Trump imposes new tariffs on Ghana and other countries
By Sarah Baafi President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports, including a 10% baseline tax on goods from all countries, have placed Ghana at the center of growing concerns over the global trade war’s impact on vulnerable economies. The tariffs, aimed at addressing U.S. trade deficits and boosting domestic manufacturing, are expected to disrupt international […]
E-Levy scrapped; GRA orders refunds for post-April 2 deductions
By: Sarah Baafi The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially announced the abolition of the 1% Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), marking a significant shift in the country’s tax policy. This follows President John Mahama’s assent to the Electronic Transfer Levy Act, 2022 (Act 1075) and its Amendment Act, 2022 (Act 1089). Effective from midnight on […]
Ghana, Japan commit to strategic development initiatives
By: Sarah Baafi Ghana and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties through key development projects and increased cooperation. In a recent meeting with Suzuki Momoko, Chief Representative of JICA in Ghana, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced three priority initiatives aimed at fostering growth and regional connectivity. These include […]
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey assumes office as Commonwealth Secretary-General
Former Ghanaian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has officially assumed office as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, pledging to advance the values of the Commonwealth Charter in a world marked by rising tensions and shifting alliances. According to an official statement from the Commonwealth Secretariat, Madam Botchwey, who succeeds Patricia […]
