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June 4: ‘Crisis of confidence’ in political leadership; economy, democracy in ‘dire straits’ 42 years on – Mahama
on: by Radia Sambare
Former President John Mahama has said Ghana’s economy and democracy “are in dire straits” 42 years after the June 4 uprising led by Jerry John Rawlings, who passed away last year. In his June 4 message to commemorate the anniversary on
To achieve the SDGs, we need better data
on: by Fernil News
A new global campaign illustrates the centrality of data to sustainable development The international data, statistics and development communities have united within the global campaign, Data for Change, to demonstrate how more and better data and statistics are an accelerator for
Kasoa ritual killing: Family laments slow pace of prosecution
on: by Radia Sambare
The family of 11-year-old, Ishmael Mensah, who was allegedly killed by two teenagers for ritual purposes at Lamptey Mills, a suburb of Kasoa, has expressed worry about the impediments hampering the trial process. This comes after the judge presiding over the
13% transport fare hike ‘insult’ to us – Concerned drivers
on: by Radia Sambare
The Concerned Drivers Association has said the 13 per cent transport fare hike announced on Wednesday, 2 June 2021 is an “insult” to its members and has vowed to implement a 20-per cent increase. The PRO of the group, Mr David
National Security action against Citi FM and its journalists wrong – NMC rules
on: by Radia Sambare
The National Media Commission, NMC, has concluded that the treatment meted out to Citi FM’s Caleb Kudah and the invasion of the media house by national security operatives in May 2021 was wrong. The Commission, in its report, following a petition
Transport fares up by 13%; takes effect from Saturday
on: by Radia Sambare
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced a 13 percent increment in transport fares effective Saturday, June 5, 2021. The fares will cover intercity (tro-tro), intercity (long distance) and shared taxis. The decision, according to the union, is to
UN Agencies helped to manage COVID-19 – Mr Abani
on: by Radia Sambare
He said the multi-sectoral interventions provided a boost in early case identification and management of the disease in the high burden regions of the country, in alignment to the national COVID-19 response plan. Those interventions also contributed to strengthening health systems,
Threat to press freedom anywhere, a threat everywhere
on: by Radia Sambare
Mr Roland Affail Monney, a Steering Committee Member for the African Journalists Leaders Conference, has asked journalists to rise and fight against the harsh conditions, which inhibited their work and imperilled their lives. Speaking at the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ)