Dr. Bawumia’s promise to scrap E-Levy fraudulent – Hopeson Adorye

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant, Hopeson Adorye, has challenged Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to take steps to repeal the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) ahead of the 2024 polls. Bawumia, the NPP flagbearer, promised in early February 2024 that he would repeal the E-Levy along with three other tax handles passed by the Nana Addo Dankwa…

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Obetsebi Lamptey interchange project to be completed by September – Roads Minister

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has disclosed that the Obetsebi Lamptey interchange project will be completed by September this year. He attributed the delay of this project and other road projects in the country to the delay of foreign funds due to the domestic debt exchange program carried out by the government. Francis…

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Transport fares to increase by 30% from March 7

Road commuters are expected to witness some price adjustments in fares from Thursday, March 7, 2024. This comes after the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have announced a hike in transport fares by about 30 percent. In a joint statement issued by the two groups, their decision is due to the government’s…

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GRA plots measures to improve import-export processes at ports, land borders

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched an ac­tion plan to tackle inefficiencies in the import-export processes at Ghana’s ports and land borders. Among other things, the action plan includes the introduction of an integrated performance man­agement system and digital tools for customs processes, reduction of human interventions, building capacity of officers, increasing…

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Consolidated Bank Ghana leads GH¢600 million note pogramme listing for Kasapreko Co. PLC on GFIM

Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) in a strategic partnership as a joint lead arranger has lauded Kasapreko Co. Plc, an indigenous beverage manufacturer, for its ambitious growth plans following the official listing of the Series 1 GHS 600 million Note Programme on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM). The funds raised will bolster Kasapreko Co. Plc’s…

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