Kwame Awuah-Darko, a leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has suggested that funds allocated to the National Builders’ Corps (NABCO) programme could have been more effectively invested in the agricultural sector, specifically in large-scale rice production, to create sustainable employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth. Mr. Awuah-Darko pointed out that since its inception, NABCO...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Election 2024: Military will only act on Police request – GAF
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has reassured Ghanaians of its neutral and limited role in the upcoming December 7 general elections, addressing concerns raised by some stakeholders about potential military deployment to polling stations. Clarifying the military’s position, GAF emphasised that soldiers will not be stationed at polling stations during the elections. Instead, their involvement...
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Rigging an election is impossible in Ghana – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted claims of collusion with any political party to manipulate the December 7 general elections. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) recently accused the EC of collaborating with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to influence election outcomes in the Ashanti Region. Addressing these allegations at a security symposium held at the...
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BoG to announce new Monetary Policy rate on November 25
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has commenced its regular Monetary Policy Meetings, running from Wednesday, November 20, to Friday, November 22, 2024, to assess the state of the economy. The 121st meeting will focus on evaluating current inflation levels and overall economic conditions. In its previous meeting, the Bank of Ghana reduced the Monetary Policy...
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Over 80 Educational projects to be inaugurated today
The government will on Thursday, November 21, 2024, inaugurate over 80 educational projects across all 16 regions of the country. The initiative seeks to enhance access to quality education by providing modern facilities tailored to meet the diverse needs of Ghanaian students. According to the Ministry of Education, President Akufo-Addo will lead the exercise which...
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Impose visa bans on election disruptors – Kofi Akpaloo tells European Embassies
Kofi Akpaloo, the presidential candidate of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), has called on European embassies to impose visa restrictions on individuals who disrupt the upcoming December 7 polls. According to him, this measure would discourage electoral misconduct by preventing perpetrators from travelling abroad. His appeal followed the recent decision by the United States...
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Galamsey: Three charged in connection with Aisha Huang case
Three individuals linked to the Aisha Huang case have been charged with conspiracy to undertake mining operations without a license, violating Section 23(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and Section 99(2)(a) of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended by Act 995 of 2019. Specific Charges Li Wei Guo...
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Expired rice for students: Education Ministry vows consequences if…
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has described as “positive feedback”, revelations by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa that some 22,000 bags of expired rice were repackaged and supplied to Senior High Schools across the country. Spokesperson Kwasi Kwarteng told Joy FM that the Ministry has initiated an investigation into the allegations made on Wednesday,...
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Vote for a political party that supports indigenous businesses – Dr Nduom
Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, the Global Chairman of Group Nduom (GN), has urged Ghanaians to cast their votes in favour of political parties that champion the cause of investing in local enterprises to foster growth, expansion, and employment opportunities. He said fostering a more sustainable and self-sufficient economy, required an unwavering support for domestic businesses...
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Indian billionaire acquires Pepsi bottling operations in Ghana for $15.1m
Varun Beverages, an Indian multinational led by billionaire Ravi Jaipuria, has agreed to acquire PepsiCo’s bottling operations in Ghana for $15.1 million. In a statement, the company said the deal forms part of a broader $169.6 million purchase covering operations in both Ghana and Tanzania and marks an expansion of Varun Beverages’ footprint in Africa....