped up Amid the talk about the imposition on new taxes in the 2022 budget as presented …
Read More »Government Extends “FREE TVET FOR ALL” To All Public Technical And Vocational Education And Training Providing Institutions Across The Country
The Deputy Director General of the Ghana Technical And Vocational Education and Training Service(TVETS) Mr. David Prah has disclosed that the Government of H. E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended the FREE TVET to all JHS Graduate across the country for the 2022 academic year. He indicated that all …
Read More »How Hearts and Kotoko divided my family – President Akufo-Addo reveals
President Akufo-Addo has revealed his long-standing association with football The President spoke about his family’s love for local football during a meeting with representatives from Hearts of Oak He stated that there were clashes in his family due to their loyalty to the two clubs President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed …
Read More »SEC grants first domestic credit rating licence
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued the first credit rating licence to an indigenous company in Ghana, which will allow for an independent evaluation of the creditworthiness of debt securities on the Ghana Fixed Income Market. This will be a boost to development of the corporate bonds market, …
Read More »Mona4reall set for electrifying performance at DJ Mensah’s Live Konnect
As we have been observing since the restrictions on public gathering was eased, DJ Mensah under his Live Konnect platform which brings celebrities together on a monthly basis for networking and performing to a live band has been consistent with pulling the right crowd to Coco Vanilla for his thrilling …
Read More »Government to implement ‘Work abroad’ programme
The government has revealed its intention to facilitate the recruitment of Ghanaian labour seeking to work in the Gulf region in a programme dubbed ‘Work abroad’. This, it believes, would help cut down on the mistreatment of Ghanaians who go there in search of greener pastures. Giving a keynote address …
Read More »Ckrowd Secures Pre-seed Funding And Export Grant Investment
Ckrowd secured new investments from EEFP and angel investor group to create more revenues for Africa’s creative market and foster new jobs opportunities for the youth. 24 November, London, UK: Ckrowd, Africa’s most preferred and premium content streaming platform, has secured a $60,000 of pre-seed funding and $100,000 export grant investment, respectively from …
Read More »Ofori-Atta doubles down on E-levy, calls for ‘honest discussions’ on ‘bold’ decision
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has given the clearest indication yet that the state has no intention of rescinding its decision to introduce the levy on electronic financial transactions (e-levy), citing the application of revenue generated from the levy to areas such as employment creation as crucial. Nicknamed the …
Read More »VIDEO: Fans troop to Kotoka International Airport to welcome Davido
Davido lands in Ghana He bolts off in a Lamborghini Aventador Davido will donate $600,000 to orphanages across Nigeria Nigerian musician, Davido received a heartfelt welcome when he landed at the Kotoka International Airport. The majority of fans gathered at the airport had their phones out to capture a moment with the artiste. …
Read More »Ajagurajah’s new hairstyle causes stir online
Ajagurajah surprises Ghanaians with a new look Ghanaians nickname Ajagurajah’s new hairstyle Ghanaians criticize Ajagurajah’s weird looking outfits Arguably one of the most unpredictable and controversial prophets in the country, Bishop Kwabena Asiamah popularly known as ‘Ajagurajah’ has again taken social media by storm and this time around, it is …
Read More »WATCH: Shatta Wale has fans rolling over with killer dance moves
Shatta Wale captivates fans with dance moves The dancehall artiste twerks at the end of the video Shatta and Medikal set to have ‘Freedom Concert’ in December Shatta Wale has served amusing dance moves to prove he is not just about the voice. The dancehall artiste left fans laughing out loud …
Read More »Top 4 Ghanaian Amapiano songs breaking charts globally
Ghanaian artistes join the amapiano trend READ ALSO: Tutulapato of TV3’s Talented Kidz gains admission to St. John’s Grammar SHS Amapiano is the most streamed music genre in Africa Ghanaians show interest in Amapiano tunes Call it a new trend but this particular music genre is making waves in Ghana. …
Read More »Hawa Koomson trains 1,200 youth in vocational skills
Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East Constituency in the Central Region, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has sponsored the training of more than 1,200 youth in vocational skills The youth were trained in catering services, bead-, bracelet- and earring-making. These handicrafts are in high demand in the country and abroad. …
Read More »‘There won’t be any sky train in Ghana, it’s not possible’ – Amewu
The Minister for Railway Development, John Peter Amewu, has said the government would not be able to construct any sky train in the country. According to him, it is not possible to do so. In November 2019, the government through the then Minister for the sector, Joe Ghartey, signed an …
Read More »South African city of Jo’burg elects first Black female mayor
South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance, DA, won the mayoral election for the country’s largest city of Johannesburg on Monday. Mayor Mpho Phalatse becomes the first black woman to lead Johannesburg and the first woman since the end of apartheid. The last mayoress was elected in 1946. The victory of the …
Read More »2022 Grammy Awards: Rocky Dawuni grabs a nomination
Ghanaian reggae superstar Rocky Dawuni has grabbed another Grammy nomination. The musician grabbed a nomination in the Best Global Music Album for his 2020 released album Voice of Bunbon, Vol. 1. Other nominees in the category include Daniel Ho & Friends – East West Players Presents: Daniel Ho & Friends …
Read More »Shatta Wale reports Blakk Rasta to the police
Blakk Rasta in hot waters for calling Shatta Wale a ‘junkie’ Shatta Wale fails to show up at police station after reporting Blakk Rasta Blakk Rasta labels Shatta Wale a ‘junkie’ Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has allegedly launched a complaint at the police station following scores of threats and verbal abuse from Blakk Rasta in recent times. One can recall …
Read More »2022 Grammy Awards: The complete list of nominees
Nominations for the 64th annual Grammy Awards are here! The nominations were announced on Tuesday (Nov. 23). The awards will be presented on Jan. 31 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Check below the full list of nominees. Record of the Year ABBA – I Still Have Faith in You …
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