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I’ll reverse ban on importation of used cars in my next govt — Mahama

I’ll reverse ban on importation of used cars in my next govt — Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has pledged that the party's future administration will lift the ban on the importation of old cars. According to him, the goal of this action

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No govt can impose a 24-hour economy on Ghanaians – Joe Jackson

No govt can impose a 24-hour economy on Ghanaians – Joe Jackson

Ghanaian Economist and Director of Operations at Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson has urged NDC flagbearer John Mahama to stop promising a 24-hour economy if elected president. In his view, no government can impose a 24-hour

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2024 Polls:Mahama and Dr Bawumia from the North;John Mahama’s running mate must come from Ashanti region-Survey

2024 Polls:Mahama and Dr Bawumia from the North;John Mahama’s running mate must come from Ashanti region-Survey

    It has become a chicken and egg situation for the choice of the Running mate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 general elections.But polls and predictions have projected that John

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GUTA calls for abolition of COVID-19 and Special Import Levies 

GUTA calls for abolition of COVID-19 and Special Import Levies 

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), has called for the abolition of the Covid-19 Levy and the Special Import Levy in the 2024 budget statement and economic policy. According to GUTA ‘s President, Dr.

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Cabinet supports additional economic initiatives to sustain recovery – Oppong Nkrumah

Cabinet supports additional economic initiatives to sustain recovery – Oppong Nkrumah

In order to maintain Ghana's economic recovery, the Cabinet has authorized additional economic measures. The decision was made with the intention of tightening spending and further solidifying growth stability. On October 20, President Nana Addo

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NPP can change Ghana’s fortunes in one year – Mac Manu

NPP can change Ghana’s fortunes in one year – Mac Manu

Former National Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Peter Mac Manu, asserts that the Party has the ability to turn around Ghana's situation in a year. “Twelve months from now is enough for

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September inflation falls to 38.1% from 40.1%

September inflation falls to 38.1% from 40.1%

Food costs, which are now rising at the slowest rate in a year, contributed to a decrease in inflation for September. Prof. Samuel Kobina Anim, the government statistician, said that inflation, which gauges how prices

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Danger Of Fuel Shortage Ahead As Tanker Owners Threaten To Withdraw Services

Danger Of Fuel Shortage Ahead As Tanker Owners Threaten To Withdraw Services

The possibility of fuel shortage looms as tanker owners in the country have threatened to withdraw their services over the invasion of the fuel transportation business by foreigners. According to the Tanker Owners Union, contrary

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Women In Ghana Paid 34.2% Less Than Men

Women In Ghana Paid 34.2% Less Than Men

Data from the first quarter of the 2022 Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey (AHIES) indicates that among paid workers, women earned 34.2 percent less than men. The estimated gender wage gap adjusts for age,

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President Akufo-Addo Announces Gh¢1,308 As Price Per Bag Of Cocoa; The Highest In West Africa

President Akufo-Addo Announces Gh¢1,308 As Price Per Bag Of Cocoa; The Highest In West Africa

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Saturday, announced GH¢1,308 the new producer price per bag of cocoa at an event in Tepa, in the Ashanti Region. Speaking at the event, President