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Ivory Coast Wins Africa Cup of Nations: Haller’s Late Goal Sparks Celebrations

By: Ruth Tang Ivory Coast electrified the nation with a stunning triumph in the Africa Cup of Nations final, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Nigeria. Sébastien Haller’s late goal sealed the historic win, sending the 60,000-capacity Alassane Ouattara Stadium into a frenzy of jubilation. The victory marked Ivory Coast’s third title in the tournament’s history, adding another glorious chapter …

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CEO of ‘Jirapa Dubai’ Dead

By: Ruth Tang The CEO of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, popularly known as Jirapa Dubai, in the Upper West region, Mr Eric John has passed away. According to sources, the incident occurred on Sunday 11th February, 2024 before 11: 30 am, in his room as he was lying dead in a pool of blood. The perpetrators used a ladder …

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2024 polls: Don’t include Government officials From This Regime – Bentil Warns Bawumia

The Senior Vice President at IMANI-Africa, Kofi Bentil has warned Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia not to include current government officials in his government should he be elected President. Mr. Bentil, who is an ardent advocate for Bawumia’s presidency said he will oppose the government should he [Bawumia] include the old ministers of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration in …

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Are politicians worth our votes?

By: Ruth Tang In Ghana, like many other democratic countries around the globe, the power to become a leader is dependent on the voting power of the citizens. That is to say, politicians or political leaders are voted into power by the people who see them as the right choices. Every election period, politicians make promises revolving around individual and …

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Tax Amnesty not a right call for Bawumia – Francis Timore

By: ANFRED Mr. Francis-Timore, a tax consultant commended Vice President Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia on his policies presented to Ghanaians but questioned his authenticity. During a conversation on PM Ghana with Pepsival, Mr Timore questioned why Dr Bawumia, who has held the position of Vice President for almost seven [7] years could not leverage on such policies but is now …

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Spare Parts Industry Anticipates Economic Boost with Proposed Flat Rate Tax

By: Ruth Tang The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association have voiced their support for the NPP Presidential candidate, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia for his proposal to implement a flat rate tax on spare parts imports, following his recent announcement of policies, on Wednesday 7th February 2024 at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. They emphasized its potential to benefit both …

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The Economy does not meet the threshold of Tax to GDP ratio

By: ANFRED Mr. Francis-Timore, a tax consultant, is unsurprised by the country’s high tax levels. He also believes that COVID-19 has exposed the weaknesses in the Ghanaian economy. As per his statement, every country in the world is expected to maintain a tax-to-GDP ratio of at least 15%. However, the Ghanaian economy is currently struggling to even pay the salaries …

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‘The policy clash’ between Dr. Bawumia and John Mahama

By: Atwumaa Agnes Economic policy plays a crucial role in shaping Ghana’s development for the foreseeable future. The country’s economy is facing several challenges, such as high inflation, slow growth, and a considerable debt burden. However, Ghana has a strong foundation, with a dynamic and young population, rich natural resources, and a diverse economy. It’s important to keep in mind …

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Harmony unveiled: embracing diversity in faith and LGBTQ+

In a groundbreaking development at intersection of faith and LGBTQ+ local communities have taken strides towards fostering acceptance. Some Western congregations in Europe America and even Southern Africa have initiated an open dialogue on embracing diverse sexual orientation and gender identities. This can shed light on a pivotal moment where faith communities in Ghana grapple with traditional, cultural and biblical teachings in embracing the phenomena towards a  more inclusive …

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