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President John Dramani Mahama has assented to a series of legislative bills meant to abolish several taxes, including the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), Betting Tax, and Emissions Tax. This move aligns with the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) commitment to alleviating the financial burden on Ghanaians.​   On March 13, 2025, …

Parliament has officially approved the Electronic Transfer Levy Repeal Bill 2025, effectively abolishing the controversial E-Levy, which previously taxed electronic financial transactions in Ghana. The E-Levy, which was initially introduced at 1.75% before being revised to 1%, imposed taxes on electronic transactions, including mobile money payments, bank transfers, and inward …

Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has refuted claims that his administration implemented the controversial betting tax. According to the NPP MP, the tax was never enforced. His comments come after Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, in which he announced the …

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has touted 21 promises that the government has fulfilled since assuming office on January 7. He announced this in Parliament when he presented the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy of government on March 11. Delivering his address, Dr Forson said, “Mr. Speaker, we …

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to present the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament today, marking the first major economic blueprint of the Mahama administration since assuming office. The highly anticipated budget is expected to outline key policy directions and economic strategies aimed …

The government is set to host the much-anticipated National Economic Dialogue (NED) today, March 3, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre. The two-day forum, spearheaded by President John Dramani Mahama, aims to tackle Ghana’s pressing economic challenges and chart a path toward sustainable economic growth. Under the theme “Resetting …

The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has issued a one-month ultimatum to owners of excavators and mining equipment operating along the banks of the Birim River to remove their machinery from the area or face confiscation. This directive comes after a report from the Ghana Water Company Limited revealed a …

In a press statement issued by the Presidency on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, President John Dramani Mahama made his third round of ministerial appointments. The statement, signed by the spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu highlights the inclusion of prominent figures in various ministries as part of his new …

Offinso South concerned NDC Youth has recommended Vincent Asare Bediako to President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC hierarchy for recognition and appointment to a key position. According to the group, the 2024 parliamentary candidate of the National Democratic Congress in the Offinso South constituency, Mr. Vincent Asare Bediako, made …

    Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has been sworn into office as the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana by Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo. In a historic ceremony in the heart of the national capital, Accra, she took the Oath of Allegiance and the Vice President’s Oath. She becomes …