Fredrick Addai Kwarteng
UTAG, EducWatch Kick Against Mahama’s Promise of Wholesale Payment of Academic Fees
Some Ghanaian education stakeholders oppose John Mahama's promise to cover Level 100 students' fees, urging funds be targeted for infrastructure…
GSS Study Challenges Import-Driven Inflation Narrative
The widespread claims that Ghana’s inflationary pressures are mostly driven by the importation of foreign-made goods (food and non-food) are…
Rising Prices of Locally Produced Foods Driving Inflation Despite Cedi Depreciation – GSS Data
Ghana's July 2024 inflation, at 20.9%, was mainly driven by locally produced food items, indicating high production costs despite cedi…
Inflation Slows for the 4th Consecutive Month; Drops to 20.9% In July
Ghana's headline inflation decreased to 20.9% in July 2024, driven by declines in both food and non-food inflation, marking the…
Ghana’s “Generous Tax Reliefs” Costing Billions of Revenues as World Bank Calls for Reforms
Ghana's generous tax breaks have led to significant revenue losses, with an estimated US$4.41 billion missed from corporate taxes between…
World Bank Urges Government to Borrow Less by Restoring the Fiscal Responsibility Rule of 5%
The World Bank urges Ghana's government to restore the suspended fiscal responsibility rule to maintain economic recovery, minimize borrowing, and…
Gold Fields Acquires Canadian Osisko Mining in $1.6 Billion Deal as its Ghana Mines Depletes
South Africa's Gold Fields acquires Osisko Mining for $1.6 billion to expand in Canada, diversifying its portfolio beyond aging mines…
Mahama’s Promise to Scrap Betting Tax A Mere Political Talk – Franklin Cudjoe
IMANI President Franklin Cudjoe criticizes Mahama's promise to scrap the 10% betting tax as political rhetoric, suggesting a tax reduction…
Investors Don’t Want “Noise” – Prof Bopkin Schools Bryan Acheampong, Reveals Economic Consequences of Fiery Political Comments
Economist Prof. Bokpin warns that Minister Bryan Acheampong’s political comments heighten economic uncertainty, potentially harming investor confidence, exchange rates, and…
Mahama to Scrap Betting Tax if Elected President
As part of the promises to woo the youth to secure their votes, Former President John Dramani Mahama has vowed…
Investors Don’t Want “Noise” – Prof Bopkin To Bryan Acheampong
The Minister of Food and Agriculture's recent comment on a campaign platform has been found to have serious economic consequences…
Residents of Komenda to Stage Massive Protest in Accra over Gov’t’s Mismanagement of Sugar Factory
Amid the controversy surrounding the Komenda Sugar Factory, some concerned residents have served notice that they are planning to stage…
Vice Chancellor of KNUST Faces Contempt of Court Over His Reappointment Dispute
A contempt case against KNUST's Vice Chancellor Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson alleges her continued tenure despite ongoing legal disputes over…
Experts Express Split Views On Government’s Debt Ceiling Plan
Economists are divided on the government's plan to impose a 55% debt-to-GDP ceiling, with concerns about its impact on economic…
Tech Innovator Champions Soft POS as a Game-Changer for Small Business Payments
Technology Innovations Consultant Kwami Ahiabenu advocates for adopting Soft POS, a mobile-based payment solution, to enhance digital financial inclusion for…