Tag: Economy
Gov’t Targets GH¢223.8bn Revenue for 2025 But Higher Expenditure Creates a Deficit of Over GH¢45bn
Ghana projects GH¢223.8bn in revenue for 2025 against GH¢269.1bn in expenditure, leaving…
Ghanaian Students to Benefit from Free Sanitary Pads and Waived First-Year Academic Fees
The government has allocated GH¢292.4 million for free sanitary pads and GH¢499.8…
Gov’t Abolishes Betting and E-Levy Taxes, Announces VAT and COVID Levy Reforms
Government abolishes E-Levy, betting tax, and COVID-19 Levy while announcing VAT reforms…
Major IMF Targets for 2024 Missed – Finance Minister
Ghana missed key 2024 IMF targets, including inflation and fiscal balance. The…
Painting a Gloomy Picture About Economy Will Drive Away Investors – Oppong Nkrumah “Warns” Finance Minister
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah cautions the Finance Minister against exaggerating economic challenges in…
Govt to Increase School Feeding Allocation to GH₵2 per Child
Government will increase the daily school feeding allocation per child from GH₵…
2025 Budget: GUTA Calls for Total Overhaul of VAT; Demands Flat Rate System
GUTA demands a simplified, uniform VAT system, scrapping turnover thresholds and multiple…
Ghanaians Demand Oversight, Tax Relief, and Transparency Ahead of 2025 Budget Reading
Ghanaians are voicing their expectations and concerns on social media ahead of…
80% of Ghanaians Confident 2025 Budget Will Drive Economic Recovery – KPMG/UNDP Pre-Budget Survey
80% of Ghanaians are confident the 2025 budget will drive economic recovery,…
Breaking IMF Jinx: How Ghana Can Avoid 18th Bailout if Dialogue Outcomes are Implemented – Dr. Yamson’s Take
Dr. Ismael Yamson believes Ghana can avoid an 18th IMF bailout if…
Ghana’s Economic Dialogue, A Symbolic Gesture or a Genuine Attempt at Citizen Engagement?
Ghana's Economic Dialogue raises doubts about genuine citizen engagement. Transparency, accountability, and…
Empowering Women, Transforming Africa: Ecobank Moves to Bridge Financing Gap for Women-led Businesses
Ecobank is expanding its Ellevate program to support women-led businesses in Ghana…