Accra: 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…
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Stakeholders Urge Ghana to Reform Gender-Equitable Tax Regime
Accra: 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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Ghana’s Economic Recovery Shows Progress Amid Persistent Fiscal Challenges
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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GRA Aims for GHS10 Billion Additional Revenue with New Tax Scheme for Informal Sector
Accra: 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 …
Ghana’s Outbound Tourism Spending Hits GHS4 Billion in 2023
Accra: 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…