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The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta  says returning to the International Money Fund (IMF) will not auger well for the country.     Speaking at the government’s town hall meeting to discuss the E-Levy on Thursday (27 January), the minister said the passage of the E-Levy will prevent the country …

The Minister for Finance,Ken Ofori-Atta says the introduction of the E-Levy by the NPP government is not the most egregious tax ever to be passed in this country. Ofori-Atta said the introduction of the E-Levy has been necessitated by the country’s quest to develop using its own resources and not …

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has expressed concern about the possibility of a shut down of government operations if the 2022 Budget is not approved by Parliament. Addressing the press on Monday, Ken Ofori-Atta explained that if the 2022 Budget is not approved, the consequences could be dire. “The full consequences …

The Finance Minister , Ken Ofori Atta, has said that the proposed E-levy in the 2022 budget statement has not changed. He said at a press conference in Accra on Monday December 6 that the proposal is still at 1.75 per cent. “On the matter of the E-levy, having regard …

Details have started emerging on how the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford S. Bagbin betrayed the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta and some leadership of Parliament ahead of the approval vote on the 2022 budget and Economic Policy of government.   Information available to DGN Online indicates that the Finance Minister …

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said observed there is a gap between what students learn in the universities and what industry requires of them when they graduate. He said while employers are looking for people to fill certain positions in their companies, they are unable to find graduates with the …

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, has opened up over his recent battle with ill-health leading to his change in looks. Speaking on Good Evening Ghana on Thursday, Mr Ofori-Atta told Metro TV’s Paul Adom-Otchere that, after recovering from Covid-19, he was diagnosed with jaundice and after a series of …

A former Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Fiifi Kwetey has accused the government of insensitivity following the introduction of some taxes in the budget statement for the 2022 fiscal year. According to Mr Kwetey, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) promised to move the country from taxation to production. However, he …

The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is expected to deliver the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He is expected to touch on all critical aspects of the economy that need to be reviewed to address the country’s challenges. Education remains pivotal to the development …

The head of the economic management team, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will not be in Parliament today as the Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta presents the budget statement for the 2022 fiscal year.   The Vice President is currently acting as the president after President Akufo-Addo went on ‘well-deserved’ …