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David Ofosu Dortse, senior partner at AB & David Africa, has advised the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, to prioritize sustainable tax policies over merely meeting International Monetary Fund (IMF) revenue targets.Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show with Bernard Avle on “30 Days into Mahama’s Government: What Have We Learnt So Far?”, Ofosu Dortse emphasized the need for a balanced approach to fiscal management.He acknowledged Sarpong’s competence in leading the GRA but stressed that his focus should be on broadening the tax base and identifying new revenue streams rather than aggressively increasing tax collection to satisfy…

The former chief was shot at Kokoben A man in his late 40s believed to be an ex-chief in the area, identified as Nana Okofrobuo Boateng, has been shot dead by unknown assailants at Kokoben New Site in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region.The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.According to the family, they suspect foul play, believing the incident may be a contract killing.They revealed that Nana Boateng had survived a similar attack last year, but the suspects were never arrested or identified.In an interview with OTEC News Reporter Kwame Agyenim Boateng, Nana Ama, a…

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will from today February 10, 2025 begin series of engagements with government about the economy. The discussions will center on the economy and the 2025 Budget, which sources say will be presented in Parliament in March 2025. Other issues on the agenda during the five-day visit and meetings will be an assessment of progress made by government on negotiations with External Commercial Creditors and the Energy Sector debts.  In addition, the IMF would seek some clarity on government’s plans to deal with the country’s energy situation and talks…

Several structures were destroyed by a fire that broke out along the Agbogba to Ritz Junction Road near Madina late Sunday [February 9] night.The tragic fire reduced multiple wooden and container structures to ashes and devastated several businesses and residences.A team from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) swiftly mobilized and moved to the scene, preventing the raging flames from spreading to other areas.Speaking on the incident, GNFS spokesperson Alex King Nartey attributed the rapid spread of the fire to the flammable nature of the affected structures.“This is at Agbogba, close to the Police Station involving about 30 wooden structures.…

There was chaos at the Swedru Hospital after a motorcycle was involved in an accident at Agona Nyansakyere in the Agona East District. The accident left one Okada rider dead and two others, including another rider and a passenger, were in critical condition. The accident reportedly occurred when one rider, carrying a passenger, was traveling from Agona K.T.K to Agona Kwanyarko, while the other was heading in the opposite direction. According to eyewitness accounts, both riders were speeding, and a power outage in the area may have contributed to the crash. Following the accident, the victims were rushed to the…

The Prison Notebooks are a series of essays written by the Italian Marxist Antonio Gramsci who was imprisoned by the Italian Fascist regime in 1926. The notebooks were written between 1929 and 1935, when Gramsci was released from prison to a medical center on grounds of ill-health, and his friend, Piero Sraffa, had supplied the writing implements and notebooks. Gramsci died in April 1937.Gramsci’s theory has the following ingredients:1. Cultural hegemony as a means of maintaining and legitimising the capitalist state2. The need for popular workers’ education to encourage the development of intellectuals from the working class3. An analysis of…

Some officers of the Ghana Armed Forces in a vehicle A cargo truck traveling under military escort was attacked by unidentified gunmen in the Missiga suburb of Bawku on Thursday, January 16, according to a myjoynews.com report.According to the report, the truck, which was en route from the border town of Kulungugu to Bawku township, came under gunfire when the attackers, hidden in a nearby location, ambushed the vehicle. The assailants are reported to have fled the scene immediately after the attack, and no casualties were reported.The escalating violence in Bawku is believed to stem from the protracted chieftaincy conflict…

Stakeholders in the Timber Industry are celebrating President John Dramani Mahama’s appointment of Dr. Hugh C.A. Brown as the new CEO of the Forestry Commission. Dr Hugh Brown, a professional forester, previously served as the Executive Director of the Forest Services Division (FSD). The stakeholders are highlighting Dr Brown’s expertise and experience in forestry management, convinced that his appointment will steer the timber industry and the Forestry Commission in the right direction. Timber merchants from Ashanti, Western, Western North and Ahafo regions are optimistic that the new Chief Executive’s leadership will not only boost the industry but also contribute to…

Every nation thrives on the bedrock of its constitution, the very framework that governs, shapes, and reflects the values of its people. As the grundnorm from which all laws derive their authority, the constitution must remain fundamentally relevant at all times and be in tune with present and future realities. Is Ghana’s 1992 Constitution robust enough and in tune with future realities or some of its flawed provisions could be exploited to create a constitutional crisis if they are not amended? One of the provisions I consider flawed and could potentially create a future constitutional crisis is article 69, which…

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has come under heavy criticism for issuing an ultimatum to illegal miners, popularly known as galamseyers, within his jurisdiction to desist from their activities.Speaking on the February 8, 2025, edition of Newsfile on JoyNews, former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Alhaji Inusah Fuseini described the minister’s action as indicative of weakness.”We don’t give criminals time to prepare. If someone defecates in your backyard and you catch them, you don’t give them time to clean it up, you order them to do it immediately,” he stressed.He noted…