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Health Ministry Replies Okudzeto Ablakwa Over $34.9m Ambulance Spare Parts Scandal

The Ministry of Health has responded to the allegations made by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, regarding a $34.9 million ambulance spare parts deal. In a statement released on Thursday, July 25, the Ministry clarified that the contract was originally signed by the now-defunct Ministry …

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Bright Beginnings: A Ghanaian NGO Seeks To Make Early Literacy More Activities, Less Lecture.

WeLearn Ghana a Ghanaian NGO that uses education and educational initiatives to alleviate poverty in collaboration with Better World Books a socially responsible online book store founded by students of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, U.S.A. has successfully concluded the first phase of a project called Bright Beginnings …

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Resolve Legal Issues And Sign The Anti-Witchcraft Bill – CHRAJ Tells Akufo-Addo

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) is urging President Akufo-Addo to take necessary steps to resolve any legal issues he has with the Anti-Witchcraft Bill and sign it into law. This call to action is detailed in CHRAJ’s advisory opinion on the Criminal Offences Bill, 2023 [Anti-Witchcraft …

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Photos: Bus Driving Training For Bawumia’s “Kayayei” Begins

The bus driving training for Kayayei began on Thursday, July 25, as part of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s Kayayei Empowerment Programme.     The training will take place at Ayalolo’s training centres.     Earlier this year, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Bawumia, announced plans to provide driving …

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Govt Doubles LEAP Cash Grants

Government has increased the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) grants paid to beneficiaries of the social intervention programme across the country.   Up to 324,073 beneficiary households receive the bi-monthly grants. The 89th cycle (January and February 2024) LEAP cash grant payment is scheduled to start today across the country …

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Audio: The Threat Of COVID-19 Is No More But…… – Government Defends Existence Of COVID-19 Levy

The COVID-19 Levy, introduced to fund pandemic-related expenses, has drawn criticism from businesses arguing it is no longer necessary and is harming investment. In the lead-up to the mid-year budget review, the business community called for the removal of several taxes they deem redundant, including the COVID-19 levy. Many businesses …

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NDC Suspends Kpeli Worlase For Alleged Anti-party Conduct

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended Kpeli Worlase, a member from the Afram Plains North Constituency in the Eastern Region, over allegations of misconduct. In a letter dated 24th July 2024, the party stated that it had received reports of Mr Worlase’s alleged anti-party activities including campaigning against the …

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Give Bawumia 8 Years Straight To Develop Ghana – Jackson Bentum Tells Ghanaians

In an exclusive interview with SeanCity TV, renowned movie director Jackson K Bentum shared his thoughts on Ghana’s political landscape as the country nears general election and have sparked a heated debate. According to the celebrated Kumawood Films director, Bawumia’s economic expertise and vision for Ghana make him the ideal …

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