The Chinese Embassy in Ghana has embarked on an initiative of sharing with Ghanaians China’s Targeted Poverty Alleviation Model which lifted 800 million Chinese from extreme poverty. The initiative formed part of the Asian country’s strategy to deepen collaboration with African countries to promote sustainable development and improve standards of …
Read More »Peter Amewu slips as he introduces Alan Kyerematen as incoming vice president
John Peter Amewu, the Minister of Railway Development, suffered a momemntary slip of tongue when he introduced Alan Kyerematen as incoming Vice President of Ghana. Amewu was speaking to hundreds of New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters who had gathered at the Liberty Park in Dansoman on July 4, 2023, to attend the presidential …
Read More »DVLA introduces mobile service
The Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has a introduced a mobile service – a door-to-door approach – as part of commitment to make it easier for Ghanaians to obtain relevant driving documents. The introduction of the mobile service in organisations and tertiary institutions is to curb the challenges students …
Read More »WhatsApp introduces ‘Chat Lock’ feature to enhance user privacy and security
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, is taking steps to bolster user privacy and security with the introduction of its latest feature, “Chat Lock.” Acknowledging the importance of safeguarding intimate conversations, WhatsApp aims to provide users with an added layer of protection for their sensitive messages. By implementing the Chat Lock …
Read More »University bans indecent dressing and introduces dress code for students and staff
Rev. Fr. Christian Anieke, the Vice Chancellor of Nigeria’s Godfrey Okoye University, has told students that they can no longer wear flip-flops, rough jeans, colored hair, long fingers, face caps, or fake eyelashes. The college has banned what it calls “indecent dress” and put in place a new dress code …
Read More »BoG introduces new directives on AML and combating terrorism financing
The Bank of Ghana has issued new guidelines for anti-money laundering/combating the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (AML/CFT&P). According to the central bank, the new guidelines would help it design Licensed Institutions and implement their respective AML/CFT&P compliance regime. The bank said the new directive was …
Read More »GRA introduces rent tax – Commissioner-General
• Implementation of rent tax will kick off by end of this year • Rent tax must be paid within 30 days after the rent income is received by landlords or property owners • Payment of the rent tax can be made at the nearest Domestic Tax Revenue Division Office …
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