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Akuapem Traditional Council hands over authority to Okuapehene after Gazette

October 19, 2022

The Akuapem Traditional Council has handed over authority to Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III to assume the role of President of the council after a successful gazette by the National House of Chiefs. A traditional ceremony has been performed to hand over power and authority of President of Akuapem Traditional Council to Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, […]Continue Reading

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Illegal miners forcing residents out of their homes

October 18, 2022

Some residents in the Eastern Region town of Apinamang are intimidated and frustrated as they are being forced out of their homes by illegal miners. Activities of illegal mining popularly called ‘galamsey’ is beginning to wreak havoc and is threatening the livelihoods of residents. In the case of Joyce Wowornyo, the ‘galamseyers’ have dug around […]Continue Reading

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GUTA members close down shops over high taxes

October 18, 2022

Members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in Accra have today closed down their shops in a nationwide protest. According to the aggrieved traders, their decision to halt commercial activities is based on the exorbitant tax rates and the continuous depreciation of the local currency against the US dollar. This, the traders say […]Continue Reading

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86% bank executives confirm prioritising Environmental, Social and Governance in operations – 2022 PwC Ghana Banking Survey

October 18, 2022

The 2022 PwC Ghana Banking Survey Report has revealed that 86 % of bank executives confirmed discussing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters more than once a year. Beyond having board discussions, 62% of bank executives confirmed the existence of an approved plan to adopt and integrate ESG in the business operations. Insights from the […]Continue Reading

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Akufo-Addo’s convoy booed in Kumasi

October 18, 2022

The hardship suffered by a section of Ghanaians in the wake of the economic downturn is getting more apparent than ever. The citizenry appears not to be dumbing down on their will to make their concerns known to the government as the administration promises better days ahead with the much-sought IMF bailout. On September 24, […]Continue Reading

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Mireku Duker Sues Fake Chief, Multimedia, Others GH₵10 Million for Defamation

October 17, 2022

A Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister, George Mireku Duker, has dragged three parties, including self-acclaimed chief of Dompim Pepesa, Nathaniel Dekyi, alias Nana Nyonwah Panyin IV, to the Accra High Court for defamation. The other two, joined in the suit as 2nd and 3rd defendants, are the Multimedia Group and Class Media Group, operators […]Continue Reading

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1 dollar now goes for ¢12.45

October 17, 2022

The depreciation pressures on the Ghana cedi continued unabated as the local currency sold at ¢12.45 to the US dollar at the forex bureaus or the retail market. This translate into 2.8% depreciation of the local currency to the world’s most powerful currency, just in a single day. At the same time, the other major […]Continue Reading

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Justin Frimpong Kodua’s Unique Style Of Politicking

October 12, 2022

After Justin Frimpong Kodua, popularly called JFK, made history by winning the General Secretary position at the Accra Sport Stadium during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) congress to elect national executives, many wondered what the then chief executive of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) was bringing on board. Indeed, it was a genuine concern within […]Continue Reading

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Metro Mass workers on sit down strike over unpaid salaries, other issues

October 12, 2022

Workers of Metro Mass Transit Limited are embarking on a sit down strike over their two months unpaid salaries. The workers also say that the nationwide strike action is as a result of five years of incompetent administration by the management of the company. They want the immediate removal of the management team. Anthony Secretary […]Continue Reading

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Over 79,000 girls in Ghana aged 12 to 17 married or living with a man – GSS

October 11, 2022

The 2021 Population and Housing Census revealed that 79,733 girls in Ghana aged 12 to 17 have been married or living with a man. According to the Ghana Statistical Service, 25,999 are girls aged 12 to 14 years. The regions with the highest percentage of girls ever in union are North East with 13 percent, […]Continue Reading