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In a unanimous decision during a Cabinet meeting on February 2, 2024, the government has opted to retract the previously approved 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity. This move, reported by Asaase Radio, eliminates the obligation for electricity consumers to pay the controversial VAT on their utility bills. The …

In a statement released on Sunday, January 4, the police assured the public that comprehensive details of the incident would be communicated in due course. These arrests exemplify the police force’s unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order, prioritizing the safety of both citizens and law enforcement personnel. In a …

  Ahead of their quarter-final clash against Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Angola players have been promised an astronomical sum of $250,000 if they emerge victorious on Friday. This financial incentive adds to the already impressive motivation given to the Palancas Negras, who reportedly received iPhone …

In the upcoming 13th African Games Male Football Competition, Ghana’s national under-20 football team, the Black Satellites, will face formidable opponents in Group A. The draw has pitted them against Benin, Congo, and The Gambia in a challenging group stage. Scheduled to kick off in Accra from March 8–23, 2024, …

Osahene Owusu Ntow IV, the Krontihene of the Anum traditional area, has labeled Vice President Bawumia as a ‘conman,’ accusing him of deceptive tactics that swayed public opinion during the 2016 elections. The traditional leader, who initially supported the New Patriotic Party (NPP), expressed his disillusionment with the Vice President’s …

Renowned New Patriotic Party (NPP) member, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has raised concerns about the party’s communication strategy, citing a lack of recognition for its accomplishments during an appearance on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Wednesday, January 31, 2023. Despite having retired from domestic politics, Mr. Otchere-Darko emphasized his disappointment with …

The Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, has confirmed that he has been working without a contract for the past two years after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65. The revelation came during a session with the Public Account Committee, where concerns were raised …

In a shocking revelation at the Gauteng High Court, lead investigator Bongani Gininda stated that South African gospel singer Kelly Khumalo is accused of ordering the murder of her then-boyfriend, football star Senzo Meyiwa. Meyiwa was fatally shot in 2014 while attempting to protect Khumalo from armed robbers. The trial, …

In a recent statement, renowned media figure Abeiku Santana has issued a cautionary message, urging individuals to limit their time spent on social media engaging in unproductive activities. Santana emphasized that spending up to three hours on social media, particularly watching humor-oriented content, without any constructive purpose could hinder personal …

  In a recent development, the High Court has handed down convictions to six individuals accused of conspiracy to commit high treason and committing high treason. Notably, Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Agordzo, Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gameli, and another junior military officer, Corporal Seidu Abubakar, were acquitted. The six convicted …