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April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

ECG Board Members Reject GH₵5.8m PURC Fine

Lawyers representing the board members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) are contesting the hefty GH₵5.8 million fine imposed by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for failing to provide a consistent load-management schedule. The lawyers contend that the PURC

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Armed Robbers Strike Akroma Mine, Injure Workers, Steal Gold

The Nkawkaw Divisional Police Command launched a manhunt for about 20 armed men who attacked and robbed Akroma Gold Mining Company located in Esaase, within the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region. The heavily armed men who attacked the company’s

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Driver Of Truck Involved In New Train Accident Jailed 6 Months

Abel Dzidotor, the driver allegedly responsible for the train accident, has been sentenced to a six-month jail term. According to Citi News’ Benjamin Aklama, Dzidotor admitted guilt to three out of the four charges levelled against him. These charges include inconsiderate

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Winneba: Baby Dies In Acid Bath, Mother Suffers Severe Burns After Husband Poured Acid On Them

A nine-month old baby has died after his biological father bathed her with acid at Pomadze in the Winneba Municipality of the Central Region. Her mother is also receiving critical treatment at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Philomina Owusu, 29,

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Laryea Takes Over Black Starlets

Former Black Stars winger, Laryea Kingston, has taken over the head coaching duties of the Black Starlets. His appointment, effective immediately as the new head coach of the Black Starlets, national U-17, was confirmed by the Executive Committee of the Ghana

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Prove To Me That You Are Capable- Asantehene To Kotoko Players

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has challenged Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sporting Club players to prove that they are capable of turning the club’s horrible form around. He said this in address to the team in a meeting held earlier today

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

BoG Governor Advocates Tailored Financing Support For Low-Income Countries

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has called for tailored financing support for low-income countries to address the unique economic challenges faced by nations with limited resources. He underscores the need for development partners to adopt strategies

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Fuel Levy Name Change Proposed By NPA to Better Reflect Purpose

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has disclosed that it has submitted a request to the government to change the name of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy to reflect the levy’s real purpose. Abass Tasunti, Head of Economic Regulation at the

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Kwadwo Poku Backs Otumfuo’s Call For Private Sector Involvement In Energy Sector

Energy Analyst and New Patriotic Party (NPP) member, Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, has backed the Asantehene’s recommendation to privatise key state-owned enterprises in Ghana’s energy sector. Kwadwo Poku argues that the sector urgently needs financial resources to address the current crisis, and

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

NAGRAT Issues One-Week Ultimatum To Govt Over Unpaid Pensions For 700K Workers

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has expressed deep concern over the government’s alleged failure to pay mandatory contributions for over 700,000 Ghanaian workers. NAGRAT President, Angel Carbonu, accused the government of financial misconduct during a press conference on Thursday,