Ghana's health and economic future could hinge on a critical tax overhaul-discover why experts are pushing for change.
VAST Ghana has advocated for a comprehensive review of Ghana's excise tax framework, specifically targeting tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages. This initiative aims to address the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases and enhance domestic revenue mobilization.
New buses arrive, but can they overcome the hurdles that have plagued Ghana's public transport?
Vice-President Opoku-Agyemang commissioned 100 new Metro Mass buses as part of a larger government initiative. This move aims to address critical issues within Ghana's public transportation sector- but what challenges remain?
Toyota Ghana unveils a new vehicle with self-charging hybrid tech - but how will it impact Ghana's automotive market?
Toyota Ghana has launched the new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid onto the Ghanaian market - seeking to promote fuel-efficient and environmentally sustainable options. The upgraded SUV combines improved fuel efficiency and enhanced driving support systems - adapted to local driving conditions.
A routine search uncovers more than anyone expected- and now three suspects are in custody.
In the Oti Region, three individuals, including a pregnant woman, have been apprehended following a shooting incident near Nkwanta. Authorities are investigating the circumstances- what led to this violent confrontation?
A drone operation leads to arrests after a violent incident in Nkwanta South - but what sparked the conflict?
Tensions are high in Nkwanta South after a gun attack in Keri left two individuals injured - and security agencies are on high alert. The community is left wondering what this means for the future.
The WHO warns a vaccine could take nine months - what challenges are health workers facing right now?
The WHO is warning that a vaccine against the Bundibugyo species of Ebola could take nine months to develop- as the death toll rises. The organization says that the rarity of this species means there are fewer tools to stop it.
A new World Bank strategy seeks to transform health systems in West and Central Africa - but how will they achieve this?
The World Bank has launched a regional strategy to transform health systems in Ghana and other West and Central African countries. The strategy aims to improve health outcomes and support productivity- but what challenges will they face?
A so-called international career program may be a trap - but what are young African women being lured into?
The Alabuga Start Program presents itself as an international career-development exchange, recruiting young women from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. There are reports that these women are being trafficked to produce weapons of war in Russia - raising concerns about exploitation and deception.