Yearly Archives: 2019

Economy loses over US$100m to floods yearly

It is estimated that the economy loses over US$100million annually as a result of flooding. According to Acreaty Ghana Limited, a legal and human resource management firm, the losses are calculated taking into consideration loss of lives, loss of man-hours and damage to property, among others. “Can you envisage the …

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GTA shuts down bad hotels

Some Hotels in Kumasi, the capital of Ashanti Region, have been closed down because they are not operating in accordance with acceptable standards. The temporal closure of the hotels formed part of a three-day intensive exercise by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) to ensure professionalism in the hotel industry. The …

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Government made no allocation for SkyTrain project in 2020 budget – Agbodza

Kwame Governs Agbodza Ranking Member on the Roads and Transport Committee of Parliament, has raised questions on government’s means of funding the expected Accra SkyTrain project. The Member of Parliament for Adaklu said even though Railway Minister, Joe Ghartey, has signed several memoranda to that effect, there was no money …

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VIDEO: ‘Tough seed’ Kelvynboy records diss song for Stonebwoy?

“I will always be grateful for the exposure Stonebwoy gave me but without Stonebwoy, I will survive,” were the words of Kelvynboy in his recent interview with Graphic Showbiz and he seems to have woven these remarks nicely for a record which features M.anifest. Produced by Samsney and released on …

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Otumfour speaks on Dec 17 referendum

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has criticised the neglect of chiefs in ongoing reforms at the local government level. Speaking at the Annual Leadership Lecture Series organised by the University for Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on Friday, the respected king of the Ashanti people said had chiefs been consulted, some …

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25 year-old woman murdered at Sepase

A 25-year-old woman has allegedly been murdered at Sepase, near Abuakwa in the Ashanti Region. Fair in complexion and identified as Obaa Yaa, the woman was found dead in an uncompleted building last Sunday morning. It was unclear what might have caused the death but a brother of the deceased, …

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Who is Anas? – Trending video sparks confusion

The issue of the real identity of ace investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw has once again been brought to the fore following the circulation of a video purported to feature him. The video in circulation shows a well-built man with braided hair being confronted by another for attempting to claim the …

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Ghana Beyond Aid Agenda Becomes Policy Direction for Africa – UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme has adopted President Akuffo Addo’s Ghana Beyond Aid Agenda as the new policy direction for the entire African continent. The UNDP at a High-Level Dialogue with African influencers in Accra charged African leaders to harness resources on the continent through creativity and innovation that will …

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NSA Boss Motivates African Club Champions

The Director General of national sports authority has hailed the selfless efforts of Ghana beach soccer in chasing honour and bringing glorious to Ghana. Professor Peter Twumasi welcomed the Ghana beach club champions keta sunset sports at a brief presentation ceremony at the Accra sports stadium on Wednesday. The delegation …

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