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Fix power sector debt accumulation to avoid persistent increase in petroleum taxes - ACEP advices gov’t By Eric Nana Yaw Kwafo Listen to article The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has advised government to urgently fix the debt accumulation in the power sector to avoid the persistent increase in petroleum taxes. This advice follows the recent increase in levies on petroleum products by Gh30pesewas in the national budget. A statement from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) last month to industry players indicated an increment of Ghc47pesewas per litre on petrol and diesel. In...

“Fixing and Unfixing It”- Unpacking the Lazy, Unproductive Politicking of Ghana Listen to article It is a truism that in politics, creating mass hysteria can be beneficial by way of the ballot box. If one can find an emotionally charged theme, sum it up with a few catchphrases and put it on the radar of the mass consciousness, one can ride it to the highest political pinnacle. Such a politician can use this emotionally charged issue like the red flag of a matador waved in front of a charging bull, and lure the bull (the public), literally to the death.

Making Accra work, making Ghana work: taps in homes too, a priority

“In the 2021 budget that was read, there were a number of taxes that were announced and were to take effect from May 1,” Co-Chairman of the Association, Clement Boateng, told Accra-based Citi FM. “As businesses, it will have an impact on us because it affects prices. If taxes are implemented, and they affect businesses, it will definitely be the consumer who will suffer.” Tax Hikes: Spare parts dealers to increase prices of goods Pulse Ghana The government announced a number of taxes to be imposed on Ghanaians during the reading of the 2021 budget. ...

Graphic Online BY: Political Desk Report 30.5k Shares 705 Former President John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the People’s National Convention (PNC) have urged Ghanaian workers to remain resolute in their work in order to speed up development. In separate goodwill messages to mark May Day last Saturday, the two political parties acknowledged the challenges confronting workers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic difficulties. The separate messages were signed by the general secretaries of the NDC, Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, while that of the PNC wa...