Fred Avornyo

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Credit Card Culture Cannot Be Forced, Strong Economy Will Develop It – US-Based Prof. Obi

A strong economy and financial system are essential for developing a credit card culture in Ghana, says Finance Professor Pat…

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5.7% GDP Growth Rate Bound to Stir Controversy in Parliament

Ghana's 5.7% GDP growth in 2024 is expected to fuel debate in Parliament, with opposing views on the economy's actual…

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Will VAT Revert to Its Old Computation?

Businesses hope the 2025 budget will revert VAT computation to its previous format, reducing tax burdens and encouraging compliance by…

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Ghana’s Thriving Property Market: Would Government Find a Way to Collect Taxes?

As the property market thrives, government may want to come out with tax reforms to capture untaxed property sales and…

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Finance Minister to Engage the Youth Tonight on 2025 Budget Amidst High Despondency

Finance Minister Dr. Casiel Ato Forson will engage the youth live on X tonight at 8 PM to discuss expectations…

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Ghanaians Look to 2025 Budget for Relief Amidst Economic Hardship

Ghanaians hope the 2025 budget will address high living costs, poor infrastructure, and unemployment, seeking economic relief and growth opportunities…

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Go the Extra Mile, Get a Sponsor: Top Executive Advises Corporate Ladies

Top executive Asabea Kissi Boateng advises corporate women to excel by staying ahead, finding influential sponsors, and navigating career-family balance…

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Life in Upper West: Highest Price Increases Amid Poverty in February

Upper West experienced Ghana's highest inflation in February, with soaring food and housing costs, worsening poverty, food insecurity, and quality…

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Call for Gender Mainstreaming in the National Budget to Boost Economic Growth

Supporting women through gender-responsive budgeting can boost Ghana’s economy, enhance productivity, and promote inclusive growth in agriculture, trade, and entrepreneurship…

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Mahama Visits Tidal Wave Victims, Urged to Resume Sea Defense Phase II Urgently

President Mahama visits Ketu South tidal wave victims, who urge swift action to resume Phase II of the sea defense…

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Value Addition Has Failed; Reframe Ghana’s Economic Problems-Augustine Adongo

Augustine Adongo urges Ghana to reframe its economic challenges by shifting from rent-seeking to a value creation model for sustainable…

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AID Slash: Netherlands, UK, and Other EU Members Join US in Cutting Aid

Ghana faces significant foreign aid cuts from key partners like the US, UK, and EU, prompting the need for new…

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New BoG Governor To Reform the Framework Used in Fighting Inflation

New BoG Governor Dr. Asiama plans to reform inflation targeting, enhance transparency, and collaborate with government agencies to address inflation…

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Former Governor Paul Acquah to Chair Economic Dialogue Session Starting Monday

Former BoG Governor Paul Acquah will chair a session at the National Economic Dialogue, focusing on sustainable macroeconomic stability, and…

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National Economic Dialogue Set to Focus on Six Key Areas to Drive Ghana’s Economic Transformation

Experts at Ghana's National Economic Dialogue will discuss six key areas to promote economic recovery, transformation, job creation, and sustainable…

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