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It was revealed that businessman Richard Jakpa, who is currently on trial for causing a financial loss of €2.37 million to the state in an ambulance deal, was dismissed from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in 2007 for “unsatisfactory conduct,” in a dramatic turn of events at the Accra High …

The 2023/2024 cocoa season is projected to be one of the worst in recent years, largely due to extreme weather conditions experienced last year. Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board, Boahen Aidoo, addressing concerns, attributed the decline to unprecedented weather patterns that have severely impacted cocoa production. According to him, …

A resident of Abuakwa in the Ashanti Region identified as Kofi Agyei, has been arrested by the district Police Command for impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. The arrest came after a series of events revealed that Agyei was responsible for the pregnancy, contrary to his initial denial. The incident first came …

For the fourth consecutive week, the locked-up investment bondholders’ forum has picketed the Finance Ministry, demanding the release of their funds. Despite their persistent requests, they have yet to meet with the Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, or his deputies to present their demands. The group is calling on …

Peasants and cocoa farmers in Kwaku Sea, a farming community in the West Akyem Municipality of the Eastern Region, have staged a protest over the activities of illegal miners, commonly known as galamsey, in the area. The aggrieved farmers say the activities of these illegal miners would destroy their water …

The Court of Appeal has thrown out an application filed by Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, a member of the board of Trustees of the National Cathedral project. The suit sought to restrain the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa from discussing him in relation to the National …

The Forum for Accountability and Development of Sefwi (FADOS) has issued a statement defending the recent donation made by the Paramount Chief of the Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Area, HRM Katakyie Kwasi Bumankama, to the Heal Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) project. The GH¢300,000 donation has sparked controversy among local council …

Minister of Mining of Malawi, Monica Chang’anamuno, will return as a speaker to this year’s edition of the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit – Africa’s premier gathering for critical mineral industry stakeholders. Minister Chang’anamuno’s participation will be vital for highlighting partnership and investment opportunities within Malawi’s burgeoning mining sector. Malawi …

A recent study has revealed a worrying trend of rising examination malpractice in the country. The study, which covered the period between 2021 and 2023, showed a significant increase in the percentage of candidates involved in examination malpractice from two per cent in 2021 to 10 per cent in 2023. …

The Board Chair of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Elizabeth Ohene, has clarified that neither the President nor the government was involved in the decision to sell 60% shares of SSNIT hotels. In her weekly column published in the state-owned newspaper, Daily Graphic, Miss Ohene expressed surprise …