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GPRTU petitions Parliament to review Emission Levy Bill

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, …

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Review the constitution to ensure democracy occurs at grassroots – CDD to government

The Co-Founder of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Prof. Agyemang-Duah, has called on the government to review the constitution to ensure that democracy takes place at the grassroots level. According to him, if such a measure is taken, it will help to equip the grassroots with the essence of …

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More pain in Kenya as pump prices jump 13pc in latest review

The Kenyan government suspended the utilisation of a fuel stabilisation fund in its latest monthly fuel review cycle, which has seen pump prices leap by more than 13 percent per litre on average. The rise in the cost of fuel has the overall effect of increasing transport costs, worsening inflationary …

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World Bank calls for review of Power Purchase Agreements

The World Bank is calling on the government to review some of the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) as part of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout to revive the ailing economy. According to the bank, many of the PPAs that the government signed with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are expensive. The Country …

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Review ban on corporal punishment in schools – GES advised

Rev. Renault Amofa Danquah of Asante Akyem Agogo Methodist Circuit has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to consider the ban it has placed on caning in school. Speaking to Adom News, Rev Danquah called on GES to review its “no-cane in school” policy as he said it will …

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We’re a listening government – John Kumah cites E-Levy rate review

Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Kumah says the fact that the ruling administration has reduced the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-levy) proves they are a listening government. “…having reduced the rate to 1% means that we are a listening government,” he said. E-levy Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta presenting the …

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Cedi depreciation shows mid-year budget review failed to win investor confidence – Mahama

Former President, John Dramani Mahama has said the continuous depreciation of Ghana’s cedi “in recent days, clearly shows that the mid-year review of the 2022 budget failed to win back the confidence of the investor community”. The cedi as of August 9 is selling at GH¢9.12 to the US Dollar. …

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FULL TEXT: Ken Ofori-Atta presents 2022 mid-year budget review

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta delivered the 2022 mid-year budget before parliament on Monday July 25, 2022. The minister who announced a number of economic relief measures and updates on key sectors of the economy also reviewed key macroeconomic indicators to reflect the current economic challenges in the country. For the most …

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LIVESTREAMING: Ken Ofori Atta presents 2022 Mid Year Budget Review to Parliament

The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, in fulfilment of section 28 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), is presenting to parliament a review of the government’s 2022 Fiscal Policy. This fulfils the annual constitutional ritual for the finance minister to present to parliament a review of the budget …

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Ofori-Atta presents mid-year budget review today

The Minister for Finance Ken Ofori-Atta, will today, Monday, 25 July 2022, present the mid-year Budget Statement to Parliament. Mr Ofori-Atta who will be expected to give information on the performance of revenue and expenditure in the first half of 2022, and the figures for Ghana’s current budget deficit. The …

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