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Train accident: Mahama questions test run on new rail line without track inspection
Former President John Mahama has expressed serious concerns about the safety protocols following the accident involving a newly imported train on its test run along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. The incident, which took place on April 18, 2024, has prompted Mahama to question the adequacy of pre-operational checks. Taking to social media platform X (formerly […]
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Deloitte launches Technology, Media and Telecom predictions for 2024
Deloitte, a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services, has launched its Technology, Media and Telecom predictions for 2024. The predictions are hinged on four pillars – Generative Artificial Intelligence; Sustainability; Media, Entertainment and Sports as well as Technology and Telecom. A. Generative AI For Generative […]
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La Dadekotopon: Akufo-Addo’s driver files to contest NPP Parliamentary primary
President Akufo-Addo’s personal driver has filed his nomination to contest the La Dedekotopon NPP Parliamentary primary on April 27, 2024. Joseph Addo who was vetted and approved by the party’s Greater Accra Elections Committee says he will win the seat back for the NPP. “I was born and bred here in La, I have lived […]
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You’re clueless about industrial relations, challenges workers face – TUC to Prof Adei
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has stated that Economist Professor Stephen Adei lacks an understanding of the country’s industrial relations and the challenges faced by workers. This statement follows Prof Adei’s claim that Ghanaian workers are among the least productive globally and that Togolese workers outperform Ghanaians in terms of productivity. In a statement released […]
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There is no ‘dumsor,’ we just have technical challenges – Ayeh-Paye
Former Member of Parliament for Ayensuano, Samuel Ayeh-Paye, has insisted that Ghana is not experiencing intermittent power cuts, commonly known as ‘dumsor,’ despite widespread outages plaguing homes and businesses. Recent months have seen a surge in power outages, prompting calls for a load-shedding timetable from affected sectors. Energy Minister Mathew Opoku Prempeh, during a media […]
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Subsidising petroleum products only way to reduce price hikes – NPA
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has stated that the only way to mitigate the consistent rise in the prices of petroleum products is to introduce subsidies. Abass Tasunti, Head of Economic Regulation at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), said on The Big Issue on Citi FM and Citi TV on Saturday, April 20, that it is […]
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Subsidies are key to mitigating petroleum price escalation – NPA
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has stated that the only way to mitigate the consistent rise in the prices of petroleum products is to introduce subsidies. Abass Tasunti, Head of Economic Regulation at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), said on The Big Issue on Citi FM and Citi TV on Saturday, April 20, that it is […]
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Lapaz commuters grapple with 20% fare hike despite govt’s directive
Commuters in Lapaz are feeling the pinch of a 20% surge in transport fares, a move that flies in the face of a directive from the government and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) advising drivers against fare hikes. While some drivers justify the hike citing the escalating costs of fuel and spare parts, […]
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Election 2024: Help probe EC’s missing BVR kits – NDC to Bagbin
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to probe the Electoral Commission’s (EC) unaccounted Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) and parts of Biometric Verification Registration Kits to ensure that the December polls are free and fair. In a statement from the General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, […]
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Energy sector woes: We’re in perilous times; I pity Ghanaians – Franklin Cudjoe
Franklin Cudjoe, the CEO of IMANI Africa, has expressed concern for the people of Ghana amidst the current challenges in the energy sector. In addition to the irregular power supply, Ghanaians are grappling with a rise in fuel prices. Fuel prices were raised by several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on April 16, 2024, marking the […]
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Ghana Boundary Commission and Navy conduct maritime inspection
The Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC), in partnership with the Ghana Navy (GN), has carried out the third Maritime Boundary Inspection (MBI) exercise along the Western Frontiers of Ghana’s maritime domain. This four-day MBI exercise, which spanned from Monday, April 8 to Thursday, April 11, 2024, was conducted around the Tweneboa Enyenra Ntomme (TEN) Oil Fields, […]
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Fuel price hikes: Strengthening Cedi must be top priority – COPEC
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has urged the government to focus on strengthening the Cedi to ensure a reduction in the prices of petroleum products. Prices of petroleum products have been on a free fall in the past weeks and further worsened with the reversal of the suspension of the […]
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New train accident needs to be thoroughly probed – Ayeh-Paye
Samuel Ayeh-Paye, the former Member of Parliament for Ayensuano, has called for a thorough investigation into the recent train accident, stating that the sentencing of the driver involved is not sufficient to close the case. Ayeh-Paye highlighted the need for accountability from various stakeholders, including the railway development authority and the Ghana Railway Company Limited. […]
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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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Bawumia will outshine Mahama in any anti-corruption test – Salam Mustapha
The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has emphasized the anti-corruption credentials of the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Mustapha contends that Dr. Bawumia surpasses the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, in any anti-corruption assessment, highlighting his lack of association with corruption allegations as both a technocrat […]
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Government begins rehabilitating major roads in Ejisu in preparation for upcoming by-election
The government has started rehabilitating major roads in communities across the Ejisu Municipality and has committed to completing the projects. On April 18, Roads and Highways Minister Francis Asenso Boakye led Ministry officials to inspect the ongoing work and denied claims that the projects were only initiated because of the upcoming by-election in the area. […]
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Labor groups plan to strike on May 2 in response to unpaid Tier-2 pension arrears
Organized Labour has issued a warning of a possible strike on May 2, 2024, if the government does not meet its obligation to pay Tier-2 pensions to its members. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) and its affiliated unions claim that the government has ignored their repeated appeals. Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah, Secretary-General of the TUC, […]
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Police arrest truck driver over new train accident
The Ghana Police Service has arrested the driver of a Hyundai truck in connection with Thursday’s accident involving a newly acquired train from Poland on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. According to a statement released by the Police, their preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, whose truck bore the registration number GS 9018-20, allegedly left the […]
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Curfew imposed on Sampa due to chieftaincy disputes
The Ministry of Interior has announced the imposition of a curfew on Sampa Township in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region effective Thursday, April 18, 2024 due to ongoing chieftaincy disputes in the area. According to a press release, the curfew will run from 4:00 pm to 7:00 am daily until further notice. […]
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