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Real estate tycoon sentenced to death for fraud
VIETNAM—Real estate tycoon Truong My Lan was sentenced to death by a court in Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam in the country’s largest financial fraud case on Thursday, state media outlet Vietnam Net said. According to an APNews report, the 67-year-old chair of the real estate company Van Thinh Phat was formally charged […]
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Article: The advent of real estate taking over agriculture – Elaine Attoh writes
The age-old battle between urban development and agricultural land is reaching new heights as real estate ventures encroach upon fertile grounds, transforming vast stretches of farmland into sprawling residential complexes, malls, and commercial centres. Across the country, prime agricultural lands are disappearing at an alarming rate, giving way to concrete jungles and high-rise buildings. The […]
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Cases of TB, malaria and HIV/AIDS on the rise due to locked up medical supplies – CSO
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has disclosed that the locked-up medical supplies donated by the Global Fund have led to a surge in tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS cases. The supplies which include antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients and mosquito nets for pregnant women have […]
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French West African States yet to learn from Mozambique
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Russia has now started calling for combined strategic partnership and international efforts to drastically address the complexities of rising insecurity and adopting a multilateral military force for countering terrorism in Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. An official statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry called for finding common solutions […]
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Athletics
Joseph Paul Amoah: Ghana’s swashbuckling 200m sprint champion leaving a legacy
Swashbuckling. This is the adjective that best encapsulates the life of Joseph Paul Amoah, the former national record holder in the 200m sprint. At 27 years old, his very presence exudes a sense of divine grace. With an athletic build, towering stature, and captivating charisma, he effortlessly commands attention, leaving a lasting impression on all […]
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Kuriga kidnap: More than 130 Nigerian schoolchildren freed
More than 130 schoolchildren kidnapped by gunmen in Kuriga, northwestern Nigeria, earlier this month were released unharmed on Sunday, officials and the army said. The mass kidnapping in Kuriga, Kaduna State, on March 7 was one of the biggest attacks on a school since 2021 and sparked a national outcry over insecurity. Government spokesman Abdulaziz […]
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USAID works with law enforcement and private sector in Ghana to strengthen fight against wildlife crimes
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […]
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USAID works with law enforcement and private sector in Ghana to strengthen fight against wildlife crime
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […]
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Be bold and courageous -Sam Okudzeto charges engineering practitioners
A member of Council of State, Mr. Sam Okudzeto, has charged African engineering practitioners to be bold and courageous in the discharge of their engineering duties. He said when he looked at the profiles and various groups within the various engineering fields and the specialisation involved, it looks like there is nothing that we can […]
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Japan Motors, Lakeside Estate supports Police Service
Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. (JMTC) together with its sister company Lakeside Estate has donated two brand new powerful Yamaha FJR 1300AP Police Escort Motorcycles to the Ghana Police Service The donation valued at GH¢ 728,000 according to the 2 companies is to facilitate the movement of security personnel and the law enforcement agencies in […]
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CAF Confed Cup: Dreams FC to play Stade Malien in quarter-finals
Ghana Premier League side, Dreams FC will face Stade Malien in the quarterfinal of the CAF Confederation Cup. Dreams FC have been paired with Stade Malien in the quarterfinals of the CAF Confederation Cup. #CitiSports pic.twitter.com/KvnNRRNKOx — Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) March 12, 2024 The Dawu-based club will face the 23-time Malian champions in a two-legged […]
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Anti-gay bill will undermine Ghana’s Public Health, Economy – United States
The United States of America has expressed worry over the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-gay bill. Ghana’s Parliament passed the bill on Wednesday, February 28, after several debates, contributions, and some opposition to the bill. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller, in a statement, indicated […]
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Akufo-Addo to present State of the Nation Address today
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is scheduled to deliver the State of the Nation Address to Parliament today, February 27, 2024. The address is in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, which states that the President shall deliver a message on the State of the Nation to Parliament at the start of each […]
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Jospong Group to build waste treatment plants in Lagos State
The Jospong Group of Companies (JCG) has entered into agreement with the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources to build waste treatment plants in Lagos. The integrated waste treatment facility will help to transform the environmental situation of Africa’s most populous city. The landmark agreement was formalized with the signing […]
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General News
‘Approve All Outstanding Exemption Applications’
President Akufo-Addo has urged Parliament to consider and approve all outstanding exemption applications as a matter of urgency, to send positive signals to the business community. Speaking in Parliament,
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Akufo-Addo to present penultimate State of the Nation Address tomorrow
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will present the State of the Nation address to Parliament tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. This is in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, which states that the President shall deliver a message on the State of the Nation to Parliament at the start of each session and before […]
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SML Sues Fourth Estate, Manasseh GH¢10m
Christian Sottie, SML Boss Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), the company accused of receiving a ‘shady’ 10-year contract from the Ministry of Finance, has initiated a GH¢10 million lawsuit
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Africa
The United States deeply committed to Africa Trade
By Julie LeBLANC The United States is deeply committed to its role as a steadfast economic and commercial partner to African nations. This commitment was recently highlighted by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s visit to West Africa, including stops in Nigeria – both in Abuja and Lagos – as well as in Cabo Verde, Cote […]
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