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November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

Asokwa Benefits From World Bank Cities Projects

The Asokwa Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Akwannuasah Gyimah, has cut the sod for the construction of the road linking the Old Ahinsan to the Ahinsan Estate Community as part of the World Bank Secondary Cities Support Programme. Under the project, the

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

WHO Says Untreated illnesses Could Kill More Than Attacks In Gaza

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that deaths from untreated illnesses could exceed deaths from bombardment in Gaza. A WHO assessment of UNRWA shelters found widespread diarrhoea and respiratory infections among children and infants, and no treatment whatsoever. Patients with

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Fraud, Corruption Destroying Ghana — Madam Atswei Lomo

The president of the Ghana Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Madam Rebecca Atswei Lomo, says successive governments lacked the political will to prosecute and sanction perpetrators of fraud and corruption in the country. She asserted that until

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

SWAG Swears In New Executives

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) on Monday inaugurated nine newly-elected executives to lead the organisation for the 2023-2027 term. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Ministry of Youth and Sports Conference Room in Accra. Kwabena Yeboah, a seasoned sports journalist, was sworn in

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Collaborate In Fight Against Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing – Information Minister To Journalists

The Minister of information, Kwadwo Oppong Nkrumah, has called for effective collaboration between journalists and organisations involved in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing (MLTF). He said the media must also increase education on the dangers of such illegal

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Popular Actor Amaechi Muonagor Down With Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Stroke

Tony ‘Oneweek’ Muonagor, singer and cousin to actor Amaechi Muonagor, has given an update about the current state of the actor’s health.Tony, in a lengthy post on his Facebook page on Monday, disclosed that actor Amaechi is down with kidney disease,

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Peace With Hamas ‘Impossible’ – Former Israeli Ambassador

Peace and Hamas "don't go together", says Mark Regev, Israel's former ambassador to the UK. "It is impossible to have peace with Hamas and they have said so publicly," Regev told BBC's Newshour programme on Monday evening. He was likely referring

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Gov’t Borrowing Risks Choking Private Sector

The quantum of government borrowing in 2024 risks crowding out private sector investment critical for growth, analysts have warned in light of the budget statement and economic policy for the upcoming year. The proposed 2024 budget aims to raise GH¢61.4billion to

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Education Budget Falls Below Sub-Saharan African Average Of 15%

Educational infrastructure is currently in a deplorable state of infrastructure, especially at the basic level, and the situation is set to worsen on the back of the 2024 budget allocation for the sector. The government, in its 2024 Fiscal Policy and

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

AFCON Trophy Unveiled In Ghana As Countdown To 2023 Tournament Continues

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy was unveiled in Ghana on Monday, November 27, marking a significant milestone in the buildup to the 34th edition of the tournament set to take place in Ivory Coast. The trophy, displayed as part of a tour sponsored by