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Awutu Chief cautions politicians against scrambling for state resources

Nai Ntow Abosompim, Chief of Awutu Bontrase has cautioned politicians against developing predatory tendencies on assumption of power.

He stated that the people placed their destinies into their hands with the hope of seeing remarkable development bu…

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Ghanaian Banks post strong profits in first half of 2024

The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has disclosed that the banking industry was profitable in the first half of 2024.

According to the BOG’s July Monetary Policy report, banks earned more profit-before-tax (PBT) and profit-after-tax (PAT) in June 2024 than they…

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Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly reshapes roads within three sub metros

The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly is reshaping inner and link roads within its three sub metros to enhance mobility in the area.

The reshaping and resurfacing is made possible by the delivering of 16 District Road Improvement Programme (DRI…

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Defined maritime boundaries would ensure Africa’s peace and security – Minister

Mr. Henry Quartey, Minister of Interior, has stated that defined maritime boundaries are essential for sustaining Africa’s peace and security.

He explained that the lack of established maritime boundaries had resulted in overlapping territorial clai…

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CAMFED-GHANA launches National Governance Structure for Parent Support Group

CAMFED-GHANA has launched a National Governance Structure for CAMFED’s Parent Association and Parent Support Group as part of the organisation’s strategic plan.

This is to strengthen partnerships amongst parents, schools, and the broader community t…

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‘Buy-Ghana-First’ policy will be pivotal under my presidency-Dr Bawumia

The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says the proposed ‘Buy- Ghana-First’ policy will play a critical role in boosting the utilisation of domestic goods and create jobs for the teeming youth.

He said goods that could…

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No secret police recruitment: police refute allegations

The Ghana Police Service has refuted the allegation in a viral video suggesting an ongoing secret recruitment at the Kumasi Police Training School in the Ashanti Region.

In a press release issued by the Service and copied to the Ghana News Agency, i…

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Seventeen boys dead in Kenyan school dormitory fire

A fire ripped through a primary school dormitory in central Kenya and killed 17 boys, authorities said on Friday.

The fire broke out in the boys’ dormitory in Nyeri county at around midnight on Thursday. At least 14 children were taken to hospital w…

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SSNIT raises GHS61.7 million through SEED initiative

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has raised GHS61.7 million in contributions under the Self-Employed Enrolment Drive (SEED) by August 2024.

So far, about 114,983 Ghanaians have signed onto the initiative, which was launched i…

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Women urged to take on leadership role in Sales, Marketing

Mrs. Ethel Anamoo, Chief Business Officer at AT, formerly AirtelTigo, a communications firm, has called for greater female involvement in traditionally male-dominated roles such as sales and marketing.

According to her, the sector, which was previou…