Ghana is considering imposing tax on Facebook, WhatsApp and other instant messaging platforms.
Uganda is already earning taxes from social media users. The Ghanaian government claims since many Ghanaians prefer using social media platforms to interact, it is earning less revenue from traditional phone calls and text messages.
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The proposal comes at a time when the campaign #FixTheCountry is gaining momentum due to growing dissatisfaction over the rising cost of living.
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