Joseph Yoyowah

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PwC Urges Government to Clarify VAT Reform Plans in Mid-Year Budget Review

PwC has called on Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to provide clear updates on VAT reforms and tax policy…

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Auditor-General Flags GNPC for Petroleum Revenue Misuse and Procurement Breaches

The Auditor-General has cited GNPC for unapproved spending, procurement breaches, and stalled projects after disbursing US$768 million of petroleum revenues…

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Ghana’s Cocoa Export Volumes Plunge 50% Despite Revenue Surge – Auditor-General Flags Sustainability Risks

Ghana’s cocoa export volumes fell over 50% to 261,248 tons in 2024, though earnings rose 37.5% to US$1.73 billion due…

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IMF Endorses Ghana’s Plan to Scrap COVID-19 Levy in Mid-Year Budget

The IMF has endorsed Ghana’s plan to scrap the 1% COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy in the upcoming mid-year budget review,…

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CSOs Demand Sunset Clause on New Fuel Levy

The Economic Governance Platform has urged government to include a sunset clause in the proposed GH₵1-per-litre fuel levy under the…

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PURC Recovers Over GH¢4m for ECG Through Swift Complaint Resolutions

PURC recovered over GH¢4.29 million for ECG and GH¢174,000 for consumers through resolving 689 complaints in Greater Accra during H1…

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Menzgold Customers Demand Budget Allocation for Locked Funds

Aggrieved Menzgold customers have urged Finance Minister Ato Forson to allocate funds in the upcoming mid-year budget to settle debts…

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Importers, Exporters Slam Finance Ministry Over Exclusion Ahead of Budget Review

Ghana’s Importers and Exporters Association has criticized Finance Minister Ato Forson for excluding them from VAT reform consultations ahead of…

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NIB Returns to Profit with GH¢74.38m Gains After Years of Losses

The National Investment Bank recorded a GH¢74.38 million pre-tax profit in H1 2025, reversing a GH¢44.79 million loss last year.…

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PwDs Seek Flexible Jobs Under 24-Hour Economy

The Atebubu chapter of Ghana’s Physically Disabled Society has urged government to include flexible and remote work options in the…

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GOIL Boss Calls for Fair Fuel Import Permits to Strengthen National Service

GOIL MD Edward Bawa has urged fairer, timely fuel import permit allocations to sustain the company’s nationwide service, especially in…

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Bright Simons Slams Govt’s Lithium Deal Revisions as “Economic Treason”

Policy analyst Bright Simons has criticised government plans to cut royalties and taxes for Atlantic Lithium’s Ewoyaa project, labelling it…

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Uncapping Health Levy Boosts NHIS Revenue to Historic GH¢9.76bn. A “Game-Changer” for Healthcare

Ghana’s NHIS revenue surged to a record GH¢9.76 billion in 2025 after uncapping the Health Levy, enabling expanded coverage, full…

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Energy Minister Rallies Ghana Gas to Boost Production

Energy Minister John Jinapor has urged Ghana Gas to boost domestic production and pipeline infrastructure, describing gas as vital for…

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SEC Prioritizes Investor Protection Fund to Rebuild Market Confidence

SEC Director-General James Klutse Avedzi says developing an investor protection fund is key to rebuilding market trust after recent shocks.…

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