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Show proof that Telcos under-declare revenue – Chamber of telecom to Ursula

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications Chamber has challenged the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Communications Minister-designate Ursula Owusu-Ekufu to show proof that any of the telecommunication firms in the country is involved in under-declaration of revenue. It comes after the Minister-designate used the claim as justification for government’s contract with KelniGvG contract at her vetting in Parliament Monday. “If I ...

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Education ministry denies causing financial loss over math set purchase

The Education Ministry has denied causing financial loss in the award of the contract for the supply of the mathematical sets following the arrest of the supplier. The CEO of Bluegrass Limited has been arrested by the National Intelligence Bureau for allegedly failing to supply over 853,000 pieces of the mathematical sets after winning the contract Excerpts of a statement ...

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E/R: Ferry breaks down on Volta lake; Passengers stranded

Scores of passengers and goods got stuck on River Afram after a ferry transporting them developed a mechanical fault. The ferry was transporting scores of passengers including trader and Cargo vehicles loaded with goods from Ekye Amanfrom towards Adawso in Afram Plains South at about 4:00 pm on Monday. The engine stopped working after the pontoon was hit by a ...

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Supreme Court dismisses Mahama’s motion to re-open case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, February 16, dismissed an application filed by former President John Mahama to have his case re-open. The apex court panel of seven Chaired by Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah said they find no merit in the application and proceed with the ongoing case without any hesitation. Lead Counsel for the Petitioner, Mr Tsatsu Tsikata while moving ...

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STEM Education priority to gov’t – Adutwum

The Minister-designate for Education says the Akufo-Addo government will improve Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs to better prepare students for the job market. Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum said the initiative will be a priority in Ghana’s education in the second term of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to help all students as the world goes high-tech. He has ...

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“Cash and carry system” back at Eastern regional hospital

The Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua is reintroducing the abolished cash and carry system of healthcare services. The Hospital has directed that all patients going on admission must make upfront payment of their medical bills before being admitted except elective cases. Management of the hospital has directed that effective February 5, 2021 medical services must be restricted to any patient ...

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I used physical restraint to subdue obstreperous Akandoh – Ursula justifies sitting on laps

Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister-nominee for Communication and Digitization has defended sitting on Kwabena Mintah Akandoh’s lap on the 7th of January in the chamber of Parliament. During the election of a Speaker for the 8th Parliament, MPs disagreed over sitting arrangements, creating chaos. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, who at the time was occupying a seat meant for Collins Dauda, had to go ...

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Coup plot: ACP Agodzor, Mac-Palm, others begin treason trial today

The Commercial Division of the Accra High Court is expected to commence the trial in which Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Agodzor, Dr Frederick Yaw Mac-Palm and eight others are standing trial for alleged treason. The rest of Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gameli, Donya Kafui, Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu, Johannes Zikpi, Corporal Seidu Abubakar, Lance Corporal Ali Solomon, Warrant Officer ...

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Akufo-Addo cancels 6th March parade as COVID-19 cases rise

President Akufo-Addo has suspended the 64th Independence Anniversary parade scheduled for March 6 due to the rising cases of COVID-19 in the country. All related activities of the anniversary have equally been suspended, a government statement said. A statement signed by Deputy Director- Ghana Education Service, Anthony Boateng entreated all Regional Directors to bring the directive to the notice of ...

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