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Ex-Gratia: Kufuor’s parting gift that has come back to haunt Akufo-Addo

During the second term of John Agyekum Kufuor’s presidency, he set up a commission called the Chinery Hesse Commission that was to, among other things, draw up an emolument package for officeholders captured in Article 71 of Ghana’s constitution. The report, when made public, became a contentious one with many people …

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US$10 million committed to refurbishing Kwame Nkrumah Park, Cape Coast castle, others

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated government’s plan to renovate existing and construct some new tourist sites in the country. According to the president, an amount of US$10 million is being set aside to undertake the project. Part of this will be used to renovate the Cape Coast Castle, and the Kwame …

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World Bank recommends policy reforms to enhance Ghana’s trade flows

The World Bank says that additional policy reforms in investment and trade facilitation can further enhance trade flows between Ghana and the rest of the sub-region. In its Ghana Trade Competitiveness Diagnostics report, it urged the Government to among other things, take either administrative or regulatory steps to reduce port …

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US to drop COVID-19 test requirement for air travellers

The US will no longer require air travellers to have proof of a negative Covid-19 test before entering the country from abroad. Officials said they were dropping the requirement due to the “tremendous progress” the country had made in the fight against the virus. The travel industry has been pushing …

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‘The striker who wants to solve Black Stars Goal-Scoring problems now Club-less’ – Elvis Manu

Dutch-born Ghanaian striker Elvis Manu who said he will solve Black Stars Goal-Scoring problems when called upon is now without a club going into the 2022-23 season. The 28-year-old Ghanaian striker has left Polish side Wisla Krakow after just four months spell at the club, Dailymailgh.com understands. He joined Wisla …

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Tanzania seeks to reach new record cashew yields target

The government has started distributing subsidised inputs to cashew farmers in its efforts to meet its target of producing 400,000 tonnes in the next season and 700,000 tonnes by 2025. Government aims at increasing the use of sulphur powder, liquid pesticide and motorised sprayers following evidence that increased application of …

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Parents helpless as child suffering Respiratory Papillomatosis struggles to survive

Master Odonkor Abednego, 14, pupil of Nsuta Dahomey D/A Basic School, a village in Fanteakwa South District in Eastern Region of Ghana has been diagnosed of Respiratory Papillomatosis by the Ear ,Nose and Throat (ENT) unit of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in 2015. However, treatment of his condition has …

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It’s time for Ayew brothers to leave the Black Stars – Kofi Badu

Former Ghana Black and Asante Kotoko player Kofi Badu has stated that Crystal Palace attacker Jordan Ayew and Al Sadd playmaker Andre Ayew should bow out of the national team. In a phone chat with Sir Joe Laka, the Kotoko legend said that the Ayew Brothers’ father, Abedi Ayew Pele, …

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Tanzanians to part with Sh20,000 for renewal of national IDs

The first batch of national IDs which were issued by the National Identification Authority (NIDA) in 2013 are set to expire from next year (2023) As it has emerged, citizens will have to pay Sh20,000 each when renewing their National IDs, unlike in the past when they were issued free …

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Asamoah Gyan set to attend UEFA license B coaching course in Wales

Ghana legend, Asamoah Gyan is yet to hang his boots but the Ghana legend is preparing for life after football as he heads to Wales tonight, 11 June 2022, to start his coaching badge. The former Sunderland and Al Ain striker will be in class for a six-day programme for a Football …

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