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William Ruto Declared Winner Of Kenyan Presidential Vote Amid Chaos At Election Center

August 15, 2022

Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto has been elected as the country’s next President, the electoral commission announced Monday. Ruto won with 50.49% of the vote, narrowly defeating veteran opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who was contesting his fifth election. He will become Kenya’s fifth President since independence, winning Continue Reading

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It’s a fact that external factors have negatively affected Ghana’s economy – UGBS Lecturer

August 15, 2022

External factors shave obviously impacted Ghana’s economy negatively, a senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School Dr Patrick Asuming, has said. Dr Asuming explained that when the prices of crude oil on the international market went up, it affected the prices of fuel in Ghana. This, he said, he led to the upward […]Continue Reading

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Nana Addo announces measures to help reduce food prices

August 15, 2022

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured of a reduction in food prices in the coming days with the provision of trucks to market queens for the movement of food items from the rural areas to the urban areas. According to the President, this forms part of efforts by the government to address the increasing […]Continue Reading

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Global Peace Ambassador, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to speak at event in Accra

August 15, 2022

The Art of Living, an international non-religious, non-profit organization that assists individuals in strengthening their mental health and reducing stress, will be hosting an event, titled Happiness 3.0, on the 17th of August 2022 (from 6.00 pm – 8.30 pm) at the Accra International Conference Center (Main Hall). Since its inception in 1981, The Art of […]Continue Reading

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PURC announces 27.15% hike in electricity tariff, 21.55% for water

August 15, 2022

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 27.15% increase in tariff for electricity and 21.55% increase in water tariff effective September 1, 2022. This comes after utility companies including the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Company Limited proposed an increase in tariffs by 148% and 334% respectively. PURC however explains that Continue Reading

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Stop tampering with our transformers, other equipment – ECG to Krobo residents

August 15, 2022

Management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reiterated calls for residents in the Krobo enclave to desist from tampering with their transformers, cables, and other equipment belonging to the power distribution company. This call by management comes after one of the components being worked on by engineers at the Kpong Bulk Supply Point to help restore power Continue Reading

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Akufo-Addo commends Ghana Police Service for recent reforms

August 15, 2022

President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo says his government is in support of the numerous reforms undertaken by the leadership of the Ghana Police Service. According to him, such reforms will lead to better policing for the safety of all Ghanaians. The President was speaking at the Police Headquarters today, Monday, after presenting 1,000 motorbikes to […]Continue Reading

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Security agencies to permanently patrol river bodies to fight galamsey

August 15, 2022

The Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi, has declared that as government’s permanent solution to the fight against illegal mining, the Ministry and the Commission in collaboration with the various Security agencies will patrol rivers. The rivers include; Pra, Ankobrah, Offin, Brim and Black Volta. According to him, with the recently commissioned speed Continue Reading

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ADB to remain agric focused bank – Board Chairman

August 15, 2022

The Board Chairman of the Agricultural Development Bank plc, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyepong II, has stated that the bank will remain committed to the agriculture sector. According to him, the bank was established to support the agricultural sector and thus the board will continue to ensure the core mandate remain a priority. Presenting his 2021 report […]Continue Reading

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Alex Mould hints of fuel shortage as forex crunch hit banks

August 15, 2022

A former Chief Executive Officer of National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Alex Mould has hinted of fuel shortage in the country if government do not intervene in providing foreign exchange to the banking sector immediately. Mr. Mould, who doubles as a former Executive Director of Standard Chartered bank indicates that, banks are not providing sufficient foreign […]Continue Reading