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FULL TEXT: John Mahama outlines detailed plans for 24-hour economy

THE MAHAMA 24-HOUR ECONOMY POLICY FOR GHANA’ SPEECH BY HE JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA AT THE 9TH GHANA CEO NETWORK BUSINESS COCKTAIL Thank you, and good evening, my dear brothers and sisters, Captains of our industries, Chief Executives, Ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to have a second opportunity to join …

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300-year-old Okomfo Anokye Cola tree growing again

The Okomfo Anokye Cola Tree, with a history dating back 300 years, has begun to regrow a month after being felled in the Feyiase community of the Ashanti Region. The tree stump, left in the soil, has begun growing anew. However, access to the site has been restricted by the …

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Ugandan archbishop fails to find virgins, ends awards scheme

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda (COU), Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has failed to find couples who wed when still virgins. When he was still the Bishop of Mityana Diocese, Kaziimba started an initiative to award women who enter holy matrimony while still virgins. However, all the gifts are …

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Mauritania’s ex-President Aziz jailed for five years for corruption

A court in Mauritania has jailed former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz for five years for corruption. It found Aziz guilty of money laundering and abusing his position to illegally enrich himself, but acquitted him on other charges. The court also ordered the confiscation of his illegally acquired assets. Aziz, …

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UK imposes tougher visa rules and salary threshold for foreign workers

The United Kingdom government has unveiled a raft of measures aimed at reducing net migration as well as substantial increment in the salary requirement for individuals seeking to live in the UK. The move, which has been tabled by the Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, will now …

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Nigeria puts one of its presidential jets up for sale

The Nigerian Air Force has put up the Falcon 900B aircraft for sale, calling on interested persons to submit their bids for the purchase of the aircraft, which is a part of the presidential air fleet. Details about the sale was contained in a flyer shared on the X page …

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Kenya approves use of dapivirine vaginal ring

A long-term HIV prevention method for women has been approved for pilot use in Kenya for the first time. According to the Population Council, dapivirine vaginal ring has also been cleared for pilot use in Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The ring is made of flexible silicone and …

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