Opposition lawmakers walked out of Parliament on Thursday after leaders refused to help their party chairman. Bernard Antwi Boasiako remains locked up despite judges approving his release Wednesday. Alexander Afenyo-Markin led the angry lawmakers from the chamber during heated debates. The group accused government investigators of making unfair demands on the regional party leader. Crime fighters want 50 million cedis before Boasiako can leave jail.
The party chairman faces questions about money deals at Ghana Export-Import Bank since his arrest Tuesday. Investigators suspect he handled bank funds improperly during his business activities. Courts approved his bail but he cannot find two people to guarantee his return for trial...
Police officers caught 26 people during drug raids near the Aflao border area. The Volta Regional Police Command planned the arrests using secret information about illegal drug deals. Officers searched many places across the border town and found people selling drugs. The police wanted to stop criminals from moving drugs through the area. This operation helped catch numerous drug dealers simultaneously.
Officers found 20 packets of marijuana and 12 bags of Tramadol pills during their search. Police also discovered dried marijuana leaves stored inside a plastic container. The search teams collected over 30,000 Ghana cedis and 17,500 CFA francs from the suspects. Officers took six pieces of candy mixed with drugs and eight skin creams...
Opposition lawmakers wore black and red clothes during a street march on Thursday afternoon. The group walked from Parliament House to government offices where they demanded freedom for a party leader. Bernard Antwi Boasiako sits behind bars despite judges saying he could leave jail Wednesday. Police officers blocked traffic as the politicians gathered outside the Economic and Organised Crime Office building. The demonstration created chaos across downtown Accra.
Boasiako leads the New Patriotic Party group in the Ashanti area and people call him Chairman Wontumi. Officers arrested him Tuesday after he answered questions about money problems at Ghana Export-Import Bank. Courts approved his release for 50 million Ghana cedis but he...
ZANU PF women leaders deliver support packages to female groups across Midlands Province. The ruling party wants to help women who faced barriers to economic success for many years. Officials bought a special egg hatching machine that can produce 3,600 baby chickens at one time. Women from rural areas will use this equipment to start chicken farming businesses. These programs match government plans to bring factories and jobs to countryside areas.
Party chairwoman Tsitsi Zhou believes helping women creates stronger families and communities. Minister Owen Ncube praised the women's group for changing local neighborhoods through business projects. Secretary Mabel Chinomona launched the empowerment programs during ceremonies held at Gweru...
Two businessmen face court again Friday as their fraud trial moves forward. Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu appeared before judges Thursday after earlier delays from Tuesday proceedings. Dr John Basera testified about government contracts and who signed important documents. The former agriculture ministry official pointed out that Mpofu put his name on the paperwork. Both accused men attended meetings where officials discussed the controversial deals.
Dr Basera returns to court Friday to answer more questions about the case details. Professor Lovemore Madhuku represents the two defendants and explained what happened during Thursday hearings. The lawyer said his clients will challenge the government witness during cross-examination...
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga traveled to Tajikistan to study their massive water power project. The Rogun dam sits on the Vakhsh River and will produce 3,600 megawatts of electricity when finished. Energy Minister July Moyo joined the trip with engineers and technical experts. Zimbabwe faces serious power shortages from dry weather and old equipment. Leaders want to learn about renewable energy solutions that could help their country.
The delegation toured control rooms, dam walls and turbine systems during their visit. Officials spoke with Tajik energy leaders about the multi-billion dollar construction project. Chiwenga praised how local workers handle most jobs at the construction site. About 18,000 people work on the project...
Thousands of people gathered at a Kwekwe funeral home to mourn 12 accident victims from Wednesday's tragic crash. Three vehicles collided and killed Reward Nyatsongo, Farai Besenti, Beauty Muberekwi, Saturday Moramasa, and Joshua Muza. Maria Jasi, Manuel Magomana, James Ncube, Emmely Fuchewuke, and Violet Juja also died during the collision. Marius Mapanzure and Henry Mutambara lost their lives when the cars crashed together. The entire city felt deep sadness about losing these community members.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the accident a national disaster and approved government funeral assistance. Midlands Minister Owen Ncube explained that officials requested help because many people died at once. He urged drivers to...
Hailey Bieber made a major business decision about her cosmetics company Rhode. E.l.f Beauty agreed to purchase the makeup brand for one billion dollars. The celebrity model shared news about the sale through her Instagram account on Wednesday night. She started Rhode just three years ago and built it into a valuable business. The deal represents a huge success for the young entrepreneur.
E.l.f Beauty will pay 800 million dollars upfront through cash and company shares. Another 200 million dollars depends on future sales performance from Rhode products. The transaction should finish sometime during 2025 according to both companies. Hailey plans to stay connected with her brand after the sale goes through. She will keep working as the...
Gospel musician Bolaji Olanrewaju received his final farewell at All Souls Private Cemetery located near Ibadan. The popular artist known as Big Bolaji passed away during April at 50 years old after fighting a short sickness. Wednesday marked the start of burial activities that brought together his closest supporters. Family members and music industry friends traveled from different places to honor his memory. The ceremony demonstrated how much people loved and respected the talented performer.
Religious singers and entertainment personalities gathered at Hall of Grace inside Jogor Centre for memorial services. Tosin Bee, Mike Abdul, Bidemi Olaoba and Yetunde Are came to celebrate Big Bolaji's musical contributions. Comedian Woli Agba...
