Parliament has approved the removal of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) as part of the 2025 budget statement. This move follows the passage of the Electronic Transaction Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025, on Wednesday, March 26. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson had previously announced the government’s plan to abolish the E-Levy, along with the 10%...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Mahama Unveils 71 Nominees for District Chief Executive Roles
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated new District Chief Executives, as stated in a letter dated March 26, 2025, signed by Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama. These nominations are made in accordance with Article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20 (1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). The...
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Bawumia donates GH¢200K, 1000 bags of Cement to Adum fire victims
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has extended support to traders affected by the recent devastating fire at Adum, Kumasi, donating GH¢200,000 and 1,000 bags of cement to aid in rebuilding their businesses. The fire, which broke out on Friday, March 24, ravaged several shops and stalls in the bustling business district, destroying goods worth...
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Forestry Commission officer battles for life after attack by illegal miners in Offin
A member of the Forestry Commission’s Rapid Response Team is fighting for his life after being attacked by armed illegal miners in the Offin Shelterbelt Forest Reserve in the Ashanti Region. Reports indicate that the officer sustained a deep machete wound to his knee during an ambush by the miners, who were reportedly armed with...
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Fighting galamsey without involving chiefs a fruitless exercise – E/R House of Chiefs
The Eastern Regional House of Chiefs has said the fight against galamsey will never be successful if the government refuses to recognize and involve chiefs in the processes of granting mining licenses and regulatory enforcement. The House of Chiefs accused governments of sidelining chiefs in the managing mineral deposits and the fight against galamsey. Illegal...
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E-Levy removal to take effect by end of March – Deputy Finance Minister
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko has confirmed that the Electronic Levy (E-Levy) will be removed by the end of March 2025, pending approval of the 2025 budget and appropriation. Speaking on Channel One TV’s OXFAM Tax Dialogue, Nyarko stated that the removal will take effect once Parliament finalizes the budget process. He emphasized that...
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Removal of E-levy, Betting Tax poses risk to govt’s ability to achieve its revenue target – Deloitte
Professional services firm, Deloitte has said that the theme running through this year’s budget statement is the need to strike a delicate balance between macroeconomic stability and economic growth. It indicated that a key component of the government’s approach to achieving the desired macroeconomic stability is revenue mobilisation. This notwithstanding, Deloitte said, the move by...
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13-member committee set up to review L.I. 2180 for commercial use of ‘Okada’
The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe has established a 13-member committee to review Section 128 (1), (2), and (3) of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 (L.I. 2180), which currently prohibits the commercial use of motorcycles and tricycles, commonly known as ‘Okada.’ The committee has been given a three week timeline to assess the regulation...
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‘Betting isn’t ideal, but it’s solace for many’ – Felix Kwakye Ofosu defends removal of winnings tax
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has defended the decision to remove taxes on betting winnings, citing the economic hardship and lack of employment opportunities faced by many young people. Speaking on JoyNews’ Roundtable, Kwakye Ofosu acknowledged that betting isn’t the most desirable activity, but it has become a means of survival for many. “We find...
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Akufo-Addo’s Gov’t Squanders GH¢195 BILLION in Dubious Contracts!
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed a staggering GH¢195 billion in contracts awarded by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) under the previous Akufo-Addo administration . Speaking in an interview with Channel One TV on Wednesday, March 12, just a day after presenting the 2025 Budget. Dr. Forson expressed alarm at the sheer scale...