By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Industry leaders, policy-makers and experts  convened at The Money Summit 2024 (TMS) have urged an imperative shift in the nation’s investment and savings culture. Amid challenges posed by the global pandemic, domestic debt restructuring and evolving financial landscapes, the summit emphasised the urgency of embracing ethical standards,...
By Mohammed AWAL ([email protected]) The Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), Richard Okyere-Fosu, has disclosed a concerning statistic: 60 percent of government systems lack sufficient antivirus protection, posing potential security risks. He said his outfit’s assessment reveals that just over 30 percent of government systems and end nodes (computers)...
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has clarified the tax status of resident individuals as backed by law and must have general compliance. In addressing recent concerns by the public as to whether individuals who earn incomes abroad fall in the category of ‘resident individuals’ as per the country’s...
The Africa Law Practice NG & Company (ALP NG & Co) Nigeria and Africa Legal Associates (ALA) Ghana have entered into a new strategic alliance that is now part of a thriving and purpose-driven pan-African ALP International Practice Group. Together with ALP Advocates Uganda, and ALP East Africa (Uganda, Kenya,...
...as transit trade thrived well in quarter 1 The Customs division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has debunked rumours about Ghana losing transit cargos to neighbouring countries such as Togo and Ivory Coast. Speaking on the Eye on Port show on Accra based Metropolitan television, Chief Revenue Officer and Officer...
By Kizito CUDJOE The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has embarked on a historic visit to the Vatican on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, as part of his official visit to the Republic of Italy and the Vatican State. His arrival was met with a warm reception by Pope Francis, highlighting Ghana’s...
BY Korsi DZOKOTO The economic landscape of Ghana has been significantly shaped by tax policies implemented since 2017. Under the guidance of the Economic Management Team, led by Dr. Bawumia, the government has introduced more than 40 new taxes, broadly impacting various sectors and demographics. These fiscal measures, intended to...
By Alhassan BUNYAMINU (Dr) and Adibura Baba SEIDU (Dr) In recent years, the discourse surrounding economic development in Ghana has predominantly focused on regulatory frameworks and fiscal policies as the primary drivers of growth and stability. While undoubtedly crucial, these discussions often overlook a fundamental aspect of economic vitality: the...
By Mohammed AWAL ([email protected]) Mr. Atta Yeboah Gyan, the Deputy Managing Director, Responsible for Operations and Support Functions, at Fidelity Bank Ghana has noted that the slowdown in economic growth experienced by the country in the past few years undoubtedly negatively impacts the investment climate and savings culture. “There is...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Deputy Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Atta Yeboah Gyan has urged a paradigm shift in investment strategies by rethinking the way capital is allocated to drive sustainable economic growth. The Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) was a crucial step in restructuring the country’s debt, however,...