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April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Diversify GRIDCo, ECG and VRA – Otumfuo Tells Govt

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the Akufo-Addo government to face the realities of the economic landscape and prioritize policies that foster the growth of industries, leading to job creation and increased investment. Additionally, he suggested diversifying public enterprises like

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

11 Members Resign From PNC NEC, Form New Party

Eleven out of 16 members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the People’s National Convention (PNC) have resigned to form a new party – the People’s National Party (PNP). This decision follows their disagreement with a High Court ruling on

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Menzgold Customers Petition AG Over NAM 1 Properties

The Coalition of Aggrieved Customers of Menzgold has submitted a petition to the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice to investigate the reported sale of frozen properties of Nana Appiah Mensah aka NAM1, the Chief Executive Officer of

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Armed Robber Lynched In Kumasi

A suspected male armed robber has been lynched by an angry mob at Adomanu in the Bantama Constituency in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region. The hoodlum, believed to be in his late 30’s, allegedly, attempted to rob someone with

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Dortmund Seal Dramatic Champions League Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund reached their first Champions League semi-final in 11 years by producing a superb second-half comeback to beat Atletico Madrid 5-4 on aggregate. Having lost the first leg 2-1 in Madrid, Dortmund quickly turned things around with Julian Brandt and

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

“This Is Your Time”Mbappe Keeps PSG Dream Alive

There comes a time when superstar players have to step up and deliver for their team. Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe may already be considered one of the best players in the world with a World Cup and five Ligue 1

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Gov’t Replaces Electricity VAT With Foreign Income Tax

In response to a GH¢1.8billion revenue gap caused by the decision to halt the value-added tax (VAT) on electricity, the government has announced plans to implement a tax on the foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians. The move comes after public backlash

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

PURC Fine Against ECG Board Members Too High – Kwabena Donkor

A former Power Minister, Dr Kwabena Donkor, has expressed satisfaction with the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) directive to board members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to pay a regulatory charge for overseeing the recent power outages without notification

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Four Persons Arrested For Allegedly Stealing EC Laptops Remanded

Four persons arrested for the theft of Biometric Voter Registration kits of the Electoral Commission have been charged with four counts of stealing and dishonestly receiving. They have been remanded into Police custody. Three of the accused persons are officials of

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

You Cannot Oppress People Doing Their Work – PUWU Tells Ashanti Regional Minister

The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) has condemned the charges brought against the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Ashanti East General Manager, Ing. Michael Wiafe for allegedly causing public unrest after a disconnection of power supply to the Kumasi Technical University.