The Minister for Communication and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, says the e-levy will not erode the gains made in digital transactions as some have suggested. She’s of the view that the government will raise adequate revenue from the e-levy for national development. Speaking at the government’s first town hall meeting in the Eastern Regional capital, […]
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UTAG members don’t mind going to jail over ongoing strike – Prof. Gyampo
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) is accusing the government of intimidation aimed at getting it to suspend its nationwide strike. The industrial action by the lecturers, in demand of better conditions of service, is now in its third week. This stand-off between UTAG and the government has become a source of worry among […]
E-levy will turn many lives around; gov’t will be transparent with it – Afenyo-Markin
Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin is courting the support of Ghanaians for a smooth passage of the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy popularly known as E-levy. To him, the E-levy was designed to allow for an improved standard of living. He said the citizenry must be optimistic about the proper utilization of the tax policy […]
E-Levy: GHC44m spent by beauty industry in online transactions – Ursula
The Communication and Digitization Minister, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, has said the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) would not amount to double taxation. She disclosed that over Ghc44million was spent by the fashion and beauty industry through electronic platforms depriving the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) the needed tax component. “Businesses have move from physical locations to online […]
Wa Overlord implores Prez to resolve Speaker’s security impasse
The Paramount Chief of Wa and Overlord of the Waala Traditional Council, Naa Fuseini Pelpuo lV, has implored President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to make a swift response in addressing the security arrangement impasse that has rocked the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin. This call was contained in a statement signed by Naa Fuseini Pelpuo lV and dated Friday, […]
Free SHS, NABCO, became possible from funds NDC said Akufo-Addo couldn’t get – Ofori-Atta
A number of development initiatives have been implemented by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo with funds the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) doubted the President could get to finance those projects, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, has said. Making a case for the introduction of the E-levy at the Townhall Meeting held in Koforidua on Thursday January 27, […]
Throwback Most Rev. Naameh demystifies comments on Anti- LGBTQ+
The Catholic Church has once again reiterated its strong support for the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill which seeks to provide remediative approaches for persons caught in the act. Addressing a press conference to debunk a report by several media houses alleging that Ghana could become an Islamic State if parliament does not pass the Proper Sexual Rights […]
Just in Kessben driving school receives their first ever citation awards from the newly created university AAMUSTED
The Outgone NUGS President of Akenten Appiah Menkah University Of Skills Training And Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Mr. Effah Kwaku Tabri and some SRC Executives have presented citation awards to Kessben Driving School in Ashanti Region Kumasi. According to Mr. Tabri, Kessben Driving School has contributed so much to the success of their Administration and the […]
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa: Rastafarian brouhaha: The conflict between the rights of the child and school rules
Exceedingly grateful to you, Right Honourable Speaker for the opportunity to make this statement on an important matter of considerable national interest. Mr. Speaker, a vigorous national debate is raging outside the confines of this hallowed chamber following the decision of management of Achimota School to deny two Rastafarian students wearing dreadlocks admission unless they […]
SAD STORY AS 57-YEAR-OLD MAN DROWN 3 DAYS AFTER MISSING AT MIM
A 57 Year Old Man, Mr. Charles Kwame Nti Popularly Known as “ALLA SHIA GON” got drown three days after missing at Mim in the Ahafo Region. The lifeless body was discovered suspending yesterday afternoon on Mim Water works River (Man made Dam), which supply water to the entire township. A friend of the deceased […]