Crime
Five arrested over illegal water connections in Kumasi
The arrests follow the suspects’ failure to settle surcharges totalling GH₵31,803.97, issued as penalties for their alleged illegal tapping into GWCL pipelines.
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General
Clamping down on illegal connections: ECG institutes rewards for informants
“We have created a window of opportunity for our customers who have done illegal connections to officially visit our offices and report for regularisation”
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Crime
Two fake workers of ECG arrested for extortion
Revenue Protection Manager of the Ashanti Regional Strategic Business Unit of the ECG, Mr Ishmael Oklu, said Amankwah had been on the wanted list of the company for a while for engaging in dubious activities, including extortion of money fr...
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Tech
Elon musk and X a year on: Four problems he needs to fix
It was the first flavor of what has been a 12-month whirlwind of erratic change - not least the renaming of the company to X.
BBC
Europe
Manchester City charged by Premier League over several alleged breaches of financial rules
The alleged breaches span a period across a number of seasons and relate to several areas of financial information including revenue, details of manager and player remuneration, profitability and sustainability.
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General
2024 half year report of OSP released
Operating under Act 959, the OSP is dedicated to investigating and prosecuting corruption-related offenses, focusing on public officials, politically exposed persons, and private citizens.
General
Misunderstanding among security personnel over smuggled cocoa resolved
On Wednesday, October 9, a disagreement emerged at the Missiga security checkpoint in Bawku, situated in the Upper East Region. Members of the Ghana Armed Forces, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and the Ghana Police Ser...
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Business
Bono Region: Tourism Authority closes down 70 hospitality facilities
The 70 facilities closed down by the Authority include 30 hostels, 32 eateries, and eight formal accommodations.
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Courts
Meet the lawyers from Foley Hoag, Shults law firm who helped Ghana’s tax arbitration victory against Tullow
The dispute concerned Tullow’s income tax liability for the 2016–2019 tax years on proceeds received from business interruption insurance. The award upheld the GRA’s assessment in full.
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Business
Employee ought to file annual income tax returns – GRA
Under the previous Section 125 of Act 896, employees were not mandated to file their own returns. However, the introduction of Amendment 924 now requires employees to submit their income tax returns within four months of the end of the basi...
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General
Ghana Highway Authority to surcharge road users who break bridges
He disclosed the step taken by the Authority when he led a delegation from his office to seek a collaboration with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to educate the public, particularly active road users on the do’s and don’ts on road...
GNA
Business
1115 gallons of cocoa beans intercepted by Immigration officers at Ave-Havi border post
Officers from the Ghana Immigration Service, operating out of the Akanu Sector Command and supported by the Ghana Revenue Authority-Customs Division, acted on credible intelligence to halt the vehicle.
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Business
New Insurance tax could cripple local firms and cost jobs-MP warns
Set to take effect on July 1, 2025, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on non-life insurance services — including policies covering property, health, and travel. Motor insurance, however, is excluded...
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Bar Conference’21: Make the fulfillment of tax obligation criteria for lawyers’ good standing-AG to GBA
“Sad to say, many lawyers are caught in the phenomenon of tax evasion as they unjustifiably avoid being caught in the tax net either by understanding their profits or concealing their true income,
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Courts
More than 10 companies charged for tax offences at newly created Tax Court November 23, 2021 110
The Tax Court, a Division of the High Court, was established by the Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah, to hear tax-related offences in Accra.
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Business
GRIDCo owes Bui Power Authority $41,010,518.71 from 2013 – Audit Report
The report further stated that the Authority had failed to recognize a provision for the likely decommissioning of the Dam in the future,
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General
Full Speech by President Akufo Addo at the 2023 Ghana Bar Conference
The 2023 Ghana Bar Conference is on the theme: Ensuring High Standard and Integrity in Public Life: The Role of Legal Profession
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General
Give PIAC prosecutorial powers- CSO rep
The committee currently relies on Parliament for enforcement, a system that has not effectively deterred the misuse of oil revenues.
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Crime
5 quarry company managers arrested …for selective issuance of VAT invoice
The managers were arrested because during their visits to the premises of these companies, the GRA found them selectively issuing out the Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices to their customers, despite being registered to issue such invoices to...
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Business
GRA orders immediate compliance as government scraps 1% E-Levy
Effective from 12:00 AM on April 2, 2025, all banks, fintech companies, and mobile money operators are required to stop charging the E-Levy. Institutions are also expected to promptly refund any deductions made on or after this date.
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