Minority Slams New Airport Levy (Warns Higher Airfares May Hurt Tourism, Raise Costs)

The minority members of Parliament’s Roads and Highways Committee, led by Ranking Member Kennedy Osei Nyarko, have spoken out against the new Airport Infrastructure Development Levy, saying it is unfair because passengers already pay for airport services. The levy, which goes into effect on April 1, 2026, raises airfares by a lot. It adds GH¢100…

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Mahama: Ghana-Zimbabwe Ties Go Beyond Diplomacy (Mnangagwa Lauds Shared History, Development)

During a state dinner for Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, John Mahama said that Ghana and Zimbabwe’s relationship is based on their shared struggles for African freedom and is strengthened by strong personal ties, not just formal diplomacy. He talked about how leaders like Kwame Nkrumah and Robert Mugabe have shaped history. He mentioned Mugabe’s time…

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GUTA: Parliament Enabling Foreign Takeover (Boateng Warns Politicians, Defends Local Traders)

Clement Boateng, the president of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), says that both the Minority and Majority in Parliament are allowing foreign businesses to take over important parts of Ghana’s economy, which hurts local traders. During a meeting with the Minority, he said that political inaction and weak enforcement of laws like the…

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