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November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

NPA Calls For Reduction In Charcoal Use To Sustain Environment

Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Chief Executive Officer-National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has urged the general public to cut down on use of wood and charcoal as fuel in a bid to sustain the environment. “I know that we cannot eliminate the use of

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

National Rental Assistance Scheme Disburses GH¢13m In 10 Months

Since launching in January 2023, the National Rental Assistance Scheme (NRAS) as of October 2023 has disbursed GH¢13.8million to cover rent advance for some 1,105 beneficiaries across six regions. The Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, made this known on

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

Health Insurance To Benefit From US$5bn Remittance Market

Ghanaians home and abroad are poised to reap healthcare insurance benefits from the nation’s estimated US$5billion remittance inflows, following a strategic partnership by MANJE HEALTH and SIC Life Insurance. The agreement will see the former – a digital platform providing access

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

FIC, BoG To Strengthen AML/CFT Measures

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and Bank of Ghana (BoG), in collaboration with fintech industry players, are aiming to introduce a locally-based sanction list in an effort to fortify the financial technology (fintech) landscape and curb financial crime. The initiative aims

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

31 New Charges For Cecilia Dapaah’s Former Maids, 5 Others

The Office of the Attorney General has proffered 31 new charges against the two housemaids of former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah and her husband, Daniel Osei Kuffuor, together with five other persons. The new charges include 11

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

Cecilia Marfo Eulogises Esther Smith For Pivotal Career Support

Gospel artiste Cecilia Marfo has expressed her deep appreciation for the vital role played by fellow musician Esther Smith in her early stages. According to Cecilia Marfo, Esther Smith’s support was instrumental in introducing her to industry connections. Speaking on Joyprime,

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

Some Kumawood Actors Are Into Juju- Kwaku Manu

Kumawood actor, Kwaku Manu, has suggested that the recent decline in the Kumawood sector of the Ghanaian movie industry is a result of occultic activities carried out by some of its practitioners. According to him, these actors employ spiritual means to

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

Israel-Hamas War: List Of Key Events, Day 34

A Palestinian medical source told Al Jazeera early on Thursday that in the last 24 hours, the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza has recorded at least 65 deaths and more than 100 injuries from the continuing Israeli bombardment. A huge blast

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023

GFA Unveils Mascot ‘Asantewaa’

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has outdoored a new logo and mascot for its most recent Women’s Football Strategy. The mascot has been named ‘Asantewaa the fearless’ and will represent inclusiveness and diversity. The Women’s Football Strategy, which was launched in

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023

Within The First 100 Days In Office, We’ll Review Free SHS – Mahama

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has announced a review of the Free Senior High School Policy (Free SHS) within the first 100 days of taking office if elected in the 2024 general elections. Mr