Fredrick Addai Kwarteng

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Agric Sector Player Absolves Burkina Faso of Bagre Dam Spillage Mess; Blames Ghana for Years of Neglect 

Despite the severe damage caused by the recurring spillage of the Bagre Dam in northern the country, former General Secretary…

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Billions of Uncollected Property Taxes Touted as Key to Unlocking Ghana’s Revenue Potential

An economist emphasizes that improving property tax collection, an underutilized revenue source, is key to boosting Ghana's tax revenue and…

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Windfall Taxes Needed to Cushion Vulnerable Consumers in Times of Crises – Expert Advocates

Windfall taxes, targeting businesses' excess profits, could fund support for low-income and vulnerable groups, as advocated by CUTS International's West…

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Relief Beckons for Businesses as GRA Commits to Simplifying the Computation of VAT 

The Ghana Revenue Authority plans to simplify tax computations, addressing concerns from business groups like the AGI and GUTA

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GUTA Petitions President to Stop Signing the Ghana Shippers Authority Act After Detecting Discrepancies

GUTA urges President Akufo-Addo to withhold signing the Ghana Shippers Authority Act, citing lack of stakeholder engagement and potential negative…

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Industry and Construction Sectors Drive July’s Producer Price Inflation to 29.1%

July 2024's Producer Price Inflation rose to 29.1%, driven by significant cost increases in the Industry and Construction sectors, with…

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Year-on-Year Producer Price Inflation Records Fifth Consecutive Increase as Rate Surges to 29.1% in July 2024

Producer Price Inflation rose to 29.1% in July 2024, marking the fifth consecutive increase, driven by rising costs in manufacturing,…

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Farmers Count Losses as Bagre Dam Spillage Submerge Farms in Upper East

Farmers in Upper East Region suffer significant losses as Bagre Dam spillage and heavy rains submerge their farms, pleading for…

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Bawumia’s Gold-Backed Cedi Stabilization Plan Unsustainable – Finance Analyst Warns

Finance analyst Dr. Richmond Atuahene warns that Vice President Bawumia's gold-backed cedi stabilization plan is unsustainable due to Ghana's low…

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Ghana Can Double Remittance Revenue – Dr. Atuahene

Finance and Banking analyst, Dr. Richmond Atuahene, has said remittances have the potential to generate more revenue for the country…

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Expert Criticizes Concentration of Affordable Housing Projects in Major Cities

The practice of concentrating affordable housing projects in major cities of the country has come under scrutiny, with critics arguing…

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Economist labels Bawumia’s flat tax proposal as regressive; warns of impact on low earners

Economist Prof. Patrick Asuming criticized Dr. Bawumia's flat tax proposal, labeling it regressive, warning it burdens low-income earners while benefiting…

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MTN’s Dominance and Huge Profits Trigger calls for Windfall taxes

The West Africa Regional Director of CUTS Appiah Kusi Adomako, urges the government to impose windfall taxes on MTN due…

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GUTA welcomes NPP’s manifesto as an inspiration of hope for businesses

GUTA welcomes the NPP's manifesto, seeing it as a hopeful social contract addressing traders' concerns and offering workable solutions for…

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Bawumia Pledges Affordable Shelter for Low-Income and Vulnerable Ghanaians

Bawumia pledges to provide affordable housing for low-income and vulnerable Ghanaians, partnering with the private sector to build housing estates…

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