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Ato Forson Vows to Reintroduce Road Tolls
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the finance minister-designate, has reaffirmed the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) commitment to reintroducing road tolls to generate revenue for road maintenance, should he be approved.
Speaking during his…
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E-Levy and Betting Tax will be scrapped in First Budget- Ato Forson vows
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the finance minister-designate, has pledged to abolish the controversial e-levy and betting tax in the government’s first budget, should he be approved by Parliament. He argued that both taxes hinder economic…
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UK Unveils £14 Billion AI Strategy to Boost Economy and Jobs
The UK government has launched a bold initiative, the AI Opportunities Action Plan, to integrate artificial intelligence across public and private sectors.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the strategy on January 13, emphasising its…
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Apple Urges Shareholders to Reject Proposal to Scrap DEI Policies
Apple Inc. has urged investors to reject a shareholder proposal to eliminate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, a move that contrasts with recent trends among major U.S. corporations.
In a January 10 SEC filing, Apple…
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Appointments Committee Chair Rejects Minority Leader’s Alleged Threats
The Chairman of Parliament's Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has firmly cautioned Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin against making comments that could be perceived as threatening.
The incident occurred during the…
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DDEP: We Have to Repay Them—Finance Minister-Designate on Debt Obligations
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-Designate, has emphasised the critical need for Ghana to meet its repayment obligations arising from the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) and other financial commitments.
Speaking…
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Prioritise Constitutional Reforms and Protect Local Business- CURENT Urges Mahama
The Centre for Unity, Reform, and National Transformation (CURENT) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take advantage of his parliamentary majority to implement sweeping constitutional reforms aimed at promoting equality,…
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I Will Bring Inflation Down to Single Digits—Ato Forson Pledges
President Mahama's nominee for finance minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has committed to reducing Ghana’s inflation to single digits through stringent fiscal measures, focusing on controlling government expenditure.
During his vetting…
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I Didn’t Say We Will Request Additional IMF Funds—Ato Forson Clarifies
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the finance minister-designate, has firmly rejected media reports suggesting that the new government intends to seek additional financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Speaking during his…
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Betting Tax Removal Won’t Harm the Economy- Ato Forson
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana's Finance Minister-Designate, has dismissed concerns that removing the betting tax will negatively affect the country’s economy, arguing that its contribution is negligible.
During his vetting by…
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