Fredrick Addai Kwarteng

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Chamber of Aquaculture Touts Huge Potential of Sector As Viable Investment

The Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana urges private-sector investment in aquaculture, citing its potential despite challenges in transportation, cold storage, and…

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MoMo Records 2.2Million Growth in Customers Despite 60,000 drop in Agents – BoG Data

Ghana's mobile money sector saw a 10% increase in active customers but a 10% decline in active agents between June…

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External and Fiscal Pressures Undermining Effectiveness of MPC-Prof. Ebo Turkson

Prof. Ebo Turkson of the University of Ghana asserts that government spending patterns and external pressures undermine the Bank of…

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Economist bemoans Bank of Ghana’s Small Stake in Newly Opened Gold Refinery

Prof. John Gatsi criticizes Royal Gold Ghana Limited's 80% foreign ownership, arguing it may worsen cedi instability due to profit…

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