POLITICS

Member of Parliament for Akuapem North and former Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku, has refuted the government’s claim of abolishing the 10% withholding tax on lottery winnings, stating that the tax was never implemented in the first place. His reaction follows Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured that the government will take immediate action to clear the salary arrears of more than 300 pharmacists who have gone unpaid since their recruitment. Addressing Parliament during the presentation of the 2025 Budget on March 11, Dr. Forson acknowledged the financial hardship …

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has touted 21 promises that the NDC government has fulfilled since assuming office on January 7. He announced this in Parliament when he presented the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy of the government on March 11. Delivering his address, Dr Forson said, “Mr. …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the removal of five nuisance taxes as part of the government’s revenue measures.   The taxes include the 1% Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), 10% withholding tax on lottery winnings (Betting Tax), Emission Levy, VAT on motor vehicle insurance policies, and the 1.5% …

  Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.         The Daily Searchlight               Daily Graphic         WATCH: Category ‘A’ Status To Pay Fees? Lailai!!! – Akyem Oda …

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to present the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament today, marking the first major economic blueprint of the Mahama administration since assuming office. The highly anticipated budget is expected to outline key policy directions and economic strategies aimed …

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has issued a stern reminder regarding the recall of Diplomatic and Service Passports issued during the previous administration. This follows a directive from the Office of the President and a subsequent public announcement by the Ministry on 15th January, 2025. The Ministry notes that a total …

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has publicly reacted to the ongoing criminal investigation initiated against him by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), expressing deep frustration and confusion over recent developments. In an open letter dated February 26, 2025, Ofori-Atta said he was “puzzled and dismayed” by the actions …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Nanton Constituency has suspended 34 members over alleged misconduct during the 2024 general elections. The suspended members include polling station executives, electoral area coordinators, constituency executives, among others. In a letter signed by the NPP Nanton Constituency Chairman, Abukari Inusah, it was indicated …

Gifty Oware-Mensah, a former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA) and a current Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has been detained by the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) in connection with an alleged payroll fraud scandal. Her arrest on Friday, March 7, 2025, is …