The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have launched a combined investigation into the actions of some investment businesses that primarily conduct business online. It was discovered that seventeen businesses were functioning illegally. As a result, the Commission and the Office have advised …
Read More »GPRTU to increase lorry fares again by 30%
From Wednesday, September 21, users of public transportation will pay at least 30% more thanks to an increase in fares. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) made this announcement in a statement released today, September 14th. The Union claims that its successful dialogue with its mother body led to …
Read More »Aisha Huang, three others denied bail after they pleaded not guilty
Aisha Huang, a citizen of China, entered a not guilty plea to two charges on Wednesday at the Circuit Court in Accra. The charges include mining without a license and selling and buying minerals without a license. Three other people also showed up, including Aisha Huang, who spoke through an …
Read More »I receive only my monthly pension, I pay my utility bills myself- Mahama
In spite of holding the office of president of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama has spoken out about the privileges he has been denied. The former president claims that because he was denied his ex-gratia, he is still responsible for paying for necessities like housing and utilities, which he finds …
Read More »Ghana Water Company cry for help over galamsey pollution
The harmful effects of mining are causing the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to bemoan the cost of treating water bodies. The business claims that it is currently burdened by significant financial outlays for chemicals used to treat highly turbid raw water at various extraction sites. Speaking to a …
Read More »Pressure Group sues the NCA over the penalties for SIM card users who are not registered
The National Communications Authority (NCA) and the Attorney-General (A-G) have been sued by Pressure Group, the People’s Project on the ongoing SIM card re-registration exercise. The group is requesting that the Supreme Court annul the registration deadline and any accompanying sanctions for failing to register. It makes the constitutionality of …
Read More »Minority and others plan to sue the NCA and the Communications Ministry for the SIM re-registration
Sam George, the Member of Parliament(MP) for Ningo Prampram, has stated that a class action lawsuit regarding the SIM card re-registration procedure will be brought against the National Communications Authority (NCA) and Ministry of Communications by the end of the next week. In a class action lawsuit against the Ministry …
Read More »Telcos halt blocking of numbers
Communications firms have stopped blocking calls from clients who haven’t finished registering their SIM cards. According to sources, the National Communications Authority rescinded the earlier order to the telecom firms in response to criticism from the public. No calls have been blocked in violation of the earlier mandate, according to …
Read More »“You sound more like a foot soldier than a lawyer” – NDC replies Godfred Dame
Godfred Dame, the Attorney General, has been accused of bias by the National Democratic Congress’ Legal Affairs Directorate. The Attorney General, who belongs to the New Patriotic Party, has allegedly failed to respect the standards of a minister of justice instead showing his political prejudice (NPP). “Godfred Dame’s partisanship and …
Read More »“I’m entitled to make comments on all manner of issues of national importance”- Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has asserted that, given his position as a former Head of State, he is qualified to remark on any and all matters of national importance. On September 12, Mahama said in an exclusive interview with Accra-based TV3 that he believes he has a powerful voice …
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