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May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

Africa’s Economy To Hit $16.3tn By 2050 – Wamkele Mene

The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, has disclosed that Africa is projected to be the 8th largest global economy with an estimated $16.3 trillion by the year 2050. Speaking during day one of

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

Dollarisation Of Ghana’s Economy Not Solution To Cedi Depreciation – ASEPA

The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has disagreed with suggestions by Dr John Kwabena Kwakye, the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), to adopt the dollar as Ghana’s currency to stabilise the country’s economy.

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

EC Rectifies Errors In Voter Registration Figures

The Electoral Commission (EC) has rectified errors in its publication of the daily voter registration figures in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. EC issued a press release at the end of day four of the exercise and indicated that 143,014

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

Limited Voter Registration: Address Challenges To Redeem Your Image – NDC To EC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to address various challenges encountered during the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. These challenges include non-functional equipment and network issues which have raised concerns among stakeholders. In an interview, Mustapha

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

‘Arsenal Win Ugly To Take Title Race To The Wire

Arsenal have rarely been accused of winning ugly but it was a charge they will joyfully accept after a 1-0 victory at Manchester United befitting that unflattering description - and then some. Mikel Arteta's side were scrappy and well below their fluent best

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

Limited Voter Registration: Three Police Officers Interdicted Over Adugyama Violence

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered the interdiction of three police personnel for failing to perform their duties professionally during the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday (12 May). The affected officers, namely

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

We Must Reclaim Our Environment From Galamsey Activities – Asantehene

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, says Ghana’s primary focus should be restoring the environment, which has been severely impacted by illegal mining, commonly known as Galamsey. Speaking on his 25th anniversary as the 16th occupant of the Golden Stool, the Asantehene

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

NPA Cracks Down on Pump Tampering: Report Suspected Cheating at Gas Stations

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has urged motorists to immediately report fuel stations suspected of cheating to the Authority. The Consumer Services Manager of NPA, Mrs. Eunice Budu Nyarko, who made the call, said that when complaints are made within 48

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

Nigeria’s Senate Proposes Death Penalty For Drug Trafficking

Nigeria’s Senate on Thursday proposed significantly toughening penalties for drug trafficking, making the death penalty the new maximum sentence through a law amendment. The amendment, which is not yet law, replaces life imprisonment, which was previously the harshest punishment.Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country of

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

Western Region: Mpohor NDC Deputy Constituency Secretary Arrested For Registering Minors

Police in the Western Region have arrested Bernard Afful, the Mpohor deputy constituency secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for registering persons who are under the constitutionally required age of 18 in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. Afful, 59, was arrested together with Rojer Miller,