[ad_1] The managements of Melcom, Palace Mall and other Supermarkets in Accra have confirmed that the implementation of the new VAT has resulted in reduction of prices. The new VAT, which was announced in the 2026 Budget presented by the Finance Minister in November 2025 on the floor of parliament started on January 1, 2026….
[ad_1] Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng has stated that his greatest fear is that the very environment he is preparing young leaders for transformation will ultimately consume them. His remarks came during the graduation and induction ceremony for the PK Amoabeng Scholars, where 19 graduands, including best graduates Solomon Boakye and Lady Ithra Rachel Naadu, completed…
[ad_1] In a recent statement, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, expressed his disappointment at the criticisms directed towards his proposal for a credit scoring system by opponents who he says lack understanding of its potential benefits to ordinary Ghanaians. Dr. Bawumia highlighted that the system aims…
[ad_1] Senior Presidential Advisor Yaw Osafo-Maafo has expressed concerns about the quality of Ghana’s educational system, questioning why, despite a high number of educated individuals, the country continues to face numerous issues. He highlighted several issues, including poor sanitation, recent flooding and its severe consequences, and the frequent damage to school roofs anytime it rains….
[ad_1] Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Deputy Minority Leader and Member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, has urged the ECOWAS Parliament to champion the cause of a trans-West African railway. This, he believes, will boost regional trade and stimulate economic activities, ultimately alleviating poverty. While addressing the ECOWAS Parliament in Kano-Nigeria…
[ad_1] The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has recommended that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) consider implementing a currency board in place of the existing central bank system. The IEA posits that this approach will aid in maintaining the Cedi as a legal tender, emphasising that the currency board would ensure that Cedis in circulation…
[ad_1] Justice Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo In a groundbreaking move to address case overload and expedite the hearing of court cases, Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has introduced a “Court Shift System” in selected courts in the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions, set to commence on Monday, 25th of March, 2024. The directive for…
[ad_1] Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is launchin a groundbreaking digital initiative for the transport sector in Accra. Dubbed “Tap and Go,” this innovative payment system aims to revolutionize the way Ghanaians pay for transport fares. Similar to the popular Oyster Card used in the United Kingdom, Tap and Go is a digital card…
[ad_1] Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), announced his intentions to make significant changes to the National Service scheme and tax system if elected as President. Addressing supporters and party leaders, Bawumia stated that under his government, National Service would no longer be mandatory for graduates seeking immediate employment…
[ad_1] The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has phased out its old manual system of vehicle registration and other related services. In a statement issued on Wednesday, DVLA noted that to satisfy its goal of eliminating identity theft and false representation in providing these services, it had migrated all services related to vehicle registration…
