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2025 Budget: Finance Minister manipulated data – Amin Adam

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the Karaga Member of Parliament, has accused Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson with falsifying economic data in order to deceive Ghanaians about the status of the economy that the current government inherited. After the 2025 Budget was submitted to...

Bill to scrap E-levy, betting tax likely to be laid in Parliament on Wednesday – Finance Minister

According to the Finance Minister, the administration intends to eliminate a number of taxes, such as the COVID-19 Levy, the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy), and the 10% betting tax on lottery winnings. On Wednesday, March 13, these bills are anticipated to be presented to...

It will take 12 years to complete 55 stalled projects – Ato Forson

According to Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the IMF-supported program's limitations and the restructuring of bilateral creditor debt will make it take at least 12 years to finish the 55 projects that the previous government put on hold. The debt restructuring process has...

2025 budget won’t introduce draconian taxes – Sammy Gyamfi

Sammy Gyamfi, the acting managing director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company, has reiterated President John Dramani Mahama's vow to refrain from levying "draconian" taxes on Ghanaians. Speaking before Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2025 budget, Mr. Gyamfi called the upcoming budget...

Cement prices surge again as retailers cite import costs

The cost of cement is expected to rise significantly in Ghana; starting Thursday, February 27th, retailers plan to raise prices by about GHC 9 per bag. The new charges have already been applied by a few retailers. Cement retailer Samuel Azu acknowledged the upcoming price...

Supreme Court stays execution of Bagbin’s ruling declaring four seats vacant

The Supreme Court of Ghana has imposed a stay of execution on the verdict by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, declaring the seats of four Members of Parliament (MPs) vacant. This is a significant legal move. Cynthia Morrison (Agona West), Kwadjo Asante (Suhum), Andrew Amoako...