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2022 Budget: E-levy – 10 critical questions answered

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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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. …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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