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Family is the first unit of sovereignty – Speaker Bagbin tells Pan-African Conference

Speaker Alban Bagbin says strong families are the foundation of sovereignty, urging African leaders to protect family values and cultural identity

Finance Minister predicts inflation to remain below 5% despite global uncertainty

Finance Minister Ato Forson says Ghana's inflation will remain below 5% in 2026 despite Middle East tensions, citing strong reserves, gold and oil exports

Accra hosts 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty, and Values

Ghana hosts 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference; Speaker Bagbin calls for Family Values Charter to defend sovereignty & reject alien ideologies

Africa must preserve its cultural identity while pursuing progress – Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah urges African nations to preserve cultural identity, strengthen sovereignty and empower youth while pursuing development

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

Minority demands 2024 anti-LGBTQ+ Bill be sent to Mahama for assent

Minority Caucus urges Parliament to send the 2024 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill passed in 2024 for presidential assent, criticizing amendments introduced by the NDC government

NPP manufacturing ‘scandal’ with non-existent e-levy – Bolgatanga MP

Bolgatanga Central MP accuses the opposition of misleading Ghanaians on E-Levy claims, insisting no new levy has been introduced by government

Bagbin orders reconsideration of anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Speaker Alban Bagbin urges Parliament to reconsider the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, citing procedural concerns and the need for bipartisan consensus

Economic stability must reflect in people’s lives – Oppong Nkrumah

Oppong Nkrumah says economic stability must reflect in jobs and cost of living, questioning government's IMF exit narrative and youth unemployment trends

Latest Stories

BUSINESS

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.

GRA grants two-month amnesty for uncustomed vehicles ahead of nationwide crackdown

Take advantage of the GRA Customs amnesty from June 1 to July 31, 2026, to regularize uncustomed vehicles without penalties before nationwide enforcement

Ghana’s economic growth projected at 5% in 2026 – AfDB

Ghana's economic growth is projected at 5% GDP in 2027, with improving inflation, fiscal balance and trade outlook

Mining sector posts GH¢2bn royalty boost in Q1 2026

Ghana’s mining sector records over GH¢2bn in Q1 2026 royalties, driven by strong gold output, higher prices, and improved compliance

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

brain

The unique exercise that can help your brain age backwards

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Tai chi boosts brain health, slows cognitive decline, and improves memory. Learn how this mind-body exercise adds years of youthfulness to your aging brain

INTERNATIONAL

Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal

Hopes of a US–Iran peace deal drive oil prices down and global markets up as talks progress on Strait of Hormuz reopening and conflict de-escalation.

Rubio says ‘solid’ Iran deal may come on Monday

US and Iran are close to a tentative deal, Rubio says, as talks continue over ceasefire, nuclear programme, and Strait of Hormuz reopening

US charges Cuba’s Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

The United States has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two aircraft, accusing him of conspiracy to kill US nationals, while Cuba has dismissed the move as a political manoeuvre

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern, with 246 suspected cases and spread to Uganda