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We’ve identified specific policies to restore macroeconomic stability in Ghana – IMF

The International Monetary Fund has said a deal with Ghana would be announced as soon as feasible following their last visit to the West African country which is seeking a $3-billion programme to stabilise the economy. An IMF team, led by Stéphane Roudet, met during October 11-19 in Washington, DC …

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INSTITUTE A CENTRALIZED DATABASE FOR THE COUNTRY AND RESOLVE THE SHORTAGE OF CARDS FOR THE VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

  Nana Kweku Ofori Atta The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched its party’s biometric membership cards which is alleged to have data security features and a centralized data base system for its members to begin registration. If I may ask, if a political party could invest into a …

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Major Boost: Zoomlion Announces $100,000 In Support Of Sanitation In Schools

Waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has announced a $100,000 package to support school children to learn more about sanitation and the need to protect the environment. The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, …

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Next time you won’t be lucky – Judge warns Kofi Kapito, rescinds bench warrant

The Circuit Court in Accra has issued a stern warning to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Consumer Protection Agency, (CPA), Kofi Owusu Hene, popularly known as Kofi Kapito who was a subject matter of a bench warrant. The court presided over by Her Honour Christiana Cann yesterday issued a …

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Why Ghana is where she is

Incompetence, nepotism, fabrication, greediness, self-centeredness, ignorance, etc Personally, I don’t know of any cogent reason which will inform a government striving to meet the aspirations of the majority of the people would opt for the closure of tollbooths, which rake into its financial vault a lot of revenue. I cringed …

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‘Suicide is never an option’ – Mahama reacts to Kasoa trotro mate electrocution

Former President John Dramani Mahama has reacted to the death via electrocution of a commercial transport vehicle financial administrator – trotro mate – who climbed an electricity transformer reportedly out of frustration. The incident at Kasoa Galilea ended with Kofi Kakra being electrocuted after attempts to persuade him and to …

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GUTA shut down: Middlemen takeover ‘Abossey Okai’ Spare Parts Market

0 Middlemen, popularly called ‘Affair Boys’ Wednesday took over trading activities at the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Market to attend customers “partially” following the closure of shops by owners as directed by the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA). Most shops were closed as of 0900 hours but a few …

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Captain Smart released by NIB after ‘rambo-style’ arrest

Morning show host on Onua TV/FM, Godsbrain Smart, alias Captain Smart, has been released on bail by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB). Captain Smart’s arrest was reported on Wednesday evening, October 19, while on his way home from work. “BNI (now NIB) arrested Captain Smart earlier on his way home …

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Captain Smart arrested by NIB

Morning show host on Onua TV, Captain Smart has been arrested by officials of the National Investigations Bureau (NIB). Captain Smart is said to have been arrested on while on his way home from work on Wednesday evening. “BNI (now NIB) arrested Captain Smart earlier on his way home from …

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Bawku: Tricycles ban lifted

The Upper East Regional Security Council has lifted the ban on tricycle movement in Bawku. The move according to the security council is due to numerous appeals from public sector workers and the relative peace since the visit of the government’s delegations a few months ago. It could be recalled …

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