Relief Coming: Gov’t to Scrap COVID Levy and Fix VAT
COVID-19 Levy to Be Abolished as Ghana Overhauls VAT Ghana’s government has unveiled plans to scrap the COVID-19 Health Recovery
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Deadly Shooting in Denase Leaves Two Dead, Sparks Fear Over Contract Killing Fears
A Thursday night in Denase turned into a nightmare as gunshots shattered the calm, leaving two people dead and three others injured in what community leaders believe may have been a targeted attack. With fears of a contract killing and rising insecurity, residents are calling for answers—and action.
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Ghana bans contracts in foreign currency
To curb the rising dollarisation of the Ghanaian economy, the government has banned the pricing and awarding of public contracts in any foreign currency. The new directive, announced by Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson, seeks to reinforce the legal tender status of the cedi.
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Why Government Can’t Dissolve National Cathedral Board – Lawyer Explains
Lawyer Charles Owusu says Ghana’s National Cathedral Board is registered under the Companies Act and not subject to Cabinet decisions. He insists the board can’t be dissolved by government action alone and dismisses financial mismanagement claims.
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DSTV and GOtv Acquired by French Media Giant, Canal+
Canal+ has secured full ownership of MultiChoice in a $3 billion acquisition deal approved by South Africa’s Competition Tribunal. The move places Canal+ in control of major African TV platforms DStv, GOtv, and Showmax.
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Ghana Cracks Down on Trafficking at McCarthy Hills
A dawn raid at McCarthy Hills in Accra led to the arrest of 50 Nigerians and a landlord suspected of cybercrime and human trafficking. The operation, led by Ghana Immigration Service and national security agencies, follows a growing trend of cyber fraud syndicates in residential areas.
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Ghana Moves to Reintroduce Anti-Witchcraft Accusation Bill After Akua Denteh Tragedy
Five years after the brutal lynching of Akua Denteh, Ghana’s government is set to reintroduce a new Anti-Witchcraft Accusation Bill in Parliament. The aim is to provide stronger legal protection against witchcraft accusations, particularly for vulnerable elderly women.
Read MoreCatholic Bishops Warn: Electoral Violence Undermines Ghana’s Democracy
The Catholic Bishops of Ghana have spoken out strongly against electoral violence, warning that such acts endanger democracy and national unity. They call for accountability, legal reforms, and protection of judicial independence.
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STC Manager, Businessman Arrested Over Ablekuma North Election Violence
Two suspects, including an STC station manager, have been arrested over the violence that rocked the Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run. Police pledge justice as journalists and politicians call for accountability.
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US Visa Restrictions are Due to Student Overstays – Ablakwa
The United States has enforced a temporary visa restriction on Ghana, citing a 21% student visa overstay rate. Ghanaians will now receive only single-entry visas valid for three months — a move that affects students, tourists, and business travellers alike.
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