The end of the era of the Electronic Transaction Levy, commonly called E-Levy, kicked in fully on Thursday as the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) sanctioned its reversal upon the President’s assent of the Bill that abolished the levy. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has since reaffirmed that the E-Levy has been officially abolished as of […]
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has launched a scathing critique of the government’s failure to act decisively in response to the United States’ sudden imposition of a 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports. The Caucus is warning that the country risks being blindsided in an unfolding trade war due to poor prioritization of the African Continental […]
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has ordered the immediate transfer of all Police Commanders stationed in mining areas as part of intensified efforts to curb illegal mining, also known as galamsey. Speaking during an engagement with Imams and Zongo Chiefs in Kumasi, the Minister stressed the government’s commitment to tackling the menace, which […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a historic set of tariffs, including a 34% levy on Chinese imports and a 20% tax on European Union goods, marking a sharp escalation in global trade tensions. Speaking from the Rose Garden, Trump declared a national economic emergency, justifying the tariffs as a means to boost domestic manufacturing […]
A recent survey by Global InfoAnalytics has ranked the Ghana Police Service as the most corrupt public institution in the country. The poll, which assessed public perceptions of corruption across various state agencies, placed the Ghana Immigration Service and the Judiciary in second and third place, respectively. According to the findings, the Ghana Police Service […]
After spending eight years in jail, a Nigerian televangelist accused of raping young women from his South African church has been found not guilty of all charges. Timothy Omotoso had denied the 32 charges in a trial that was broadcast live and gained huge interest across the country. In 2018, one witness told the court […]
A recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that 57% of New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters prefer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to lead the party in the 2028 presidential elections. Dr Bawumia, who is the NPP’s presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, emerges as the clear front-runner should the party’s delegates select a flagbearer for […]
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially announced the abolition of the controversial 1% Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). This follows the President’s assent to the Electronic Transfer Levy Act, 2022 (Act 1075) and its Amendment Act, 2022 (Act 1089) earlier today. With immediate effect from midnight, April 2, 2025, all financial institutions and payment platforms […]
The World Bank has issued a definitive statement dispelling speculation about the status of its funded projects in Ghana. In a brief but crucial communication released today, the global financial institution stated unequivocally, “No projects in the World Bank-financed portfolio in Ghana are currently suspended.” This clarification comes amidst recent concerns and reports suggesting that […]
The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will visit Moscow this week as the Sahel nations and Russia seek to strengthen ties, the three African countries’ foreign ministries said in a joint statement on Tuesday. The West African nations, run by juntas that have taken power in coups in recent years, have formed […]
The Interior Ministry has denied issuing directives or protocols allowing any groups or individuals to bypass security checks. This follows misinformation circulating on social media, claiming certain individuals, including pastors, had been granted special privileges to circumvent security procedures. A statement issued by the Public Affairs and Communications Unit of the Ministry said, “These claims […]
A suspected outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has hit Damongo, the capital of the Savannah Region, leading to the deaths of hundreds of pigs in the municipality. The affected communities include Canteen, Attributu, Boroto, and Sori Number One, among others. To curb the spread of the disease, some farmers have resorted to slaughtering and […]
