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Kumasi Drivers Protest 10% Motor Insurance Hike.

Commercial drivers in Kumasi are voicing strong opposition to the government’s decision to increase motor insurance premiums by 10% starting next month. Leaders of the Commercial Drivers Association argue that they were not consulted about the increase and are frustrated by the lack of explanation for the rise.Emmanuel Osei Yeboah, the group's leader, stated that the hike would severely impact their businesses and livelihoods. They fear it will also result in higher transportation fares, ultimately burdening consumers. Various other stakeholders, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), have also criticized the increase.The Kumasi-based drivers have vowed to continue their fight and are calling for the government to reconsider its decision and engage in dialogue.

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Mahama Appoints Prof. Gyampo as Acting CEO of Ghana Shippers Authority.

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science professor at the University of Ghana, as the new Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority. His appointment is effective immediately, following the departure of Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, who held the position under the Akufo-Addo administration.The transition is expected to be smooth, with Mr. Sarpong instructed to hand over his duties to Professor Gyampo promptly. This move reflects Mahama's continued reshuffling of key positions as he prepares for his administration’s goals in the coming years.

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Police Hunt for Two Girls Who Stole GH¢41,000 and Gold at Twifo Praso.

The Twifo Praso Police are searching for two young girls, aged eight and 15, who stole GH¢41,000 and gold from a local gold buyer’s shop in the Twifo-Atti Morkwa District, Central Region.The girls, who were strangers to the community, visited the shop on Wednesday and requested assistance to purchase gold. While the shop owner, Mr. Enoch Boateng, was distracted, the girls seized the opportunity to take the money and gold before fleeing.It wasn't until hours later that the theft was discovered. The shop owner is devastated, having lost his capital, and has urged the police to take swift action in locating the thieves.A police investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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DR Congo President Snubs Peace Talks as Goma Faces Rebel Takeover.

The conflict in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, continues to escalate as President Félix Tshisekedi has refused to attend peace talks aimed at resolving the crisis caused by the M23 rebels' assault on the city. The meeting, initiated by Kenyan President William Ruto, was set to include Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The rebels, accused of receiving support from Rwanda, have taken control of large parts of Goma, including its airport, leaving the city in chaos with bodies in the streets and widespread displacement. The United Nations peacekeeping forces, stationed in the city, have been unable to prevent the M23 advance. As the rebels push further into the region, there are fears of rising ethnic tensions, particularly between Tutsi-led M23 forces and the DR Congo government. Meanwhile, protests have erupted in the capital Kinshasa, with demonstrators targeting foreign embassies […]

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Maame Efua Houadjeto Appointed CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority.

Maame Efua Houadjeto has been named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), taking over from Akwasi Agyeman who resigned recently.Houadjeto, a former Deputy Women's Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its Parliamentary Candidate for the Mfantsiman Constituency in the 2024 elections, will now lead the GTA in its mission to make Ghana a preferred sustainable tourism destination. The authority focuses on promoting tourism through technology, effective regulation, and building strong partnerships across public and private sectors.As CEO, Houadjeto will work on initiatives that enhance the development of the tourism sector, improve service standards, and promote investment in the industry.

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Canada Supports Ghana’s Fight Against Child Labour with $60K Grant.

The Global Media Foundation (GloMeF), an anti-corruption and human rights advocacy group, has secured a $60,000 grant from Canada’s Unifor Social Justice Fund to tackle child labour in Ghana’s cocoa sector. The two-year project, known as Rights4Cocoa, aims to improve education access, raise community awareness, and create alternative livelihoods for families in cocoa-growing areas.Targeting over 1,000 at-risk children in the Dormaa West and Dormaa Municipality of Bono, as well as the Ahafo-Ano North cocoa districts, the initiative also seeks to boost the financial stability of 500 farming households through sustainable farming practices. Additionally, 200 cocoa farmers will receive financial literacy training and access to microcredit to help them grow their businesses.Raphael Godlove Ahenu, CEO of GloMeF, emphasized that despite the economic benefits of cocoa, poverty and child labour remain serious issues. According to the International Cocoa Initiative, an estimated 770,000 […]

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UK Woman Jailed for ‘Cyber-Farting’ Harassment.

A 25-year-old UK woman, Rhiannon Evans, has been convicted in what is believed to be the country’s first-ever ‘cyber-farting’ case. Evans was found guilty of harassment after repeatedly sending videos of herself farting to her boyfriend’s ex, Deborah Prytherch, causing distress and anxiety.The court in Cearnarfon, North Wales, heard that Evans sent multiple videos showing herself passing gas while smirking at the camera. Despite warnings, she continued sending the videos even on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.Evans admitted to sending the videos but claimed she was under the influence of alcohol and did not intend to cause harm. The court sentenced her to 15 rehabilitation sessions, 60 days of alcohol abstinence monitoring, and a two-year restraining order. She was also fined £100 in compensation and ordered to pay £199 in legal costs.

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Afenyo-Markin Denies Receiving Catholic Church Letter Over Freemasonry.

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has dismissed claims that his involvement in Freemasonry conflicts with Christian beliefs, asserting that the group is not anti-Christian.His remarks come in response to concerns from the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, which recently reiterated that Catholicism and Freemasonry are incompatible. A letter signed by Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi reaffirmed the Church’s stance, emphasizing that Freemasonry contradicts Christian teachings.Speaking on Channel One TV, Afenyo-Markin stated that he had not received any official letter from the Church regarding the matter. He expressed openness to dialogue with Church leaders and clarified that if the Church took a firm stand against his affiliation, he would consider switching to the Anglican Church.The Effutu MP also noted that while many Catholics involved in Freemasonry hesitate to discuss their membership, he has no such concerns. He reaffirmed his commitment to Catholicism and […]

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Nungua Livestock Breeding Station Under Threat as Private Developers Take Over Land.

The Nungua Livestock Breeding Station, located along the Tema Motorway in the Tema West Municipality, is facing encroachment from private developers who have begun constructing apartments and erecting boundary walls on the land. Shockingly, the station’s main office has been walled off by a developer, forcing staff to plead for access to their workplace daily.During a visit to the facility, the newly appointed Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, expressed strong opposition to the takeover. He vowed to investigate the land acquisition process and seek government intervention. Opoku also announced plans to petition the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) preparatory committee to secure the land in the national interest.Despite an ongoing relocation plan to move the breeding station to Amrahia in the Adentan Municipality, the process is incomplete, making the forced eviction of staff unlawful. The station’s manager, Dr. […]

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Council of State Elections: Regional Race Heats Up as Nominations Close Tomorrow.

The nomination process for electing Regional Representatives to Ghana’s Council of State, which began last Tuesday, is set to close tomorrow, January 31, 2025. According to a statement from Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa, voting will take place on February 11 in all regional capitals.The election has sparked widespread interest across the country, with aspirants from various backgrounds—including traditional leaders—vying for the prestigious advisory role to the President.In the Greater Accra Region, three candidates have submitted their forms so far: accountant Helbert Nii Aryee Annan, farmer and former Regional Minister Joseph Nii Laryea Afotey-Agbo, who is also the Chief of Katamanso, and accountant Summertime Kwabillna Ampong.Meanwhile, in the Savannah Region, several traditional rulers have also thrown their hats into the ring. Among them is Mankpanwura Jakpa Achorde Borenyi I, Paramount Chief of Mankpan Traditional Area, and Tingawura Alhaji Abudu […]

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