Ghana’s move to a digitized society is at such a slow pace that I’m afraid could contribute to the country’s slow drive out of poverty. It is amazing that in this age, toll booths in Ghana still collect cash from drivers. On my regular weekend trips to Aburi in the Eastern Region, I find toll … Read more
The Ghana Charismatic Bishops’ Conference has suggested an increment in road tolls as an effective measure of raising revenue for various road projects. The Conference in a communique signed by its General Secretary, Rev. Kwesi Deh, said road tolls should be raised to at least the level of USD1 per car across the country. “Raise … Read more
Automating toll booths will enhance revenue generation for government, Eric Amponsah Boateng, a tax consultant, has said. The Minister nominee for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, has promised to ensure the automation of all toll booths in the country, in order that there would be accountability for the revenues collected. Mr. Boateng lauded the Minister-nominee’s … Read more
Automating toll booths will enhance revenue generation for government, Eric Amponsah Boateng, a tax consultant, has said. The Minister nominee for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, has promised to ensure the automation of all toll booths in the country, in order that there would be accountability for the revenues collected. Mr. Boateng lauded the Minister-nominee’s reasoning, noting that … Read more
The vehicular traffic congestion problem that plagues the road network in Accra and many other major cities will only be alleviated when the number of people using private cars are reduced. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, a transport consultant, Kojo Antwi, explained that all though a small percentage of people using private vehicles occupy … Read more