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Liberia’s President Weah lashes out at former Vice President

President George M. Weah addressing wide range of national issues confronting the country on Friday, December 20, 2019 tongue-lashed former Vice President Joseph N. Boakai pointing out that his time (political relevance)is gone; and inciting people to oust his government is no need because he had 12 years and messed …

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IMF says Ghana’s inflation rate too high

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Ghana’s current inflation target range of 8±2% is relatively high compared to its peers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This is clearly attributed to its high-interest rates on the continent. Ghana’s yield of about 14 and 15% on Treasury Bills and 24% average lending rate …

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Bank of Ghana reacts to Game rejecting GH¢200 note as payment

The Bank of Ghana has encouraged the general public particularly retail outlets, to accept the new GHC100 and GHC200 currency notes as they remain legal tender. The advice follows a viral video where a customer was allegedly turned away at a Game shop when he issued a 200 cedi note …

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FDA bans 16 tomato paste products

The Food and Drugs Authority has directed the withdrawal of all batches of certain brands of tomato paste from the market which were found to contain the ingredients starch and colour, that were not indicated on the labels. According to the FDA, these ingredients are not permitted in tomato paste …

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FACT-CHECK: 4 claims by John Mahama during Facebook live interaction

Claim: Four claims about the Service sector being the largest sector and fastest growing, IMF warning Ghana is in danger of debt distress, Transformed Bost from worst performing state-owned enterprise to Best Performing and banking sector crisis has led to almost 20,000 job losses Source: Former President John Mahama Verdict: One true, one …

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Rick Ross invites CJ Biggerman to join him on Detty Rave stage after performing to him

Ghanaian rapper, CJ Biggerman yesterday wowed American rapper, Rick Ross with his talent on his arrival to Ghana. Rick Ross who is in Ghana for his performance at Mr Eazi’s Detty Rave happening in Spintex tomorrow afternoon, was given a grand welcome at the Kotoka International Airport. From the airport, …

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I was overweight when I joined Palace – Jordan Ayew

Jordan Ayew has revealed the reason behind his initial struggles at Crystal Palace, confessing that he was “overweight” at the start of the 2018-19 season. Ayew joined the Eagles on a season-long loan from Swansea in the summer of 2018, which allowed him to remain in the Premier League after …

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Is it weed or there’s something about the name ‘Shatta’ – Bovi mocks Shatta Wale, Shatta Bandle

Serving patrons of ‘Night of 1026 Laughs & Music’ with witty scripts was Nigerian comedian Bovi who was puzzled about the ‘mystery’ surrounding the name ‘Shatta’ considering how the two Shattas of Ghana’s showbiz behave. “Shatta Bandle, Shatta Wale. Is it weed or there is something about that name ‘Shatta’?” …

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Boko Haram strikes Chibok again, kills 6, abducts two women

The dreaded Boko Haram insurgents on Tuesday night attacked Kwaranglum village in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, killing six persons and abducting two women. According to reports, the insurgents were also said to have injured three other persons in the village located few kilometres from Chibok. Chibok …

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Enforce or review law banning foreigners from retail trade – GIPC Boss

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre(GIPC), Yoofi Grant is demanding the enforcement or revision of the GIPC law which bars foreigners from engaging in retail trade in Ghana. According to him, this will resolve the unending retail feud between Ghanaian and Nigerian traders which has resulted …

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