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CUTS International’s West Africa Director, Appiah Adomako Kusi, has advised the Minister of Trade and Industry, KT Hammond, to reconsider the proposed Legislative Instrument aimed at limiting imports of specific products. This advice follows a recent clash in Parliament where the Minority vehemently opposed the move. In an interview on …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has strongly criticized the actions of certain members affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who were seen carrying machetes near the office of the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. The incident, captured on camera and widely circulated, reportedly occurred during an alleged cleanup exercise …

Ghanaians are fervently urging Kobbie Mainoo, an 18-year-old midfielder from Manchester United, to join their national team, the Black Stars, following his standout performance during his Premier League debut against Everton. Mainoo’s exceptional display in United’s 3-0 victory has ignited widespread admiration, with many touting him as a future football …

According to the Bank of Ghana’s latest report in November 2023, Ghana’s currency, the cedi, has experienced a significant depreciation of 25.8% against the US dollar. The report highlighted a period of relative stability for the cedi between March and September 2023, trading between GHS 11.01 and GHS 11.13 against …

In the latest Ghana AIDS Commission report of 2022, startling figures have emerged concerning the prevalence of HIV in the Ashanti Region. The report discloses that an estimated 72,429 individuals are living with HIV in the region. Shockingly, only approximately 26,000 are currently receiving Anti-Retroviral (ARV) medication through health facilities, …

In what was anticipated to be a promising start to his tenure at Le Havre, Black Stars’ captain Andre Dede Ayew faced an unexpected setback as he was sent off within moments of stepping onto the pitch. Ayew’s debut for the club turned sour when, as a substitute in the …

Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, the Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament, has called for a thorough investigation into the distribution of an estimated 300,000 bags of rice suspected to be infested with maggots, reportedly provided to Senior High Schools (SHS). Nortsu-Kotoe raised concerns, alleging that the rice, imported since 2021, …

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has unveiled plans to provide vital assistance to victims, particularly students, affected by the recent Akosombo Dam flood disaster. Following a comprehensive assessment of the aftermath in eight affected districts, UTAG revealed a pressing need for more substantial aid, citing the insufficiency of …

  In a spectacular showcase of grace and elegance at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on Friday, November 24, the highly anticipated Miss Malaika 2023 pageant culminated in a thrilling finale. The evening witnessed the final showdown among the top ten contestants, who displayed their intelligence, beauty, and charisma …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a directive to the management of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to halt its proposed partnership agreement with Tema Energy and Processing Limited (TEPL). This suspension follows the OSP’s initiation of a corruption risk assessment linked to the intended partnership. In …