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2024 Budget: Government Announces Major Tax Exemptions for Electric Vehicles and Sanitary Pads

In an unprecedented move aimed at boosting the country’s sustainable transportation and promoting affordable menstrual hygiene, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta unveiled a series of tax waivers during the presentation of the 2024 Budget and Economic Statement to Parliament. The government has decided to eliminate import duties on Electric Vehicles (EVs) …

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Asantehene Osei Tutu II Summons Chief of Feyiase Over Felling of 300-Year-Old Cola Tree

In a deeply distressing incident that has sent shockwaves throughout the Asante Kingdom, a 300-year-old cola tree, believed to have been originally planted by the legendary Komfo Anokye, was felled on Tuesday, November 7, 2024. The tree, located along Lake Bosomtwe Road in Feyiase, held immense historical and cultural significance …

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Sekondi-Takoradi Residents Take to the Streets to Protest Over Poor Roads

  Residents of Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region have taken to the streets to voice their grievances concerning poor road conditions, underdevelopment, and what they perceive as ineffective governance. The protest, known as ‘Sekondi-Takoradi Deserves Better,’ was organized by the Concerned Youth of Sekondi-Takoradi and aimed to draw attention to …

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President Akufo-Addo Joins University of Ghana’s 75th Anniversary Celebration in Signature Cloth on ‘Wear UG Day’

In a show of solidarity with his alma mater, the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo, donned the University of Ghana’s 75th-anniversary cloth as part of the ‘Wear UG Day’ celebration. This gesture is a tribute to the prestigious institution as it commemorates its 75 years …

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Minority Urges Government to Grant Tax Waivers and Expedite Clearance of Antiretroviral Drugs at Ports

In response to the alleged neglect of donated containers of HIV antiretroviral drugs at Ghana’s ports, the Minority in Parliament has called on the government to issue tax exemptions and ensure the immediate clearance of these vital medications and medical equipment. The Minority caucus expressed concern over the resulting shortages …

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