Accra: Mr. Kwesi Afreh Biney, the Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has disclosed plans to expand and remodel some of the Trust’s key hotel investments as part of efforts to enhance returns and strengthen th…
Continue ReadingAccra: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has commended the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) for its institutional reforms, which have been described as bold initiatives aimed at enhancing internal controls and preventing procurement and financ…
Continue ReadingAhafo: The Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has inaugurated the Newmont Ahafo North Mine in the Ahafo Region, marking the commencement of gold mining operations by the company. The multinational mining enterprise projects an annual p…
Continue ReadingAccra: The National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) has appealed to the government for an additional GHS100 million to purchase surplus produce, particularly paddy rice, to curb post-harvest losses. Mr. Osmond Amuah, Deputy Chief Executive Officer o…
Continue ReadingAccra: Stakeholders have called for urgent tax reforms to address gender inequalities, warning that Ghana’s heavy reliance on indirect taxes disproportionately affects low-income households and workers, particularly women, pushing many into poverty.
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Accra: Ghana’s economy recorded significant improvement in 2024, driven largely by growth in the industrial sector, particularly construction and gold production. However, experts warn that fiscal challenges persist despite signs of stability.
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Continue ReadingAccra: The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced plans to mobilise an additional GHS10 billion in revenue through the rollout of a new Modified Taxation Scheme targeted at the informal sector. The initiative, which is expected to be launched on …
Continue ReadingAccra: The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has said that Ghanaians spent a total of GHS 4.0 billion on outbound tourism in 2023. The figure comprises GHS 59.8 million spent by same-day travelers and GHS 3.4 billion spent by overnight visitors, undersc…
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