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Abu Sakara supports E-levy
A former Presidential Aspirant, Foster Abu Sakara, has sided with government’s proposal to introduce the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy).
According to him, the tax policy...
E-levy, the new elephant in Ghana!
On the 17th of November, 2021, Ken Ofori-Atta, the Finance Minister, and the keeper of the Ghanaian purse on the authority of President Nana...
Suame Interchange project to start in October – MCE
The Suame Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Maxwell Ofosu Boakye, says construction of the Suame Interchange project in the Ashanti Region is scheduled to start...
Govt holds 4th town hall meeting on E-levy in Wa
Government, through the Information Ministry, will today hold another town hall meeting to discuss the controversial Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy).
The 4th meeting will take place...
Bagbin returns from medical review [Photos]
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has returned from his medical trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Mr Bagbin returned to Dubai for his...
NDC MPs secretly encouraging govt to pass E-levy – MP alleges
JoyNews/AdomNews · NDC MPs have been secretly encouraging government to pass E-levy - New Juaben South MP
Member of Parliament (MP) for New Juaben South,...
Govt should scrap it – Yvonne Nelson & Michy on E-Levy bill [Videos]
Actress Yvonne Nelson says government should shelve the implementation of the Electronic Transactions Levey (E-levy).
According to her, the masses are not happy about the...
E-levy: Finance Minister makes U-turn on withdrawal
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has rescinded his decision to withdraw the controversial e-levy in Parliament and re-introduce same.
Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin,...
E-Levy: There is more to it you don’t know – Haruna Iddrisu tells Ghanaians...
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has declared that the rate of the Electronic Transaction Levy, also known as E-Levy, is actually 3.75 and not...
AU panel calls for Moody’s review of Ghana’s rating
An African Union-backed panel has urged Moody’s Investors Service to review an appeal by government against the rating agency’s downgrade of the country’s credit...
Sarkodie breaks silence on E-Levy debate
Rapper Sarkodie has finally waded into the ongoing debate about the proposed E-levy tax which has been laid before Ghana's parliament.
The rapper said...
We want to refurbish all tollbooths to provide decent public urinals – Roads Minister
The Roads and Highways Minister, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, has announced tollbooths across the country will be converted into public urinals.
Mr Amoako-Atta disclosed this during...
Bukom Banku sends ‘special’ message to Akufo-Addo over E-levy bill [Video]
Ghanaian boxer, Bukom Banku, whose real name is Braimah Kamoko, is the latest celebrity to speak against the controversial E-levy bill which has been...
E-levy should be scrapped; it doesn’t make sense – Kwaisey Pee [Video]
Highlife musician Kwaisey Pee says the controversial Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) should not be passed because it simply does not make sense.
Speaking in an interview with Andy Dosty...
Finance Ministry reacts to Moody’s downgrade of country’s rating
The Finance Ministry is appealing against the downgrade of the country’s credit rating to Caa1, from B3 and economic outlook to stable, from negative.
It...
Finance Minister to reintroduce E-levy at 1.5%
The Deputy Majority Leader has revealed that the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, will withdraw the controversial Electronic Transactions Levy (E-levy) in Parliament and re-introduce...
Finance Minister to withdraw E-levy from Parliament – Afenyo-Markin reveals [Audio]
JoyNews/AdomNews · Finance Minister to withdraw E-levy from Parliament - Afenyo Markin reveals
Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has revealed that the Finance Minister, Ken...
You’re poor if you earn ¢70 a year so you will not pay E-levy...
The Western Region Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, has mounted a strong defence for the controversial Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) which awaits parliamentary approval.
According to...
E levy: It is time for burden sharing – Deputy Minister
Deputy Information Minister, Fatima Abubakr, has reiterated the need for Ghanaians to support the controversial 1.75% Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy).
According to her, the levy...
Former NPP MP urges govt to go to IMF
A former Member of Parliament (MP) for New Juaben South, Mark Assibey-Yeboah, has disputed the government’s claims that the introduction of the Electronic Transaction...
We’re on our way to the mortuary – Sammy Gyamfi on Ghana’s economy [Audio]
JoyNews/AdomNews · Sammy Gyamfi On Ghana's Economy
Ghana's economy in the eyes of the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress , Sammy Gyamfi,...
E-levy: Govt to hold another Town Hall Meeting
The government will on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, hold another Town Hall Meeting on the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-levy).
The event is scheduled to...
Diana Hamilton speaks on the controversial e-levy bill
Gospel musician, Diana Hamilton, has urged government and lawmakers to prioritise the interest of Ghanaians when finalising the decision on the controversial E-levy Bill.
While...
E-Levy: Bankers Association makes last-minute appeal
Commercial banks are making a last-minute appeal for the tax on electronic transactions to be reduced marginally to not more than 1%.
Speaking on PM...
E-levy: Group storms Parliament with mats and pillows to picket
Some aggrieved Ghanaians are not relenting in their efforts to reject the controversial Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy).
Members of the ‘Justice 4 All’ movement showed...
E-levy will provide more jobs, roads – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has reiterated the need for Ghanaians to support the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy).
According to him, it will help provide government...
Be patient; you’ll be paid – Afenyo-Markin to NABCo personnel [Audio]
JoyNews/AdomNews · Be Patient; You'll Be Paid - Afenyo - Markins To NABCo Personnel
The Deputy Majority Leader, Afenyo-Markin, has urged calm among personnel of...
Mobile Money Association petitions Minority to reject E-levy
The Mobile Money Association of Ghana has petitioned the Minority Caucus in Parliament to ensure the new Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) is rejected when...
Govt to hold major Town Hall meeting on E-Levy
The government will on Thursday, January 27, 2022, hold a major Town Hall Meeting on the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-levy).
The exercise forms part of...
E-levy: Majority Leader’s statement is posture of arrogance – Derek Bekoe
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Upper West Akyim, Derek Ohene Bekoe, has reacted to the Majority leader Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu's comment on...
Apiate: Victims of explosion speak for the first time [Video]
Affected victims have shared their horrifying accounts on the cause of explosion at Apiate, on Thursday, January 21.
Buildings and other facilities at Apiate near...
Govt suspends 20% of expenditure in approved 2022 budget
The government has suspended expenditure in the 2022 Budget by 20%, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced.
Parliament has already approved the government’s total...
E-Levy: Check out transactions to be affected and exempted
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says he is working out modalities to resubmit the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) to Parliament for approval.
The tax,...
Venture Capital Fund to be recapitalised with $40 million
The government is capitalising Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) with $40 million to enable it to fund more viable start-ups in the country.
The...
Okyenhene bereaved
A sister of Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has passed on, an official statement by Secretary of the Akyem Abuakwa state has revealed.
According to...
GRA chases 3 tax defaulting firms
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has stepped up efforts to ensure that all tax defaulting companies honour their obligations to the state in order...
Implement benchmark value discount policy in national interest – AGI to govt
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has urged the government to remain unwavering in its decision to implement the reversal of the benchmark value...
Gabby honours late mother with sports complex in Kyebi [Photos]
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko and his siblings have built a multipurpose sports complex in memory of...
Adom FM’s ‘Reboot your life series’: Motivational speaker shares life nuggets
The maiden edition of Adom FM's 'Reboot your life campaign' has won the heart of listeners following life nuggets shared by motivational speaker and...
Adomonline’s year recap: Top stories that made headlines in 2021
The year has been very dramatic for Ghana following the turn of events on both the political and economic fronts.
The country certainly has...