Welcome to The Week in Focus on The High Street Journal, where we spotlight the top stories making waves this week. it’s great to have you with us. Let’s dive right in
The first batch of ministerial nominees appeared before the Appointment Committee of Parliament this week to be vetted. The highlight of the finance minister-designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson’s vetting was his ambition to focus on job creation, cedi stability, inflation control, and a target to increase Tax-to-GDP to 18% from the current 13.8%.
The highlight of the Energy Minister-designate John Jinapor’s turn was his proposal for private sector involvement in the operations of ECG despite the famous PDS debacle. He further disclosed that the energy sector legacy debt has hit 3 billion dollars committing to an effective debt management strategy if approved.
Some market women are bemoaning the downside of technology on their businesses. These vendors in Kasoa and Makola are disturbed by a sharp decline in daily sales due to the advent of online retail platforms. These women are now rethinking how to move towards digital platforms.
ACEP’s latest report reveals Ghana raked in GHC 17.3 billion in oil revenue from taxes, levies, and margins. However, ACEP is criticizing the government on how these revenues are allocated bemoaning the inefficiencies in the petroleum funds management.
They say once bitten twice shy. Following the rampant market fire incidents in the country, Kasoa Timber Market traders have installed surveillance cameras, and fire extinguishers, and organized safety training to prevent fires after past market blazes caused severe losses.
The High Street Journal’s spotlight this week was on how many Ghanaians in 2025 still seek to “Japa,” but returnee politicians show that success can be achieved by thriving in Ghana.
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