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IMF programme: Corruption not the main cause of Ghana’s problems – Kwesi Pratt

Seasoned Journalist, Kwesi Pratt says corruption is not the cause of Ghana’s problems. As the nation returns to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) despite calls on the President not to consider such move, especially when he promised Ghanaians he wouldn’t take that route, government officials and members of the governing …

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Liverpool will regret losing Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich – Ex-Bayern star Kuffour

Ghana and Bayern Munich legend Samuel Osei Kuffour has reacted to Sadio Mane’s departure from Premier League giants, Liverpool. The Senegalese star joined Bayern Munich this summer transfer window on a three-year deal after agreeing to leave the Reds. In an interview with Peace FM, Sammy Kuffour, who won the …

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Don’t take abuse from your boss; being on TV isn’t the ultimate – Bridget Otoo to journalists

Broadcast journalist, Bridget Otoo, has charged journalists in the country never to condone any form of abuse from employers or bosses who threaten to take them off air for voicing out their grievances. Bridget on Tuesday launched a campaign against owners of media houses who go months without paying the …

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N/R: Schools deserted as strike by Teacher Unions take effect

Some pupils in the Northern Regional capital, Tamale have appealed to government and striking teachers in the country to resolve their differences quickly to prevent a catastrophe in the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination, BECE. Already, performance in the BECE in the Region has been a major source of worry …

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They don’t have the men – Adongo proposes three names to lead negotiations with IMF

The Bolgatanga Central MP, Isaac Adongo, has suggested to the government to call on experts such as economist Kwame Pianim and businessman Sam Jonah to lead the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF team is expected to arrive in the country Tuesday in order to commence the …

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FULL TEXT: Finance Ministry answers 38 frequently asked questions on IMF bailout

The Electronic Transfer Levy will not be discontinued despite an application to the International Monetary for a financial bailout, the Finance Ministry has said. The Ministry said the IMF bailout is a means to help the country shore up its foreign reserves thus tax measures including the electronic transfer levy …

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Man, 40, died after falling into a borehole at Dwenewoho

Residents of Dwenewoho a suburb of Mankranso in the Ahafo Ano South District of the Ashanti Region are in total shock after a 40-year-old farmer allegedly died after falling into a borehole. Kwadwo Awuni, affectionately known as Agabus was said to have died after falling into the 43 feet deep …

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Kumasi: Public schools turned into playing ground as teachers strike begin to bite

Learning was paralysed in public schools Tuesday after teachers proceeded with their planned strike across the country to demands for the payment of Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). When the OTEC FM News crew visited public schools in Kumasi metropolis in the Ashanti Region, pupils turned their classrooms into playing grounds as while others were …

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NSS personnel, senior students ‘take charge’ as teachers strike bites hard

A visit to selected basic and second cycle schools in the Ashanti region by GBCNews showed a mixed reaction of the interested parties to the strike action declared by labour unions at the pre-tertiary educational level. While a greater majority of teachers were complying with the industrial action with only …

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Tollbooth workers storm parliament over unpaid arrears

Hundreds of Tollbooth Workers have stormed Parliament over the loss of jobs and unpaid arrears. The angry-looking workers carrying placards say they are hungry. The Workers Union made up of numerous disabled persons during the early hours of Tuesday, July 5, defiled the heavy downpour in the capital and walked …

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