Economy
The best of current economic news for Ghana, Africa and other parts of the world
2019 Budget: Gov’t reduces 35% Personal income Tax Band
The Government of Ghana has reviewed the 35% Personal Income Tax Band imposed on the citizens who earn GHS10, 000....
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October inflation drops to 9.5%, the lowest since 2013
The inflation rate for October 2018 dropped to 9.5%, down by 0.3% from the 9.8% recorded in September 2018. According...
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German economy suffers growth setback
Germany's economy contracted in the third quarter of the year, dented by weaker exports, figures have shown. Europe's largest economy...
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Ghana Commodity Exchange performs first electronic trade
A few weeks ago, Ghana executed it's first ever electronic trading of a commodity through the newly launched Ghana Commodity...
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Check out the latest ranking for top 20 Commercial banks in Ghana
A new 2018 ranking of Ghanaian banks conducted by Credmap Technology, based on an assessment of their credibility has pegged...
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2019 Budget: Here are 6 Major Expectations
Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s Finance Minister is expected to present the 2019 budget to Ghana’s parliament on Thursday, November 15, 2018,...
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Paperless port: Govt bags GH¢12 billion from import duties
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has mobilised about GH¢12 billion from import duties and is on target to achieve the...
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Duty-free shops will pay tax, custom duty effective December 1 – GRA
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has stated that effective December 1, 2018, all duty-free shops will now have to pay...
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SoftBank to raise $21bn in one of world’s biggest IPOs
SoftBank is getting ready for a blockbuster IPO. The Japanese company said Monday it plans to sell 2.4 trillion yen...
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Why you will pay 30ps for sachet water from November 12, 2018
Effective November 12, 2018, consumers are to pay 30ps instead of 20ps for the same size sachet water, affectionately called...
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