The World Bank has revealed that Ghana’s tax system does not generate as much revenue as it could because of the many tax reliefs or exemptions that narrows the corporate income tax (CIT) base. Between 2015 and 2020, the Bretton Wood institution pointed out that, Ghana missed out on an average of about 1.3% of…
The tax treatment of retirement funds in Ghana is among the most generous in the world, depriving the government of significant revenues, the World Bank has disclosed. Internationally, it said the key policy options for pension taxation focus on three major choices. They are Exempt (E) or tax (T) the contributions made into a retirement…
Abosso Goldfields Ltd (AGL) Damang Mine recently hosted its biannual Open House Forum, gathering stakeholders to discuss the company’s ongoing rehabilitation planning for mine closure. Held at the mine’s town site, the forum provided an in-depth look at the reclamation efforts undertaken by the mine and the future socio-economic prospects for the surrounding communities. The…
Scores of Ghanaians have gathered at the premises of the Akropong District Court in the Ashanti region for the hearing of the lynching case involving budding musician, Wilberforce Appiah, known in showbiz circles as Wyllbee. The Sowutuom-based artiste met his unfortunate death when he allegedly visited his girlfriend in Tanoso in the Ashanti region. Wyllbee…
A Supreme Court nominee, Justice Sophia Essah has stated that one cannot simultaneously be a lawyer and a judge based on the Constitution of Ghana. According to her, the roles of a judge and a lawyer are distinct, and once a person enters one of these professions, they cannot practice the other. “You cannot be…
A Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Sophia Essah, has urged women to persevere and work diligently in their chosen fields to achieve success. According to her, women are expected to do double the job required in overcoming challenges and earning respect, particularly in male-dominated environments. She said this during her appearance before the Appointments Committee…
Chaos erupted at the Appointments Committee of Parliament as the Minority attempted to halt the vetting of two individuals nominated by President Akufo-Addo for the Supreme Court. Justice Sophia Bernasko Essah and Professor Richard Frimpong Oppong were set to answer questions regarding their eligibility for the Supreme Court on August 13. However, even before the…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it has increased its surveillance in the wake of the outbreak of the Mpox disease in some 15 African countries. This, according to the GHS, is to ensure the country minimizes its exposure. Currently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed a total of 2030 cases and 13 deaths this year…
Health authorities in Ghana are ramping up their surveillance systems in response to a significant increase in Monkeypox (Mpox) cases since the beginning of 2024. The virus has been spreading to countries that were previously unaffected, prompting concern across the continent. According to a statement from the World Health Organization (WHO), 15 African countries are…
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has saved over GH¢94 million worth of properties from being ravaged by fire between January and July this year. They are made of residential buildings, industrial properties and other public facilities. This highlights the GNFS’ improved fire management strategies and the growing efficiency in preventing extensive damage despite its…
