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Ghana Abolishes E-Levy and Betting Tax in Major Fiscal Policy Shift

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Accra, Ghana – Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has signed into law a series of bills repealing several controversial taxes, including the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), Betting Tax, and Emissions Tax, in a move aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens and stimulating economic growth.

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