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Minority predicts 2 new taxes in 2018 Mid-Year Budget Review

Ahead of the 2018 Mid-Year Budget Review, the Minority has predicted the government will increase taxes to fund its revenue-demanding policies. According to the Minority Legislators, the populist policies were introduced and trumpeted in the lead up to the 2016 elections to bring the then opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to power. Former Deputy Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, told ...

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CAFCC: Kenichi hails Aduana players after first win against AS Vita

Aduana Stars coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi praised his players following their 2-1 win over newly crowned Congolese champions AS Vita Club at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park in Dormaa on Wednesday. Goals from Yayaha Mohammed and Bright Adjei ensured the two-time Ghanaian champions picked up their first win of the CAF Confederation Cup campaign to boost their chances of making ...

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There will be no VAT increment – Ofori-Atta declares

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Attah has promised that the government will not increase the Value Added Tax (VAT), contrary to earlier reports. Presenting the 2018 mid-year budget review in Parliament on Thursday, the finance minister said the government would not increase the VAT rate despite some economic challenges. “I wish to assure the House that VAT will not be increased, ...

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Chelsea transfer news: Maurizio Sarri to complete second signing after £44m deal agreed

CHELSEA are set to complete the signing of Juventus defender Daniele Rugani. The 23-year-old will become Maurizio Sarri’s second summer signing, with the defender following Napoli midfielder Jorginho to Stamford Bridge. The London Evening Standard say Rugani will pen a five-year contract worth £77,000-a-week. Chelsea are forking out around £44m for the Italy international, who impressed last season for Juve ...

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Be original! – Kofi Kinaata tells Kuami Eugene

It may be recalled that Kuami Eugene was ‘busted’ for plagiarism when he released his ‘Confusion’ song. Malian singer Sidiki Diabate had released a French tune back in 2015 from which Kuami Eugene seems to have sampled rhythm and translated lyrics. The ‘Angela’ hit-maker is in the news again for ‘dabbing’ the lyrics of Nigerian rapper Ice Prince for his ...

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Stop taking policy directives from social media – Ofori-Atta to NDC

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has admonished the opposition not to rely on social media for key economic policy direction. His comment comes on the heels of widespread discussion by political parties, businesses and civil society organisations, about the possible increase of VAT from 17.5% to 21.5% because of a Facebook post by Mr Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, nephew to President Nana ...

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