Lawyer Martin Kpebu thinks someone broke the law when they filmed Ghana Gold Board boss Sammy Gyamfi giving cash to Nana Agradaa. He said on TV3 that people should not record others inside their cars. The money counting happened in a private space protected under Article 18 of our laws. Mr Gyamfi did not show off his money on the street or public area. He handed dollars as a gift to the preacher.
Kpebu explained during the Saturday show that people asking for punishment must understand Mr Gyamfi earns enough to give such gifts. The lawyer sees no reason for alarm since the amount matches what an official might afford. The president decided to warn Mr Gyamfi about his actions rather than fire him. Officials accepted his earlier apology...
NPP leader Gabby Otchere-Darko cheers as Ghana's money grows stronger against US dollars. He wrote on social media that he feels happy about this change. The cedi has shown new life in recent weeks, with traders selling at GHS13.00 for each dollar. Forex shops offer GHS13.00 when buying dollars but ask for GHS13.65 when selling them. Otchere-Darko hopes these good signs last longer.
He points to the Gold-for-Forex plan as the main reason for this success. The idea came from former leader Bawumia during his time in office. Several gold-rich African countries have started using the same method. Namibia just became the latest nation to try this approach. The plan helps central banks manage foreign money better.
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Money expert Patrick Asuming sees growing trust behind the stronger cedi. The University of Ghana teacher told Channel One TV viewers the current exchange rate might change later this year. He noticed people feel better about our economy since the last vote. The national budget reading helped build this feeling among businesses. The IMF's deal with the government also made investors more hopeful.
Bank of Ghana numbers back up what Asuming says about the market mood. Consumer confidence went up about 10 percent between December and February. Business surveys show companies also feel more positive than before. These good feelings add to other money factors, helping our currency gain value. The professor believes this mix of technical...
A pressure group called Community Eye wants the National Petroleum Authority to fix high fuel prices at GOIL stations across Ghana. Group leader Ismail Imran sent a letter to NPA head Edudzi Tamakloe asking why the state company sells fuel for more money than private sellers. He points out that GOIL pays fewer taxes and has more gas stations than other companies. Private sellers like Benab Oil, Star Oil, Kinship Oil, Amser Oil, and Puma Oil all offer cheaper fuel to drivers. The government created GOIL to keep fuel prices low for everyone and help control transport costs around the country.
Many bus and taxi groups have stopped buying from GOIL because they find better deals elsewhere. Community Eye asks officials to change how GOIL...
A 63-year-old woman from Ghana died during her pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia last Thursday. Hajia Yussif Hawabu collapsed at the Grand Mosque in Makkah as she walked around the Kaaba with other pilgrims. Officials buried her according to Muslim traditions shortly after her death. Ismaila Skones from the Hajj Task Force told reporters about the sad event that happened on May 15. He sent sympathies to her family back home in Tamale.
Saudi authorities work with Ghana's team to keep all visitors safe during their stay. The sacred journey brings Muslims from every corner of the world to holy sites each year. Ghana sent 6,000 people to Saudi Arabia for this important religious duty. Skones promised his team would continue to monitor the health...
Fans mourn the death of Highlife star Dada KD across Ghana. News spread fast about Nana Kwaku Duah's passing, known to music lovers as Dada KD. People share memories on Facebook and Twitter as they remember his songs. The cause of his death remains unclear at this time.
Dada KD was set to perform in London on May 25 with other famous singers like Obrafour and Slim Buster. Many ticket holders looked forward to seeing him live on stage with the new artist Kojo Blakk. His fans, both at home and overseas, felt sad about missing his final show.
The music world talks about how Dada KD helped shape Highlife music for young artists. His voice touched many hearts during his career as he sang about love and life. People of all ages listened to...
During his recent visit to Dodowa, former President Mahama expressed his desire to make Ridge Hospital a teaching center. He also shared plans to build Phase Two of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital as part of his healthcare goals. The hospital will partner with the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons to train more specialists, aiming to prevent patients from traveling far for medical care.
Mahama also plans to add more health centers in outer areas like Bortianor, Kpone, and Shai Osudoku. These centers will bring basic health services closer to people who need them. He promised to build homes for staff who work at these health posts. Both new and current health centers will have living spaces for workers. These changes focus on...
Accra city officials will clear the streets of roadside sellers starting Tuesday, May 20. The cleanup aims to remove obstacles that block people from walking or driving. Teams will first target areas around the AMA office, Kinbu Road, ECG Junction, Zongo Lane, and Opera Square. The second day focuses on Wato Junction, UTC Road, and parts of Kwame Nkrumah Circle. Day three covers the rest of the Circle and Kaneshie areas.
City authorities and police will work together on this three-day operation. All street vendors must move from these locations by Monday evening, May 19. Officials say local markets have space for all traders to relocate. This action follows city rules against blocking public areas. The AMA also plans to start a new...
Women face problems reporting abuse in Balaka because the courts sit far away. Sub Traditional Authority Chakanza says many people stay quiet about gender violence because they lack knowledge about the legal system. The distance to Phalula or Balaka courts stops victims from seeking help. Mobile courts have started changing this situation for local communities.
CAVWOC brings these courts closer to villages through a special project. STA Chakanza appreciates how this helps his people find justice near their homes. Many suffered quietly before because they could not travel to distant courtrooms. The mobile system gives power back to those who experienced harm. It makes justice available where people live.
These traveling courts handled...
