Tag Archives: SINCE

Gov’t hasn’t paid us since 2018 — Road Contractors

Association of Road Contractors is lamenting government’s reluctance in settling debt owed them since 2018. Members say the situation is really affecting their livelihoods and taking a toll on their health and businesses and rather frustrating. Vice Chairman for the Association Stephen Atatsi while speaking on Akoma FM‘s weekend political show Wonsom, which …

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Here are all 14 Chief Justices of Ghana’s Courts since independence

From the era where crime was tried by the Queen’s Judicial Officers in conjunction with chiefs, to the establishment of the Supreme Court of the Queen’s forts and settlements on Gold Coast and then the establishment of the various courts; Superior and lower, leadership has been a vital part of …

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The four African billionaires whose net worth have increased since start of 2022

Only four of the 21 African businessmen on our radar with a net worth of $1 billion or more have seen their fortunes improve since the beginning of the year. Among them are Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote and Egypt’s wealthiest man Nassef Sawiris. The recent surge in the shares …

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See the full list of churches that have contributed towards the National Cathedral since 2018

The building of the National Cathedral has, without a doubt, been shrouded in a lot of controversies, some of which have stemmed from the question; who is funding the construction? At its onset, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo indicated how the building of this edifice is in the personal fulfilment of a …

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David Adjaye has been ‘certified’ to work in Ghana since 2018 – Kweku Baako claims

Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, Editor-In-Chief of the New Crusading Guide has disclosed that renowned architect Sir David Adjaye was properly licensed to practice in Ghana as far back as 2018. The architect and his firm, Adjaye and Associates have recently been cited in huge payments from government in respect of …

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EC’s accounts unaudited since 2019 – Employment Committee

The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has failed to submit its accounts to the Auditor General’s Department for auditing since 2019. The Ranking Member for Committee on Employment, Social Welfare and State Owned Enterprises, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, who disclosed the development to Starr News described the situation as appalling. The former Power …

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Ghana loses 39,497 hectares of forest due to cocoa production since 2019 — Mighty Earth report reveals

Ghana since 2019 has lost over 39,400 hectares of forest due to activities of cocoa production, this has been disclosed by global advocacy organisation, Mighty Earth in its latest report. The report dubbed ‘Sweet Nothings’ raises concerns on how cocoa is still driving the destruction of protected areas in cocoa-growing …

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Full list of AFCON winners since 1957 to 2021

Throughout the AFCON’s history, from 1957 until the most recent edition in 2021, three trophies have been given to the competition’s champions. The original and first trophy, made of silver, was the Abdelaziz Abdallah Salem Trophy, the second trophy was named “Trophy of African Unity” or “African Unity Cup” and …

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South Africa undertakes its most important census since the end of apartheid

     Deputy Minister in the Presidency Thembi Siweya, left, visits homeless people at Johannnesburg's Park Station on 'Census Night', 2 February. – Source: GCIS/Flickr Statistics South Africa has embarked on its once-a-decade process to count all people in the country – including non-citizens. Census 2022 is arguably the most important …

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