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Benin’s Wadagni wins presidency in landslide with over 94% of votes
Posted on with No CommentBenin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni secured a landslide victory in the West African nation’s April 12 presidential election, garnering over 94% of ?the votes, provisional results from the electoral commission showed on Monday. Sacca Lafia, head ?of the country’s ?independent … Read more →
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EC’s reliance on Ghana Card inappropriate — Majority Leader
Posted on | CommentThe Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has stated that it will be a challenge for the Electoral Commission (EC) to rely solely on the Ghana Card for voter registration. He said the ongoing challenges with the issuance of the Ghana Card … Read more →
Kumasi Technical University 1st-year students mould coalpots to transform campus sustainability
Posted on | CommentIn what the Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) describes as “a remarkable display of ingenuity and collaboration”, first-year engineering students at the university have showcased their skills by designing and moulding functional coalpots as part of their academic projects. The students, … Read more →
Akosombo dam: We’re still observing, if need be, we’ll spill again – Energy Minister
Posted on | CommentEnergy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has told Parliament that officials are still monitoring the inflows into the Akosombo and Kpong Dams. He said if it becomes necessary, the Volta River Authority (VRA) will spill again. “We are still observing the … Read more →
CHRAJ clears Paul Adom-Otchere in Christmas tree decor scandal
Posted on | CommentThe Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has concluded its investigation into the allegations of procurement violations in the acquisition of Christmas decorations for the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) in 2021. CHRAJ has cleared Paul Adom-Otchere, Board … Read more →
Fresh Judge for Cecilia Dapaah case
Posted on | CommentThe Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, will be appointing a new judge to sit on the Cecilia Dapaah matter as Justice Edward Twum of the Financial and Economic Division of the High Court will be proceeding on leave. This move … Read more →
Scrap E-levy, review COVID 19 levy — Businesses to government
Posted on | CommentBusinesses and individuals want government to scarp the E-levy and review some tax laws, a survey of businesses expectations in the 2024 budget statement has revealed. The businesses also expect a review of the COVID-19 levy, petroleum levy and the … Read more →
Why does France have military bases in Africa?
Posted on | CommentWith a wave of coups in former French colonies in Africa, France is finding it can no longer take its military role on the continent for granted. There have been growing protests against France’s presence in Africa, where it has … Read more →
Italy to seize $835m from Airbnb in tax evasion inquiry
Posted on | CommentAn Italian judge has ordered the seizure of €779.5m ($835.5m; £676.8m) from short-term rental giant Airbnb, over alleged tax evasion. Prosecutors say the firm failed to collect a tax from landlords on around €3.7bn of rental income. Landlords in Italy … Read more →
São Tomé and Príncipe to use Takoradi harbour in renewed agreement
Posted on | CommentDiscussions are at an advanced stage for Sao Tome and Principe, a Central African country, to use Ghana’s port and harbour as its first entry point for federal distribution. And it is likely that the Port of Takoradi could earn … Read more →
Domestic Consumption to drive up growth in 2024
Posted on | CommentBMI, A Fitch Solutions company, has forecast that economic growth in Ghana will accelerate to 3.7% in 2024, in part driven by stronger consumer activity. In its recent comment, it said inflation will moderate substantially in 2024 – averaging 18.9%, … Read more →
Father, stepson shot dead by neighbour over noise in apartment building
Posted on | CommentA Brooklyn bodybuilder and his stepson were shot dead in the hallway outside their apartment in an ongoing dispute with their angry downstairs neighbor who stormed their home to complain about the noise, police said Monday.The furious resident of the Flatbush Gardens Complex in … Read more →
Kidnapped Church of Pentecost Deacon in South Africa freed
Posted on | CommentIn a dramatic turn of events, Deacon Emmanuel Cudjoe, the prominent leader of the Church of Pentecost who was kidnapped during an armed robbery attack on the church, has been released. The incident, which occurred last Sunday in the Johannesburg … Read more →
Sam Jonah lauds govt for lithium mine agreements
Posted on | CommentA statesman and business executive, Sir Sam Esson Jonah, has lauded the government for securing better fiscal terms for Ghana’s first lithium mine compared to those on existing mining contracts. The former President of AngloGold Ashanti, however, stated that the … Read more →
Cornell University student held over threats to Jewish classmates
Posted on | CommentPolice in New York have arrested a Cornell University student who is accused of posting violent threats to Jewish classmates over the weekend. In a series of posts to a website called Greekrank, a user with the name “hamas” threatened … Read more →
Cedi faced cumulative depreciation of 51% against the US dollar in 2022
Posted on | CommentThe cedi weathered a tumultuous year in 2022, witnessing a sharp decline in value against major international currencies. According to the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) in its 2022 state of the Ghanaian economy report, the cedi … Read more →
1.4m households in urban areas lack water; over 400k without toilets – GSS
Posted on | Comment1.4 million urban households in Ghana had no water on their premises in 2021, according to a report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The GSS reported that residents of 89,922 households had to travel more than 30 minutes to … Read more →
Czech Influencer gives reason why he dropped $1 million cash from a helicopter to his fans as gift
Posted on | CommentIn videos that have gone viral on social media, a popular Czech influencer Kamil Bartoshek, who popularly goes by Kazma Kazmitch on social media has shared $1 million cash among his fans. The gesture has shocked social media users who … Read more →
We’re working towards release of kidnapped Pentecost Deacon in South Africa – Ghana High Commission
Posted on | CommentGhana’s High Commission in South Africa has assured that the Commission is working to ensure the release of the kidnapped Deacon of the Ghanaian Church of Pentecost in Johannesburg – South Africa. This follows an incident in which members of … Read more →
VRA announces end of spilling of Akosombo dam
Posted on | CommentThe Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced the conclusion of the controlled spilling of the Akosombo dam. In a statement issued on October 30, the VRA said, “The Volta River Authority (VRA) wishes to inform the public, particularly residents living … Read more →
PRESEC bags 8th NSMQ title after winning 2023 competition
Posted on | CommentThe Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC) emerged as the winner of the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), marking their eighth victory in the competition. PRESEC secured 40 points at the end of the competition, while second-placed Achimota … Read more →
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