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06 Jul

President Akufo-Addo Commissions Forty-Five (45) Metro Mass Buses

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Wednesday, 6th July 2022, commissioned the first batch of forty-five (45) buses out of one hundred (100) VDL Intercity buses procured for use by the Metro Mass Transit Ltd. Speaking at the event, President Akufo-Addo stated that the event is significant particularly because it has provided the country with an opportunity to boost further the capacity of the public transportation system. According to the President, “the presence of an efficient transportation system is a vital contributor to the growth of the economy, and, as President of the Republic, I have…

06 Jul

Jackie Appiah Became Wealthy By Investing In Real Estate – Fred Nuamah Reveals

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After Jackie Appiah’s plush residence was shared on social media and the comments that ensued thereafter, some of her colleagues have come out to indicate that the allegations against her are untrue. The newest to do so is actor and C.E.O of Ghana Movie Awards, Fred Nuamah. He disclosed in an interview with Abeiku Santana on Okay FM that Jackie Appiah, apart from being an actress and a brand influencer, also has investments in real estate. He revealed that Jackie Appiah started investing in the real estate market very early in her career. “Jackie Appiah has been blessed by God. When…

06 Jul

Education Minister Impressed With Appointed Time Printing For Delivering 50% Production Of Textbooks For Basic Schools

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The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has heaped loads of praise on Ghanaian printing company, Appointed Time Printing (ATP) Limited, a subsidiary of the Jopsong Group of Companies (JGC), following its production of first batch of science textbooks for basic schools across the country. He said the government awarded ATP a contract to print science textbooks for basic schools under the new curriculum while other local printers were also contracted to print other subjects. “I am very happy and satisfied with the printing jo done by Appointed Time Printing. And I am even more impressed with the state-of-the-art…

06 Jul

Review The Tax Exemption Bill- Kwabena Marfo (VIDEO)

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A communicator of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Marfo, has advised government to review the tax exemption bill. The government of Ghana has income tax exemptions for some specific industries and products through the tax holiday to lighten their tax burden and encourage more investors into the country. Such businesses are entitled to pay 1% tax during their tax holiday and are made to pay the actual tax after they exhaust the freebie. Kwabena Marfo however is of the view that government should review the tax exemption bill. Speaking on Movement In The Morning Show with Kwaku Dawuro…

06 Jul

Seeking For An IMF Bailout Doesn’t Mean NPP Has Mismanaged The Economy- Maxwell Otoo (VIDEO)

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An assistant Secretary of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), at the Dome-Kwabenya constituency Maxwell Otoo, has stated that the decision by the government to the IMF doesn't mean the country's economy has been mismanaged, but it needs support. Speaking to Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning Show, Otoo noted that " the current government's move to seek support from the International Monitory Fund (IMF) has become necessary due to two things; COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war which has affected many economies of which Ghana is no an exception, hence the need for this support and not like the Mahama's…

06 Jul

President Akufo-Addo Should Address Ghanaians On Why Ghana Is Going To The IMF- Lakulaku (VIDEO)

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A former National Nasara Coordinator of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), Abubakar Suleman better known as Lakulaku, is of the opinion that the decision by the government to subscribe to an International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailout should be announced by the President, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo or a cabinet Minister in a national address. Sharing his thoughts on what the negotiations with the IMF will be on Movement In The Morning Show with Kwaku Dawuro on Wontumi Radio/Movement TV Lakulaku stated, "there are a lot of Ghanaians with so many concerns over this decision by the Government due to past incidents.…

06 Jul

National Theatre Can Create Over 5000 Jobs- Nana Fredua Ofori Atta (VIDEO)

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The Board Chairman for National theatre, Nana Fredua Ofori Atta has revealed that the National theatre can create over 5000 jobs if enough money is channeled into the sector. He said this on Movement In The Morning Show with Kwaku Dawuro on Wednesday, 6th July 2022. The National theatre was built under the PNDC government led by later President Jerry John Rawlings to serve as multi-functional venue for concert, drama, plays, musical shows, exhibitions and other events. An agreement between the government of Ghana and People’s Republic of China was signed on 5th July, 1989. The theatre was completed on…

06 Jul

Africa Should Aim At Supplying Gas To Europe – Ghana Gas CEO

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The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company, Dr Ben K.D Asante, says the current crisis between Russia and the rest of Europe over gas supply offers Africa the opportunity to supply the commodity to the Old Continent. According to him, the African continent has about 10 to 12 percent of the gas reserves in the world but only utilises 4 percent. “So, we have all it takes to export what we don’t use,” Dr Asante said. He made this known at the maiden Gas Commercialisation Workshop organised by Geneva-based Global Gas Centre (GGC) in collaboration with Ghana Gas.…

06 Jul

PSG Sack Manager Pochettino

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The Argentine has been relieved of his duties after just 18 months in charge at Parc des Princes amid a mass overhaul in the French capital. Paris-Saint Germain have announced the sacking of manager Mauricio Pochettino amid a leadership restructure after forward Kylian Mbappe made the decision to snub Real Madrid. Mbappe extended his contract with the French club in late May, much to the surprise of many observers, and changes within the organisation were expected to follow. Now, Pochettino has followed sporting director Leonardo out of Parc des Princes to show that PSG's ownership would not put up with another…

06 Jul

Ghana To Contest Ban And $100,000 Fine For Age-Cheating At Under-17 Level

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Ghana will appeal against a fine and ban imposed on its women's Under-17 football team after being found guilty of age cheating. Last month Morocco edged past Ghana on penalties to qualify for the 2022 Women's U17 World Cup but subsequently launched a protest about their opponents. The North Africans claimed two players in the Black Maidens side were over-age. The Confederation of African Football (Caf) investigated the claims and banned Ghana from the next two editions of Africa's qualifying for the Women's U17 World Cup and added a fine of $100,000. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) said it will appeal in…