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Using ‘African time’ as an excuse for lateness is disrespectful, says Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw

Veteran Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has spoken out against the pervasive culture of lateness, commonly referred to as “African time She emphasized that tardiness is unprofessional and disrespectful to others, and she encouraged a shift towards punctuality and respect for other people’s time. In a post on X, Kate Henshaw …

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Immigration Service arrests Chinese and Ghanaian national in possession of arms at Paga border post By

The Ghana Immigration Service has arrested a Chinese National and a Ghanaian for possession of arms and attempting to evade immigration officials. The arrest occurred at the Paga border post when the Chinese national and his Ghanaian accomplice, travelling in a registered Burkina Faso vehicle, attempted to evade the immigration …

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Rock City Hotel withdraws bid for 60% shares in 4 SSNIT hotels

  The Management of Rock City Hotel has withdrawn its bid for the 60% shares in hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). This is contained in a letter addressed to the Director General of SSNIT. “At all material times, we believed that we had participated …

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Organized labour to strike on July 15 over the sale of SSNIT hotels

The leadership of organized labour, made up of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and other unions, has decided to embark on a nationwide strike on Monday, July 15, due to the government’s insistence on selling a 60% stake in hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). …

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NPRA has approved the sale of SSNIT’s 60% shares in four hotels, – Employment Minister

The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, has said the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has approved the sale of 60% of SSNIT’s shares in its hotel investment portfolio. This follows a directive from the NPRA on June 28 ordering SSNIT to suspend its negotiations with Rock …

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Court orders NAM1 to open defence as it dismisses ‘no case’ application

An Accra High Court has dismissed a submission of no case filed by the CEO of defunct gold dealership firm, Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah, also known as NAM1. The court, presided over by Justice Ernest Owusu-Dapaah, said that the CEO of Brew Marketing Consul, the defunct gold dealership firm, and …

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Human Trafficking: Nigerian Association in Ghana petitions National Security Ministry

The apex body of All Nigerian Associations in Ghana (ANC) has expressed concern over how young ladies and boys are being trafficked from neighbouring countries, including Nigeria, into Ghana. The youngsters, according to the ANC, are brought into Ghana ignorantly based on giving them employment but end up engaging in …

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1,360 DIE ANNUALLY FROM DROWNING IN GHANA ,RESEARCH REVEALS

  An estimated 1,360 people die through submersion in and inhalation of water in Ghana annually, according to research. The School of Public Health at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) disclosed a research it conducted. The study, which aims to establish the availability of drowning data …

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CLOGSAG LEADERS WARNED AGAINST SALARY NEGOTIATION WITH GOVERNMENT

Members of the the Civic and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has warned their leaders on salary negotiations with the government. The warning came limelight when alleged social media reports revealed that section of the leadership of the Civic and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has summoned an …

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Chief Justice dismisses petition for Special Prosecutor’s removal

  The Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has dismissed the petition allegedly forwarded by the former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu that sought to remove his successor, Kissi Agyebeng, from office. According to Joy News sources, the Chief Justice determined that the factual and legal foundation of the petition fell short …

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