President Mahama meets power producers to prevent energy crisis
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama held an emergency meeting with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) on Monday, January 13, 2025, to discuss urgent solutions to Ghana’s growing power challenges. The meeting came amid a financial dispute between the government and the IPPs, with the government owing the producers $1.2 billion as of October 2024. […]
Former heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury retires from boxing
By Kwame Bediako British heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, has announced his retirement following a second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. In a brief yet impactful video shared on social media, Fury, 36, stated, “I’m gonna make this short and sweet. I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing. It’s been a blast. I’ve loved every single […]
I will focus on the development of the real sector – Dr. Ato Forson
The Minister of Finance designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has promised to focus the attention of the government on the microeconmy and the real sector. Speaking during his appearance at the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, he said the government will grow the economy from the real sector, not just from the micro. […]
Finance minister-designate: Scrapping betting tax won’t harm economy
By Ashiadey Dotse Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that removing the betting tax will not have a significant impact on Ghana’s economy. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 13, Dr. Forson explained that the betting tax generates less than GHC50 million annually, which he described as a “nuisance tax.” He added […]
We will assist ORAL team to investigate 1V1D projects – NORPRA
By: Peter Agengre The Executive Director for Northern Patriots in Research and Advocacy (NORPRA) in the Upper East Region, Bismark Ayorogo, has served notice to the President’s ORAL Team to consider investigating the 1V1D projects that were executed in the northern part of the country. He has expressed his readiness to offer any kind of […]
Free SHS has come to stay – Finance Minister-designate
By Josephine Kekeli Finance Minister Designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the free Senior High School (SHS) policy, stating that it has come to stay. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Dr. Forson emphasized that President John Mahama has made it clear that the policy will not be cancelled, […]
Betting tax to be scrapped in first budget – Ato Forson
By Kwame Bediako Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s finance minister-designate, has made a bold declaration to abolish the betting tax, a move he believes will better address the issues surrounding gambling in the country. During his vetting on Monday, January 13, 2025, he emphasised the untapped potential of Ghana’s tax revenue and made it clear […]
Ghana can boost revenue without raising taxes – Finance Minister-Designate
By Ashiadey Dotse Minister-Designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has emphasised that improving tax compliance is key to increasing Ghana’s revenue without raising taxes. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 13, Dr. Forson expressed confidence in Ghana’s ability to mobilise more revenue through better compliance measures. “I have studied Ghana’s economy, and I […]
I am the biggest advocate for cocoa farmers- Ato Forson
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Minister of Finance Designate, Ato Forson, has reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for cocoa farmers, stressing that their welfare is a top priority. “I’ve done that in the last eight years, and I’ve fought for the cocoa farmer year in, year out. I will not change that,” he stated. During his […]
Dr. Ato Forson: Finance Minister-designate defends plan to reintroduce road tolls
By Ashiadey Dotse Finance Minister Designate, Dr. Ato Forson, has addressed questions about reintroducing road tolls as part of efforts to generate revenue, reaffirming the NDC’s commitment to this policy as a way to fund road maintenance. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointment Committee, Dr. Forson explained that a previous government had removed road tolls but hinted […]
