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February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Anglo-Gold Ashanti Is Functioning—-Sustainability Manager Confirms.

Sustainability Manager at Anglo-Gold Ashanti (AGA), Mr Emmanuel Massey says the mining company was in operation and functioning at optimal levels. He noted that currently, the mine has between 2000 and 2, 500 workers who were offering direct and support services.

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

First Batch Of Looted Asante Artifacts Arrive In Ghana, Otumfuo To Receive Them On February 8

The first batch of seven objects looted during the third Anglo-Asante War of 1874 has arrived in Ghana. Arriving aboard a United Airlines flight, they will be formally presented to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on Thursday, February 8th. This

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

14 Staff Of Lands Commission Interdicted For Stamp Duty Fraud

The Lands Commission has interdicted 14 staff members for their involvement in Stamp Duty fraud. The Stamp Duty fraud was detected in May 2022 when the Audit Unit of the Commission realised that the tax figures paid by some property owners

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

SA Goalkeeper Saves Four Penalties In Shootout Win Against Cape Verde

Captain Ronwen Williams saved four penalties to help South Africa reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations following a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde. Bebe, Willy Semedo, Laros Duarte and Patrick Andrade were all denied in the shootout by the outstanding Williams, who

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Ivory Coast Net 122nd-Minute Winner To Reach Semis

Host nation Ivory Coast produced another amazing Africa Cup of Nations escape act as Oumar Diakite’s 122nd-minute winner sent the 10-man Elephants into the semi-finals at heartbroken Mali’s expense. The hosts played the majority of the game at a numerical disadvantage after Odilon Kossounou’s dismissal for two

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Emissions Levy, VAT On Electricity Will Affect Businesses – GUTA

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has voiced its opposition to the proposed implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity charges and the imposition of an emission levy. The association argues that these measures will have severe adverse economic

February 3, 2024February 3, 2024

Nigerian Traditional Monarch Shot Dead And Wife Kidnapped

Armed men have shot dead a traditional ruler, and kidnapped his wife plus one other person in south-western Nigeria, authorities say. The attackers stormed the palace of Segun Aremu - a retired army general and monarch whose official title is the

February 3, 2024February 3, 2024

China Executes Couple Who Flung Two Toddlers To Their Death

China has executed a couple who fatally threw two children out of the window of an apartment building. Zhang Bo - the father of the children - and Ye Chengchen were previously found guilty of killing a two-year-old girl and a

February 3, 2024February 3, 2024

We Will Work Hard To Resolve The Bawku Impasse – Mahama

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has assured Bawku residents that he will prioritise restoring peace in the community if he is successful in the upcoming elections. The former President stated that it was unfortunate that tensions in

February 3, 2024February 3, 2024

I’m Worried About Our Democracy – Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu On Exit Of Experienced MPs

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, expressed his concerns about the state of the country's democracy due to the departure of experienced lawmakers from the legislative house. During an interview on GTV, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu emphasised the need for serious reflection