Former Finance Minister Dr Kwabena Duffuor has suggested that the Akufo-Addo government should scrap the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) if it is not generating enough revenue as expected. He described the E-Levy as a “nuisance tax” and said that it should be scrapped if it is not meeting its revenue targets.  Dr Duffuor said, “We need to ask ourselves, are …

A joint team of the Ghana Police Service and the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in Assin Fosu has intercepted an articulated truck loaded with 250 bags of government-subsidized fertilizer intended for farmers. The fertilizer, consisting of different types meant for cocoa cultivation, was reportedly being smuggled to Ivory Coast. Three suspects, including the driver of the truck, a houseboy, and an ambulance …

The Commissioner for Political Affairs at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Ambassador Abdel-Fatal Musah, has stated that ECOWAS does not require explicit permission from the United Nations (UN) to deploy troops to Niger. His statement comes amid concerns that the UN might not be aligned with ECOWAS’s plans for a military intervention to address the coup situation …

The husband of former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah, Daniel Osei Kuffour, has been placed under arrest for ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and corruption-related offenses. This development comes after the discovery of significant amounts of money allegedly stolen from their home. The Office of the Special Prosecutor has moved to freeze the bank accounts of Cecilia Dapaah and seize around $590,000 and GHC …

The Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has revealed plans to introduce an automated system called “Traffitech-GH” to enforce road traffic laws. This system will use cameras and sensors to automatically capture images or videos of vehicles that violate road traffic regulations, such as speeding and running red lights. COP Francis Ebenezer Doku, the Director-General of MTTD, …

Bryan Acheampong, the Minister of Agriculture, has reversed his stance on declaring his choice for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership. Initially, Acheampong had stated that he would not reveal his preferred candidate until after the NPP Superdelegates primary on August 26, 2023. This decision was reportedly influenced by his concern that his preferred candidate might not win. He mentioned that he …

Prof. Edward Appiah, the Director-General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), has announced plans to introduce a QR code system to identify approved textbooks for schools in Ghana. The QR code will help address the issue of unapproved textbooks that have become prevalent in the country. The QR code will be a part of the measures to ensure that …

The recent unannounced visit by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, to the Passport Office in Accra has brought attention to the issue of overpricing and corruption in the passport acquisition process. The minister expressed her dismay at the extortion of unsuspecting applicants and took action by sacking staff members involved in corrupt practices. The minister …

The incident involving the shooting of John Baba Konlan, a member of the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) of the Forestry Commission (FC), highlights the dangers and challenges faced by those tasked with combating illegal mining and logging activities in forest reserves. According to reports, the RRU and Forest Guards were investigating illegal mining activities within the Cape 3 Points Forest Reserve in …

Hepatitis, a medical condition characterized by liver inflammation, is a serious health concern with diverse modes of transmission and potential life-threatening consequences. The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, emphasizes the importance of early detection, treatment, and prevention to mitigate the impact of hepatitis on public health and individual well-being. Here are the key points highlighted …