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An Accra High Court has fixed December 4, 2023, to deliver its judgement in the case of En Huang, aka Aisha Huang, an alleged illegal miner. At the court, the defense counsel and the prosecution informed the court that they had filed their written addresses before the court. Aisha Huang is standing trial for undertaking […] The post Aisha Huang’s case: Court

 The Convention People’s Party (CPP) is beginning a mobilisa­tion drive to attract more youth ahead of the 2024 general elections. The party said it was poised to offer alternative choices to the youth who were yearning for change. In an interview with journalists in Accra yesterday, Nana Kumamakuma Frimpongmaa, the Chairperson of the CPP, said … The post CPP

 Mr Daniel Bugri Naabu, a former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, has said the in-camera hearing of the committee probing an alleged leaked tape plotting the removal of Dr George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector General of Police, has corroborated his part that the audio recording was not doctored. According to him, Superinten­dent … The post In-camera

 As painful as her demise may be, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Suma­na Kingsford Bagbin, has said the late former First Lady, Mrs Theresa Ku­fuor should be celebrated than mourned. Mr Bagbin said the late Theresa Kufuor distinguished herself as the second First Lady of the Fourth Republic and has left a legacy worth celebrating. … The post Theresa Kufuor’s legacy

The controlled spill­age of water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams in the Eastern Region initiated by the Vol­ta River Authority (VRA) from September 15, 2023 has flooded communities in seven districts in three regions, namely Eastern, Greater Accra and Volta (See story on page 13). For instance, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the … The post NADMO must do better!! appeared first on

The Ghana Medical and Dental Council (MDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghanaian Doctors and Dentists Association in the United King­dom (GDDA-UK) to facilitate the process of registration of mem­bers who are desirous and willing to support the health system of Ghana. This would be in the form of training of … The post MDC, GDDA-UK sign MoU to

 The Ministry of Health in partner­ship with the Tra­ditional Medicine Practice Council, (TMPC) have in­ducted 42 medical herbalists into the herbalist profession. The practitioners, who received their training from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Bachelor of Science in Herbal Medicine, would offer services in the area of herbal medicine to augment … The post 42

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In keeping with its commitment to support the development of popular culture and sports, Achimota Retail Centre (Achimota Mall) has thrown its weight behind this year’s Rida Golf Tournament which took place at the Achimota Golf Course last weekend. Achimota Retail Centre (ARC), the Ga East municipality’s biggest and most popular shopping destination, supported the […] The post

A total of 14 commodity exchanges on the continent have agreed to harness their collective potential under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in what market watchers have described as one of AfCFTA’s biggest feats thus far. High on the AfCFTA Association of Commodities Exchanges’ (ACX) agenda, the body is to work collectively on […] The post

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A former finance minister, Seth Terkper, wants an end to the issue of recurring arrears such as in the energy sector, as well as payments to contractors within the fiscal space. During a thought-provoking panel discussion at the 2023 Ghana Economic Forum (GEF), Mr. Tekper – who joined the conversation virtually, said it is high time a permanent […] The post

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has sanctioned seven petroleum products marketing companies (PPMCs) for illicit distribution of petroleum products. They are to pay fines for violating the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF) regulations, making false UPPF representations to the Authority and engaging in third-party supplies. Failure by the affected companies to pay the fines will […] The post