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Kwesi Botchwey’s structural changes to Ghana’s economy still impactful today – Gabby

Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a member of the governing NPP, has paid a glowing tribute to the late Finance Minister, Professor Kwesi Botchwey. In a tweet, the NPP stalwart indicated the deceased NDC cadre’s leadership and commitment to the structural changes to the country’s economy in the late 80s were remarkable. …

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Gov’t to pilot sale of cheap foodstuff at Agric Ministry today

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture will from today, Friday, November 11, 2022, begin the retailing of food items at its premises to civil and local government workers. The Ministry explains that the move forms part of efforts to cushion Ghanaians and mitigate the impact of rising food prices. The …

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NDC begins regional executives elections today

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will from today, Friday, November 11, 2022, begin its regional election conferences nationwide. The exercise will end on Sunday, November 13, 2022. The party wants delegates to fully abide by all laid down rules outlined. NDC delegates in the Greater Accra Region will vote for …

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Meet one of the bravest journalists in Ghana today

On 10 November 2022, a journalist called Erastus Asare Donkor, will be exactly 46 years old. He is extremely lucky to have reached that age. For his life has been seriously threatened more than once. As a television journalist for one of the most powerful electronic news platforms in Ghana, …

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LIVESTREAMING: A.B Crenstil goes home today

The final funeral rites of late Highlife musician Alfred Benjamin (A.B) Crenstil is currently underway at the Community 8 Park in Tema. Many sympathisers, friends and family have converged at the venue to celebrate the life of the Highlife legend. The musician will later be interred in his hometown, Ewoyaa near Saltpond …

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30% hike in transport fares begins today – Operator

The Concerned Drivers Association has announced a 30 per cent increment in transport fares. The increment takes effect from Saturday, 29 October 2022. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) had earlier announced a 19 per cent increase in transport fares set to take effect on Saturday, 29 October 2022. …

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Mahama speaks on Ghana’s ‘collapsed’ economy today

Former President John Dramani Mahama will this evening (October 27) address the nation on matters relative to the economic crisis in which the country finds itself. The event is scheduled to start at 7pm at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) auditorium. It is under the theme: ‘Building the Ghana we …

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VIP Jeong announces new fares effective today; Accra— Kumasi fare now Ghs100

Management of top-rated transportation service across all the 16 regions of Ghana, VIP JEOUN Transport, have announced new fares for their routes effective today 24th October, 2022. The new fare which comes in the wake of increase in fuel price with a litre of diesel selling at more than Ghs70 …

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Economic crunch: GUTA members starts week-long strike today

Members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) will today, Wednesday, close shops in Accra to protest deteriorating economic situation. The group described the industrial action, which will end on Monday October 24, as a “pinch” on government to urgently address the depreciating cedi, high interest rate and inflation. …

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2022 BECE begins today with 552,276 candidates

Some 552,276 candidates are expected to write this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), at all 2, 023 designated centres throughout the country beginning today, Monday, 17th to Friday 21st October 2022. Out of this number, 276,988 are males whilst 275, 288 are females. The Ghana Education Service in a …

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