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Economy

Businesses unhappy with delay in forming Tax Appeals Board

Some taxpayers and businesses in the country have expressed disquiet about the delay in setting up the Independent Tax Appeals Board (ITAB), which is...

E-levy will widen tax net for national development – Ofori-Atta

Economy

Tax policy design remains ineffective – surveys show

Despite some gradual increases over the past two decades, Ghana’s tax-to- GDP ratio - which stood at 13 percent in 2019 - remains below...

Economy

Tell us the impact of newly introduced taxes – Prof. Quartey

Mid-year budget Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, Professor Peter Quartey, has urged government to...

Surge in food prices drives inflation to 20-week high

Economy

Rising food prices, hike in transport fares push June inflation up to 7.8%

The recent rise in food prices and hike in transport fares have pushed inflation up in June, thereby ending the disinflation process since March...

Economy

Adding value to exports can overturn negative trade balance with UK – report

The Business Climate Report has urged the country to change its old practice of exporting primary products to the United Kingdom (UK), which has...

Economy

Good corporate governance crucial in rebuilding economy – Elsie Awadzi

Second Deputy Governor of Bank of Ghana, Elsie Addo Awadzi, has noted that good corporate governance is crucial in achieving economic survival and growth. She...

Economy

Low 4% public servants’ pay rise can slow economic recovery – expert

A labour expert, Kofi Asare Asianowa, has expressed scepticism at government's COVID-19 economic recovery programme - saying public servants may not enthusiastically provide the...

Companies

Ghana Gas Company: leveraging natural resources for growth

The Ghana Gas Company reflects the many blessings, in terms of natural resources, God has gifted Ghana. Ghana's oil and gas history stretch a bit...

Economy

Development Bank must cater for young entrepreneurs too – Wear Ghana CEO

…calls for smart capital investment The Chief Executive Officer of Wear Ghana, Awura Abena Agyeman has urged the Finance Ministry to ensure that the yet-to-be-established...

Economy

Pan African SMEs Network conducts survey on readiness of businesses for AfCFTA

The Pan African SMEs Network is conducting a survey on the readiness of Small and Medium Enterprises to benefit from the Africa Continental Free...

Economy

Chris Koney’s column: How the entertainment industry shapes national economies

Understanding reverse stock splits: A strategic move for low-priced stocks on the GSE

Tema Port stakeholders back 24-Hour Economy rollout

Future of workplaces with Baptista S. Gebu: The Africa we want: Cultivating a transformational mindset for a prosperous future

The confidence signal: What the World Bank’s US$360m says about economic prospects

Turning African Food Systems into the Next Big Asset Class

Inflation drops to 13.7% in June, lowest since Dec. 2021

Businesses unhappy with delay in forming Tax Appeals Board

Tax policy design remains ineffective – surveys show

Tell us the impact of newly introduced taxes – Prof. Quartey

Rising food prices, hike in transport fares push June inflation up to 7.8%

Adding value to exports can overturn negative trade balance with UK – report

Good corporate governance crucial in rebuilding economy – Elsie Awadzi

Low 4% public servants’ pay rise can slow economic recovery – expert

Ghana Gas Company: leveraging natural resources for growth

Development Bank must cater for young entrepreneurs too – Wear Ghana CEO

Pan African SMEs Network conducts survey on readiness of businesses for AfCFTA