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An unemployed man who allegedly swindled a businessman of a piece of land valued at GH¢170,000 has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court.  Davis Nii Odai Afotey, charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and fraudulent transaction of land, pleaded not guilty.  His accomplices, namely Elvis Okley and Nii Bortey aka Azoor are said to be at large.  The Court presided over by Samuel Bright Acquah has admitted Afotey to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with three sureties, one to be justified.  The Court also ordered Afotey to report to the Police once every week.  The matter has been…

Let me take you back to the first time I truly understood what “off-grid” meant in Ethiopia. No, I don’t mean a trendy, minimalist lifestyle choice—this was the real deal.Picture this: a small village at dusk. The sun dips below the horizon, and suddenly, the world is swallowed by darkness. No streetlights, no distant hum of electricity—just an eerie silence, broken only by the sporadic roar of a diesel generator coughing out thick clouds of smoke.Now, about that generator. It’s a paradox. On one hand, it’s the village’s lifeline; on the other, it’s a wallet-draining, lung-clogging, drama-filled machine that demands…

The case was determined by the Court of Appeal | File Photo The Court of Appeal, presided over by Justice Senyo Dzamefe JA, has ruled that Michael Amu Dodoo lacks the legal capacity to initiate a lawsuit on behalf of the Dodoo Clottey Family of Pokuase. The ruling was delivered during an application for a stay of execution filed by Michael Amu Dodoo in suit No. H3/176/25, titled Michael Nii Amu Dodoo v. Brainsfield Ltd & 3 Others.The case stems from a legal battle between Michael Amu Dodoo and Brainsfield Limited over the management of the Dodoo Clottey Family lands…

Unemployment in Ghana presents a significant challenge with the Ghana Statistical Service reporting an unemployment rate of 4.5% in the third quarter of 2023 and the average unemployment rate for the first three quarters of 2023 at 14.7%. The Green Business Competitions for Micro Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), collaborative initiative by the German Development Corporation and the Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC), is tackling this crisis head-on. Through its first cohort, the program has successfully incubated 29 MSMEs across five regions, leading to the generation of GHS 4,353,642 in revenue, an additional GHS 2,937,640 raised in…

Ghana Premier League side Bechem United has placed a GH¢100,000 bounty on the killer of Kotoko fan Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley. In their effort to combat hooliganism in football, Bechem United has pledged this reward to anyone who provides credible information leading to the arrest of those responsible for Pooley’s death. The club says the decision has become necessary as their team doctor, Dr Achau, is facing pressure from his family not to travel for away matches due to safety concerns. Following Monday’s court proceedings, Asante Kotoko’s Communication Director, Sarfo Duku, revealed that police have identified…

In today’s dynamic business environment, CEOs must go beyond managing daily operations—they must lead strategically. Strategic leadership is about making forward-thinking decisions, aligning the company’s vision with long-term goals, and driving sustainable growth. The most successful CEOs are those who anticipate change, adapt quickly, and inspire their teams to achieve excellence. Key Strategies for Effective Strategic Leadership. 1.         Define a Clear Vision & Strategy:             •           Set a compelling vision that aligns with your company’s long-term goals.             •           Communicate the strategy clearly to all stakeholders. 2.         Make Data-Driven Decisions:             •           Use market intelligence, financial analytics, and customer insights…

President John Dramani Mahama In yet another display of what can only be described as political theatrics, President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to shift Ghana’s Independence Day celebrations from its historic home, the Black Star Square, to the Jubilee House smacks of daylight hypocrisy. Ghana’s Independence Day, a revered moment in our national history, was first declared at the Black Star Square on March 6, 1957, when Dr. Kwame Nkrumah proudly proclaimed the country’s freedom from colonial rule. The square has since served as the symbolic heart of our national celebrations, a place where generations of Ghanaians have gathered for…

Edward Doe Adjaho, the recently elected Chairman of the Council of StateGhanaians have been reassured by Edward Doe Adjaho, the recently elected Chairman of the Council of State, that the advisory body will make every effort to demonstrate its value.The former Speaker of Parliament acknowledged concerns about the council’s relevance during the swearing-in event on Tuesday, February 18, but he promised to lead a team that will meet the challenge.“It is true many have questioned the relevance of the Council of State, and as you rightly pointed out, some have even called for its abolition,” he admitted.“But I want to…

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has defended her appointment to the Council of State by President John Dramani Mahama.Speaking to the media after the swearing-in ceremony of the Council of State on Tuesday, February 19, 2025, Justice Sophia Akuffo refuted the assertion that her appointment had to do with her criticism of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, led by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.She said that as a former Chief Justice of the nation, she is well qualified to be a member of the Council of State.“What has that (her criticism) got…

A team of Police officers from the National Highway Police Patrol team on patrol duty at Dzrakate, a community near Akatsi on the Accra-Aflao highway have arrested two suspects for possessing a consignment suspected to be human blood without authority. The suspects, namely Winnie Agbofoatsi Kwesi, a 34-year-old teacher, and Morgan Martins, a 38-year-old contractor have been charged with the offence of possessing of human parts/blood contrary to section 69B of the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Act, 2012 of Act 29/60. Sources available to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) revealed that the patrol team on Sunday, February 9 at about 1200…