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Afenyo-Markin referred to Privileges Committee over security recruitment claims
Posted on with No CommentThe Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is to face Parliament’s Committee on Privileges and Immunities after the Interior Minister formally challenged him to substantiate allegations that the ongoing recruitment into the security services is unlawful and exploitative. The development followed an … Read more →
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Facebook is 20 years: The inside story here
Posted on | CommentFacebook, now Meta, started from humble beginnings 20 years ago, on February 4, 2004. A college sophomore, Mark Zuckerberg, launched the site from his Harvard dorm room, unaware of what the company would become. Currently, Meta has a market value … Read more →
64% of working Ghanaians are financially stressed – Research
Posted on | CommentA recent study by Old Mutual has shed light on the financial challenges faced by working Ghanaians, with 64% experiencing financial stress. The report highlights disparities, indicating higher stress levels among lower-income earners (below GH?3,000 per month) and those in … Read more →
Controller to delete gov’t workers without Ghana Card Names
Posted on | CommentIn an effort to eliminate ghost names from the public sector, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, the Controller and Accountant General of Ghana, has issued a strong warning to workers who have not linked their Ghana card to the payroll system. Speaking at … Read more →
Cecilia Dapaah grabs assets, cash
Posted on | CommentThe Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has returned the assets and cash seized from Cecilia Abena Dapaah, bringing an end to a long-standing legal battle. Mrs. Dapaah, a former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, has reclaimed custody of … Read more →
Over 168k married women cheat on their spouses – GSS report
Posted on | Comment‘Women don’t cheat!’ Except for the over 168,000 married women who thought a little extra marital roll in the hay was their human right too. Unfortunately for them, they were captured in the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey from … Read more →
Implementation of Emissions Levy Act begins today
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced the commencement of the implementation of the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112) from Thursday, February 1, 2024. According to them, the Act will impose a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on … Read more →
2 out of 10 married men cheat on their spouses – GSS report
Posted on | CommentThe 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey has revealed that two in every 10 married Ghanaian men have skipped the marital bed for some extramarital frolicking. According to the survey, 17.5% of married men in Ghana have two or more … Read more →
US weapons sales abroad hit record high in 2023
Posted on | CommentUS weapons sales overseas rose sharply last year, reaching a record total of $238bn (£187bn), as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stoked demand. The US government directly negotiated $81bn in sales, a 56% increase from 2022, the state department reported. The … Read more →
Elon Musk announces wireless brain chip implant
Posted on | CommentTech billionaire Elon Musk says his Neuralink company has successfully implanted one of its wireless brain chips in a human for the first time. Initial results detected promising neuron spikes or nerve impulses and the patient is recovering well, he … Read more →
BoG lowers base rate to 29% to stimulate economic growth
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a significant reduction in its Monetary Policy Rate, also known as the base rate, from 30 percent to 29 percent. This decline of 100 basis points signifies the apex bank’s efforts to boost … Read more →
Manhyia clears Wontumi over alleged disparaging comments against Otumfuo
Posted on | CommentManhyia Palace in the Ashanti Region has reportedly cleared Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), over alleged disparaging comments against Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene. However, he … Read more →
12 Major Mahama killers sentenced to life imprisonment, 2 acquitted
Posted on | CommentAfter nearly 7 years of the gruesome lynching of the late Major Maxwell Adams Mahama by a mob in Denkyira Obuasi in the Central Region, 12 persons have been found guilty of abetment, conspiracy and murder of the late soldier. … Read more →
Universities’ Senior Staff rejects NLC’s order to call off strike
Posted on | CommentThe Senior Staff Association of Public Universities is maintaining that their strike is ongoing, despite the National Labour Commission’s directive to suspend it. According to the Association’s leadership, they still need to convene and engage in discussions with their members … Read more →
Kumasi Traditional Council to decide fate of ‘wanted’ Chairman Wontumi
Posted on | CommentMembers of the Kumasi Traditional Council have been called to a crucial meeting, which, according to Joynews sources, will decide the fate of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman … Read more →
GRA bags GH¢113bn in 2023 – Highest collection in 20yrs
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) collected a tax revenue of GH¢113.06 billion last year, GH¢3.87 billion more than it was tasked to collect. The performance represents a nominal growth rate of 49.3 per cent over the 2022 fiscal year, which … Read more →
Iran denies involvement in drone strike that killed 3 US troops
Posted on | CommentIran denies it was involved in the drone attack which killed three US troops and injured 34 on a US base in Jordan, near the Syria border. US President Joe Biden said the attack had been carried out by Iran-backed … Read more →
Gov’t secures 12 modern trains from Poland
Posted on | CommentThe Government has successfully procured 12 state-of-the-art trains from Poland. The move is poised to revolutionize the country’s rail network and contribute to the overall development of its transportation sector. The procurement of these modern trains is part of the … Read more →
50% of Ghanaians are obese -Research
Posted on | CommentA recent survey conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed that 50 percent of Ghanaians are overweight or obese. Many people may find this information a bit shocking, however, insights from a study conducted by the Division of Global … Read more →
Red Sea ‘scary’ for ships’ crews, says captain
Posted on | Comment“The situation is quite scary. It’s dangerous actually,” Captain Chirag tells the BBC from on board his ship. Along with his crew, he’s worried about the ongoing attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea area. Since November, Iran-backed Houthi rebels in … Read more →
Ron DeSantis drops out of presidential race and backs Trump
Posted on | CommentFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Donald Trump. He quit ahead of the Republican primary election in New Hampshire, where he was polling in the single digits. Mr DeSantis was once considered … Read more →
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