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September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Government Set To Raise Cocoa Farmgate Price By Nearly 45%, Sources Say

Government will increase the state-guaranteed price paid to its cocoa farmers by nearly 45% for the 2024/25 crop season, two sources with knowledge of the price review told Reuters. This according to the sources aims to help boost their incomes and

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

EC Won’t Bloat Voters Register For Any Party’s Advantage – Dr Bossman Asare

The Electoral Commission (EC) has rejected allegations that it is manipulating the voter register to benefit a particular political party. This follows the National Democratic Congress (NDC) alleging that the EC has bloated the provisional voter’s register of the Ho Central

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Galamsey: A Transnational Organized Crime Threatening Ghana’s Future

Security Specialist Prof Kwesi Aning has warned that illegal mining, or "galamsey," in Ghana has evolved into a transnational organized crime. He highlighted the significant involvement of foreigners in these activities, which are causing severe environmental damage and social disruption. Prof

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Challis Wins Gold in Women’s S3 50m Backstroke

Ellie Challis from Great Britain has fulfilled her dream by winning the gold medal in the women's S3 50m backstroke final at the 2024 Paralympic Games. Challis, the world champion, set a new personal best of 53.56 seconds, finishing almost five

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Casemiro’s Wife Defends Husband After Criticism

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has faced significant criticism following his team's 3-0 defeat to Liverpool. His wife, Anna Mariana, has now come to his defense, highlighting his numerous career achievements. Casemiro was substituted at halftime during the match and was subsequently

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Fuel Price Reduction: Petrol Going For GH₵14.16, Diesel GH₵14.70 A Litre

Some oil marketing firms have started reducing prices of petroleum products at the pumps from today September 2, 2024. Market leader GOIL is selling at litre of petrol at GH₵14.16. This represents a 6 pesewas drop per liter and 0.42 percentage

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Mbappé Scores Twice as Real Madrid Dominates Betis

Kylian Mbappe scored his first two La Liga goals as Real Madrid beat Real Betis. The France forward ran on to Federico Valverde's backheel before slotting the opener past Rui Silva. He then sent Silva the wrong way with a penalty

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

We’ll Create 8 Million Jobs In 10 Years – Cheddar

The Leader of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako popularly called Cheddar has unveiled an ambitious plan to generate 8 million jobs over the next 10 years. This bold initiative aims to tackle unemployment and stimulate economic growth across the

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Akufo-Addo Approves Saglemi Negotiation Framework

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved a framework for negotiations with the successful bidder(s) in the ongoing resolution of the Saglemi Housing Project. The approval was in response to a request sent to the President by the Minister for Works

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Nana Kwame Bediako Outlines Plan To Maximise Regional Potential For Development

Leader of the political movement, The New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, has unveiled an ambitious plan to maximize the economic potential of all regions in Ghana. Mr Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, emphasized his commitment to reviving the industrial capabilities of