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Avoid IMF, explore other avenues for funds – Kofi Koranteng urges Mahama

  Independent presidential candidate, Kofi Koranteng Independent presidential candidate Kofi Koranteng, has urged the President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, to refrain from engaging with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and instead explore other avenues to resolve Ghana’s economic challenges. He questioned how the country would generate the necessary funds through the IMF, emphasising the importance of finding alternative solutions. Speaking on ...

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Ghana will not quit IMF deal but wants changes – Mahama

Business News of Saturday, 14 December 2024 Disclaimer Source: reuters.com   2024 President-Elect, John Mahama Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama has said he will not abandon the country’s $3 billion rescue package with the International Monetary Fund but wants to review the deal to tackle wasteful state spending and upgrade the energy sector. Mahama, a former president who won the Dec. 7 election ...

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Delay passage of Free SHS Bill for broader stakeholder consultations – NAGRAT to MPs

General News of Saturday, 14 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers, Angel Carbonu The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has called for a delay in the passage of the Free SHS Bill to allow for broader consultations with stakeholders. In an interview with Channel One TV on Friday, December ...

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Keep some cash at home because of cyber attacks, DNB says

Dutch banks are poised to recommend their clients always keep cash money hidden at home, because of the risk that payment systems may be disrupted because of mounting geopolitical tensions. The Dutch central bank (DNB)said on Wednesday that the chance of a cyber attack on important infrastructure is increasing, particularly from Russia. If the digital payment system is disrupted, then people will ...

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Twee verdachten van dodelijke explosie in Den Haag werden week eerder ‘betrapt met veertien jerrycans’

Met videoTwee mannen die verdacht worden van betrokkenheid bij de dodelijke explosie in Den Haag, waren mogelijk een week eerder al bezig met de voorbereidingen. In hun busje vond de politie ’s nachts toen veertien jerrycans, een brandblusser, fakkels, zwaar vuurwerk en extra kleding. Dat bevestigen bronnen na berichtgeving van Omroep Brabant. Michiel van Gruijthuijsen 13-12-24, 15:21 Laatste update: 13-12-24, 21:22 De twee ...

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Everyone will pay a little more tax in 2026 due to VAT hassle

Mail from the tax authorities. Photo for illustration. © ANP / Laurens van Putten All workers will pay slightly more tax in 2026 to prevent the fuss about the VAT increase on culture, sports and books from costing the treasury money. This was reported by State Secretary Tjebbe van Oostenbruggen (Taxation) to the House of Representatives. Domestic editorial staff 13-12-24, 17:51 The ...

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Banks advise everyone to have cash at home, insurers warn of risks

Geopolitical threatDutch banks will advise consumers to keep cash at home due to increased geopolitical threats, a spokesperson for the Dutch Banking Association (NVB) says. It is the first time that banks have issued such advice. Insurance companies warn of the risks of theft that come with this. Economics editorial 11-12-24, 09:05 Last update: 11-12-24, 10:57 After the Christmas holidays, the banking association ...

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Gemiddeld huishouden is bijna 1000 euro kwijt aan gemeentelasten, angst voor forse stijging in 2026

Een meevaller voor huiseigenaren: de gemeentelijke lasten gaan minder hard omhoog dan verwacht. Na een stijging van bijna 6 procent dit jaar komt er in 2025 ‘slechts’ 4,8 procent bij, oftewel bijna vijf tientjes, blijkt uit een steekproef die Vereniging Eigen Huis vrijdag naar buiten brengt. Max van der Heijden, Martijn Klerks 13-12-24, 03:00 Laatste update: 13-12-24, 09:32 Dat cijfer gaat wel vergezeld ...

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Iedereen betaalt iets meer belasting in 2026 door gedoe over btw

Alle werkenden betalen in 2026 iets meer belasting om te voorkomen dat het gedoe rond de btw-verhoging op cultuur, sport en boeken de schatkist geld kost. Dat meldt staatssecretaris Tjebbe van Oostenbruggen (Fiscaliteit) aan de Tweede Kamer. Binnenlandredactie 13-12-24, 17:51 en festivaltickets vanaf 2026 onder het hoge btw-tarief laten vallen. Voor kaartjes die al in 2025 worden gekocht voor evenementen die ...

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If you remove betting tax and e-levy, where will revenue come from? – Joe Jackson to Mahama

Business News of Friday, 13 December 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has questioned how the incoming Mahama administration will generate revenue for development if it removes all the taxes it has promised to abolish. In an interview with TV3 on December 13, 2024, Jackson stated that there would be significant challenges in managing the economy, ...

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