ALL POSTS FILED UNDER: 2016
Illegal miners smuggled $7bn worth of gold in 2016
Add a CommentMore than $7 billion worth of gold obtained from illegal mining activities was smuggled from the country in 2016 alone, a Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Benito Owusu-Bio, has said. Addressing a meeting with district chief executives … Read more →
Volta, B.A Regions top 2016 HIV prevalence rate
Add a Comment-National prevalence rate inches up for the second consecutive year THE 2016 HIV sentinel survey report has revealed that Volta and Brong Ahafo Regions jointly top the list of prevalence rate. According to the report, the two regions recorded the … Read more →
1,968 Ghanaians deported in 2016
Add a CommentSTATISTICS from the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has revealed that a total of 1,968 Ghanaians, who travelled to various countries around the world, were either deported or refused entry to the country they were traveling to. The breakdown of the … Read more →
Malaria killed 1,037 in 2016
Add a Comment– Mrs Akufo-Addo rallies corporate Ghana to support fight FIRST Lady Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo has called on corporate Ghana to support the fight against malaria, a disease that killed 1,037 only last year. She said “studies have shown that nine … Read more →
MTN Ghana made GH¢7.5m daily in 2016
Add a Comment-Paid GH¢713million in taxes FINANCIAL results of Mobile network operator MTN Ghana reveal that the company made GH¢7.5m daily as revenue in 2016. MTN’s Total revenue rose to GH¢2.77 billion by December 2016 – an increase of 19.8% over the … Read more →
Road arrears hit GH¢ 17bn in 2016
Add a CommentThe Minister designate for Roads and Highways, Mr Kwasi Amoako-Attah, says the road arrears of the Ghana Highways Authority, Feeder Roads and Urban Roads as of December 31, 2016 stood at GH¢17 billion. Out of the arrears, he said, GH¢900 … Read more →
2,198 killed in road accidents in 2016
Add a CommentPROVISIONAL road traffic crashes data has revealed that 2,198 people were killed in 2016 in road accidents. This means that, on the average, nearly 183 people were killed every month in 2016. A total of 11,293 people sustained various degrees … Read more →
149 Killed in road crashes in Volta Region in 2016
Add a CommentA total of 147 persons were killed in road crashes in the Volta Region in 2016 says the Volta Regional office of the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC). Miss Joan Fafa Ayer, Assistant Planning Officer, NSRC told the Ghana News … Read more →
The World’s 25 most powerful Women 2016
Add a CommentWho are the world’s most powerful women this year? They are the smartest and toughest female business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, philanthropists and CEOs making their mark in the world today. They’re women who are building billion-dollar brands, calling the … Read more →
2016 is a done deal for you – Ajumako chief to Prez. Mahama
Add a CommentThe Omanhene of Ajumako Bisease in the Western Region has said President John Mahama will win the upcoming December polls because of his performance in office. According to Nana Okofo Kwakora, he and his subjects can assure the President of … Read more →
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