Police intercept weapon hidden in food for inmate
The Cantonments Police has intercepted a weapon which was hidden in a fast-food pack meant for an inmate. But for the vigilance of the police officer on duty, the firearm and ammunition would have been smuggled into the cells by a lady believed to be in her twenties, and with a Nigerian accent. On the […]
‘I saw Kaaka’s brother dragging him to bathroom’ – Witness
A witness in the ongoing hearing by the Ministerial Committee probing the Ejura killings has told the Committee she saw the elder brother of Kaaka, one Baba Iddi, dragging him (Kaaka) to the bathroom the night he was attacked. Sadia Fuseini, the witness, a tenant in Kaaka’s house, said she heard a loud sound moments […]
South Africa ZUMA riots: Death toll mounts amid looting
At least 45 people have now died in the violence that has been engulfing parts of South Africa since the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma last week. This includes 10 people killed in a stampede during looting on Monday night at a shopping centre in Soweto, the country’s biggest township. Almost 800 people have […]
Tema motorway accident: Four victims discharged from hospital
Four victims from the Tema motorway accident, who were admitted at the Accident Ward of the Tema General Hospital, have been treated and discharged. The four were injured, on Monday, July 12, in an accident at the Tema toll booth, where a tipper truck crashed and damaged one of the booths, leading to the death […]
End Disparities in Salaries and Other Conditions of Service in Public Service
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE 28 MILLION DOLLAR MP’S CAR LOAN AND MATTERS ARISING. On Tuesday the 6th of July, 2021, Deputy Minister for Finance, Abena Osei Asare laid what is termed a Medium-Term Loan Agreement among the Government of Ghana, Members of the Eighth Parliament and the National Investment Bank Limited for an amount of […]
Iran unveils state-approved dating app to promote marriage
Iran has unveiled a dating app that aims to facilitate lasting marriages in the Islamic Republic, where the divorce rate is rising and birth rate falling. Hamdan, meaning “companion” in Persian, was developed by a body that’s part of the Islamic Propaganda Organisation. It claims to use artificial intelligence to find matches “only for bachelors […]
Teachers in Sene East, West call off strike following increased police checkpoints to curb robbery
Teachers in the Sene East and Sene West Districts of the Bono East Region have called off their strike, in protest against the high rate of armed robberies along the Atebubu-Kajaji Highway. This follows a major increase in police checkpoints along the highway as part of measures to curb the robberies. The Sene East District […]
From Bits To Watts: Huawei to accelerate growth of renewable energy
Huawei is at the forefront of addressing urgent need to accelerate the growth of renewable energy to ensure sufficient, affordable, reliable energy supply for individuals, businesses, and communities. Huawei demonstrated this at a virtual digital power event held in South Africa. CEO of South Africa Digital Energy Business, Huang Su, said “In sub-Saharan Africa, more […]
Peace Council, other bodies under fire for not being proactive to curb violent disturbances across the country
Executive Secretary of the Bono and Ahafo Regional Peace Councils, Suallah Abdallah Quandah, has denied the notion that the Peace Council is not doing enough to address the increasing violence in the country. He said the Council employs diplomacy rather than open confrontation and condemnation to parties involved in violence. This creates the impression that […]
All set for 4th Ghana Business Leaders Excellence Awards
This year’s 4TH Ghana Business Leaders Excellence Awards Ceremony being organised by Top Brass Ghana is scheduled to take place at the elegant Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Accra on Saturday 31st July 2021. The Awards Ceremony will be organised under the theme: “COVID-Era National Development Through Dynamic Business Leadership”. According to Mr. Isaac Dakwa, Director […]
