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An association of five emerging economies popularly referred to as BRICS, under Russia’s presidency (2024), has begun its work with the first meeting of of Sherpas/Sous-Sherpas, held January 30 – February 1, with participation of new countries – Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The meeting wholeheartedly noted substantial contributions in […] The post
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), a non-profit organisation, has organised a workshop for about 30 police officers drawn from the various districts in the Central Region on the ‘Sustainable Ocean Project (SOP)’. The SOP, a three-year project funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), seeks to build grassroots capacity for a sustainable ocean […] The post
The Ghana International Trade Commission has announced a 65 percent quota on the importation of cutlasses into the country, effective March 30, 2024, for a 24-month period, subject to review. This decision stems from a trade petition filed by Crocodile Machete Ghana Limited, citing an influx of imported machetes impacting its competitiveness and operational costs. […] The post GITC
Kenya has waived entry fees for passport holders from South Africa and six other countries, following widespread criticism of the recently introduced $30 fee. The move aims to boost tourism and attract business travellers. Previously, all foreign passport holders were subject to visa requirements, but the government’s decision sparked backlash for potentially increasing travel costs […] The post Kenya
As global populations age, Africa remains a bastion of youthful promise, with around 70 percent of the continent’s population below the age of 30. This youthful demographic can be an asset – but only if it is developed, by empowering young people through training and by giving them a stake in the growth of their […] The post Youth
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a slight reduction in electricity tariff for residential consumers but said there will be no change (0%) in the prices paid by lifeline consumers (0-30 kWh), as well as residential consumers within the consumption bracket of 0-300 kWh. PURC says the marginal tariff reduction of 6.56% will […] The post PURC
New boxing promotional outfit, Twinstars Boxing Promotions, is set to host its maiden show on March 30 at Weija in Accra. It would feature eight thrilling bouts including a super lightweight national championship between Samuel Quaye and a yet-to-be announced opponent. There would also be a super bantamweight contest between Aziz Seidu and Vandorf Okrah … The post Twinstars Boxing
About 1:30 in the afternoon of Friday the 1st of March 2024, I boarded a trotro at Pokuase bound for Mayera and Adusa Quarters. When the vehicle drove past Pokuase Police Station, it slowed down at the speed ramp before the Methodist Church. As the trotro started accelerating from the speed ramp, the vehicle exhumes […] The post Attention: Commissioner
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has explained the rationale behind the tariff review for the first quarter of 2024. On February 28, the commission announced a minor decrease in electricity tariffs for residential consumers, while maintaining the current rates for lifeline consumers (0-30 kWh) and residential consumers using 0-300 kWh. PURC highlighted that the […] The post PURC
Over 230 million women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation, most of whom live in Africa, according to a report issued on Friday by the United Nations Children’s agency. In the last eight years, some 30 million people have undergone the procedure, in which external genitalia are partially or fully removed, UNICEF estimated in […] The post UNICEF: Over
Nana Yaw Barima Barnieh, the Communications Manager of Ghana Water Limited (GWL) for the Western and Central Regions, has revealed that certain food vendors are using water contaminated by illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, to cook for the public. He added that the company’s 30 percent reduction in water production due to galamsey, […] The post Central
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged to train approximately 1 million young Ghanaians in coding and software applications if he is elected in the 2024 polls. He made these remarks while addressing a crowd in Kwahu Mpraeso on Saturday, March 30, following a special Easter health walk. […] The post I’ll
The Paramount Chief of the Sempe Traditional Area, Nii Adote Otintor II, has strongly condemned the marriage between the 63-year-old Ga priest and a 12-year-old girl, an act that has ignited widespread public criticism. The controversial marriage, officiated on March 30, 2024, between Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, and the minor, Naa Ayemoede, has […] The post Sempe
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has criticized the Nungua Traditional Council over the recent marriage between Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, and a 13-year-old girl. The traditional ceremony took place on March 30, 2024, and has sparked outrage among Ghanaians, leading to calls for the arrest of the 63-year-old […] The post NCCE
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has reiterated its commitment to liaise with the Ghana Police Service to probe the marriage of Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, to an underage girl. This traditional ceremony, which occurred on March 30, 2024, has caused public outrage in Ghana. There are calls […] The post We’ll
Rwandan President Paul Kagame blamed the inaction of the international community for allowing the 1994 genocide to happen as Rwandans on Sunday commemorated 30 years since an estimated 800,000 people were killed by government-backed extremists. Rwanda has shown strong recovery and economic growth in the years since, but scars remain and there are questions about … The post Kagame
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered 30 billion naira ($24 million; £19 million) as part of an ongoing corruption probe into a suspended minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. The EFCC revealed that the funds were traced to more than 50 bank accounts. Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister […] The post Nigerian
Five people have been arrested and multiple firearms have been recovered after a Wednesday afternoon shooting in West Philadelphia, police say. According to a CNN report, the shooting incident occurred at about 2:30 p.m. local time at Clara Muhammad Square. Kevin Bethel, Philadelphia Police Commissioner, said this during a news conference after the shooting. The […] The post Philadelphia:
The Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged commuters not to adhere to any proposed new transport fares that have yet to receive official approval. This announcement comes in response to the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, declaring a 30 […] The post Don’t
The Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged commuters not to adhere to any proposed new transport fares that have yet to receive official approval. This announcement comes in response to the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, declaring a 30 […] The post Don’t
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