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FULL TEXT: Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation Address in Parliament

General News of Friday, 3 January 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com   President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivered his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2024. As mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, the address allows the outgoing President to report on the country’s status before leaving office. This ...

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Zoveel spaargeld mag je op 1 januari op je rekening hebben zonder dat je er belasting over betaalt

© Getty Images Een veelgehoorde vraag tegen het einde van het jaar is hoeveel spaargeld je op je rekening mag hebben zonder dat je daar belasting over moet betalen. De waarde van je bezittingen op 1 januari 2025 is bepalend voor de hoogte van de belasting die je betaalt. Marloe van der Schrier 29-12-24, 19:15 Laatste update: 30-12-24, 08:49 Bij de aangifte inkomstenbelasting ...

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More and more support for income-related health care premium: 60 percent of Dutch people positive

Health insurance is becoming increasingly expensive. © Getty Now that health insurance is rapidly becoming more expensive, more voices are calling for a premium that depends on income. What that would mean in 2025, comparison site calculated Zorgverzekeringwijzer.nl. Ellen van Gaalen 30-12-24, 06:00 Last update: 30-12-24, 10:04 With a premium of around 160 euros per month that is becoming increasingly difficult to pay for ...

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Who will inherit my personal pension pot? And other questions about the new pension system

PREMIUM The new pension system explained in 13 questions and answers. © Getty Images, editing image editing The first three small pension funds will switch to the new pension system on 1 January 2025. The aim of this monster job: to offer young people the chance of retirement as well. Thirteen questions and answers. Ton Voermans 01-01-25, 13:00Last update: 01-01-25, 13:35 1. What ...

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Wie erft mijn persoonlijke pensioenpotje? En andere vragen over het nieuwe pensioenstelsel

PREMIUM Het nieuwe pensioenstelsel uitgelegd in 13 vragen en antwoorden. © Getty Images, bewerking beeldredactie De eerste drie kleine pensioenfondsen gaan per 1 januari 2025 over op het nieuwe pensioenstelsel. Doel van deze monsterklus: ook jongeren de kans bieden op pensioen. Dertien vragen en antwoorden. Ton Voermans 01-01-25, 13:00 Laatste update: 01-01-25, 13:35 1. Wat verandert er? De Wet Toekomst Pensioenen regelt dat ...

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E-Gates: Watch as travelers express gratitude for streamlined immigration process at KIA

Business News of Wednesday, 1 January 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia recently commissioned the E-Gate system at KIA   Ghanaian travelers have expressed their satisfaction with the newly installed E-Gates at Terminal 3 of Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra. These advanced systems mark a significant milestone in Ghana’s digitization agenda. The introduction of the E-Gates, which are ...

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Akufo-Addo govt has set a trap for my incoming govt; but we’ll escape unscathed – Mahama

General News of Tuesday, 31 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com President-elect John Mahama The President-elect, John Mahama, has accused the Akufo-Addo-led government of deliberately setting up his [Mahama’s] incoming administration to fail. According to former President Mahama, the current government has burdened the country with significant debts, which may initially challenge the swift execution of his administration’s agenda upon assuming power Addressing ...

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Outgoing Akufo-Addo govt performs better in 10 out of 13 key macroeconomic indicators

Business News of Monday, 30 December 2024 Disclaimer Source: Nana Kwadwo Amissah, Contributor President Akufo-Addo The outgoing Akufo-Addo administration is all set to leave office next week with positive economic outlook in a number of indicators. Notwithstanding the devastating economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which the administration has faced, the macro economy under President Akufo-Addo has, according official data, performed ...

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IMF Debt Rankings: Ghana listed among Africa’s top 10 borrowers

Business News of Sunday, 29 December 2024 Disclaimer Source: africa.businessinsider.com Ghana now ranks one spot below Cote d’Ivoire in outstanding debt to the IMF Several African countries have grown extremely acquainted with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as they seek to patch the holes in their economies. When African nations acquire significant debt with the IMF, they are frequently forced to adopt restrictive ...

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