9 d. ago Gabon introduces monthly housing tax to finance infrastructure as public debt reaches US$15 billion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gabon-introduces-monthly-housing-tax-to-finance-infrastructure-as-public-debt-reaches-us15-billion/Gabon announced plans Thursday to introduce a new monthly housing tax starting January 2026 to finance public infrastructure needs as the Central African oil producer’s debt surged to 8.6 trillion CFA francs, approximately 15.45 billion dollars. The tax will be paid monthly by dwelling owners or tenants and varies between 1,000 CFA francs, equivalent to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gabon-introduces-monthly-housing-tax-to-finance-infrastructure-as-public-debt-reaches-us15-billion/

Economics

1 week ago PMI Ghana advocates project management legislation following review of Accra–Tema Motorway expansion

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Ghana Chapter, has reiterated its call for the enactment of a Project Management Act to strengthen governance, accountability, and value-for-money in public infrastructure delivery, following a professional site visit to the Accra – Tema Motorway and Extensions Project. The visit was undertaken as part of PMI Ghana’s Project Site Tour […]

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2 w. ago Ghana Technical Vocational Education Enrollment Surges One Hundred Ninety Three Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-technical-vocational-education-enrollment-surges-one-hundred-ninety-three-percent/Enrollment at Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions has grown approximately 193 percent since 2020, rising from 25,091 students to 73,434 in 2024 as infrastructure modernization and curriculum reforms transform public perception. Planet One Group collaborates with the Ministry of Education on phase two expanding state of the art TVET centers nationwide, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-technical-vocational-education-enrollment-surges-one-hundred-ninety-three-percent/

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2 w. ago Finance minister calls for more aggressive and proactive tax collection

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has tasked tax officials to adopt a more proactive approach to revenue mobilisation as the government steps up efforts to strengthen domestic revenue collection.

Politics

2 w. ago Finance Minister urges tax officers to strengthen revenue mobilisation

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Minister for Finance, has called on staff at the Legon Tax Service Centre to adopt a more proactive approach to tax collection, emphasising the crucial role of revenue in national development.

Politics

2 w. ago Finance Minister proposes incentive plan for tax centres to retain a percentage of revenue collected

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has proposed a new incentive system that would allow individual tax centres to retain a percentage of the revenue they collect to motivate staff and enhance working conditions.

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2 w. ago Ghana to introduce VAT Reward Scheme to encourage compliance – Dr Ato Forson

The Ministry of Finance will next year launch a National Value Added Tax (VAT) “Reward Scheme” designed to incentivise taxpayers and boost compliance.

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2 w. ago Finance Minister urges discipline and integrity during visit to Circle Tax Service Centre

“What we need now is commitment, discipline, and integrity in the way we mobilise revenue,” he told the staff.

Politics

2 w. ago Finance Minister charges Osu Tax Office staff to boost revenue, pledges support and incentives

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged staff of the Osu Tax Service Centre to scale up their efforts in domestic revenue mobilisation.

Politics

3 w. ago EGP Report Exposes Deepening Debt Crisis; Warns Ghana Risks Another Economic Meltdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egp-report-exposes-deepening-debt-crisis-warns-ghana-risks-another-economic-meltdown/A new report by the Economic Governance Platform (EGP) has issued a stark warning on Ghana’s worsening debt crisis, urging government to adopt urgent, far-reaching reforms to restore fiscal stability and prevent another cycle of economic collapse. Launching the study in Accra during a High Level Policy Dialogue on Economic Governance, Abdulkarim Mohammed, Coordinator of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egp-report-exposes-deepening-debt-crisis-warns-ghana-risks-another-economic-meltdown/

Events

3 w. ago Ghana’s digital public infrastructure falls short for persons with disabilities

On a cold Sunday afternoon in Accra, Moro Ibrahim stands in front of an ATM that many Ghanaians use without a second thought. But for him, the simple act of withdrawing money becomes an impossible task.  The machine has no voice automation, no tactile labels, and no accessibility features. “I don’t know which one is one. I don’t know which one is two,” he says, running his fingers helplessly over the keypad. Without speech guidance, he adds, “It’s not going to be possible for me to access it.” Moro’s struggle is not an isolated inconvenience—it’s evidence of a deeper problem within Ghana’s rapidly expanding digital financial ecosystem. As banks and fintech platforms race ahead with modern tools, many citizens with disabilities remain stuck behind invisible barriers that technology has failed to break.

Politics

last month Journalists must prioritise credibility and safety — GJA Ashanti Chairperson

Ashanti Regional Chairperson of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Kofi Adu Domfeh, says Ghana’s development hinges on a responsible, ethical and trusted media. He believes the media remains the country’s most important infrastructure for progress, shaping public discourse and strengthening institutions.

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