Government Sued Over ECG Sale
An advocate for the protection of public property has filed a suit at the high court seeking to stop the proposed Private Sector Participation (PSP) in Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Limited....
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Corporate Tax Hikes Worrying – ARB Apex Bank
The ARB Apex bank has said it is engaging the Ministry of Finance to review the taxes on rural banks, following the hike in corporate taxes from 8 percent to 25 percent. Act 896, of the recently...
Terkper Rules Out Spending Spree Before Poll
Ghana’s finance minister hopes to tap international capital markets for the fourth time in as many years, but dismissed concerns that government spending and borrowing ahead of elections increased...
Rev. Professor Martey And The Nation-Building
Suffice it to say that it was with a solid reason why people were uncomfortable with Rev. Professor Emmanuel Martey’s public outburst, because not only did he threaten people sources of livelihood...
Is President Mahama Really Aiming To Collapse Ghana?
Yes, we have deferential regard for politicians who have the heart to make sacrifices. Of course we hold in high esteem the unpretentious politicians who have the wherewithal to do the right thing....
US and China Formally Join Pact
The US and China - together responsible for 40% of the world's carbon emissions - have both formally joined the Paris global climate agreement. After arriving with other leaders of G20 nations for a...
Council Of State Should Be Scrapped (1)
By KWAME GYASI E-mail: “! (2) This Constitution shall be the supreme law of Ghana and any other law found to be inconsistent with any provision of this Constitution shall, to the extent of the...
The Impact Crew
Azuma came in with a corn in hand, whistles, a hen from no where came: kok! kok! kok!, continued dispersing the corn in his possession till they were all consumed by the hen. It stares at him, rubbed...
Business Journalism Good For Ghana’s Growth
The President of Groupe Ideal, Nii Kotei Dzani has reiterated his commitment to supporting the growth of the financial sector in Ghana adding that good media reportage on the financial sector is key...
GJA President Unilaterally Awarded Anas – Executives Allege
Executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the Western and Central Regions, have in a letter sighted by Citi News, accused the association’s President of unilaterally decorating...
Apple Faces 13bn-Euro Irish Tax Bill
Ireland should recover up to €13bn (£11bn) from Apple in back taxes, the European Commission has ruled. After a three-year long investigation, it has concluded that the US firm's tax benefits are...
Dont’ Create Panic In the Banking and Finacial Markets
The Head of Communications of the Bank of Ghana (BOG), Mr. Bernard Otabil, has asked business and financial journalists not to create panic in the banking and financial markets through speculation....
Nollywood Neglect Ailing Actor Leo Mezie
Recall that some weeks ago, Nigeriafilms.com reported how the majority of the Nollywood practitioners have neglected their own ailing actor, Leo Mezie, who is in need of finance for a Kidney...
The Theft of Ghana’s Rural Treasure
On a wet and cold morning, when overhanging leaves and the trampled blades of grass were still drippy around Nkoranza, Maame Akosua Saa had an unusual company as she trekked to farm. Adwoa Bonsra...
Is There A Role For Reits In Developing the Real Estate Investment Market In Ghana?
The real estate investment and finance markets in most developing countries are generally undeveloped, and Ghana is no exception. Housing for instance is usually financed by individuals and...
Complete Biography & Profile of Goosie Obuadum Tanoh, Presidential Candidate of NRP
Mr. Goosie Obuadum Tanoh, the Presidential Candidate of the National Reform Party (NRP) in the 2000 elections, was born on February 7, 1956. He holds the Bachelor of Law (LLB) and Master of Law...
Complete Biography & Profile of Tutu II Osei, Asantehene
Nana Kreku Duah, son of Nana Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwah Ampem II was born in Kumasi on May 6, 1950. His father was Nana Boakye Danquah of Nkyenkyire. At a very early age, he was adopted by...
Complete Biography & Profile of Professor John Evans Atta Mills, Former President; Republc of Ghana
Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills was born on July 21st, 1944, at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana and hails from Ekumfi Otuam in the Mfantsiman East Constituency of the Central Region. He...
Complete Biography & Profile of Clement Kofi Humado , Minister for Youth and Sports
Clement Kofi Humado is the Member of Parliament for the Anlo constituency in Ghana. He is also the Minister for Youth and Sports in Ghana. Humado was born to the late John Kobla Humado and his wife...
BoG to Finance Government’S Budget at 5%
The Bank of Ghana will now be able to finance government’s budget at five percent following the passage of the BoG Amendment Act which is now awaiting Presidential Assent.
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