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Trump says King will be ‘very safe’ during US visit after security talks
Posted on with No CommentDonald Trump has said King Charles III will “be very safe” during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday. Further security talks took place between the White House and Buckingham Palace after a … Read more →
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Police picks 2 suspects in Tema pharmacy robbery
Posted on | CommentPolice in Tema have picked up two suspects in connection with the October 28, 2018 robbery incident at the Top Up Pharmacy at Tema Community Four. The two, Daniel Boachie Yiadom alias Aso and Joseph Nartey are believed to have been involved in the … Read more →
South Africa’s Ramaphosa to repay campaign donation
Posted on | CommentSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa is to repay $35,000 (£27,300) given to his leadership campaign by a firm accused of corruption. The donor, a firm called Bosasa, has won lucrative government contracts but is under investigation. Mr Ramaphosa initially told … Read more →
Let’s support growth, development of entrepreneurs — President Akufo-Addo
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to support the growth and development of entrepreneurs, especially women, which is the focus of this year’s celebration in Ghana. November 2018 marks the celebration of the Global Entrepreneurship Month as … Read more →
KNUST revises academic calendar
Posted on | CommentThe Academic Board of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has revised the school’s academic calendar for the first semester. The move, according to authorities, has become necessary following the unplanned closure of the University after student … Read more →
Kumasi SHS Asst. Head suspended for allegedly sodomizing 4 students
Posted on | CommentThe Assistant Headmaster of Kumasi High School, George Amponsah-Duodo, has been suspended by the Ashanti Regional Education Directorate over allegations that he has sodomized some students of the boys school. According to the Regional Education Directorate, the 54-year-old’s suspension is … Read more →
Change corruption image – Akufo-Addo to Police Officers
Posted on | CommentPresident Akufo-Addo, has admonished some one hundred and thirty five new Police Graduating officers to eschew all forms and temptations of Corruption as they assume office as senior officers of the Police Service. President Akufo-Addo addressing the Graduation Parade of … Read more →
Gabon Amends Constitution For ill President
Posted on | CommentGabon’s constitutional court has intervened to avert a political crisis brought about by the ill health of President Ali Bongo. There have been no government meetings since he was taken to hospital in Saudi Arabia last month. The court has … Read more →
7 trafficked women subjected to rituals
Posted on | CommentFive Nigerian women who allegedly lured seven young women to Ghana and forced them into prostitution after subjecting them to some rituals have been remanded by an Accra Circuit Court. The five women, one of whom is pregnant, are Blessing … Read more →
Denmark cancels over $9m in aid to Tanzania over anti-gay comments
Posted on | CommentDenmark is withholding 65m krone (£7.5m; $9.8m) in aid to Tanzania after “unacceptable homophobic comments” from a senior politician, a minister says. Development minister Ulla Tornaes did not name the official but said she was “very concerned” by the comments. Last … Read more →
KNUST reopens today
Posted on | CommentStudents of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) are to return to school today as the Kumasi-based university reopens. Lectures, according to school authorities, are to begin on Monday while students will be expected to write their … Read more →
Theresa May insists she can persuade MPs about Brexit deal
Posted on | CommentTheresa May has insisted her Brexit agreement is “truly the best deal for Britain” amid speculation over whether she retains of the support of key ministers, including Michael Gove. The BBC understands Mr Gove rejected the PM’s offer to make … Read more →
Ethiopia arrests former deputy spy chief Yared Zerihun
Posted on | CommentEthiopia’s former deputy intelligence chief has been arrested amid investigations into corruption and human rights abuses committed by the security forces. Yared Zerihun, the former deputy head of the national security agency, is one of more than 60 intelligence and … Read more →
Textile industry welcomes Tax stamp policy
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Textile industry has welcomed the decision by the government to extend the tax stamp policy to textiles. According to the industry, the stamps will compel smugglers of the product to pay taxes even if they manage to smuggle … Read more →
Ghana Budget: Full Statement
Posted on | CommentThe Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is presenting the 2019 Budget and Economic Policy in Parliament in accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 constitution today, Thursday, 15 November 2018. The budget presentation will be followed by a post-budget works Click … Read more →
Zuckerberg orders staff to use Android phones
Posted on | CommentTech CEOs, beware: If you piss off Mark Zuckerberg, he might order his employees to stop using your company’s products.The Facebook founder was reportedly so enraged by criticism from Apple CEO Tim Cook that he personally instructed executives to stop … Read more →
Gov’t reviews 35% tax on income earners above GHS10k
Posted on | CommentThe government has reviewed its policy of imposing a 35% tax on income over 10, 000 Ghana cedis. The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, in July this year announced that a new band rate needs to be added to Ghana’s current … Read more →
Ghana Budget: Fundraising campaign for National Cathedral to be launched in Ghana, USA
Posted on | CommentThe Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced that the government will launch a global fundraising campaign to raise funds from the diaspora to construct a 5,000-seater National Cathedral. The Ghana launch is slated for December 28 this year with another launch … Read more →
Ghana Budget: Gov’t to construct ultra-modern film studio – Ofori-Atta
Posted on | CommentThe government as part of measures to develop the country’s film industry, has planned to build ultra-modern film studio for the sector. Presenting the 2019 budget statement to Parliament on Thursday, the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, stated that the … Read more →
Ghana Budget: We’ll invest heavily in road, other infrastructure – Finance Minister
Posted on | CommentFinance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has in the 2019 budget statement announced that government will be investigating massively in road, railways and air transport, from a variety of funding sources. As it is often done in many budget presentations, the Minister … Read more →
Hit the street if your concerns are not addressed in 2 months – WR Police Commander to Concerned Residents of Sekondi-Takoradi Demonstrators
Posted on | Comment“The Contractor, Asabea Construction has finished testing the quality of the bitumen and would resume work on the Effia Nkwanta – Fijai stretch today Thursday 15th November, 2018. The Urban Roads Director has also assured us that in 2 weeks … Read more →
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