6 h. ago Ghana Eyes 0.6% GDP Revenue Boost with Tax Enforcement, Says World Bank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-0-6-gdp-revenue-boost-with-tax-enforcement-says-world-bank/Ghana could increase government revenue by at least 0.6% of GDP next year if it fully implements tax measures in its 2025 budget, the World Bank stated in its latest economic update. World Bank Country Director Robert Taliercio presented the projection in Accra, linking it directly to fiscal targets under Ghana’s IMF-backed reform program. He […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-0-6-gdp-revenue-boost-with-tax-enforcement-says-world-bank/

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8 h. ago Ghana Revamps VAT System and Tax Dispute Resolution in Major Reform Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-vat-system-and-tax-dispute-resolution-in-major-reform-push/Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong has announced sweeping reforms to modernize tax administration, including the long-pending rollout of the Fiscal Electronic Device Act (Act 966) and a major overhaul of Value Added Tax (VAT). The changes aim to boost compliance, reduce business costs, and foster a more collaborative taxpayer relationship. Speaking during […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-vat-system-and-tax-dispute-resolution-in-major-reform-push/

Politics

42 h. ago Putin Hails Trump’s Ukraine Efforts, Eyes Nuclear Deal at Alaska Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/putin-hails-trumps-ukraine-efforts-eyes-nuclear-deal-at-alaska-summit/Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump’s “energetic and sincere” push to end the Ukraine war while suggesting a potential breakthrough on nuclear arms control ahead of their high-stakes Alaska summit. The remarks signal a diplomatic thaw even as both nations maneuver cautiously around deep-seated tensions. “The current American administration is making quite energetic efforts […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/putin-hails-trumps-ukraine-efforts-eyes-nuclear-deal-at-alaska-summit/

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44 h. ago World Bank projects 0.6% GDP revenue boost if Ghana fully implements 2025 tax measures

The World Bank has projected that Ghana could gain additional revenue equivalent to at least 0.6 percent of GDP in 2025 if the government fully implements the revenue measures outlined in the 2025 budget. According to the World Bank’s latest Ghana Economic Update report, the projected increase is in line with the targets of the […]

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3 d. ago Austria Eyes Ghana’s Education Disruptor in Bid to Foster African Talent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/austria-eyes-ghanas-education-disruptor-in-bid-to-foster-african-talent/Accra’s Academic City University welcomed Austrian Ambassador Jürgen Heissel this week, signaling potential partnerships to reshape higher education in Africa. The visit spotlighted Ghana’s push for innovation-driven learning as the envoy toured labs and discussed entrepreneurial training with university leadership. President Fred McBagonluri underscored Academic City’s mission to cultivate “job creators, not job seekers,” citing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/austria-eyes-ghanas-education-disruptor-in-bid-to-foster-african-talent/

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4 d. ago Ghana’s Central Bank Eyes Further Rate Cut as Inflation Eases

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-eyes-further-rate-cut-as-inflation-eases/Ghana’s disinflation trend has strengthened the case for another policy rate reduction when the Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets in September. July’s headline inflation fell to 12.1% a near four-year low satisfying the MPC’s precondition for additional easing after July’s 300-basis-point cut to 25%. Most committee members had signaled willingness to lower […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-eyes-further-rate-cut-as-inflation-eases/

Politics

8 d. ago Sundowns Eye Historic Ninth Title as Booth Backs Dominant Start

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sundowns-eye-historic-ninth-title-as-booth-backs-dominant-start/Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Matthew Booth believes his old club is poised to secure an unprecedented ninth consecutive PSL title, dismissing concerns over their quiet transfer window and player speculation. Speaking exclusively to Showmax Premier League ahead of the Betway Premiership kickoff, Booth highlighted Sundowns’ “class of their own” status after a dominant 4-0 MTN8 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sundowns-eye-historic-ninth-title-as-booth-backs-dominant-start/

Culture

9 d. ago Ghana Central Bank Eyes Earlier Rate Cut Amid Inflation Easing

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-central-bank-eyes-earlier-rate-cut-amid-inflation-easing/Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has signaled a potential unscheduled policy meeting to further reduce interest rates if inflation continues declining through July and August. Speaking at a Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) seminar in Accra, Asiama stated the Monetary Policy Committee could convene before its planned September 23–26 session to cut the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-central-bank-eyes-earlier-rate-cut-amid-inflation-easing/

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9 d. ago Eyewitness recounts search for burning helicopter in crash that killed Omane Boamah, 7 others

An eyewitness has recounted his experience in trying to locate a Ghana Air Force helicopter that crashed and erupted in flames near Brofoyedru Sikaman, in the Adansi Asokwa Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Speaking to JoyNews, the eyewitness said he heard a loud explosion from the forest and drew the attention of nearby residents. He said […]

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