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Pension payments are not funded by reserves – SSNIT
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says payment of pensions to members are not funded by its reserves as reported by some media houses. This follows media reports that SSNIT reserves are being depleted. In responding to the publications, SSNIT assured members that the fund can meet its benefits payment obligations beyond 20236. […]
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Kan Dapaah’s defamation case: Court slaps Barker-Vormawor with GHC10K cost
A request filed by political activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor to the High Court for the GHc10 million defamation suit filed against him by the National Security Minister to be struck out has been dismissed. The High Court presided over by Justice Rev Joseph Owusu-Adu Agyemang held that the application lacks merit. The court also awarded a […]
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Business
MoF, MASLOC board can’t be left off the hook in the misappropriated funds – Harry Yamson
A Public Sector Analyst Harry Yamson says the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Board of Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) cannot be left off the hook in the case of misappropriated funds and financial loss caused to the state. His concerns follow the sentencing of former MASLOC Boss, Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu, and Daniel […]
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News
Jomoro MP reshapes Ankasa Forest Reserve road
The Ankasa Forest Reserve road in the Jomoro Constituency of the Western Region is receiving a reshaping by the Member of Parliament, Dorcas Affo-Toffey. The eight-kilometer road has not seen any coal tar since construction several decades ago. The reshaping of the road would serve nearby communities such as Amokwawsuazo, Fire, “Odo y3 f3“, Paradise […]
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Further attacks on our personnel would be met with appropriate response – GAF
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a stern warning in response to recent attacks on its installations and personnel, stating that any further aggression will be met with appropriate action. This caution follows a clash between the youth of Tema New Town and naval personnel, resulting in the tragic deaths of two individuals on […]
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Two dead in clash between youth, Navy at Tema Manhean
Two individuals have tragically lost their lives in a clash between local youth and navy personnel at Tema Manhean in the Greater Accra Region. The incident occurred on the evening of Friday, April 12, 2024. As part of this year’s Kplejoo festival, the youth organized a street procession. Upon reaching the street in front of […]
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Editorial
Editorial: Single window requirement improves maritime efficiency
In order to facilitate vessel clearance at the country’s ports, the maritime single window programme is to be rolled out soon. The digital platform will incorporate the activities of shipping lines and regulatory agencies and enable them share information so far as the clearance of vessels at the port is concerned. It is in line […]
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Energy
PURC updates public on ECG’s compliance with Cash Waterfall Mechanism procedure
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is on course in respect of compliance with the 5 requirements under the Cash Waterfall Mechanism procedure. This is contained in a statement dated March 26, 2024, issued by the Commission and signed by its Executive Secretary, Dr Ishmael Ackah. […]
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Opinion
Enhance WASH Considerations in Key National Climate Change Policies and Plans
Water Sanitation and Hygiene, popularly known as WASH, constitutes a critical sector in the national quest for sustainable development. The sector, however, remains threatened by the brutish impacts of climate change especially as they relate to water and its complex interactions with sanitation and hygiene services. The challenge of climate change for the WASH sector […]
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General News
Ambulance Case: Arrest Warrant For Businessman
Richard Jakpa A High Court in Accra has issued a warrant for the arrest of Richard Jakpa, the businessman who facilitated the purchase of what the Attorney General’s Office
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W/R: Ghana Air Force helicopter crash-lands in Bonsokrom; 14 rescued
A Ghana Air Force helicopter has crashed-landed in Bonsokrom, located within the Ahanta West Municipality in the Western Region. Eyewitnesses who spoke to Citi News revealed that the helicopter site, now cordoned off from public access by Air Force personnel, was reportedly carrying 14 individuals, including staff from the Petroleum sector regulators. The helicopter crashed-landed […]
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W/R: Ghana Air Force helicopter crash-lands in Bonsokrom; 21 rescued
A Ghana Air Force helicopter has crashed-landed in Bonsokrom, located within the Ahanta West Municipality in the Western Region. Eyewitnesses who spoke to Citi News revealed that the helicopter, now cordoned off from public access by Air Force personnel, was reportedly carrying 21 individuals, including staff from the Petroleum sector regulators. The helicopter crashed-landed into […]
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Columnist
A global cash-transfer fund could end extreme poverty
By Cina Lawson and Rory Stewart For decades, the international community has grappled with the challenge of ending extreme poverty, which is the leading Sustainable Development Goal for 2030. Despite some progress, we remain far off track, with an estimated 700 million people still struggling to survive on less than $2.15 per day. Unlike in […]
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Banking & Finance
FBNBank ladies observe International Women’s Day
FBNBank Ghana has hosted a special International Women’s Day event to celebrate and empower women, reaffirm its mission to champion gender equality, and eliminate the biases that undermine the progress of women. This event was undertaken by the bank as part of its celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD 2024) under the theme […]
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International
Five killed in a private plane crash in eastern Burkina Faso
A private aircraft with seven people aboard crashed into a tree Wednesday, March 6, 2024, after failing to take off successfully in Burkina Faso’s eastern region, killing five people and injuring two, authorities said. The plane was taking off from a local airport in the city of Diapaga en route to the city of Fada […]
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International
Two dead as planes collide mid-air in Nairobi
At least two people have died in a plane crash at Nairobi National Park on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 with 44 others escaped unharmed. One of the planes involved was a Dash 8 owned by Safari Link, bound for Diani with 44 passengers and crew. The other was a Cessna plane on a training session, […]
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Celebrity News
Romance Scam: Hajia4Real agrees to pay over $4M to US authorities
Popular Ghanaian Socialite and musician Hajia4Real has agreed to pay over $4M to the American authorities after pleading guilty in a romance scam case. Hajia4Reall, known in real life as Mona Faiz Montrage, pleaded guilty to her involvement in laundering the proceeds of a series of romance scams. This was announced on Wednesday, February 21, […]
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Entertainment
Hajia4Reall Pleads Guilty In $2m Romance Fraud Case
Social media influencer, Mona Faiz Montrage, widely known as Hajia4Reall, has pleaded guilty in a $2 million romance scam case, according to the United States Attorney’s Office website. The plea
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Military clash with angry youth over 11 acres of land at Kasoa Prison Junction
Some angry youth at Awutu Prison Junction have clashed with some Military and Police officers over 11 acres of Land at Prison Junction, a suburb of Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region. The soldiers are believed to have come from the Jubilee House. Citi News sources say a search report […]
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