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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
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
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,