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Saturday, November 14, 2026
Ghana’s Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame G. Agbodza, met with the Czech Republic’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Pavel Bílek, to reaffirm the government’s commitment to completing the 50 Czech Bridges Project. This project, which involves the construction of 50 steel bridges across Ghana, is a key component of the […]
Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, took the stand at the Accra High Court on March 11, 2025, to testify against her former housekeepers, Patience Botwe and Sarah Agyei. The two women are accused of stealing a staggering $410,000, €300,000, and GHS 350,000 (approximately $30,000) in […]
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, announced the abolishment of the 10% withholding tax on lottery winnings, commonly referred to as the betting tax, during the 2025 budget reading on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The move, effective immediately, aims to alleviate the financial burden on individuals who win from betting […]
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented the maiden budget of the new administration, outlining a comprehensive plan to drive growth, stability, and opportunity. The budget, described as a “blueprint” for the country’s economic future, aims to build a more resilient and equitable society. Minister Forson expressed his gratitude […]
By Fuvi Kloku In the wake of the 2025 Budget presentation, the NPP Minority in Parliament has made a bold claim: they never implemented the Betting Tax. This assertion, however, stands in stark contrast to an earlier promise made by their former flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who vowed to abolish […]
