The Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has reported some progress in paying investors following the completion of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) in September 2023. According to the Minister, the third payment of the coupon will be in August 2024. An occurrence he noted proves government commitment to honor its financial …
Read More »We invested GHC10bn on road construction – Finance Minister
Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has revealed that the government has invested almost GHC10 billion in the road sector since January, 2024 to enhance transportation and spur growth He made this information known to the entire country when he delivered the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review on the floor of Parliament on …
Read More »Only about 1.5 million taxpayers honour their obligations
Out of about 7.9 million registered taxpayers in the country, only about 1.5 million pay taxes. This was revealed by a Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng at the launch of the 8th Ghana Economic Update by the World Bank. According to him, his outfit and the Ghana Revenue …
Read More »Finance Minister engages Arab Coordination Group on $12bn growth strategy
Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has engaged members of the Arab Coordination Group to support the Government’s growth strategy which targets an investment of $12 billion. The Government, having successfully undergone both domestic and external debt restructuring and moved onto the path of economic recovery, seeks to have investments in key …
Read More »Producer Price Inflation hits 25.9% in June, up from 23.6% in May
Latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that the Producer Price Inflation rate for June 2024 has increased to 25.9%, higher than the 23.6% recorded in May 2024. This rate indicates that between June 2023 and June 2024, the rate increased by 25.9 per cent. The increase represents a …
Read More »UG: Students expected to pay over GHC 6,000 for 4-in-a-room at Pent hall
Ghana Hostels Limited has announced the room rates for the 2024/2025 academic year at the African Union, commonly known as Pent Hostel, at the University of Ghana. National students will pay GHC 6,663.30 per academic year for a room in the New Pent block and GHC 5,955.00 per academic year for …
Read More »Ghana Boundary Commission Bill will strengthen efforts of ECOWAS – Foreign Affairs Minister
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has announced that a new bill concerning the Ghana Boundary Commission is currently before Parliament. “The Parliament of Ghana is considering a new act that will enhance the capacity of the Ghana Boundary Commission to meet international best practices. Our region …
Read More »Sale of 60% shares only viable option to revive Hotels – SSNIT
The Social Security and National Investment Trust (SSNIT) has announced that selling 60% of its shares in four hotels to a private investor was the only viable option to restore its financial stability. This decision comes amidst concerns about a change in management and controversies suggesting that SSNIT did not follow due …
Read More »Suspend 5% excise tax on finished plastics – NASPAWAP tells gov’t
The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has aligned with plastic manufacturers in urging the government to indefinitely suspend the recently imposed 5 per cent excise tax on finished plastics. The association warns that this tax would significantly burden consumers. In a statement, NASPAWAP highlighted the substantial …
Read More »BoG withholds cost of new Head Office Building, directs Ayariga to PPA
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has declined to disclose the complete cost of its new head office building to Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central. In response to Ayariga’s request for detailed financial information regarding the construction project, the BoG redirected him to the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) for further clarification. Citing …
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