February, 2024

• 11 February

  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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• 11 February

  Afenyo-Markin writes: The case for non-custodial sentencing and plea bargaining in addressing same-sex sexual relationships

  

  A significant problem that casts a long shadow over Ghana’s ongoing efforts at social and legal reform is the extreme congestion in its prison system. This problem is a significant indication of the underlying conflicts and difficulties within Ghana’s criminal justice system, not only one of capability. This paper presents an important investigation of an alternative course: the use of …

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• 11 February

  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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• 11 February

  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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• 9 February

  ‘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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• 9 February

  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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• 9 February

  NPP, NDC Policies omit press freedom

  

  By: Ruth Tang The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana and the Presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), His Excellency Dr. Muhammadu Bawumia, has announced his proposed policies to tackle if he is elected as the President in the upcoming elections. He made this announcement at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Hall of the University of Professional Studies …

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• 9 February

  2024 Elections: Every policy must solve a problem

  

  Story By: Angelina Tukpe After analyzing policies made by the two major political parties, NPP and NDC, it has become clear that every policy should aim to solve a problem. The statistics collected from the Data Analysis and Insight show on AdoaTV, highlight the diverse range of stakeholders engaged in the policy. These stakeholders include national decision-makers, local authorities, and …

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• 9 February

  Badminton Association ready for the 13th African Games

  

  26 Countries including Ghana have signed up to play Badminton which will be an Olympic Qualifying event at the 13th African Games from March 3-10 at the Borteyman Sports Complex. Participating countries are Burkina Faso, Togo, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Kenya, Cameroon, and Zambia. The rest are Uganda, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Somalia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Senegal, Benin, …

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• 9 February

  Parliament endorses 3 to 5-year custodial sentence for promotion of LGBTQ+

  

  Parliament has endorsed a minimum custodial sentence of three years and a maximum of five years for individuals found to be willfully promoting, sponsoring, or supporting LGBTQ+ activities. Additionally, those caught engaging in such activities will face a minimum sentence of six months and a maximum of three years. During parliamentary deliberations on the clause-by-clause amendment of the bill concerning …

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