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President John Dramani says $400M spent on Agenda 111, yet no hospital operational
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that approximately $400 million was spent on the Agenda 111 hospital project under the previous administration without a single facility being fully operat…
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President Mahama says Ghana’s debt servicing to hit GHS280bn in 4 years
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that despite the previous government’s expenditure of GHS29.9 billion on the financial sector cleanup exercise, the sector remains in distress. Delivering …
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Ghana’s public debt reaches GHS721bn; ECG owes GHS68bn, COCOBOD GHS32.5bn – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has described Ghana’s economy as “broken on many fronts” due to overwhelming debt and financial mismanagement. Delivering his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of…
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Mahama vows to resolve Ghana’s economic crisis
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that his administration will resolve the nation’s economic crisis by the end of his four-year mandate. Delivering his first State of the Nation Add…
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TUC unhappy with 10% public sector pay rise, pushes for 30% increase
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has expressed dissatisfaction with the 10% wage increase for public sector workers, insisting on a 30% adjustment. This marks the second increment in less than a year …
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SONA: John Mahama applauds Parliament for swift Ministerial approvals
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed gratitude to Parliament for its swift vetting and approval of his ministerial nominees, describing it as an unprecedented achievement in Ghana’s Fourth Rep…
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SONA: President John Dramani says he’ll fix Ghana’s economic crisis
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that his administration will resolve the country’s economic crisis by the end of his four-year mandate. Delivering his first State of the Nation Ad…
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Ghana records GH₵44.7bn trade surplus in 2024, gold leads exports
The latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service reveals that the country’s total exports in 2024 reached GH₵294.9 billion, surpassing imports of GH₵250.2 billion. This resulted in a trade surplus …
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Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin says projects VAT hike to 18% in 2025 budget
Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin is anticipating a rise in the country’s Value Added Tax (VAT) to as much as 18% or slightly lower in the 2025 budget, as the government considers scrapping certain …
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Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority says Ghana risks losing port business to Lomé, Abidjan
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) is advocating for the removal of VAT levies on transit cargo, warning that Ghana could lose its competitive advantage to regional ports in Lomé and Abidj…