E-levy implementation: Our businesses will collapse- MoMo Agents cry
E-levy implementation: Our businesses will collapse- MoMo Agents cry
Some Mobile Money Merchants have cried bitterly following the implementation of the E-levy which will be effective from 1st May, 2022.
According to them, majority of them will lose their jobs due to its implementations.
They added that, their customers have earlier told them that, they will stop the electronic transactions should incase the government approve the e-levy.
They made these comments after the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has indicated that the implementation of the 1.5% Electronic Transfer Levy (E-levy) will be done in phases.
It indicated that the decision to phase the implementation is due to its assessment of the readiness of the charging entities.
In a letter to all charging entities on Thursday, the GRA said it has observed that some of the charging entities were yet to fully integrate with the E-levy Management System hence its decision.
“Following Ghana Revenue Authority’s assessment of the general readiness of some Charging Entities to integrate with the E-levy Management System, the Commissioner-General has decided on a modified phased-approach for the implementation of the Levy from 1st of May 2022.”
However some merchants also believe that, their business will continue to flow regardless of the e-levy implementation.
They added that, it is the habit of Ghanaians to complain but will eventually accepts it as time goes on.
….MOMO AGENTS….
Two buffalo killers sentence to 72 days
Bole District court presided over by His Lordship Edward Essiel has sentence two poachers, Mumin Baharu and Osaman Ibrahim to 72 days imprisonment with hard labor for killing a buffalo inside the Mole National Park.
The two convict on 9th of April, 2022 were arrested by the Rangers at the Mole National Park for killing a buffalo.
The suspects are reported to have come from the Larabanga Community which is 5 Kilometres from Mole Park, and were on a normal patrol in the park when the Rangers heard gunshots and rushed to the scene.
The Rangers as gathered found a four-man team of Poachers, who had shot and killed a buffalo and were in the process of sharing it.
The tow poachers prior to their arrest were on the wanted list of the Mole National Park for a while now due to their poaching activities.
Law Enforcement Officer at the Mole National Park Atakliya Kojo Adikya speaking to the media after the court ruling expressed their gratitude to the district court for its ruling.
According to him, though they wanted a maximum sentence but welcome the sentence.
….ATAKLIYA KOJO….
Galamsey: Fourteen (14) Regions Devastated by Illegal Mining Activities – Mining Consultant
Mining Consultant base in the USA, Solomon Owusu and his team have revealed that, fourteen regions have been devastated by illegal mining activities in the country.
According to him, the actual causes of the menace are poorly understood by the government, hence focusing on unnecessary expenditures that do not yield any significant outcome since 2017.
Speaking to the media, he said, the possible solutions to this problem are that, the government should ascertain whether they can control water bodies that have been polluted not to mix with other water bodies.
He added that, they put proper measures in place between the government and the small scale miners on how to cover the land properly after mining.
He noted that, water bodies have been contaminated with dangerous chemicals like mercury, cyanide, lead and arsenic, these have led to skyrocketing costs of water treatments for human consumption hence the need for the government to take notice.
Solomon Owusu stressed that, if possible miners can apply for a license online rather than going through stress in acquiring one.
He believes that, the implementation of these suggestions can help ensure environmentally-friendly small-scale mining operations.
…MR. OWUSU….
NCCE begins discourse on reforms and review of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution
The National Commission for Civic Education, NCCE, as part of its mandate to encourage constitutionalism, has launched a series of activities to mark 30 years of uninterrupted constitutional rule and peaceful co-existence in Ghana. The celebration of the Constitution Week essentially fulfills one of the Commission’s mandate to create and sustain awareness on the principles and objectives of the 1992 Constitution to deepen and sustain Ghana’s democracy.
At the launch in Accra, the Deputy Chairman of Operations, Samuel Akuamoah, said the NCCE holds the firm conviction that every citizen must know their rights and understand the principles and objectives laid down in the Constitution to promote nation-building for a better Ghana.
According to him, the Commission would vigorously engage citizens on Ghana’s constitution and raise awareness of the need for everyone to be abreast of the law of the land.
He said it’s long overdue to set the agenda to take a second look at the reforms and review of the 1992 Constitution.
…NCCE….
Is disgusting- DOVVSU react to teacher boiling the hand of 9 yr old girl
Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) has expressed their discomfort following the actions by a female teacher for allegedly boiling the hand of a nine (9) year old girl at Ahafo Goaso in the Asunafo North Municipal.
The suspect, Madam Helen Serwaa allegedly put her adopted child’s hand into hot water for stealing GHC2.
Ahafo Regional DOVVSU Coordinator, ASP Mavis Kamassah reacting to the incident said, it is very disgusting and disturbing to see how the victim hand has been after been boiled in the hot water.
According to her, people should be able to control their anger before doing something dreadful.
She added that, the victim has been treated at the Komfo Anokye Teaching hospital and will go on check up every two weeks.
She noted that, though they normally receive reports of domestic violence but this is the first time they have had some report.
She noted that, Madam Helen Serwaa has been released on a bail because she is a nursing mother but DOVVSU will continue to do their investigations thoroughly and find justice for the victim.
…ASP MAVIS….
E-levy will not affect tithes and offering – John Kumah
The Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Kumah, has denied the assertion that payment of tithes and other religious obligations will be affected by the Electronic Transaction levy (E-levy).
Dr John Kumah on Friday said government is not taxing the tithes and offering of religious persons in the country.
According to him, it’s a complete lie and falsehood that, e-levy will tax tithe and offerings because e-levy does not affect church tithe, offering or Zakat.
Dr. Kumah comment is in reaction to claims by the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George that E-levy will affect tithes.
But the Deputy Minister in an interview said ‘If churches register as merchants, there is no way payment to that platform will be exempted”.
He added that, if you decide to pay your tithe of GH¢2000, exactly GH¢2000 will go to the church.
Dr John Kumah, therefore, entreated the public to disregard claims that the levy would affect tithes and offerings.
….LAWYER KUMAH…..
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