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Ghana Retains 10th Position With Lowest Fuel Price In Africa

Ghana retained its 10th position with the lowest fuel price in Africa in September 2024, GlobalPetrolPrices.com has disclosed. This is coming despite the continuous marginal reduction of fuel prices at the pumps. Accordingly, Ghana’s average petrol price of $0.985 per litre ranks it 43rd globally from the previous 45th. Libya …

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Mahama Cuts Sod For 500-seater Sports Complex In Bole-Bamboi

Flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the construction of a modern 500-seater sports facility in Bole-Bamboi, Northern Region, in a bid to enhance sports infrastructure and promote youth engagement in physical activities. The groundbreaking ceremony forms part of Mr. Mahama’s broader …

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Ghana Discovers New Mineral Tantalum At Bewadze-Mankoadze

In a groundbreaking discovery, Ghanaian scientists have unearthed a treasure trove of tantalum, a critical mineral, in the Kibi-Winneba Belt of southern Ghana. This remarkable find is set to propel Ghana to the forefront of clean energy production and bolster the country’s economy. The story begins in the remote town …

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Crisis Looms As Ghana Faces Waves Of Strikes By Workers Unions

Ghana could face a wave of strikes that could bring vital sectors to a standstill. Five unions already on strike are to be joined by five others by the end of September. Here is a list of the unions, their dates of strike, and their demands;     Groups Already …

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Election 2024: EC Lied Just To Disqualify Us – Yellow Ghana Movement

Leader of the Yellow Ghana movement, Samuel Apea-Danquah, has expressed dissatisfaction with the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to disqualify him along with 10 other candidates from contesting in the upcoming December 7 presidential election. The disqualified presidential candidate told Umaru Sanda Amadu on Eyewitness News on Citi FM that the …

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Miners Align With Bawumia And NPP Campaign

Some small-scale miners bolstered Dr. Mahamudu Bawumiah’s presidential bid, considering the NPP pledged in their 2024 manifesto to establish banks for miners and release their escavators that had been confiscated to allow them to resume their mining.     In a significant move to promote responsible mining and bolster support …

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Photos: Ghanaian Surgeon Based In The U.S. Innovates Robotic Surgical Technology

“Revolutionary Robotic Arm in Healthcare Surgery: A Ghanaian Surgeon’s Groundbreaking Breakthrough The robotic approach offers significant advantages, including reduced pain and blood loss during the procedure. Dr. de-Graft Johnson, who acknowledges the challenge of needing a large incision to accommodate his hands in traditional surgeries, emphasizes his commitment to being …

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Police Arrest Oliver Barker-Vormawor

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Oliver Barker-Vormawor, convener of the Democracy Hub protest. Barker-Vormawor was taken into custody on Monday, September 23, 2024, for his alleged involvement in unlawful acts during the group’s demonstration on September 21-22. Initially, the police had issued a statement declaring him …

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Close All Mortuaries And Stay At Home Until… – MOWAG Tells Mortuary Workers As Nationwide Strike Declared

The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has served notice to embark on an indefinite strike, starting on Thursday, September 26, 2024. MOWAG said the notice of the indefinite nationwide strike is in accordance with Section 159 of Act 651(2003) of the constitution. The move, the group said is to …

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