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Cocoa prices reach 6-year high amid supply concerns

The global cocoa market experienced a surge in prices during April 2023, reaching a six-year high in both the London and New York markets, according to the April 2023 cocoa report by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO). Prices of the front-month [May 2023] cocoa futures contract rose by 5 percent …

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I had no idea – John Paintsil sets records straight on jailing of 64-year-old charcoal producer

Former Black Stars defender, John Paintsil has disclosed that he was completely in the dark over the arrest, prosecution and conviction of a 64-year-old man who along with another man, trespassed on his property at Gomoa Besease in the Central Region. In an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb, John Paintsil explained that he only heard …

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Youngest queen mother in Ghana dies one year after her coronation

The Queen Mother of Adum Banso, a small community in the Ashanti Region, Obaahenmaa Yaa Manu I, has reportedly died. Obaahenmaa Yaa Manu I, who is said to be the youngest queen mother in Ghana, was installed in July 2022. The late queen mother is believed to be in her …

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Meet the NDC parliamentary candidate who makes $700m every year

In Ghana, there is a perception that most people go into politics because it is the easiest way for them to enrich themselves. This perception is mostly fuelled by the sudden change in the lifestyle of politicians, including parliamentary, when they come into power. However, some Ghanaian politicians are already …

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24-year-old man lynched for allegedly stealing GH¢1,000

A 24-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death after being accused of stealing GH¢1,000. The incident occurred in Jenninso-Akwataniase, in the Amasie West District of the Ashanti Region. The deceased was apprehended first by his attackers and forced to confess to stealing the money. But denied it several times. However, …

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Insider details of how Otumfuo, Asanteman Council destooled 96-year-old chief of Antoa

The overlord of the Ashanti Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Nana Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Monday, May 29, 2023, issued a decree for the destoolment of the Chief of Antoa, Nana Owusu Agyeman I. This came after a tribunal of the Asanteman Traditional Council, headed by Otumfuo, found the 96-year-old …

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We’ll use laptops to replace textbooks in Senior High Schools this year – Bawumia assures

The Ministry of Education, under the guidance of the government, is making preparations to introduce laptops as replacements for textbooks in Senior High Schools (SHS) nationwide. During the 60th Anniversary celebration of the Hohoe Evangelical Presbyterian Senior High School, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia made the announcement, stating that the laptops would …

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Christian Atsu’s 9-year-old son wins Player of the Year in Northumberland Football League

Joshua Twasam, the eldest son of the late Ghanaian international Christian Atsu, has been awarded as the Player of the Year in the Northumberland Football League. Playing for the Gosforth Football Club in the Under-9 category, Joshua showcased his skills and talent throughout the season. His team emerged victorious in the …

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40-year-old man abducts, sexually molests girl 10

A 10-year-old girl has been sexually molested by a 40-year-old man at Anaji Queen of Peace near Takoradi. The man, who has been identified as just Thomas is a mason by profession, and is reported to have abducted the girl for six days. Dailyguidenetwork.com reports that Thomas locked the little …

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