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We shouldn’t politicise fuel prices – Kwadwo Poku
Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, an Energy Analyst and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged Ghanaians to refrain from politicising fuel prices. On April 16, 2024, several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) increased fuel prices, marking the second pricing window of the month. Investigations by Citi News at various OMC outlets showed a notable rise […]
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Kumasi: Unemployed nurses and midwives protest over delayed postings
A group of unemployed graduate nurses and midwives from the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, took to the streets on Monday to demand postings and protest against the government’s delay in granting financial clearance for their permanent job placements. The protesters, comprising graduates from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 batches, hail from various public universities and […]
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Mine workers union to stage five-day protest over demand for mining lease revocation
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union of the Trades Union Congress, has announced plans to stage a five-day protest at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Jubilee House beginning on Monday, April 15, 2024. Their stance is to pressure the government into revoking the mining lease of Future Global Resources Limited, operators of the […]
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Cocoa Farmers Rejoice Over Jumbo Price Increase
In a move that has been met with great enthusiasm following the government announced 58.26% increase in the producer price of cocoa, farmers have gone to town in jubilation.
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Government increases producer price of cocoa by 58%
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced a revision in the Producer Price of cocoa for the remainder of the 2023/24 crop year, effective from Friday, April 5, 2024. This decision was made following consultations with stakeholders. COCOBOD in a statement released on April 5, 2024, explained that a 64 kg bag is now priced […]
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Minority demands increase in farm-gate price of cocoa
The Minority in Parliament has called for an immediate increase in the farm-gate price of cocoa in Ghana, citing the recent unprecedented surge in global cocoa prices. In a statement signed by Member of Parliament for Asunafo South, Mr. Eric Opoku dated Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the minority expressed concern over the sharp decline in […]
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Locked-up Investment Holders Forum to protest today
The Locked-up Investment Holders Forum will hold a protest today, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, against the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The demonstration aims to urge the central bank to address the issue of investments trapped in BoG-regulated financial entities. In a statement, Dr. Adu A. Antwi, the group’s convener, announced that participants would gather at […]
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Parliament educates press corps on updated Standing Orders
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM Parliament has held a workshop to familiarise members of the Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC) with the updated Standing Orders of the House. The two-day workshop, held over the weekend in Ada, aimed to acquaint the press with the new orders and equip them with the necessary knowledge to accurately convey information to […]
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No more free pepper – Ga Kenkey Sellers warn
Some Ga Kenkey vendors in Accra are now considering charging customers for the previously complimentary pepper as economic challenges in Ghana worsen, contributing to a broader increase in the cost of living. The latest economic data indicates a marginal rise in the year-on-year inflation rate for January 2024, with the current inflation rate reaching 23.5%. […]
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Process to monitor agric trade within ECOWAS takes off
A ‘Training of Trainers’ exercise for FSRP National and Regional technical teams on data collection and reporting tools for the ‘ECOWAS Agricultural Trade and Markets’ SCORECARD (EATM-SCORECARD) is ongoing in Abuja, Nigeria. The objective of the EATM-S is to assess and track the performance of agricultural trade by member-countries within the ECOWAS sub-region. This regional […]
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Farmers’ protest: Delhi turns into fortress as thousands march to India capital
Police in northern India have fired tear gas to prevent thousands of protesting farmers demanding minimum crop prices from marching on Delhi. The capital is ringed by razor wire, cement blocks and fencing on three sides to keep protests at bay. The government fears a repeat of 2020 – dozens died in a year-long protest […]
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Ghana Makes Democratic Progress – Minority Leader
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu and Dr. Ato Forson The Minority Leader, Dr. Ato Forson, says Ghana has travelled a long way and is making some considerable democratic progress. “And in Africa,
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Agogo residents protest over closure of Salt FM by NCA
Some residents of Agogo in the Asante Akim North District of the Ashanti Region have taken to the streets in protest following the closure of Salt FM by the National Communications Authority (NCA). The radio station, owned by a renowned businessman, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, who recently declared his intention to run as an independent parliamentary […]
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NAS Raises Recruitment Scam Alert
NAS CEO, Prof. Ahmed Nuhu Zakariah The National Ambulance Service (NAS) has cautioned the public over false online publications circulating on social media which suggests that the authorities are
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Don’t venture into Ashaiman to campaign – Residents warn political parties over poor roads
Residents of Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region have threatened to oppose political activities in the area this year due to the poor state of roads. The residents claim that the government has ignored their pleas for improved roads, causing frustration for commuters. During a demonstration, the residents expressed their displeasure, highlighting the challenges posed […]
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International
Protest turns violent as activist jailed in Russia, dozens arrested
Russian police have cracked down on a large protest in the far eastern region of Bashkortostan after an activist was jailed. The protest broke out after a court in the town of Baymak sentenced Indigenous rights activist Fail Alsynov to four years in a penal colony on Wednesday. About 3,000 supporters were involved in the […]
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Optimizing the Audit Process -Strategies for Efficiency and Effectiveness
To start with, audit or auditing is generally synonymous with an examination, investigation, review, scrutiny or verification. An audit, as a report is produced from the analysis of an organization’s operation. An organization’s business operation must be scrutinized in line with standards which are either set by law, a regulatory body or the entity itself. […]
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KT Hammond bemoans increase in cement prices
Trade and Industry Minister, KT Hammond, has described as troubling the decision of cement producers and importers to increase prices. The Adansi Asokwa MP says the development is a “conspiracy of a cabal of cement producers and importers,” which should be condemned. According to him, the government has provided the necessary enabling environment for cement […]
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NDPC Launch Development Plan Review Process
Dr. Kodjo E. Mensa-Abrampa National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has announced the review of the long-term development plan of the country, also known as Agenda 2057. The review of
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