Tariffs Are Sales Taxes Beneficial to the Targeted Party – The GITFiC
Tariffs are primarily sales taxes, mainly beneficial to the targeted country rather than the imposing country.
Ghana
Minister for Foreign Affairs invites U.S. Ambassador over 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports
Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has invited the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, for a meeting on Monday, April 7, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports
Inflation in Ghana Drops for Third Consecutive Month to 22.4 Percent
According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), the decline is attributed to easing food price pressures.
Energy Commission launches digital certification platform for electrical installations.
The Energy Commission has taken a significant step toward enhancing electrical safety and compliance with its introduction of the Installation Completion Certificate Mobile App (ICCAPP), a digital platform designed to streamline certification processes.
US$600 million iron ore project commences soon – GIISDEC.
A US$600million iron ore project is set to commence by the end of 2025. The initiative aims to reduce the country’s reliance on imported steel products.
‘No suspended projects in Ghana’ – World Bank clarifies.
The World Bank has firmly dismissed claims that any of its funded projects in Ghana have been put on hold
107 foreigners repatriated over galamsey, other fraudulent activities – Interior Minister.
Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka has revealed that over 107 foreign nationals have been repatriated since he assumed office
U.S. Tariffs on African Countries: A Ripple Effect Across the Continent
These tariffs, rolling out between April 5 and 9, 2025, aren’t just numbers—they’re a wake-up call for Ghana and the continent.
Black Sherif releases highly awaited sophomore album ‘Iron Boy’
Following the groundbreaking success of his debut album, The Villain I Never Was, Ghanaian music sensation Black Sherif returns with Iron Boy, his highly anticipated sophomore album.
Set to captivate audiences worldwide, Iron Boy, a moniker which pays homage to his hometown Highlife legend, Amakye Dede, showcases the artist’s signature storytelling, musical versatility, and fearless exploration of themes that resonate deeply with fans across the globe.
Mobile Money in Ghana Transactions Hit GH¢649.2 Billion in Early 2025
This marks a 64.68 per cent year-on-year increase, reflecting the rapid adoption of digital financial services across the country.