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Increasing revenue by widening the tax net while reducing the tax burden Economic Independence is the state where an economy can fulfill and sustain its citizens’ economic aspirations and prosperity without excessive reliance on foreign capital, skills, and enterprise. It is a significant national objective as it embodies our economic sovereignty. The six (6) pillars of economic independence are fiscal …

Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician, Esther Smith has clarified that she is not related to Chef Smith of Cookathon fame. In an interview on Accra-based OKAY FM, Esther Smith said she does not know the chef from Adam. “Please, I’m not related to Chef Smith in any way. I don’t know him from Adam. My father is Smith from Cape Coast, …

The Divisional Chief of the New Edubiase Divisional Council has destooled the Abadwumhene of the community. This action was taken after the Edubiasehene charged Nana Professor Amoako Tuffour with three counts of misconduct. These include his repeated failure to respond to the 14 invitations by  Edubiasehene which led to his destoolment as Abadwumhene. During a press conference at his palace …

The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV has applauded NDC flagbearer John Mahama for his proposed 24-hour economy policy, and zeal to revive the country’s economy and youth policy. He identified the former President’s 24-hour economy policy as a panacea to help recover Ghana’s ailing economy, create jobs, and increase the country’s foreign exchange through exports when implemented in the …

IMANI Africa, a policy and education think tank, has raised significant concerns about the newly inaugurated Royal Ghana Gold Refinery, which was celebrated as a transformative development for Ghana’s mining sector. Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia officially opened the refinery in Accra on August 8, 2024. During the ceremony, Dr. Bawumia, who is also the flagbearer of the ruling New …

The Minister of Health, Bernard Okoe Boye, led a delegation to South Africa on Monday, August 12, for a strategic fact-finding mission aimed at strengthening vaccine production and accessibility across Africa. IOL reports that the visit was organized by the African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative (AVMI) and focused on enhancing collaboration between Ghana and South Africa to bolster healthcare infrastructure on the …

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has committed to revitalizing boxing in Ghana if elected president in the 2024 General Elections. The former President made this pledge on Monday during a Town Hall Meeting with Ghanaian youth at the Trust Sports Emporium, also known as the Bukom Boxing Arena, to mark International Youth Day. …

The Chief of Akyem Wenchi, who also serves as the Oseawuohene, Daasebre Dr. Asumadu Appiah, has clarified his recent comments about galamsey in his community. The chief has said there has been a miscommunication, stating his comment has been misunderstood. Daasebere Appiah during a visit to the community by New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia acknowledged that the youth of Wenchi …

Former President John Mahama has criticized the ongoing taxation in Ghana related to COVID-19, stating that the country is still burdened with taxes for a pandemic that has since passed. Speaking at the Mahama Youth Town hall on Monday, August 12, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer expressed concern that Ghanaians who endured and survived the pandemic are now being unfairly taxed. …

Relying on the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to finance the proposed ‘no academic fees for level 100 students’ at the universities can create problems because the GETFund is currently facing challenges, a political science lecturer at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere has said. He stated that the GETFund has been leveraged for loans by …