Author: Philip Antoh

The Compliance and Enforcement Unit of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has locked up warehouses belonging to CM Super Plaza, operators of the China Mall branch at Spintex Road and Atomic Roundabout, for failing to register for the electronic tax invoicing system. According to Joseph Annan, the Accra Area Manager of Enforcement and Compliance, the company had previously been warned to onboard the electronic tax system but failed to do so, prompting Tuesday’s enforcement action. However, the GRA applied a partial enforcement measure, sealing only the warehouses while leaving the retail outlets open. Mr. Annan explained that this was a…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has intensified efforts to strengthen the delivery of specialist healthcare across the country, with its management led by Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku embarking on a working visit to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) to review the implementation of the Fund’s partnership with the facility. The high-level engagement, hosted by the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Ngyedu, forms part of the Trust Fund’s nationwide assessment of partner institutions as it transitions from its successful pilot phase into full-scale implementation. A key focus of the meeting is to evaluate the impact of the collaboration,…

Management of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has held a high-level review meeting with the leadership of Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to assess the progress of the partnership between the two institutions and identify measures to strengthen the delivery of specialized healthcare services to patients. The meeting, held at the Tamale Teaching Hospital on Monday, focused on evaluating the implementation of the Trust Fund’s pilot phase, reviewing ongoing patient onboarding and treatment, and resolving operational challenges that could affect the smooth rollout of the initiative. A key highlight of the discussions was the assessment of the Trust Fund’s 50-patient…

A coalition of civil society organisations is urging the government to immediately suspend its blanket revocation of civilian firearm licences, warning that the directive lacks the legal and administrative framework necessary for a smooth rollout. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Monday, Adib Saani, Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, noted that while the coalition fully backs reforms in Ghana’s firearms licensing regime, the current approach is flawed. He acknowledged that the existing system suffers from inadequate mental health screenings, drug testing, and competency assessments. However, he argued that these deficiencies should…

De Mayor Foundation is one and as part of the first anniversary celebration, the Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to education and community development by donating educational materials and essential school supplies to selected schools within the South Tongu District of the Volta Region on 2 July 2026. The beneficiary schools were Dalive–Torsikpota LA Primary School, Agorta JHS, and Nutekpor LA Primary School. During the outreach, the Foundation donated bundles of exercise books and notebooks, sets of mathematical instruments, packs of assorted drinks for school activities, boxes of pens, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, and boxes of chalk. These items were presented to…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nyansa Institute for Strategic Dialogue (NISD), Mr. Samuel Koranteng Adjei, has indicated that Ghana is internationally celebrated as a beacon of democracy, the country’s democratic credentials remain superficial due to a lack of tangible delivery. Speaking to the press shortly after the second edition of the NISD’s discussion series in Accra, which focused on strengthening democracy in West Africa, Mr. Adjei drew a sharp distinction between procedural and substantive democracy. Procedurally, he noted, Ghana has excelled. With nine successive elections, peaceful transfers of power, and a reliance on the courts rather than the military…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) wishes to inform taxpayers and the general public that, due to the severe flooding caused by the recent heavy rains in Accra and surrounding areas, the Commissioner-General has approved an extension of the deadline for filings of second quarter Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT) and May 2026 Value Added Tax (VAT), National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL), and Communications Service Tax (CST). Under the tax calendar, CIT, PIT and VAT/NHIL and CST for May 2026 are ordinarily due for filing on or before the last working day of the month following the taxable…

Tension is mounting within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Fanteakwa South following allegations of intimidation, voter suppression, and attempts to prevent some branch members from contesting ongoing branch executive elections. Sources within the constituency accuse some party leaders of using strong-arm tactics and alleged “macho men” to deny certain members their democratic right to participate in the electoral process. According to the sources, the strategy is aimed at eliminating perceived opponents and weakening potential challengers ahead of future constituency-level elections. The allegations have revived concerns over similar incidents that reportedly occurred during the party’s 2022 internal elections, when more…

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Ghana) has issued a strong appeal to policymakers, stakeholders, and the public to advocate for the strengthening and effective resourcing of the Domestic Violence Fund (DV Fund). The organization emphasizes that a well-funded support system is critical to delivering justice for women and vulnerable groups suffering abuse. According to FIDA, many victims—predominantly women and children, but also men—continue to suffer in silence because financial and logistical barriers prevent them from accessing justice. Despite the existence of the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732), which provides a legal framework for criminalizing physical, sexual, psychological, economic…

In a landmark decision for Ghana’s intellectual property (IP) sector, the High Court of Justice has granted an interlocutory injunction in favor of Paperclip Investments Ltd., barring Sparkhouse Promotions Limited and several individuals from commercializing products under the “Supercash Games” brand. The ruling, issued on April 30, 2026, by the Commercial Division 3 in Accra, restrains the defendants from promoting, launching, or distributing specific products, namely “7 Cups” and “Reveal Scratch for Win.” The court found that these products likely infringe upon Paperclip Investments’ proprietary software. Scope of the Order The injunction is comprehensive, targeting both corporate entities and named…