Budget 2024: From sanitary pads to electric vehicles – Here are 8 tax reliefs prioritised for implementation

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November 15, 2023

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Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has outlined some moves geared towards cushioning the citizenry.

This is a result of what the Minister describes as efforts to give significant relief to the private sector until expenditure pressures.

He made this announcement during the presentation of the 2024 Budget Statement in Parliament.

The items listed by Mr. Ofori-Atta range from locally manufactured sanitary pads to electric vehicles.

· Extend zero rate of VAT on locally manufactured African prints for two (2) more years;

· Waive import duties on import of electric vehicles for public transportation for a period of 8 years;

· Waive import duties on semi-knocked down and completely knocked down Electric vehicles imported by registered EV assembly companies in Ghana for a period of 8 years;

· Extend zero rate of VAT on locally assembled vehicles for 2 more years;

· Zero rate VAT on locally produced sanitary pads;

· Grant import duty waivers for raw materials for the local manufacture of sanitary pads;

· Grant exemptions on the importation of agricultural machinery equipment and inputs and medical consumables, raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry;

· A VAT flat rate of 5 percent to replace the 15 percent standard VAT rate on all commercial properties will be introduced to simplify administration.

Source: Myjoyonline.com

Man arrested in Ashaiman for allegedly posing as soldier and extorting money

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2 days ago

September 18, 2026

WeeklySpectator

The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.

The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.

According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.

The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.

A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.

The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.

The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.

The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.

By: Jacob Aggrey

Volta has enormous agricultural potential – Regional Minister

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4 days ago

September 16, 2026

WeeklySpectator

Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.

He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.

Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.

The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.

The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.

Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.

He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme