Business News of Thursday, 20 January 2022

Strong economic growth, domestic revenue mobilisation being pursued – Akufo-Addo

NIB transformation strategy on course

Going to IMF would have serious consequences on Ghana’s economy – Economist

We have to fight e-levy – Yilo Krobo MP

Today in History: US$50 million released towards operationalizing development bank

Banks prepared to roll out Ghana cards as primary source of identification – Bankers Association

GIPC woos diaspora community to invest in Ghana

We can grow tomatoes, onion in the dry season like Burkina – Dumelo explains

Reduction of 2022 Budget due to delay in passage of E-levy – Dr Kumah

Ghana takes complete ownership of AMERI power plant

Budget allocation to MMDAs to be slashed by 20% - Deputy finance minister

E-levy to help regulate government spending - John Kumah

Use organic fertilisers - Farmers urged

Ghana assumes complete ownership of Ameri Power Plant

Mobile app developers advised to develop solutions to address local e-Commerce needs

'How can anyone be complaining about an economy that is growing at 5%'? - John Kumah

DVLA registers 21,567 vehicles in first week of January 2022

1.75 percent e-levy too harsh – Prof Lord

Ghanaians not against e-levy - Ofori-Atta

Digitalisation drive of government not transformative – Bright Simons

Today in History: US$50 million released towards operationalizing development bank

Here are the transactions that will be affected and exempted from e-levy

Bankers hopeful more Ghanaians will get their Ghana Card before July 1 for BoG directive

Government suspends 20% of expenditure in approved 2022 budget

NIC hits target of training 10,000 youth for insurance industry

Today in History: Ghana and World Bank sign US$570 million agreement

E-Levy Bill to be re-laid in parliament on January 25 – Finance Minister

Democratic lapses affecting Ghana's performance on international market - Finance Minister

FLASHBACK: Mahama used 'Lazy ways' of raising revenue - Osafo-Maafo

FLASHBACK: Akufo-Addo government borrows GH¢86 billion in 3 years

Cedi unlikely to depreciate by more than 5% in 2022 – Economist

E-Levy: A means for all Ghanaians to help support their country – Ofori-Atta

Ghana Navy acquire four new fighter vessels

SOAAG exec defends demurrage charges in Ghana

New policy for trucks at the Tema port to enhance safety and security

MPS terminal 3 breaks the All-Time record on MSC Ivana

Tourism ministry to invest US$20 million to improve tourism, arts

Push NIA to speed up Ghana Card production, accept passports too – Analyst to BoG

Government borrowing: Domestic market only has short-term capacity – Analysts

Here's the Cedi's performance against major foreign currencies as at January 20

National Investment Bank completes voluntary redundancy exercise

Government earmarks GH¢614 million for PFJ in 2022

Government to receive over GH¢2.5 billion of ABFA for 2022

Galamsey affecting turbidity of water bodies - Abu Jinapor

Exclude Charles Adu Boahen from consultation on the Benchmarks – IEAG to govt

Finance Ministry, other officials to begin public sensitization on e-levy – Ofori-Atta

FULL TEXT: Ken Ofori-Atta's 2022 address on E-Levy, economy

Economic regulatory authorities must do a better job - KKD

EPA to explore new partnership to address Ghana’s environmental challenges

Poitico-economic danger looms as Bolgatanga Assembly locks up abattoir

Middle men are exploiting us - West Gonja cashew farmers

Well packaged tourism industry can be economically beneficial than cocoa - Asantehene

Digital applications to govern forest management launched

Akufo-Addo, Ofori-Atta 'forcing' E-levy on Ghanaians to avoid going to IMF – ASEPA

GUTA applauds GRA for exceeding revenue collection target

Government expects GRA to continue exceeding target – Ofori-Atta

We’ve enough reserve to pay accrued benefits – SSNIT

BoG directive on Ghana Card will boost banks’ confidence in customers – Analyst

We haven’t said E-levy will solve all problems – Government

We must stay focused and get E-levy through – Finance Minister