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At Buokrom in the Ashanti Region’s Kumasi Metropolis, a man in his mid-30s is thought to have been electrocuted after scaling a high tension pole in search of crow eggs. The victim, known only as Sena, apparently passed away after making contact with an active wire on the high tension …

Members of the Subsidiary Legislation Committee of Parliament were addressed by a Joint Business Forum, which includes importers of rice, cars, and freight forwarders, among other businesses, to voice opposition to the Legislative Instrument (L.I.) that aims to limit the entry of approximately 22 specific items into the nation. The …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Council has decided to move the January 20, 2024, date of the parliamentary primaries in constituencies where incumbent members of parliament are present to January 27, 2024. This choice was made subsequent to the National Executive Council’s Wednesday, December 6, 2023, meeting. At a …

The Export and Import Regulations 2023 Bill has encountered strong opposition, so the government has decided to halt its planned implementation. The purpose of the Legislative Instrument is to limit the importation of 22 specific strategic goods, including rice, poultry, animal and vegetable oil, margarine, and fruit juices. The remaining …

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) national executive council (NEC) has unanimously voted to remove all of its national executives from office. The party demanded the resignation or dismissal of all national executives at a meeting held in Kumasi, the regional capital of the Ashanti people. Widespread discontent with the leadership’s …

After Hon. Frederick Ahenkwah, the MP for Jaman North constituency, made a statement on the floor of parliament regarding chaos in Sampa, Hon. Eugene Boakye Antwi, the MP for Subin constituency, was forced to correct the record on chieftaincy issues in Sampa. Hon. Eugene Boakye Antwi addressed a misrepresented history …

Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region has 500 beds. The government has set a deadline of March 2024 for its completion and operationalization. This is a significant development as contractors are starting work again after receiving funding from the government. The 500-bed Afari Military Hospital will relieve some of …

Selorm Adadevoh, the CEO of MTN Ghana, has been appointed to the position of MTN Group Chief Commercial Officer. Jens Schulte-Bockum, who will step down as Group Chief Operating Officer in March 2024, will be replaced by Adadevoh, a Ghanaian, as part of MTN Group’s efforts to ensure an orderly …

Festive celebrations are crucial to the preservation of Ghana’s rich cultural legacy, according to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and NPP Flagbearer. At the opening of the 23rd Kakube Festival on Sunday, December 3, 2023, in Nandom, in the Upper West Region, Dr. Bawumia stated that festivals, like the Kakube …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has asked for an extension of time to confer with his running mate selection prior to the 2024 election. At a press conference in Accra, the party’s general secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, made this announcement. It comes after …