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Ghana’s 20% import tax on mobile phones has implications for consumers
The Parliament of Ghana recently passed into law a bill that places an import tax on telephones and mobile phones. Prior to this, there was zero tax on mobile phones importation.
The law, Customs and Excise Amendment Bill 2013 seeks to…
Ghana’s Internet pioneer to speak about expansion in Africa
Dr. Nii Quaynor often referred to as the ‘Father of Internet in Africa,’ together with other stakeholders will address questions about the expansion of the Internet in Africa and how increased online access is expanding business potential…
Alcatel-Lucent to build Ghana’s first commercial 4G network
French-based Alcatel-Lucent has partnered Surfline Communications, a wholly owned Ghanaian company, to deploy West and Central Africa's first ever commercial 4G LTE network in Ghana.
According to Alcatel-Lucent who announced this July 9,…
Ghana imposes 6 percent tax on mobile phone calls
The Parliament of Ghana today July 9, 2013, approved the Communications Service Tax (Amendment) 2013.
The interconnectivity tax is expected to be paid by the telecommunications companies. It is levied on calls between networks. Ghana has…
Sale of Ghana Telecom: Gov’t did not violate any laws – Joe Ghartey
Mr Joe Ghartey, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, who appeared before the Accra Fast Track High Court said government did not violate any laws in signing the Vodafone agreement.
Mr Ghartey said the Divestiture Implementation…
Ghana gov’t withdraws ‘Talk Tax’ Bill from Parliament
The Ghana government on Friday withdrew the Communications Service Tax Bill from Parliament to seek further stakeholder consultations before the House considers the amendments sought to the legislation passed in 2008.
The Bill sought to…
Ghana Parliament in heated argument over Communication Service Tax
Members of Parliament on Tuesday engaged in a heated debate over a Communication Service Tax (Amendment) bill, 2013 before it could be read the second time.
This is because the minority objected to the urgency of the bill purported by the…
Nokia expands portfolio of 3G mobile phones
Nokia, global leader in mobile communications said it has expanded its range of classically designed mobile phones with the launch of three new high-performing handsets.
The Nokia 207, Nokia 208 and Nokia 208 Dual SIM combine the familiar…
Chamber hints rising cost of telecoms services in Ghana on Bill amendment
The cost of telecoms services could rise if the Communication Service Tax (CST) Amendment Bill currently before parliament is passed, says the Ghana Telecoms Chamber.
The bill imposes a 6% tax in addition to the existing surcharge of six…
WEF opens online campaign platform for global social issues
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has launched an online resource platform for public campaigns to address global social issues based on case studies.
The Davos-based Forum last week announced the online platform dubbed “Creative for Good” in…