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Ken Ofori-Atta cannot be blamed for Ghana’s economic woes – UG economist

Business News of Friday, 16 February 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com     Dr. George Domfe, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Ghana A Development Economist and a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Social Policy Studies (CSPS) at the University of Ghana, Dr. George Domfe, has stated that the woes of the country’s economy cannot be blamed on the immediate ...

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30 witnesses lineup for Agongo’s defence in COCOBOD trial as satisfied Opuni declines box

General News of Wednesday, 14 February 2024 Source: theheraldghana.com Benson Nutsukpui, is the lawyer for Alhaji Agongo with Justice Aboagye Tandoh (R) The former Chief Executive of COCOBOD, Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni, opted not to testify in the ongoing high-profile COCOBOD criminal trial, closing his case on Monday, February 12, 2024. This, thus, leaves the field open for Alhaji Seidu Agongo, ...

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Profile of new finance minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam

General News of Wednesday, 14 February 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam was a Minister of State in charge of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Karaga, is set to replace Ken Ofori-Atta as the next finance minister. His nomination for the role was announced on February 14, 2024, as President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made changes in his ...

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FULL TEXT: MoF releases ‘Volume I’ document of 2024 budget statement

Business News of Monday, 12 February 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Ken Ofori-Atta, Finance Minister The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released what it termed as the ‘Volume I’ document of the 2024 Budget and Economic Policy document of the government. The document outlines the macroeconomic and framework policies of the government. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta had earlier presented his statement before lawmakers in Parliament ...

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Spare Parts Dealers at Abossey Okai express approval for Bawumia’s proposal of a flat rate tax regime

The association say they eagerly anticipate the implementation of the flat rate tax The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association welcomes the proposal by Dr. Mahamudu Bawunmia to implement a flat-rate tax on the importation of spare parts into the country if voted into power. The Association believes that the initiative by the New Patriotic Party flagbearer is laudable and ...

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Ken Ofori-Atta engages China to explore aviation sector

Business News of Thursday, 8 February 2024 Source: thebftonline.com The direct flight route from Accra to Guangzhou is expected to streamline travel and trade activitie In a significant move aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and boosting trade relations between Ghana and China, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has announced that Ghana is exploring a strategic partnership with China to establish direct flights between Accra ...

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‘Bawumia’s policies were realistic, I will score him 80%’ – Economist

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Thu, 8 Feb 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.com Dr Frank Banor, a development economist has sang the praises of the Vice President and presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia after his just ended public lecture dubbed, “Ghana’s Next Chapter”. According to him, the policies pronounced by the NPP’s presidential candidate were practical. Commenting on Dr. Bawumia’s public lecture ...

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I’ll abolish E-levy, bet tax, VAT on electricity, emissions levy – Bawumia

  Business News of Wednesday, 7 February 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia The Vice President of Ghana and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said he will abolish taxes on electronic transactions, gambling, and emissions if he is elected president in the upcoming general elections. He said this when he gave a lecture on ...

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Government agrees to drop 15% VAT on electricity – Report

Business News of Sunday, 4 February 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com play videoClick Here to Watch in Twi VAT on electricity Reports have revealed that the government has reached a unanimous decision to drop the 15% Value Added Tax on electricity. According to Asaase News sources, cabinet held a meeting on February 2 where this decision was taken. The report added that the ...

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Ofori-Atta can’t take credit for marginal improvements in the economy – Alan Kyerematen

  Alan Kyerematen is a former Minister of Trade and Industry Former Trades’ Minister and 2024 Independent Presidential Aspirant and Leader for the Movement of Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has taken a swipe at the finance minister, asserting Ken Ofori-Atta cannot take credit for the marginal improvements in the economy. The economy, after a torrid 2022 saw inflation hit an ...

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