South Africa’s Revised Budget Faces Political Rejection Amid Economic Challenges
South Africa's Finance Minister unveiled a revised budget proposing a smaller VAT hike, which was promptly rejected by the Democratic...
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Criticism of Ghana Cocoa Board’s Operations by Economist Steve Hanke
Professor Steve Hanke has labeled the Ghana Cocoa Board as corrupt, alleging it underpays farmers, while CEO Dr. Randy Abbey...
Significant Decline in Livestock Marketing Reported for January
In January, livestock marketing declined significantly across all sectors, with cattle marketing down 49.1% year-on-year. Sheep and goat sectors also...
Bank of Uganda to Regulate Mortgage Refinancing Institutions Under New Bill
The Bank of Uganda is to regulate mortgage refinancing institutions following the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Bill, 2025. This bill legalizes...
Surge in Opium Prices in Afghanistan: Profits for Crime Syndicates Amid Farmer Hardship
Opium prices in Afghanistan have risen tenfold since a 2022 drug ban, with current costs reaching $750 per kilogram. Organized...
U.S. Penny Production Halts While St. Kitts Adopts Higher Minimum Coinage
President Trump has instructed the U.S. Treasury to halt penny production due to its high cost and low value. The...
Brazil’s Inflation Surpasses 5%, Prompting Central Bank Rate Hike
Brazil's annual inflation has surpassed 5%, prompting the central bank to raise interest rates. The inflation rate hit 5.06% in...
Brazil Inflation Climbs to 5.06%, Highest in 17 Months
Brazil's annual inflation surged to 5.06% in February 2025, the highest since September 2023, exceeding market expectations. Notable increases were...
Economic Experts Discuss Revenue Strategies and Challenges in Ghana’s 2025 Budget
The article discusses Ghana's 2025 Budget presented by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, highlighting revenue generation strategies, particularly from the...
GRA Data Disputes Dr. Amin Adam’s Claims of Non-Implementation of Betting Tax
The Ghana Revenue Authority's data indicates that the 10% betting withholding tax was implemented by the Akufo-Addo administration, generating significant...
