The Minority Women’s Caucus in Parliament is urging the government to fulfill its commitment to the 2024 budget by providing tax exemptions to local manufacturers of sanitary pads.
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The Adele Union in Accra has requested that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo dismiss the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta, as well as the Acting Oti Regional Police Commander
Former President Mahama has said his 24-hour economy proposal, outlined in the manifesto for the 2024 general election, will be a game-changer for Ghana
The Minority in Parliament has welcomed the government’s decision to put the brakes on the proposed import restrictions bill. The Legislative Instrument (L.I.) would have given the Minister of Trade and Industry the sole authority to grant or deny permits to importers of certain goods. These include rice, sugar, poultry products, offal, and diapers among others. The Minority, led by Cassiel Ato Forson, argued that this would create opportunities for corruption, state capture, and rent-seeking, and compared it to the era of ‘essential commodities’ and ‘price control’. The Minority also expressed their support for the Ghana Union of Traders Association…
Dozens of elephants have died of thirst in Zimbabwe’s popular Hwange National Par due to drought caused by climate change
Committee chairman disappears from chamber as Parliament begins consideration of anti-gay bill
Parliament has begun the consideration stage of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, 2021 bill dubbed the anti-gay Bill. The House introduced amendments on Friday to refine the bill, aiming to conclude deliberations in preparation for the third reading. Tensions escalated earlier in the week when the First Deputy Speaker rejected a request to expedite the bill to the consideration stage, leading to frustration among its supporters. Also read: Minority leader welcomes decision to suspend proposed import regulations bill Sponsors of the Bill accused the Majority leadership of obstructing the bill’s progress. Samuel Nartey George,…
According to the IMF’s official website as of December 6, 2023, Ghana is the seventh most indebted African country to the IMF. The list shows the top ten African countries with the highest debts to the international financial institution. Egypt leads the list with a debt of $11.9bn, followed by Nigeria with $1.8bn and Ghana with $1.6bn. The IMF provides financial assistance to governments facing economic challenges. However, these loans can have significant and diverse impacts on their economies. Some African regions experience the negative effects of unsustainable debt levels. Also read: Parliament finally approves 2024 Budget by Majority decision…
The government’s 2024 Budget Statement and Economic Policy document has been approved by Parliament in a momentous turn of events
Tensions flared in Parliament on Wednesday as sponsors of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021, dubbed the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, expressed outrage over the unexpected delay in the consideration of the controversial legislation