Yearly Archives: 2021

Ugandan truckers strike, demand security to enter South Sudan

Ugandan truck drivers destined for South Sudan have parked their trucks at the Elegu border town in protest of the recent highway killings, as they demanded security guarantees from the South Sudanese government. This followed shortly after South Sudanese authorities handed over the bodies of four Ugandan drivers who were …

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Indian firm refunds South Africa for undelivered AstraZeneca vaccine doses

The Serum Institute of India on Thursday refunded the South African government for vaccines Pretoria had ordered but which were undelivered. South African Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, said the Institute – which is the main supplier of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine to Africa under the Covax facility – had refunded …

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Essien declares Drogba as the best striker he’s played with

  Chelsea Legend Michael Essien has declared legendary Ivorian marksman Didier Drogba as the best striker he’s played with in his entire playing career. The duo had an illustrious career at Chelsea winning several trophies including the UEFA Champions League in 2012. The two also fostered a harmonious relationship which wasn’t only …

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GRA begins investigations into tax evasion allegations against firms

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has begun investigations into some tax evasion and money laundering allegations against some companies. According to the GRA, penalties will be given to firms that a found guilty of perpetrating such acts. The GRA in a statement on Thursday, April 8 said its attention “has been …

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Kumasi: Dumsor is collapsing our business – Cold Store owners cry

Cold store operators at the Asafo Market in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital, say they are gradually losing their business due to the erratic power supply. According to them, they have had to dispose of hundreds of cartons of spoilt fish due to months of unreliable power supply. The traders …

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SEC drafts new guidelines to check misappropriation of investments

  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has begun drafting a new guideline on third party and related transactions that will prevent misapplication and misappropriation of investment funds by fund management firms. The collapse of some management firms was attributed to a third party and related transactions. The deputy director …

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SAD NEWS: Journalist shot dead at her home

A journalist working with Kenya’s state broadcaster was shot dead at her home in the outcasts of the capital Nairobi. Two gunmen entered Betty Barasa’s home as she was driving in from work on Wednesday evening. They ordered her husband and children to lie on the ground and one of the gunmen …

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