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President John Dramani Mahama says that it would hurt Ghana’s experts if the Cedi hits 4 Cedis against the Dollar. He states that the true value of the Cedi is estimated to be between 10 and 12. “Letting the Cedi reach 4 to the dollar would hurt exports. Its true …
Read More »Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa
Microsoft founder Bill Gates says that most of his fortune will be spent on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years. The 69-year-old said that “by unleashing human potential through health and education, every country in Africa should be on a path to prosperity.” Speaking …
Read More »Japan promises to support Volivo bridge project; invites Mahama to TICAD.
Japan has reaffirmed to President John Mahama its keen interest in financing the construction of a bridge over the Volta Lake at Volivo, a vital element of Ghana’s Eastern Corridor road project. Miyazaki Katsura, senior executive vice president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), conveyed this commitment during a …
Read More »22-Year-Old Drowns in Abandoned Galamsey Pit at Juaboso
A 22-year-old man, Jebril Hamidu, has been found dead after reportedly drowning in an abandoned galamsey pit in Juaboso, Western North Region. According to police reports, on the morning of June 1, 2025, at about 9:00 AM, Hamidu Azumah and Abednego Anyim, both residents of Sefwi Antobia, informed the Juaboso …
Read More »Chairman Wontumi visits National Headquarters of NPP
A video has emerged of the embattled Chairman of the NPP for the Ashanti Region, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, in a hale and hearty mood. The embattled regional chairman was released yesterday after meeting a 50 million bail condition by EOCO after spending five days in their custody. While in custody, …
Read More »Lightning kills four children at Awaso
A lightning strike at Awaso in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality this evening has resulted in the tragic death of four children, with one other critically injured. According to Kennedy Ayitey Wisdom, Assembly Member for Awaso Centre, the children were playing football on a ceremonial ground at the Awaso Compound …
Read More »OSP dismisses purported medical report on Ken Ofori-Atta
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has discredited a purported medical report suggesting that former Finance Minister Mr. Kenneth Ofori-Atta is medically unfit to travel. The office has stated categorically that it has not received any such report from Mr Ofori-Atta or his legal representatives. The disputed document, …
Read More »Offinso South MCE Embarks on Market Tours and Institutional Visits to Foster Cooperation
The Municipal Chief Executive for Offinso South in the Ashanti Region, Hon. Owusu Amoah Frank, has initiated a series of market and institutional visits following his confirmation. The primary goal of these visits is to familiarize himself with the institutional heads and traders, understand their challenges, and explore ways to …
Read More »KMA vows strict enforcement of 15% transport fare reduction
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has launched a citywide enforcement exercise to ensure full compliance with the newly approved 15% reduction in public transport fares, following an agreement between transport operators and the Ministry of Transport. Speaking to the Kumasi Mail, Randy Wilson, KMA’s Urban Transport Director, emphasized that the …
Read More »Anger as Zimbabwe leader approves new radio levy for motorists
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law a contentious bill that requires all motorists to buy a radio license before acquiring vehicle insurance. There has been an outcry from some motorists as they will now have to pay $92 annually in order to listen to the radio in their …
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