Burkina Faso’s military junta have made changes to the top hierarchy of the country’s security structure a week after taking over. The army and intelligence chiefs have been dismissed with coup leader Lt Col Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, taking the role of new army chief. He replaces Brig. Gen. Gilbert …
Read More »Value of MoMo transactions drop by GH¢3 billion ahead of E-Levy passage
Data published by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed that the value of mobile money transactions has dropped by GH¢3.2 billion in December last year, less the one month after Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, announced in the 2022 budget of an electronic transfer levy (E-Levy). According to the report, …
Read More »Concerned drivers mull over 40% transport fare increase after NPA action
The leadership of concerned drivers’ association are holding a crunch meeting on the possible increment of transport fares on Wednesday February 2, 2022. According to the union, up to 40 percent increment could be looming. The group says they sympathise with Ghanaians on the current economic hardships, but in order …
Read More »GCB refutes Nkwanta branch fire outbreak reports
Reported fire outbreak at Nkwanta branch of GCB Nkwanta GCB not affected by fire No casualty was recorded in Nkwanta fire, GCB GCB Bank PLC has indicated that the fire outbreak that was reported to have happened at its Nkwanta branch in the Oti Region was rather at an …
Read More »What Ghanaian celebrities are saying about Rihanna’s pregnancy
Fans cannot keep cool over Rihanna’s pregnancy Delay, Efia Odo, and other Ghanaian celebrities react to Rihanna’s pregnancy Rihanna expecting her first child with A$AP Rocky On January 31, 2022, Robyn Rihanna Fenty popularly known as ‘Rihanna’, announced that she is expecting her first child with American rapper, A$AP …
Read More »WATCH: Andre Ayew scores for Al Sadd in win over Al Wakra
Black Stars captain Andre Ayew was among the goals as his Al Sadd side brushed aside the tame resistance of Al Wakra at their own back yard in the Qatar Stars League on Monday afternoon. It was an easy 6-0 win for Al Sadd as they were all over …
Read More »VIDEO: Mzbel ‘storms’ Chief Imam’s residence amidst funeral brouhaha
Mzbel visits Chief Iman for counsel Confusion as Mzbel’s ‘huge funeral’ plan for late Muslim father is rejected Mzbel mourns father Ghanaian singer, Mzbel, has paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, Sheik Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, amidst the brewing controversy surrounding her late father’s funeral. Mzbel who earlier admitted to being confused about …
Read More »Girl, 10, drowns in Gordon’s Bay
(iStock) A 10-year-old girl drowned at a beach in Gordon’s Bay on Saturday. ER24 paramedics were alerted shortly after 11:0 and found Gordon’s Bay medical officials and lifeguards at the scene. According to ER24 spokesperson Werner Vermaak, it is understood that the girl and two friends were swimming in the …
Read More »How thieves have destroyed South Africa’s railways
Dunswart train station now lies in near ruin. The dangling cables, crumbling buildings and towering weeds that obscure the tracks give the impression of a place long abandoned. But it is not time that has caused the destruction at this stop east of South Africa’s commercial hub, Johannesburg. Thieves and …
Read More »BoG maintains policy rate at 14.5%
The Bank of Ghana has maintained the monetary policy rate at 14.5%. This is the second time the Bank of Ghana has decided to keep its lending rate to commercial banks in the country. In a press release dated 31st January 2022, the BoG further stated the spillover of …
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