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Two friends, who stole gold bearing stones valued GH¢15,000 from a grinding machine shop in Kaniankor Top, a suburb of Nsuaem, have been sentenced to a total of 16 months’ imprisonment in hard labour by the Tarkwa District Court One.Ibrahim Asante and his accomplice, Kwame Ntiamoah, both galamsey operators, would each serve eight months imprisonment.They pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit crime and stealing.Inspector of Police Patrick Essien, Prosecuting, told the court presided over by Mr Charles Owusu Nsiah that the complainant, Francis Ankomah, owns a grinding machine shop in Kaniankor Top, and resided in the same community with the…

Former SIC MD Hollistar Duah-Yentumi The former Managing Director of SIC Insurance Company Limited, Hollistar Duah-Yentumi, has withdrawn her lawsuit against SIC PLC and Acting Managing Director, James Agyenim-Boateng.This was reported by TV3GH on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.Duah-Yentumi filed the lawsuit on February 4, 2025, challenging the termination of her employment and the subsequent appointment of Agyenim-Boateng, which was announced by President John Dramani Mahama on January 27, 2025.A lawyer by profession, Duah-Yentumi argued that her tenure as Managing Director was contractually secured for a period of four years, set to expire on January 1,…

Second Deputy Majority Chief Whip, Mr Richard Acheampong, has strongly criticized some Minority backbenchers in Parliament, accusing them of exhibiting unruly behaviour during proceedings.According to Mr. Acheampong, while the NPP MPs seated at the back of the Chamber are highly educated—comprising lawyers, engineers, and former Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)—their conduct in Parliament often contradicts their professional backgrounds.”Only God knows the kind of leadership they provided when they were heading these institutions,” he remarked, expressing concern over what he described as their unparliamentary behaviour.His comments were in reaction to a viral video circulating on social media in…

The latest Global InfoAnalytics national poll reveals a dramatic reversal in public sentiment, with 70% of Ghanaians now believing the country is on the right track.  This marks a historic transformation from just months ago, when the majority of Ghanaians expressed deep pessimism about the nation’s future. The shift follows a prolonged period of declining public confidence.  70% of Ghanaians believe the country is on the right track | Image via Global InfoAnalytics report In October 2022, 77% of Ghanaians believed the country was heading in the wrong direction, a figure that remained high at 71% in January 2023 and…

Green for Change Ghana, a non-governmental organisation, has launched the Mobilizing Volunteers for Community-Based Natural Resources Management (MOVE-CVN) project funded by Star-Ghana Damongo in the Savannah Region. The groundbreaking project is a one-year pilot initiative that aims to combat illegal logging and destructive charcoal production while fostering sustainable natural resource management through community volunteerism and forging partnerships for conservation. As part of the project launch, Green for Change Ghana conducted stakeholder engagement meetings with key partners, including the Savannah Regional Forest Service Division under the Ghana Forestry Commission, the Department of Agriculture, and other relevant agencies. These engagements were crucial…

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, has called for expanded funding to support community development initiatives targeting vulnerable regions.The focus of the call was on youth empowerment and social cohesion.During an address at the Gulf of Guinea Social Cohesion Project (SOCO) Regional Coordination Meeting in Cotonou, Benin, the Minister stated that Ghana must move beyond infrastructure development to address socio-economic challenges.”Our focus must be on sustainability and long-term impact. Community participation should not end with project completion; it must be an ongoing process that ensures people remain central to decision-making,” he said.The Minister noted…

– Source:In the two Congos, there’s a cultural movement by the Society of Ambience-Makers and Elegant People (Sape), known as “sapeurs”, who blend fashion, culture and social resistance. Though it was rooted primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Congo, the movement is now spreading worldwide, through Congolese migration. As a researcher, I have studied Sape in its cultural, social and symbolic dimensions. Sape is far more than a fashion trend. Here are five key things to know about this movement. 1. The history of Sape Sape emerged during the colonial era, first in Brazzaville…

Dr. Ben Asante is the CEO of the Ghana National Gas Company Tension is mounting in the Nzema enclave of the Western Region as residents prepare to stage a demonstration against the continued leadership of Dr. Ben Asante as the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas). The planned protest is being organized by youth groups, traditional authorities, and other stakeholders in the region who are demanding a change in leadership to reflect regional inclusivity.The demonstrators, led by local opinion leaders, argue that the Nzema area, which hosts the operations of Ghana Gas, has not seen…

Dr. Mike Amofa Dankwah, a renowned philanthropist and public health specialist, has taken on the responsibility of renovating the Agona Duakwa A.E.D.A KG/Primary ‘A’ School after a report by Kobby Kyei News shed light on the dilapidated state of the institution. The report, published five days ago, highlighted the poor teaching and learning environment, sparking concern among the community. Moved by the plight of the students, Dr. Dankwah visited the school on January 22 to inspect the facilities and assess the scope of renovations needed. During his visit, Dr. Dankwah met with the town’s chief, Nana Kojo Amuakwa V, to…

The Founder of Ebenage Herbal Production and Consult, Mr. Ebenezer Agyeman, has made a generous donation of GHS 30,000 to the Heal Komfo Anokye Project.He presented a box of three of his company’s major products, namely Hepa Plux, Pavi, and Plusmox, to the project managers.The donation was made on Thursday, February 6, 2025, when Mr. Agyeman presented the check to the management of the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.In an interview with this reporter, Mr. Agyeman explained that his decision to support the project was inspired by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who is leading the renovation efforts at the…