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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

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