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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has postponed the rollout of Tariff Interpretation Order (TIO) No. 2025/004, which relates to the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141).Ghanaian tourism The suspension follows a directive from the Minister of Finance after consultations with key stakeholders. The order, which included a planned …

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has cautioned all radio stations affected by a shut down to take full advantage of a 30-day clemency granted by President John Dramani Mahama to rectify regulatory breaches or risk losing their broadcast licenses permanently. His warning follows the President’s …

In a significant move, President John Dramani Mahama has waded into the ongoing crackdown on non-compliant radio stations by the National Communications Authority (NCA), directing the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation to engage the NCA on restoring the broadcast of 64 affected stations.   Balancing Regulation and Press …

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has fined 22 commercial transport operators for flouting the 15% reduction in transport fares ordered by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), and has warned that further violations will result in legal action. Following a special operation on Tuesday, June 10, the KMA impounded …

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), has announced changes to data bundle offerings by major telecommunications operators in Ghana, effective July 1, 2025. The announcement, made during a press briefing at the Ministry’s Complex today (June 10, 2025) in Accra, follows extensive engagements with …

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has officially called off its planned strike following discussions with the government. Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Ibrahim Moru Abass, said that the decision came after the government postponed the commencement of the GHC1 fuel levy to June 16, 2025. “We have …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has revised the implementation of the controversial Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy following stiff resistance from oil marketing companies. Originally scheduled to take effect on Monday June 9, the new GHC1-per-litre levy faced rejection from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), who …

The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has strongly rejected the immediate implementation of the new Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy (ESSDRL), scheduled to take effect on Monday, June 9, 2025. In a letter to the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), COMAC expressed “utmost dismay” over …

Fuel prices in Ghana are set to increase starting June 9, 2025, as the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) implements a GH₵1 fuel levy per liter.   This decision comes after Ghana’s Parliament approved the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aims to adjust the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt …

The African Institute of Energy Sustainability (AIES) has strongly condemned the government’s newly introduced GHS1.00 per litre Energy Levy, dubbed the “Dumsor Levy,” describing it as unjust, economically flawed, and socially unfair. In a statement released on Wednesday, AIES pointed out that the levy, which targets fuel consumption, disproportionately burdens …