Author: Philip Antoh

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will gradually eliminate Value Added Tax (VAT) booklets as it implements Fiscal Electronic Devices and an electronic VAT (eVAT) system, ensuring businesses transition without operational disruption during 2026. The Authority confirmed January 1 that manual VAT booklets will continue operating alongside digital systems until businesses complete preparations for the new framework under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151). This measured approach addresses concerns that abrupt digitalization could overwhelm small and medium enterprises lacking automated accounting infrastructure. Dominic Naab, Acting Head of the Strategy and Research Department at GRA, explained during a public engagement…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has announced that road construction activities across the country will be ramped up significantly in 2026, as the government seeks to fulfil President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to improving Ghana’s road infrastructure. Speaking on Citi FM on Monday, January 5, Mr. Agbodza said the President had consistently emphasised the importance of modernising the country’s road network and had backed this with concrete budgetary allocations. “The President has committed to Ghanaians to improving roads across the country. You have heard him whenever he goes to meet stakeholders, talking about the networks to be…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has praised staff of the Authority for what he described as a strong and commendable performance throughout 2025, noting that their collective efforts have significantly strengthened the institution. In a New Year message, Mr Tameklo said the dedication and professionalism of staff had helped reinforce the NPA’s regulatory role, while improving cooperation across the downstream petroleum sector. He added that the progress made over the past year had positioned the Authority on a firm path towards sustainable growth and innovation. “I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our…

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has detained five men who are accused of pretending to be officials from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and using fake identities to extort money from miners in the Eastern Region. The suspects are Moses Tapiam, 43; Christopher Amakor, 29; Casimir Nunekpeku, 29; Wisdom Miwonuko, 35; and Paul Agbanu, 53. Their arrest came after several miners reported that these men had been visiting mining sites and demanding cash while pretending to enforce anti-galamsey laws. According to police sources, the suspects were apprehended on Friday, January 2, 2026, after reports indicated they were…

The people of Emofialand have ended the year 2025 in a celebratory mood praising the Aryatolla for a good job done so far. Without any argument, we have made great strides in achieving a cooling-off across the economic spectrum which is highly recommendable, impressive, and “unmistakable ” according to our able Finance Minister. So, are the citizens of Emofialand justified in their celebrations? Yes but not that early, not so grandiosely. We must hasten and be cautious in doing so. Extreme care must be taken not to start celebrating too early, else we fall victim of the Plato’s allegory of…

Ghana’s youngest finance minister recently spoke on Radio Gold 90.5 FM about 2025, praising Sammy Gyamfi for his drive and determination. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance in Ghana, pointed out the important achievements in stabilizing the economy. He noted that a key factor in this success is the strong teamwork among the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank, the Ghana Gold Board, and the consistent support from President John Dramani Mahama. Ghana’s youngest finance minister recently spoke on Radio Gold 90.5 FM about 2025, praising Sammy Gyamfi for his drive and determination. “Sammy Gyamfi has always been…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Mrs. Justina Nelson, has pledged the commitment of management to consolidate the gains made last year to position the Fund as one of the best world-class sovereign wealth funds in the world. She said this will be done together with stakeholders of the Fund to secure value for both present and future generations. Mrs Nelson made the commitment in her New Year message posted on all the social media handles of the Fund.“Last year marked a defining phase in our transformational journey, delivering strong institutional reforms aligned with the…

The Accra Regional Police Command has taken two women into custody related to the alleged attack on a 12-year-old girl in the La Roman JHS area of Accra. The incident happened on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, after the victim’s mother reported it to the police, bringing her daughter who had visible signs of assault. The mother claimed that her daughter was assaulted by three women without any reason. After the report, the police recorded a formal statement from the mother and provided a Police Medical Report Form for the victim to undergo a medical check-up. Initial investigations showed that earlier…

A wave of anxiety and frustration is spreading across the University of Ghana (UG) as students deal with a newly released provisional fee schedule that shows significant increases in academic expenses. The large hikes, averaging over 25%, have led to urgent demands for the university management to explain the reasons behind such drastic financial changes. The provisional figures, made public, highlight a harsh reality for both new freshmen and returning students just months before the new academic year starts. Many are left wondering about their financial readiness as the effects of these increases loom large. The College of Humanities, which…

In a world where global headwinds are shifting and external barriers are rising, especially against African migrants, a powerful, people-driven campaign is preparing to sweep across Africa in 2026. The “Make Africa Borderless Now!” movement. This movement will be unveiled formally in Accra, Ghana, in February at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026. It has a singular but transformational mission: to remove the artificial borders that have kept Africans apart from one another for over a century, and to finally make continental integration not merely an aspiration of leaders, but a demand of the African people themselves. The goal is bold:…