Business
Experts advocate tax reforms, strategic debt management to empower African economies
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM An economist and advisor on South-South Cooperation and Development Finance at the South Centre, a Geneva-based intergovernmental organisation, Yuefen Li, has urged African countries to enforce regulations that require multinational corporations to contribute a greater share of taxes for their operations within these nations. She noted that implementing such measures would serve […]
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Athletics
Accra 2023: William Amponsah wins silver in men’s half marathon
Ghanaian long-distance runner, William Amponsah, has won a silver medal in the men’s half-marathon event in the ongoing 13th African Games at the University of Ghana. William Amponsah impressively completed the race with a time of 1:05:13 behind Eritrean runner, Samson Amare who clocked 1:05:04. Mpofu Isaac of Zimbabwe came third with a time of […]
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Energy
ECG ordered to rectify financial, operational discrepancies
By Kizito CUDJOE The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a strict directive aimed at the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) to ensure the financial stability and operational integrity of the energy sector. The directive, issued under Sections 3 and 24 of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission Act, 1997 (Act 538), follows ECG’s […]
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General News
Election 2024: EC ‘Shoots Down’ NDC Drone Operation
Dr. Serebour Quaicoe The plan of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to deploy drones to monitor the December general elections has been shot down by the Electoral Commission (EC).
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Ghana begins salt production on large scale – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that Ghana is set to commence large-scale salt production. He attributes this development to the Ada Songhor Salt project, led by Electrochem Salt Mine Limited, which he believes will significantly transform the Ghanaian economy. On Ghana’s 67th Independence Day in Koforidua, Eastern Region, on March 6, the President […]
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Direct NCA to reopen Salt FM – Agogo traditional council petitions Akufo-Addo
The Agogo Traditional Council has petitioned President Akufo-Addo to intervene and direct the National Communications Authority (NCA) to reopen Salt FM. The radio station, owned by renowned businessman Ohene Kwame Frimpong, was shut down on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, for failing to renew its authorization, according to a notice issued by the NCA. Some residents […]
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NSS to outdoor new operational policy soon
The National Service Scheme is set to unveil a new operational policy next month. This comes amidst Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign promise to make the service optional if elected as president. Executive Director of the National Service Scheme, Osei Assibey Antwi, disclosed this to the media after […]
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Agogo residents protest over closure of Salt FM by NCA
Some residents of Agogo in the Asante Akim North District of the Ashanti Region have taken to the streets in protest following the closure of Salt FM by the National Communications Authority (NCA). The radio station, owned by a renowned businessman, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, who recently declared his intention to run as an independent parliamentary […]
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Upper East REGSEC bans riding of motorbike in Binduri
The Upper East Regional Security Council has temporarily banned the riding of motorbikes in the Binduri district over recent killings. The decision was made during its emergency meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024, following recent records of killings in the Bawku and Binduri districts. In a statement, the Upper East Regional Security Council also reviewed […]
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Policeman Dies In Galamsey Operation
The deceased, Constable Prince Amoah A Police Constable, identified as Prince Amoah, met his untimely death last Tuesday when the police vehicle he was onboard with other policemen fell
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FDA vows to prosecute salt manufacturers who fail to regularise operations
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned that it will prosecute artisanal salt associations and large-scale salt manufacturers who fail to regularize their operations with the Authority. The warning, the FDA said, aims to prevent iron deficiency anaemia, which can cause stillbirths, congenital defects, decreased cognitive capacity, infant mortality, delayed physical development, and goitre […]
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There’s no campus operating for us in Nigeria – UCC
The Management of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has refuted claims of having an outlet or campus operating for the university in Nigeria. There were reports purportedly suggesting that UCC operations have been banned in Nigeria. In a statement dated Thursday, January 4, UCC stated, “The University wishes to refute the allegations as follows: […]
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