NEWS

Mahama Secures 1,800 Agricultural Equipment Pact from Belarus

Mahama secures 1,840 Belarus agricultural equipment pieces for Ghana’s agric modernization & Feed Ghana Programme

Ghana must triple obstetric fistula repair capacity to meet 2030 elimination goal – Patricia Appiagyei

Patricia Appiagyei urges Ghana to increase obstetric fistula repairs to 3,000 annually and expand treatment access to meet the 2030 target

KATH doctors suspend industrial action after Otumfuo mediation

KATH doctors have suspended their industrial action after Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's intervention and stakeholder engagements aimed at resolving concerns

Ghana, US set for talks on Ofori-Atta, other pending extradition requests

Ghana and the US are set for high-level talks on pending extradition requests, including matters involving Ken Ofori-Atta and other wanted suspects

EDITORIALS

Discipline

NPP’s confusion over Kevin Taylor

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NPP expels Kevin Taylor and Ernest Owusu Bempah for misconduct and anti-party activities, sparking debate over party discipline and communication inconsistencies
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SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

POLITICS

IEA Poll: Mahama’s approval rating falls to 58.9%; But majority of Ghanaians confident in the handling of economy

IEA survey shows President Mahama's approval rating has fallen to 58.9%, but 73.5% of supporters still credit his government's economic management

Minority demands Foreign Minister’s briefing on South Africa evacuation, xenophobic attacks

Minority MP Patrick Yaw Boamah urges Foreign Minister to brief Parliament on Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa amid xenophobic attack concerns

Gov’t allocating World Cup slots to NDC MPs, party supporters – Habib Iddrisu

Minority alleges Ghana govt gives NDC MPs & constituents World Cup visa slots, demands Sports Minister account to Parliament on spending

Parliament must protect free speech and civil liberties – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin urges Parliament to defend free speech, civil liberties and the rule of law amid concerns over recent arrests

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BUSINESS

Investors Pour GH¢1.16 Billion Into DDEP Bonds on GFIM

GFIM trades GHS 2.10bn as DDEP bonds dominate with 55.1% share. Treasury bills follow; no corporate bonds traded

BoG absorbs GH¢17.2bn in liquidity amid inflation fight, FX stability

Bank of Ghana absorbs GH¢17.24bn via 14-day bills to tighten liquidity, curb inflation, and support currency stability

Ghana’s gold output surges 23 per cent to nearly 6m ounces in 2025

Ghana's gold output surges 23% to nearly 6m ounces in 2025, driven by small-scale mining boom, Chamber of Mines reports

GRA targets GH¢310bn tax revenue by 2028 as digital compliance expands

GRA targets GH¢310bn tax revenue by 2028 as digital compliance expands The Ghana Revenue Authority is targeting more than GH¢310 billion in tax revenue by 2028 as it intensifies digital compliance reforms, broadens the tax net and seeks to strengthen Ghana’s domestic revenue mobilisation capacity. Commissioner-General of the GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, announced the target at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, where he said the Authority’s renewed strategy is anchored on tax reforms, technology-driven compliance systems and stronger collaboration with the business community. According to him, Ghana’s low tax compliance culture has placed an unfair burden on a limited number of compliant businesses and individuals, making it necessary for the Authority to deploy digital tools capable of improving accountability and expanding revenue collection. He said increasing domestic revenue mobilisation has become critical to Ghana’s economic sovereignty, particularly at a time when the country is seeking to consolidate macroeconomic stability and reduce dependence on external support. “We don’t have a choice. We must raise this revenue,” Mr Sarpong said while outlining the Authority’s medium-term revenue projections. The Commissioner-General disclosed that the GRA exceeded expectations in 2025 by mobilising GH¢182 billion in revenue and is now aiming to increase collections to GH¢225 billion in 2026. The 2028 target of more than GH¢310 billion would therefore require the Authority to sustain strong annual growth in collections while improving compliance across both formal and informal segments of the economy. For government, the success of the revenue strategy will be central to the credibility of Ghana’s post-IMF fiscal path. Stronger domestic revenue mobilisation would provide fiscal space for infrastructure, social spending, arrears clearance and debt service, while reducing the temptation to rely excessively on borrowing. But the strategy also raises a delicate policy challenge. Businesses have repeatedly called for a broader and fairer tax base rather than higher pressure on already compliant taxpayers. The GRA’s emphasis on digital compliance therefore suggests a shift toward using technology, data and enforcement systems to identify non-compliance, rather than simply increasing the burden on existing taxpayers. Mr Sarpong called on corporate Ghana and the wider business community to support the reform agenda, stressing that national development depends heavily on collective commitment to tax compliance and domestic revenue generation. “This is not a bet. This is the work we must do, and that is the partnership we are asking all of you to forge with us,” he added. The push comes as Ghana works to preserve recent gains in inflation moderation, exchange rate stability and fiscal consolidation after years of debt distress and IMF-backed reforms. A stronger tax system could help anchor that stability, but the outcome will depend on how the reforms are implemented. If digital compliance tools are deployed transparently and fairly, they could help widen the tax net, reduce leakages and ease the pressure on compliant businesses. If poorly managed, they could deepen concerns about aggressive enforcement, administrative uncertainty and the cost of doing business. For now, the GRA’s message is clear: Ghana’s economic reset will require more domestic revenue but the burden must shift from the few who already comply to a wider tax base supported by technology, accountability and trust.

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

Black Sherif

Black Sherif clinches prestigious Artiste of the Year Crown at TGMA...

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Black Sherif wins Artiste of the Year at TGMA 27 for the second time, powered by the global success of his Iron Boy album and record-breaking streaming achievements

FEATURES/OPINIONS

paternity

Parentage, not paternity: Why Ghana must tread carefully on compulsory DNA...

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A proposal to make paternity testing compulsory for all babies born in Ghanaian healthcare facilities is raising legal, ethical and human rights concerns over privacy, family stability, child welfare and the potential criminalisation of mothers

LIFESTYLE

tired

The best exercises for when you feel tired

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Discover the best exercises to boost energy when tired, from yoga and walking to Pilates, swimming, and light strength training. Stay active wisely

INTERNATIONAL

Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over ‘rigged election’ claim

President Trump ends an NBC interview after a clash with Kristen Welker over election claims, media bias allegations, and California voting concerns

South Africa’s president unveils crackdown on illegal migration

President Ramaphosa unveils tough measures against illegal migration in South Africa while condemning xenophobia amid rising tensions and protests

Celebrity ‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo

Donald Trump buffalo in Bangladesh spared from Eid sacrifice after becoming an online sensation due to its unusual blond hair resembling the US president

Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say

social media ban, UK, under-16s, youth health, smoking comparison, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, online safety, Liz Kendall, age verification, screen time harms