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January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

Insufficient Knowledge On Elections Can Make A Judge Give Unsound Decisions In Election Cases – Afari-Gyan

A former Chair of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan has explained two key factors that can cause a judge to make unsound decisions in election cases. The first reason is insufficient knowledge of elections, he said. He explained that

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

Zambia Limits Worship Time To Two Hours To Curb Cholera

Churches in Zambia have been ordered to limit worship time to two hours as part of measures to curb the spread of cholera. No sale of perishable and ready-to-eat foods in all churches, Ndiwa Mutelo, a senior official in charge of religious affairs, said. https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub- Worshippers have

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

Dortmund Sign Chelsea Defender Maatsen On Loan

Borussia Dortmund have signed Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen on loan for the rest of the season. The 21-year-old has made 15 appearances for Chelsea this term, but just three of those have been starts. The Netherlands Under-21 international spent last season

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

Israel Slams ICJ Case As A “Libel” Aiming To “Deny Israel The Right To Defend Itself”

Some more now from the International Court of Justice, where Israel described the charge of genocide levelled against it by South Africa as a "libel." “It is respectfully submitted that the application and request should be dismissed for what they are:

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

OSP, Cecilia Dapaah Legal Battle Continues January 25

The Financial and Economic Crimes Division of the Accra High Court has adjourned to January 25, the case in which the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is seeking an order to freeze the assets of a former Minister of Sanitation,

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

Govt Develops Policy To Regulate Artificial Intelligence

The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) is in the process of developing a comprehensive policy document to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country. A draft is currently ready and waiting to be tabled before Cabinet for

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

EOCO Retrieves GH¢214m Proceeds Of Crime

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has retrieved more than GH¢214.64 million proceeds of crime as of end of October 2023. The amount represents almost four times the target for last year. EOCO had a target of retrieving GH¢60 million

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

AFCON 2023: From Civil War In Ivory Coast To $1bn Spend On Hosting Tournament

Ivory Coast's hosting of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will further accelerate the country's impressive rebound since its civil war ended in 2011, the Ivorian government hopes. By its own admission, the government has invested at least $1 billion on

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

‘Thank You Kumasi For Hosting Us’ – Chris Hughton

Ghana Coach, Chris Hughton, has expressed appreciation to the people of Kumasi for the warm reception offered the team. The team pitched camp in the Garden City, Kumasi, from January 3, till they departed for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

Parliament Considers Suing Akufo-Addo Over Non-Signing Of Witchcraft, Armed Forces Bill

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has revealed the House's intention to seek legal clarification regarding President Akufo-Addo's refusal to sign certain Witchcraft and Ghana Armed Forces Bills. Mr Bagbin insisted that the authority to assess the misuse of discretion lies