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February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Only 14% Of Working Ghanaians Satisfied With Financial Situation – Report

Only 14% of working Ghanaians are very satisfied with their financial situation. According to the 2023 Old Mutual Financial Services Monitor, the informal sector and local income earners in Ghana are the most financially stressed. While 68.0% of those financially stressed

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali To Decide Fate Of Ghanaian Traders Following ECOWAS ‘Exit’

There’s a looming diplomatic row as Burkina Faso’s Military leader Ibrahim Traoré has disclosed that his country will consult Mali and Niger to take a final decision on whether to allow Ghanaian traders and other West African nationals to do business

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

IPAC Should Meet To Find Ways To Resolve Election Date Change Brouhaha – Kpemka

A former Deputy Attorney General, Joseph Dindiok Kpemka, has called for stakeholder engagement with the Electoral Commission (EC) and political parties on the proposed change in the electoral date. According to him, reaching a consensus makes it easier for all parties

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Namibia’s New President Mbumba Sworn-In Hours After Predecessor Dies

Namibia has a new president in the shape of Nangolo Mbumba just hours after, as vice-president, he had announced the death of his predecessor. Hage Geingob, 82, died early on Sunday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. A veteran

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Kwahu Bepong: Police Arrest 25 For Attacking Officers

Twenty-five people have been arrested in connection with attack on police officers and the destruction of some properties in Kwahu Bepong in the Eastern Region In a terse statement on Sunday (4 February), the police said it has restored calm in the area, adding that efforts are underway to arrest

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