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CDD findings lament growing vigilante activities in Ghana
on: by Radia Sambare
Findings from a survey conducted by the Center for Democratic Development (CDD) – Ghana have revealed that vigilante activities are growing at an alarming rate in parts of the country despite the introduction of the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act. The
President Akufo-Addo calls for calm amid Ghana-Nigeria trade row
on: by Radia Sambare
President Akufo-Addo the law is on the side of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in their standoff with Nigerian traders but it does not mean that they have the right to take the law into their own hands. Addressing
Dr Bawumia advocates for consumption of Ghana’s local rice this Christmas
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghanaians have been urged to buy locally grown rice this Christmas, on other festive occasions and for everyday consumption in order to give greater impetus to the agriculture sector. Apart from saving Ghana millions of foreign exchange, increased patronage of locally
Gov’t being criticized for aborting election of MMDCE’s plan
on: by Radia Sambare
The government is being criticised for its decision to withdraw the Bill meant to amend Article 243(1) of the Constitution to allow Ghanaians to vote for their Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) instead of being appointed by the President.
Ghana and Italy sign MoU on defense co-operation
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana and Italy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that seeks to enhance defense and security co-operation between the two countries. The agreement was signed on Thursday, when the Prime Minister of Italy, His Excellency Giuseppe Conte, paid a courtesy call
NSS to repost personnel sent to collapsed financial institutions
on: by Radia Sambare
The National Service Scheme (NSS) has assured to repost personnel who were deployed to some financial institutions which had their licenses revoked recently. Speaking to Accra based CITI FM, the Executive Director of the National Service Scheme, Mustapha Ussif called on personnel
Ghana Rice Millers bemoan lack of support from banks
on: by Radia Sambare
The lack of support from banks may have played a role in the struggles of local rice producers in the country, according to some industry players. Yaw Adu-Poku, the convenor of the Rice Millers Association, complained that banks were unwilling to support
Akufo Addo to make final decision on referendum soon
on: by Radia Sambare
Akufo Addo to make final decision on referendum soon President Nana Akufo-Addo is expected to take a final decision in the coming days on whether the December 17 referendum will come off as planned. According to Deputy Minister of Information, Pius