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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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TikTok shuts shop after Indonesia ban
Posted on | CommentSocial media app TikTok is suspending its online shopping service in Indonesia to comply with new rules in South East Asia’s biggest economy. The move will take effect at 17:00 Jakarta time (10:00 GMT). The country’s government says the regulations … Read more →
Speaker Kevin McCarthy: US House of Representatives votes to oust Republican leader
Posted on | CommentKevin McCarthy has been toppled in a right-wing revolt – the first time ever that a US House of Representatives Speaker has lost a no-confidence vote. The final tally was 216-210 to remove the congressman as leader of the Republican … Read more →
Flags to fly at half-mast in honour of former Theresa Kufuor
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has instructed that all flags across the nation and in Ghana’s missions abroad should fly at half-mast in honour of former First Lady Theresa Kufuor. The wife of former President John Agyekum Kufuor died on … Read more →
Ghana places 2nd in Africa with 100% mobile money services growth – Oxford Economics Africa Report
Posted on | CommentGhana placed second behind Côte d’Ivoire in Africa in terms of growth of mobile money services, the 2023 Oxford Economics Africa’s Report titled “The Africa Risk-Reward Index”. The report is coming despite the existence of the Electronic Transfer Levy. According … Read more →
Gabon first lady charged with money laundering
Posted on | CommentSylvia Bongo, the wife of Gabon’s ousted President Ali Bongo, has been charged with money laundering, receiving stolen property, forgery, and the use of forgery. Public prosecutor Andre Patrick Roponat announced, on Friday, that Sylvia Bongo’s case had been brought … Read more →
Former First Lady Theresa Kufuor dead
Posted on | CommentSources close to Former First Lady Theresa Kufuor has confirmed to www.233times.net that she is dead. Theresa Kufuor, the wife of former President John Agyekum Kufuor died at her home in Peduase surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 1. … Read more →
We spent GH¢285k on 18 iPhones not GH¢28m – BOST
Posted on | CommentThe Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) has addressed recent reports alleging that the firm bought 18 iPhone 13 Pro Max phones for its corporate executives amounting to GH¢28 million. BOST in a statement acknowledged the acquisition of … Read more →
Teacher Unions want SHS calendar reset
Posted on | CommentTeacher unions are in discussion with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to realign the senior high school (SHS) calendar with that of the basic school. This follows the reversal of the basic school academic calendar to the pre-COVID-19 era, starting … Read more →
‘Build rapport with protestors, don’t see them as troublemakers’ – CHRAJ to law enforcement agencies
Posted on | CommentThe Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has entreated the police and other law enforcement officials to endeavour to build a rapport between them and protesters as citizens. Commissioner Joseph Whittal said the agencies doing this will enable … Read more →
Yeji: Fetish priest murders wife on suspicion of adultery, commits suicide
Posted on | CommentA fetish priest, Mr. Solomon Mbalegon, aged 62 has allegedly murdered his 25-year-old junior wife, Madam Nakoli Mbalegon and thereafter committed suicide for alleged suspicion of infidelity. Mr. Mbalegon, also known as ‘Okomfo’ Solomon allegedly killed Mad. Mbalegon on Thursday … Read more →
400 schoolchildren stranded as rainstorm rips off roof of classroom block
Posted on | CommentThe fate of over 400 pupils of the Manle Dada Basic and African Unity schools in the La Dadekotopon Municipality hangs in the balance after a rainstorm destroyed their classrooms. A nine-unit classroom block and adjoining offices at the African … Read more →
US accuses Amazon of illegal monopoly
Posted on | CommentUS regulators have sued Amazon, alleging that the internet giant is illegally maintaining monopoly power. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Amazon uses “a set of interlocking anticompetitive and unfair strategies” to push up prices and stifle competition. Amazon said … Read more →
Kan-Dapaah sues Oliver Barker-Vormawor over attempted bribery allegation
Posted on | CommentThe Minister of National Security, Albert Kan-Dapaah has sued Mawuse Oliver Barker-Vormawor, one of the leaders of last week’s protest in Accra over an attempted bribery allegation made against the minister. Mr. Barker-Vormawor in an interaction with the media on … Read more →
Dr. Boadi Nyamekye to host 8 Ghanaian Christian fathers for ‘Experience Conference’ October 1-8
Posted on | CommentThe Maker’s House Chapel International is set to host 8 of the country’s trailblazers in Christian faith between October 1 and 8, 2023, for the much-anticipated ‘Experience Conference’ at the Destiny Arena in Accra. The Founder of Maker’s House Chapel … Read more →
Nissan to go all-electric by 2030 despite petrol ban delay
Posted on | CommentNissan will accelerate plans towards electrification by committing that all vehicles sold in Europe will be electric by 2030. The announcement comes despite the UK postponing its 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2035. … Read more →
Western Region: Alleged cable thief arrested at Inchaban water treatment plant
Posted on | CommentAn alleged cable thief has been arrested at the Ichaban water treatment plant in the Western region. According to a statement issued by the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) on Monday, 17-year-old Baba Salihu was caught at the station last … Read more →
North East Region: 60-year-old woman shot dead over witchcraft accusation
Posted on | CommentPolice in the North East region are investigating the killing of a 60-year-old woman accused of witchcraft in Janga, West Mamprusi district. The woman was reportedly shot by a young man who is related to her. Her body has since … Read more →
Ghana’s public debt increases to $52.3 billion
Posted on | CommentGhana’s public debt has increased to GH?575.5 billion as of June 2023, representing 71.9% of Gross Domestic Debt (GDP). This is a marginal rise of GH?6.3 billion compared to the GH?569.2 billion recorded in April 2023. According to the Bank … Read more →
WR GJA institutes pension scheme
Posted on | CommentAs part of efforts to contribute to a sound retirement of journalists, the Western Region branch of the Ghana Journalists Association has instituted the – PEN – scheme. Under the scheme, journalists are required to make contributions, which often, are … Read more →
BoG maintains policy rate at 30%
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana has maintained the monetary policy rate at 30 per cent after reviewing developments in the economy. This means that the lending rate in the country will remain steady. It is the second time the Central Bank … Read more →
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