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Ballot papers for voting on new regions out
on: by Radia Sambare
The ballot papers for the December 27 referendum for the creation of new regions have been printed by the Electoral Commission (EC). There are two official colours on the ballots, yellow for ‘yes’ and Brown for ‘no’” a statement from the
MP to challenge drone deal
on: by Radia Sambare
Member of Parliament for the Ashaiman Constituency, Ernest Norgbey, has served notice that he will be challenging the drone-for-medical deliveries deal in court. According him, the government flouted procurement regulations in awarding the contract to Fly Zipline. The government, Mr Norgbey
Bill laid before parliament for 3 new holidays
on: by Radia Sambare
A bill has been laid before parliament to amend the Public Holiday Act 2001 to provide for three different holidays. The 7th of January will be observed as the Constitution Day, the 4th of August will be described as the Founders
Zimbabwean nabbed at KIA for having 7kg of Cocaine
on: by Radia Sambare
A 30-year-old Zimbabwean woman has been nabbed by the Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for trafficking illicit drug. Cynthia Lichonja, was nabbed on Monday, December 3, 2018 by officers of NACOB at KIA when she disembarked
Drone service a misplaced priority –Kennedy Agyapong fires
on: by Radia Sambare
Member of Parliament for Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong believes that the much talked about Medical drone service is a misplaced priority. According to the maverick MP, this drone service will only make sense if leaders stop travelling abroad for medical treatment.