August 2024 - Page 13 of 46

25 Aug

Fact-checking John Mahama’s Claim On Akonta Mines

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There were severe false claims made by former President John Mahama about the mining operations of Akonta Mines. During the 2024 manifesto launch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Winneba in the Central region, Mr. Mahama didn’t stick to factual statements when he spoke on the operations of Akonta Mining Ltd at Samreboi. The 2024 flagbearer of the NDC is on record to have said “If I’m elected as the president of Ghana after December 7, 2024, I will drive all those mining in forest zones, including Akonta Mining, out of these areas,” Mahama declared. “They should start packing before…

23 Aug

Roads, Jobs, And Growth: Ashanti Region’s DRIP Initiative

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The Ashanti Region has officially launched the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP), a flagship initiative of the government, aimed at enhancing road networks in rural areas and locations where raw materials are sourced. At the launch ceremony held at the Regional Coordinating Council in Kumasi on Friday, August 23, 2024, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Simon Osei-Mensah, emphasised the project's significance in boosting the region's economy. "Since His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo took office, we've witnessed unprecedented road construction across the country. DRIP will further accelerate this progress, focusing on rural areas and raw material sources," he said. On display at…

23 Aug

Government Unveils Multi-Billion Cedi Road Infrastructure Initiative In Tamale

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In a significant move to transform road infrastructure across the Northern Region region, the government has launched a new set of road construction equipment in Tamale, the regional capital. The multi-billion cedi initiative, headlined by Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for the Karaga Constituency, Alhaji Amin Anta, aims to boast road infrastructure in Ghana and further expand the economy. According to the Minister, the government has invested over 17 billion cedis in roads alone this year, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing rural and urban connectivity and driving equitable growth throughout the country. He highlighted the government's robust investment strategy,…

23 Aug

GRA Pushes For Comprehensive Tax Policy Reforms To Boost Compliance

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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has added its voice to the growing calls for comprehensive policy reforms to amend the country’s tax systems. This call for change was strongly emphasised by the Commissioner-General of the GRA, Julie Essiam, during her address at the 12th Annual International Tax Conference, an event organized by the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana. Commissioner-General Essiam pointed out the pressing need for a reevaluation of the current Value Added Tax (VAT) structure, which she described as cumbersome and challenging for both individuals and businesses to navigate. In her remarks, she underscored the importance of creating a…

23 Aug

NPP Ready For 2024 IEA Residential Debate – Kodua Frimpong

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced its readiness to participate in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary debates organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), as stated by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong. On Thursday, August 22, the IEA inaugurated a 9-member Presidential Debate Committee tasked with coordinating engagements with political parties ahead of the 2024 general elections. Justice Sophia Akuffo, the committee’s chairperson, emphasized their commitment to fostering a debate process that encourages participation and focuses on issue-based, people-centred discussions. In an interview on Eyewitness News, Justin Kodua underscored the importance of these debates in providing…

23 Aug

Ashanti Regional NDC Cadre’s Chairman, Executives Defect To NPP, After Wontumi Storms Their Base (VIDEOS)

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The Ashanti Regional Caders Chairman of the opposition NDC, Alhaji Muntari Alhassan, together with his entire executives have defected to the ruling NPP. They have also, as a matter of principle, severed all ties with their former party, urging their teaming supporters also to do same, for the interest of their children's future. Not only did Alhaji Muntari and his executives turn their back to the party they have served all their lifetime till now, their entire family have also deserted the NDC. The announcement by the NDC'S strong pillar and his executives have not only send shivers down the…

23 Aug

NDC’s Education Promise Is Unrealistic and Misleading- Dr. Antoinette Tsiboe-Darko

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Deputy General Secretary and Executive Director of the Danquah Institute, Dr. Antoinette Tsiboe-Darko, has criticized the opposition NDC party's promise to pay school fees for first-year university students, describing it as unrealistic and misleading. In an interview on the "Movement in the Morning" show with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement TV, Dr. Tsiboe-Darko cited the variability of school fees across different courses and universities, emphasizing that the promise is not feasible. She also highlighted the current government's achievements in education, including the provision of free scholarships to students with disabilities, and urged Ghanaians to be discerning in the upcoming election and…

23 Aug

Government’s Education Investments Is A Game-Changer- Dr. Tsiboe-Darko

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Dr. Antoinette Tsiboe-Darko, Deputy General Secretary and Executive Director of the Danquah Institute, has commended the current government's significant investments in Ghana's education sector, describing them as a game-changer. In an interview on the "Movement in the Morning" show with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement TV, Dr. Tsiboe-Darko highlighted the government's efforts beyond the free SHS policy, including infrastructure development, construction of school blocks, dormitories, teachers' quarters, and more. She noted that these investments have improved access to education and enhanced the learning environment, setting Ghana on a path to achieving its development goals. Dr. Tsiboe-Darko also praised the government's efforts…

23 Aug

Gold4Oil Policy Prevented Fuel Shortages – BOST MD

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The Managing Director of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), Dr. Edwin Alfred Provencal, has strongly asserted that the Gold for Oil policy has been instrumental in preventing potential fuel shortages, similar to those currently affecting Nigeria. He emphasized that the programme has proven its effectiveness since its inception, countering scepticism from some industry analysts who have called for its discontinuation. Speaking to Citi Business News, Dr Provencal highlighted the positive impact of the programme on economic growth, underscoring its critical role in stabilizing the fuel supply in the country. “The forex response to different stimuli but…

23 Aug

Watch CCTV Footage Of How Four Armed Robbers Attacked A Fuel Station At Gomoa Dominase

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A video capturing a robbery incident at a fuel station at Gomoa Dominase Junction, in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region, has been making rounds on social media. The video, shared by EDHUB on the X app, occurred on the night of August 22, 2024, around 7:00 PM. The robbers, as reported by EDHUB, made off with over GH¢3,000. In the video, four armed men were seen at the fuel station and as was captured in the video, one of them entered the area where the money was kept and took it. The others were also seen being…