Punches thrown in Ghana parliament over electronic payments tax
by Reuters in Accra from on (#5T8J9)
Proposed levy has been challenged by opposition since it was first proposed last month
A fight has broken out between lawmakers in Ghana's parliament during a debate over a proposed tax on electronic transactions that has divided the house for weeks.
The 1.75% e-levy, which would include mobile money payments, has been challenged by the opposition since it was first proposed last month and held up the passing of the budget.
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