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Mahama Will Sign the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill – Ato Forson Assures

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Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the passage of the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, by Parliament. He assured that President John Dramani Mahama will sign it into law. The bill removes withholding tax on lottery winnings and the purchase of unprocessed goods.

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Bawumia Pledges His Support for Traders Affected by Kumasi Market Fire Outbreak

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of Ghana, visited the Adum Market in Kumasi on March 25, 2025, following a devastating fire outbreak. He inspected the affected areas and pledged his support for rebuilding efforts, urging the government to assist traders in recovering their businesses.

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President Mahama Submits Three (3) Petitions for the Removal of the Chief to the Council of State

H.E. John Dramani Mahama has submitted three petitions to the Council of State, initiating the constitutional process for the removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. This follows Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates consultations on such matters.

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Abeiku Santana Commends Okudzeto Ablakwa for His Exceptional Leadership, Dedication, and Service

Abeiku Santana, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, commends Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa for his exceptional leadership, dedication, and diplomatic expertise. He praises Ablakwa’s ability to connect with people and represent Ghana on the global stage.

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Ghana’s Finance Minister Meets Pension Funds’ Stakeholders

Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Ghana’s Finance Minister, met with pension fund representatives to discuss reopening capital markets and strengthening the country’s financial system. He assured stakeholders of the government’s commitment to avoiding defaults and operationalizing the sinking fund to support long-term bonds.

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Ghana’s Vice President Congratulates Namibian President, H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, congratulated H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her historic inauguration as Namibia’s first female president. Representing President John Mahama at the ceremony on March 21, 2025, she lauded Nandi-Ndaitwah’s leadership as a symbol of African women’s resilience and strength.

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Namibia Swears-in First Female President

H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as Namibia’s first female president following her victory in the November 2024 general election. The historic swearing-in ceremony on March 21, 2025, was attended by prominent African female leaders, including H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan, H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and H.E. Joyce Banda. Nandi-Ndaitwah, a veteran lawmaker and former foreign minister, now joins the ranks of distinguished women shaping African politics.

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500,000 Immigrants to Lose Legal Status in US Over Trump’s Order

The Biden-era CHNV program, which provided temporary legal protection for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan immigrants, is set to be revoked under a new order by the Trump administration. Affected individuals must leave the United States by April 24 unless they secure another legal status.

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President Mahama Declares Two Public Holidays for Eid-Ul-Fitr Celebration

The Ghanaian government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays in observance of Eid-Ul-Fitr. The decision, announced by the Ministry of the Interior, follows the holiday’s expected observance on either March 30 or 31. The move aims to accommodate the nationwide celebration of the Islamic festival.

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Teacher and Nursing Trainees Allowances to Be Paid Through Controller – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that teacher and nursing trainees will now receive their allowances through the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) to ensure timely and regular disbursement. Speaking in Tamale, he also outlined key policies in the 2025 Budget, including free sanitary pads for schoolgirls and the completion of the Eastern Corridor Road.

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“I Have Not Approved Any $1.7M Contract” – Ghana’s Finance Minister

Ghana’s Finance Minister has refuted claims of approving a $1.7 million single-source procurement contract, describing the allegations as “completely false.” He insists he has not sanctioned any procurements since taking office and remains committed to transparency and accountability.

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Ibrahim Mahama Donates Food Items to Ghana Prisons Service

Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the Minister for the Interior, has donated a massive food supply to the Ghana Prisons Service on behalf of renowned businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama. The donation, which includes 1000 bags of rice, cooking oil, mackerel, and tin tomatoes, aims to support the feeding of inmates during the Ramadan season. The supplies will be distributed across ten prisons nationwide, including Nsawam and Kumasi Central. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Hon. Muntaka reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of both officers and inmates in the prison system, underscoring the importance of corporate and public support to improve conditions in Ghana’s prisons.

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Cop Maame Yaa Tiwaa Reports for Duty at the Ministry of the Interior

In a key move to enhance the Ministry for the Interior’s operations, Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah has officially reported for duty as Technical Advisor to Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the Minister for the Interior. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, both leaders aim to drive the Ministry’s objectives forward, ensuring the safety and security of all Ghanaians. COP Maame Tiwaa pledged to leverage her vast experience and expertise to support and bring about meaningful progress within the Ministry, signaling a new era of strategic leadership in Ghana’s security sector.

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CUBA AND GHANA EXPLORE WAYS TO STRENGTHEN PARLIAMENTARY BILATERAL RELATIONS

In a significant move to strengthen diplomatic ties, Cuba’s Foreign Affairs Minister, H.E. Bruno Rodriguez Parilla, led a high-level delegation to Ghana’s Parliament to explore opportunities for enhancing bilateral and parliamentary cooperation. During the visit, Rt. Hon. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin praised Cuba’s global commitment to providing quality healthcare, highlighting the nation’s simplicity, humility, and exemplary maintenance culture. He reiterated Ghana’s support for furthering solidarity between the two nations and expressed optimism that future engagements with the Cuban Ambassador to Ghana would solidify this growing relationship, creating new avenues for collaboration and mutual growth.

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Full Video : Anas Wins $18M in Defamation Case Against Kennedy Agyapong

Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has secured a landmark legal victory against former Ghanaian MP Kennedy Agyapong, as a US court awards him $18 million in a defamation case. The unanimous verdict by an eight-member jury highlights the stark contrast between justice systems and underscores the importance of accountability. Read more on the case, the implications for press freedom, and Anas’ call for judicial reforms.

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