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Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has rejected taxpayer-funded recapitalization for the Bank of Ghana, urging asset sales and expenditure cuts. He highlights the risk of sacrificing public services for …
Finance Minister Advocates for Internal Solutions Over Taxpayer Funds for BoG Recapitalization Read More
President William Ruto has scrapped the fees for national ID cards, allowing all Kenyans to receive them free of charge. The move aims to ensure fair access regardless of background, …
Kenyans to Receive Free National ID Cards: President Ruto’s New Directive Read More
Argentina’s government has integrated IMF loan conditions into a Necessity and Urgency Decree, intending to present it to the National Congress for endorsement. This loan, part of an Extended Fund …
Argentina Incorporates IMF Loan Conditions into Necessity Decree Read More
The Zimbabwean government plans to take over the health sector, citing preemptive measures before President Trump’s funding freeze on USAID. Health Minister Mombeshora assures continuity in HIV treatment despite procurement …
Zimbabwe Government’s Response to Trump’s Funding Freeze on Health Sector Read More
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia has rejected allegations of interference in Japanese-funded projects, as accused by Secretariat Coordinator Steve Paye. The ministry emphasized Japan’s neutrality and announced new …
Liberia’s Foreign Ministry Refutes Interference Claims in Japanese Projects Read More
South Africa plans to raise VAT to 16% within two years to support vital services, with incremental increases starting on 1 May 2025. Finance Minister Godongwana highlighted the necessity of …
South Africa to Increase VAT to 16%: Key Points from the Budget Announcement Read More
India faces a significant linguistic dispute centering on Tamil Nadu’s refusal to adopt a national education policy favoring Hindi. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin argues this would regress the state, emphasizing …
India’s Linguistic Tensions: A Political and Cultural Discourse Read More
The Policy Initiative for Economic Development (PIED) commends Ghana’s progressive 2025 budget policies but emphasizes the need for effective implementation to curb corruption. Key measures include the removal of several …
PIED Commends Ghana’s 2025 Budget Policies, Stresses Effective Implementation Read More
South Africa’s National Treasury proposed a smaller VAT hike of 0.5 percentage points to resolve coalition disagreements, following a failed 2-point proposal. Despite this adjustment, opposition from the Democratic Alliance …
South Africa’s National Treasury Proposes Smaller VAT Hike Amid Coalition Disputes Read More
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson rejected calls for taxpayer funds to bail out the Bank of Ghana, urging the Bank to seek internal solutions for its ยข53 billion recapitalization. …
Finance Minister Rejects Taxpayer Bailout for Bank of Ghana, Urges Internal Solutions Read More