The new taxes announced in the 2021 budget are set to take effect from May 1, 2021. These new taxes are as a result of the imposition of an Energy Sector Recovery Levy of GHS 20 pesewas per litre of petrol/diesel and 18 pesewas per kg on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). In addition, the imposition […] The post COVID-19 levy, new taxes on fuel to take effect from May 1
The Absa Group Board and the Group Chief Executive, Daniel Mminele, have come to an agreement pursuant to which he has stepped down as a Director and Group Chief Executive, and will be leaving the group with effect from 30 April 2021. The parties have not managed to achieve alignment in relation to the group’s […] The post Daniel Mminele steps down as Absa Group Chief
The Minister of Energy, Matthew Opoku Prempeh has downplayed assertions that the government has for the past five years made little or no investment in the energy sector. Speaking after a tour of the Pokuase Bulk Supply Point, the Minister said government has been undertaking some projects in recent times to ensure a stable supply […] The post We’re investing
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says a planned load shedding exercise is expected to take place from May 10 to 17, 2021 within some areas in the Greater Accra Region. The eight-day exercise has become necessary due to ongoing works at the Pokuase Bulk Supply Point. The project, when completed, is expected to serve […] The post ECG to release 8-day
The appeal filed by the lawyer of social media sensation, Rosemond Alade Brown, popularly known as Akuapem Poloo, opposing the 90-day jail term handed to his client may be heard on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Rosemond, through her lawyer, Mr. Andy Vortia, filed a substantive appeal against the sentence handed to his client. The lawyer […] The post High Court to hear Akuapem
Rosemond Alade Brown, aka, Akuapem Poloo, an actress, jailed 90 days for posting her nude picture with her son on Instagram, has filed an application for bail pending and an appeal. Rosemond, through her lawyer, Mr. Andy Vortia, has also filed a substantive appeal against her (Rosemond’s) sentence. The GNA checks revealed that the two […] The post High Court hears
The Ofaakor District Court presided over by Samuel Akwesi Adjei has again remanded into police custody, the two teenagers, who allegedly killed 11-year-old Ishmael Mensah for purported money rituals. They are to reappear in court on May 4. The Prosecutor, Chief Inspector, Ernest Agbo, pleaded with the court to give them ample time to get […] The post Teenages
The Ofaakor District Court presided over by Samuel Akwesi Adjei has again remanded into police custody, the two teenagers, who allegedly killed 11-year-old Ishmael Mensah for purported money rituals. They are to reappear in court on May 4. The Prosecutor, Chief Inspector, Ernest Agbo, pleaded with the court to give them ample time to get […] The post Teenagers
The Ofaakor District Court presided over by Samuel Akwesi Adjei has again remanded into police custody, the two teenagers, who allegedly killed 11-year-old Ishmael Mensah for purported money rituals. They are to reappear in court on May 4. The Prosecutor, Chief Inspector, Ernest Agbo, pleaded with the court to give them ample time to get […] The post Teenages in alleged ritual
The case of Apostle Kwabena Owusu Adjei, Hezekiah Prayer Ministry, who allegedly threatened to cause the death of Madam Jean Mensah, Chairman Electoral Commission, has been adjourned to May 17. When the matter was called today at an Accra Circuit Court, Sergeant Kofi Frimpong held a brief of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sylvester Asare. […] The post Apostle
In the wake of the increasing spate of road crashes in Ghana, the Head of Education, Research and Training at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, Superintendent Alexander Obeng, is calling for the speedy implementation of the traffic automation system to serve as a check on motorists. He believes […] The post Implement
The Criminal Court 2 Division of the High Court has refused a bail application for Business Executive, Prince Charles Dedjoe, who is suspected of killing his wife, Lilian Dedjoe. According to the facts of the case, as presented by Detective Chief Inspector Kassim Ahmed, the 43-year-old was a victim of abuse in her marriage, and […] The post Businessman accused of killing wife
A member of the National Communications Team of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Wonder Madilo has called on the government to allocate some resources to fight the growing streetism in the country. Mr. Madilo believes such a move will help curb the menace. Some streets in Accra like Madina, Osu, Ridge, Achimota and […] The post Allocate
Officials of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Ashanti Region have attributed Sunday’s fire at the Kumasi Central Market to illegal electrical wiring in the affected shops. Over 20 shops were destroyed after a section of the market caught fire last Sunday. Cobblers and traders who sell leather materials at the market had […] The post A/R:
The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, together with the Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and the Sanitation and Water Resources Minister, Cecilia Dappah have toured some river sites in the Central and Western Regions. The three Ministers discovered the devastating effect of galamsey or illegal mining on river bodies in the two […] The post Lands,
Women with big feet are often left out of fashion when it comes to footwear. Shoe designers often say that big shoes do not look as cute as small ones. Most Ghanaian women rely on friends and family abroad for big size shoes which can be very stressful because design and preferences are often limited. […] The post The struggle of women with large feet appeared first on
The Director of Programmes at the Office of the Vice President, Mr. Salam Mustapha believes the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is up to some mischief in the ongoing Techiman South election petition case. According to him, the party is engaged in some “choreography” to cover up its own incompetence in the 2020 polls. He […] The post Techiman
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ledzokuku, Benjamin Ayiku has provided more than 2,000 streetlights as part of efforts to help curb robbery attacks and other criminal activities at night within the Teshie community. According to the MP, parts of the community have faulty streetlights, plunging the town into darkness and aiding heinous crimes. Benjamin […] The post Ledzokuku
The national army of Chad has announced on radio that the newly re-elected President Idriss Déby has died of wounds he received while commanding his army in battles against rebels in the north. This comes after Chad’s veteran president, Idriss Déby had won a sixth term in the latest provisional results in on Monday by […] The post Chad: President
Chadian President Idriss Déby Itno, who has ruled since 1990, is gearing up to take on his sixth mandate as head of state. Elections are scheduled for 11 April 2021. And the country’s 2018 constitution allows him to stay in office, if elected, until 2033. Déby is an experienced military man who first joined the […] The post How a popular movement
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