Finance
National Insurance Commission, MTTD crack down on fake, uninsured vehicles in Western Region
The National Insurance Commission (NIC) and the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) Unit of the Ghana Police Service has conducted an operation to clamp down on drivers with fake motor insurance stickers or no motor insurance.
The exercise…
Why has ‘Yahoo Champion’ Dr. Bawumia run away from the economy? – Isaac Adongo asks
Isaac Adongo, a ranking member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, has openly criticized Ghana’s Vice-President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for his handling of the nation’s economy.
During a media address on June 26, 2024, Adongo questioned Dr. Bawumia’s a…
Introduce new taxes on rice and poultry imports – Economist
Ghanaian economist, Enoch Okonah, is proposing the introduction of an import levy specifically for rice and poultry.
He believes that if implemented effectively, it could contribute to the sufficiency of Ghana’s rice and poultry.
The economist expre…
PIAC advocates data investment, regulatory reforms in oil and gas
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called for investments in data and regulatory reforms in the oil and gas sector to address the continued decline in oil production and the challenges in attracting new investments.
In 2023, …
Plastic manufacturers threaten one-week shut down over GRA’s 5% excise tax
The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association (GPMA) has voiced strong opposition to the government’s new 5% Excise Tax on all locally manufactured plastic products, calling for its immediate suspension and for a broader stakeholder consultation.
At a …
Trade Minister justifies move to regulate cement pricing across the country
Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, has defended his proposed Legislative Instrument (L.I.) which seeks to regulate prices of cement sold on the market.
The L.I has been strongly opposed by cement manufacturers due to what they say
Don’t listen to Amin Adam; go ahead and buy dollars for your business – Isaac Adongo
Isaac Adongo, the Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central Constituency has dismissed Finance Minister Dr. Amin Adam’s prediction that the Ghanaian cedi will soon regain strength against the US dollar.
Speaking to journalists in Parliament, Adongo…
Adamus Resources Limited: Lands Ministry calls for calm and restraint
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has issued a call for calm and restraint amidst escalating tensions involving Adamus Resources Limited, a mining company operating in the Western Region of Ghana.
The appeal comes in response to recent disp…