In  his quiet workshop in Accra, 33-year-old Antwi, a skilled me­chanic, sits dejected­ly. Just months ago, he sold two of his prized possessions – his cars – and spent a staggering 3,000 Canadian dollars (approxi­mately GH¢35, 000) on what he thought was his ticket to a better life. Instead, he found himself stranded in Côte … The post Civic duty vs. ‘Jakpa’: NCCE’s

Nearly half of infants under six monthsborn in Ghana are not being exclusively breastfed, the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed. According to the report, exclu­sive breastfeeding has stagnated in the country over the past two decades with a marginal increase from 52 to 53 per … The post Half of Ghanaian babies not exclusively

 Corporate Run and Walk, an event aimed at promoting regular exercise amongst corporate Ghana and provide the platform for net­working, has been launched in Accra. Held annually on September 21, the event which is also re­garded as a charity run, is aimed at celebrating Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day. The event which is the 14th edition … The post Corporate Run and Walk to promote

 The Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayi-Bonte II, has rallied support for this year’s Gbese Mantse Homowo Peace Char­ity Cup Match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Kpando Hearts of Lions. The match, which is sched­uled for Sundayat the Accra Sports Stadium, forms part of activities to mark this year’s Ho­mowo celebrations. It is also to promote … The post Gbese Mantse rallies support for Charity Cup

Fitch has affirmed the issue rating of Ghana’s US dollar-denominated notes due October 2030 at ‘CC’. The notes benefit from a partial credit guarantee backed by the International Develop­ment Association of the World Bank for scheduled debt service payments up to 40 per cent of the outstanding principal amount, supporting higher recoveries. According to Fitch, … The post Fitch affirms

 THE ARB Apex Bank (RCBs) has urged the Bank of Gha­na to consider reducing the corporate tax rate for Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) from the current 25 per cent to a max­imum of 15 per cent. Dr Anthony Kwesi Aubynn, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank, said such a reduction … The post Reduce corporate tax rate for Rural and Community Banks …BoG

Ms Patricia Obo-Nai, Chief Exec­utive Officer (CEO) of Telecel Gha­na, has been awarded the CEO of the Year in both the Telecom­munications and Private Sector categories of the Ghana CEO Awards held in Accra. The double honour acknowl­edged her exceptional leadership, business acumen and support for sustainability initiatives in the last year. Her recognition comes … The post Telecel Ghana Chief

A 43-year-old farmer, Da­vid Blagodzi, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour, by the Jasikan Circuit Court, for possessing ammunition without authority. Blagodzi, who appeared before the court, presided over by Mr Michael Johnson Abbey, pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted on his own plea. The court further ordered that … The post Farmer gets 10 years for

Cephas Avortre, a rubber tapper, who defiled a 14-year-old pupil, has been sentenced to 25 years’ im­prisonment in hard labour by the Tarkwa Circuit Court. Avotre, 20, pleaded guilty to the charge of defilement and was convicted on his own plea. Superintendent of Police, Ju­liana Essel-Dadzie, prosecuting, told the court, presided over by Mrs Hathia … The post Man jailed 25 years for defiling

 FOUR persons have been granted GH¢400,000 bail by the Circuit Court in Accra for alleged stealing power from the Electricity Company of Ghana. Ernest Afatsawu, Wisdom Sewlonu, Ali Yakubu, and Ran­lian Shan, pleaded not guilty to seven counts of abetment of crime, conspiracy to commit crime, stealing, money launder­ing, causing unlawful damage and interference with suppliers … The post 4

 The New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s former Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, has rejoined the party. This follows his earlier decision to contest as an Independent Can­didate in the Ejisu by-election. A statement issued by the Ashanti Regional Council of Elders of the party, yesterday, said “in a meeting characterised by … The post Former Ejisu MP rejoins NPP appeared first

President Vladi­mir Putin has accused Ukraine of launching “another major provocation”, after defence officials said Ukrainian troops crossed into Russia’s Kursk region on Tuesday. Moscow said troops, sup­ported by 11 tanks and more than 20 armoured combat ve­hicles, crossed the border near the town of Sudzha, 10km (six miles) from the frontline. In televised remarks … The post Putin

The National Dem­ocratic Congress’s candidate for the 2024 general elec­tion, John Drama­ni Mahama, has responded to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s assertion that the contentious ‘Agyapadie’ document is a fabrication. The NDC leader contends that the Agyapadie document is indeed authentic, as its revelations contin­ue to emerge daily, surprising the citizens of Ghana. The former … The post ‘Agyapadie’

 Ghana has received a total of $155 million to help restore the country’s degraded coastal areas. The funding package comprises $150 mil­lion in financial support and an additional $5 million grant, aimed at mitigating the impact of natural and human-induced disasters on Ghana’s coastal communities. • Mrs Ophelia Mensah Hayford (middle) with chiefs, development partners … The post Ghana