Should betting tax be abolished?
In 2023, the Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Revenue Authority, introduced a “sin” tax of 10 percent as withholding tax on the winnings of betting. This policy aimed to make betting less attractive...
Author: Wisdom K.E Hammond
What NDC needs to do to secure two-thirds majority in parliament
With the EC proceeding with the new collation of results, the NPP has secured seven more parliamentary seats, which puts the NDC’s plans to secure a two-thirds majority in parliament in limbo. This is...
Man in court for allegedly slashing girlfriend, daughter with knife
Man in court for allegedly slashing girlfriend, daughter with knife . The disturbing action by the man has placed him in the hands of the police and the long arm of the law. A 51-year-old car...
NPP lied: Woman who drove Bawumia during electric bus launch NOT a Kayayo
Claim: The Deputy Minister for Transport, Hassan Tampuli, has stated that the woman who drove Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia during the pilot phase of the electric bus programme was a former head porter, commonly...
Avoid suspicious links offering loans or MoMo services: MTN to customers
MTN Ghana, as part of its efforts to combat MoMo fraud in all forms, has reminded its customers of the need to safeguard their MoMo accounts. The telecom company further advised clients to avoid...
Akufo-Addo Grabs Free Cash in Viral Video, Sparks Outrage
Akufo-Addo does ‘YAWA’ as a viral video of him taking cash in public surfaces, sparking reactions from Ghanaians. While some have expressed their disgust at how the President received and pocketed the money, others...
NDC Apologizes to Kufuor Over Comrade Dela Edem’s Comments
The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has responded to comments made about former President John Agyekum Kufuor by Comrade Dela Edem, a member of the NDC communication team. In a press statement,...
Disappointed Alan verablly attacks Kufuor for supporting Bawumia
John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has publicly expressed his disappointment in his political godfather, former President John Agyekum Kufuor, for supporting Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia instead of him. Alan, the founder of the Movement for Change,...
Trump’s Plan for Mass Deportations: Military to Lead the Largest Crackdown in U.S. History
Donald Trump, the 2024 U.S. President-Elect, has sparked alarm among illegal immigrants following his victory in the presidential elections. Trump has declared his intention to implement mass deportations as one of his first actions...
Unlicensed loan apps in Ghana: Hidden dangers, impact and solutions
Before putting pen to paper, I checked on the Bank of Ghana’s website to ascertain approved digital lending applications and I could count only one: Fido Micro Credit Limited. However, a little foray into...
Ghana Immigration Service Recruitment: Key Date for Body Screening, Document Verification, and Medical Exams
The Ghana Immigration Service Recruitment has released the official date for body screening, document verification, and medical exams for shortlistyed applicants who have recieved SMS alert on the status of their application. The recruitment...
Bawumia Announces Cocoa Farmers Tertiary Scholarship Scheme
The government will start the new Cocoa Farmers Tertiary Scholarship Scheme through the Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod). The scholarship is expected to convert the Cocobod Scholarships Scheme, which operated at the senior high school...