Importers, freight forwarders threaten strike over ‘flawed’ AI customs valuation

The Coalition of Concerned Exporters, Importers, Traders and Freight Forwarders has threatened industrial action unless the government suspends the implementation of the Publican AI tool used by the Ministry of Finance and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for customs valuation and tariff classification at the country’s ports. The group said the […]

Introduce reverse metering for solar users — AGI tells ECG

The President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Kofi Nsiah-Poku, has urged the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to implement reverse metering, describing its absence as a long-standing challenge without a clear solution. He highlighted that as more businesses invest in solar energy, many are generating excess electricity but lack the means to feed […]

Airport levy key to modernisation drive – Transport Minister

The Ministry of Transport has justified the introduction of the Airport Infrastructure Development Charge, describing it as a strategic move to generate revenue to modernise Ghana’s airports and position the country as a leading aviation hub in Africa. Speaking to journalists, Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe stated that proceeds from the levy will be used […]