A New York jury has found Donald Trump guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to an adult-film actress, delivering a historic verdict that could shape the November election and makes Trump the first former U.S. president convicted of a crime. The presumptive GOP nominee delivered near-daily tirades […] The post Donald Trump
The legal proceedings involving Charles Bissue, the former Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), have been reassigned to a new judge and postponed to July 2, 2024. The case pertains to Charles Bissue’s application for certiorari, seeking to nullify an alleged arrest warrant and a wanted notice issued against him. On June […] The post OSP’s
Ghana and the African Development Bank have signed the Indicative Operations Programmes outlining the projects to be implemented between 2024 and 2025. The proposed projects encompass support to Small and Medium Enterprises, Agriculture, and Skills Development, including digitalisation for a total grant amount of US$103 million grant. At a signing ceremony organized on the sidelines […] The post Ghana,
Lawyers for Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ambulance case, have filed an application in court seeking an order to strike out the charges against him or, alternatively, to stay the proceedings. In his witness statement, Mr. Jakpa testifies under oath that the Attorney-General, Godfred Dame, has had several interactions with him, during which […] The post Ambulance
The Ghana Police Service has intensified investigations into the murder of two persons in the Eastern Region town of Maame Krobo, near Donkorkrom, by deploying a Specialised Investigative Team to assist the Eastern North Regional Police Command. The Specialised Investigative Team, which has been deployed from the Police Headquarters, includes crime scene experts, homicide investigators, […] The post Eastern
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The Forum for Accountability and Justice (FAAJ) has demanded the immediate dismissal of the Director General of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kofi Bosompem Osafo Maafo, over the controversial sale of SSNIT hotels to Minister of Food and Agriculture Bryan Acheampong. In a statement released on Thursday, May 30, FAAJ expressed disappointment and […] The post Group
Labour Minister, Ignatius Baffour Awuah says he is still engaging stakeholders to address issues concerning the sale of SSNIT hotels to Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong. He said this after meeting Organised Labour in Accra on Thursday. The meeting resulted from the president’s instruction to the employment minister to discuss the issues related to the deal […] The post SSNIT
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has thrown his weight behind calls for establishing an African sovereign credit rating agency. He argues this would ensure a balanced, accurate, and comprehensive assessment of credit risks, facilitating access to competitive capital and fostering domestic financial market development across the continent. In a media interview discussing Ghana’s […] The post African
The term “by-election” should be familiar in Ghana, as recently a number of constituencies: Kumawu, Assin North and Ejisu exercised their franchise to electing members of parliament. The two words “by” and “buy” echo the same sound when pronounced but certainly have different meanings. However, in the context of Ghanaian politics, the two words can […] The post Ghana
The Majority caucus in Parliament has hit back at the Minority’s criticism of the government’s tax waivers to companies under the One-District-One-Factory policy. The Minority had argued that the over GH¢300 million tax exemptions for 42 firms would significantly impact the country’s economy. However, addressing journalists in Acra on Thursday, May 30, the Majority Leader, […] The post Mahama
Ghana’s private power producers are threatening to walk away from talks to revamp $1.6 billion in arrears, a potential snag in the West African nation’s long-running efforts to restructure its debts. Elikplim Apetorgbor, chief executive officer of Independent Power Generators Ghana, said the government has not kept its side of the bargain on payments, despite […] The post Ghana
In a quest to empower valued clients, Standard Chartered, recently engaged clients to equip them with essential information to make informed banking decisions. The engagement underscored the Bank’s unwavering commitment to delivering tailored financial solutions. Leveraging strategic partnerships and in-depth expertise the session aimed at providing the attendees with the insights necessary to navigate today’s […] The post Deepening
Letshego Holdings Namibia Limited has made its debut social bond listing on the Namibian Stock Exchange. Letshego Namibia, a subsidiary of Letshego Africa Holdings Limited, is listed in Namibia and is committed to providing inclusive finance solutions to low and middle-income segments, as well as micro-small enterprises. The company’s first social listing attracted bids totalling […] The post Letshego
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the primary defendant in the ongoing ambulance trial, has instructed his legal team to petition the Chief Justice to televise the remainder of the proceedings. This request was detailed in a letter from his lawyers, Aziz Bamba and Associates, to the Chief Justice on Thursday, May 30. Dr. Ato Forson explained […] The post Ambulance case:
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been announced as the Best Regional Bank – West Africa at the prestigious African Banker Awards 2024. The annual African Banker Awards, organised by the African Banker Magazine, took place on Tuesday at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, on the sidelines of the […] The post UBA emerges
As part of the 49th-anniversary celebrations of ECOWAS, Resident Representative in Ghana has made a donation of assorted items to the Dzorwulu Special School on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. This gesture was part of the community’s effort to promote an inclusive society and safeguard the rights of children with special needs. The donated items included […] The post ECOWAS
KGL Foundation CEO committed to Ghanaians’ well-being, Adukrom health screening confirms The KGL Foundation’s unwavering commitment to the well-being of Ghanaians was on full display at a health screening and blood donation exercise held at the Chief’s Palace Durbar Grounds in Adukrom. The event witnessed a remarkable turnout, with residents and students from Nifa Senior […] The post KGL
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, has defended the government’s decision to grant a 5G licensing contract to NextGen InfraCo, a company established a week before the contract was approved. In defence, the Ablekuma West MP stated that NextGen InfraCo was specifically established to undertake the 5G rollout. She added that at the […] The post Ursula
Africa stands at crossroads—a continent beaming with potential, innovation, and promise. As we navigate the complexities of the global landscape, it is important that we chart a course towards sustainable development, inclusive growth, and shared prosperity. At the forefront of this transformative journey is the philosophy of Africapitalism—a bold and visionary approach to economic empowerment, […] The post Embracing
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