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02 Jun

Ghana Ranked 1st, 2nd In West Africa, Africa As Best Destination For Investments, Trade – Fitch Solutions

wontumionline.comBusiness2nd In West Africa, Africa As Best Destination For Investments, Ghana Ranked 1st, Trade – Fitch Solutions

Ghana has been ranked 1st in West Africa and 2nd in Sub Saharan Africa by Fitch Solutions, research arm of ratings agency Fitch, as the best destination for investments and trade. With a Trade and Investment Risk score of 50.9%, the country outperformed the West Africa average of 36.4%. Despite the challenges facing the economy, the country also placed 88th out of 201 markets globally in terms of competitive environment for investments and trade. For Economic Openness, Ghana scored 58% and 50% for Trade and Investment Risk. In terms of Government and Legal Intervention, the nation scored 45% each respectively.…

02 Jun

KsTU, CIMAF Ghana Train Over 300 Artisans In New Building Technologies

wontumionline.comBusinessCIMAF Ghana Train Over 300 Artisans In New Building Technologies, KsTU

KsTU, CIMAF Ghana Train Over 300 Artisans In New Building Technologies Over 300 artisans and craftsmen in the construction industry have received hands-on training on how to use modern technologies to harness their skills and improve their abilities in the construction business. The programme was spearheaded by CIMAF Ghana in partnership with Kumasi Technical University’s Institute of Research, Innovations and Development (IRID) to provide knowledge and skills to the 300 artisans within the informal sector through the TVET formal skills acquisition program Speaking at the launch of the programme, Marketing Manager for CIMAF Ghana Patricia Ansong explained the five-day training is…

02 Jun

“I’ll Infuse Fire Into The Elephant” —- Asabeee Charges At Campaign Launch.

wontumionline.comNews"I'll Infuse Fire Into The Elephant" ---- Asabeee Charges At Campaign Launch.

"I'll Infuse Fire Into The Elephant" ---- Asabeee Charges At Campaign Launch. National Chairman hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Hon. Stephen Kwadwo Asamoah Boateng popularly known as ASABEEE says his entry into the Chairmanship race is to win and lead a solid party to break the 8 year cycle of governance in Ghana. Addressing the media at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, Asabeee said the NPP at this time needed a person in the shape of a war time general who can lead to galvanise and mobilise all support to prosecute its political agenda.…

02 Jun

US Completes $316m Investment In Ghana’s Energy Infrastructure

wontumionline.comBusinessUS Completes $316m Investment In Ghana’s Energy Infrastructure

With the inauguration of the Kasoa Bulk Supply Point (BSP) today, the United States has completed its nearly six-year $316 million investment in Ghana’s energy infrastructure, supporting more reliable power for hundreds of thousands of schools, hospitals, offices, and homes in Ghana. Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy Nicole Chulick joined Vice President of Ghana H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and other Ghana government officials to formally inaugurate the Kasoa Bulk Supply Point (BSP) today. The U.S. government funded the $50 million power substation as part of the MCC-Ghana Power Compact. “With the inauguration of the Kasoa Bulk Supply…

02 Jun

Wa Sex Video Flogging: 18 Arrested As Youth Clash With Police

wontumionline.comNewsWa Sex Video Flogging: 18 Arrested As Youth Clash With Police

The youth of Wa in the Upper West Region on Wednesday evening clashed with the police over the arrest of three persons who allegedly instigated the public flogging of two lovers whose sex tape leaked on social media. Eighteen of the rampaging youth were arrested after they besieged the Upper West Regional Police headquarters to demand the release of Sidiki Osman, Bushiran Khigir and Issahaku Mahama. The police, according to eyewitnesses, had to fire warning shot to restore calm. The law enforcement agency says the suspects including the protesters will be arraigned in court soon. “The police are pursuing the remaining suspects to arrest…

02 Jun

Tunisian President Sacks 57 Judges

wontumionline.comNewsTunisian President Sacks 57 Judges

Tunisian President Sacks 57 Judges TUNIS, Tunisia Tunisian President Kais Saied has sacked dozens of judges, accusing them of corruption and protecting terrorists. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Saied cited disruption of investigation into terrorist cases, protecting a terror suspect and financial corruption for his decision to sack these judges. Shortly after his remarks, a presidential decree published by the official gazette announced the dismissal of 57 judges. Among those sacked was Youssef Bouzaker, the former head of the Supreme Judicial Council whose members the Tunisian president replaced this year. Another prominent judge on the list was Bachir…

01 Jun

Ghana Beat Madagascar 3-0 In 2023 AFCON Qualifiers

wontumionline.comSportsGhana Beat Madagascar 3-0 In 2023 AFCON Qualifiers

Ghana Beat Madagascar 3-0 In 2023 AFCON Qualifiers The Black Stars of Ghana beat Madagascar 3-0 in their first game of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game. The Black Stars have begun their campaign at the Cape-Coast Sports Stadium and got an important win. The Madagascar team frustrated the Black Stars as their goalkeeper Rakotohasimbola made some wonderful saves to keep the game at 0-0. The Black Stars after the recess got the all-important opener as Mohammed Kudus tapped into an empty net in the 53rd minute after a cross-cum pass from Felix Afena-Gyan. The second goal followed three…

01 Jun

Never True That Chairman Wontumi Spent Over ¢1 Trillion In Winning the Regional Election- Special Aide to Wontumi

wontumionline.comNewsAndy Owusu, Chairman Wontumi, NPP Regional Election

Never True That Chairman Wontumi Spent Over ¢1 Trillion In Winning the Regional Election- Special Aide to Wontumi The attention of the Office of the newly elected Ashanti Regional Chairman of NPP, Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako popular known as Chairman Wontumi has been drawn to an online publication by www.ghanaweb.com with the headline, "Wontumi Spent over ¢1 trillion in winning the regional election-Aide Alleges" According to www.ghanaweb.com, it was an interview between Top FM and Duncan Opoku Boateng. We wish to put on record that, Chairman Wontumi NEVER spent such an amount of money to win the Regional Chairmanship contest.…

01 Jun

I Will Quit NPP If IGP Allows Vormanor To Embark On The Demonstration Armed-Fransoa

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A communicator of the dominant New Patriotic Party (NPP), Francis Annom Boateng, says he will quit the party if the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare allows Vormanor and his team to embark on an armed demonstration. Oliver Barker-Vormanor is a convener of the #FixTheCountry movement who was charged with treason after making a post on social media that was coup threatening. On 29th May 2022, according to the Accra Regional Police Command, they received an armed demonstration notice from a group of people of which Oliver was a part. In the notice, they indicated that they wanted…

01 Jun

Invest, List On Local Stock Exchanges – VP Bawumia To Mining Companies

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The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has challenged mining companies operating in Ghana and the entire West African sub-region to work with Governments and regulatory bodies to establish a mining index on local Stock Exchanges to allow both the owners and investors in the minerals to benefit from its exploitation. The benefits of a mining index on the local bourse are enormous, enabling both the State, Mining Companies, beneficiary communities and investors to attract the necessary capital and built in incentives for all involved, Dr Bawumia indicated. Speaking at the opening session of the three-day West African Mining and Power…