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Crime researchers use murder (or homicide) rate per 100,000 as a crude measure of the general level of violent interpersonal crime globally. According to the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime, South Africa’s murder rate of 45 per 100,000 (2023/24) is the second highest for countries that publish crime data. The South African Police Service crime data shows that levels of attempted murder, armed robbery and robberies at homes have soared over the past 10 years. Other categories of violent crime, such as assault and sexual violence, also remain high. High crime rates have had considerable negative effects on…

The government plans to undertake major review in the petroleum downstream to conform to modern trends, Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, has announced. The review would help define rules, inject operational efficiency, increase accountability, and ensure that the public was better served.“My predecessor attempted reviewing some portions of the petroleum sector. It was stuck in Parliament. So this time around we are taking a holistic view of the entire petroleum downstream … and ensure that we serve the people of Ghana,” he said.Mr Jinapor said this on Tuesday in Accra when he held separate…

When activist Oliver Barker Vormawor saw reports in September that Ghana’s water agency would not be able to supply some parts of the country with water due to extreme contamination of main rivers from small-scale mining activities, he knew he had to do something. Later that month, Vormawor and dozens of other concerned Ghanaians took to the streets in the capital city, Accra, to protest against what they said was President Nana Akufo-Addo’s inaction to stop a “looming environmental catastrophe”. They were determined to put the matter on the ballot ahead of the hotly contested December general elections. But rather…

The National Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticized President Mahama’s silence on the vandalism that occurred during a Ghana Premier League match between Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman Football Club.The incident, which has attracted widespread condemnation, claimed the life of an ardent supporter of Asante Kotoko, Francis Yaw Frimpong, alias Pooley, who was stabbed during an altercation.In a social media post on Wednesday, February 5, the NPP spokesperson stated that the President should not remain silent on a matter that threatens the country’s football and security.“H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic…

The Energy Minister John Jinapor has served notice of cancelling the inherited Gold-for-Oil programme instituted by the erstwhile administration. The initiative, which leveraged the country’s gold reserves in exchange for petroleum products, has been under intense scrutiny for its lack of transparency. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express the Minister criticised the current system, stating that it is deeply flawed and will be replaced with a more accountable framework. Energy Minister, John Jinapor “The current Gold-for-Oil programme we’ve inherited—we will discontinue it. Take it from me,” he declared. However, he noted that an immediate shift is not feasible as a workable…

Vice Chair of the Special Committee probing the vetting chaos, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi has disclosed the reason why he recused himself from the hearing of the Committee probing the vetting chaos on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The Asante Akim Central MP who was part of the members questioning witnesses who appeared before the Committee recused himself in the course of the hearing after receiving a directive from the leader of the Minority Caucus, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Explaining his reason for recusing himself and why the hearing was suspended, he noted that the Committee’s hearing was supposed to be in-camera and not to…

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Samuel Nartey George has reacted to a false image of him watching an adult film during serious parliamentary proceedings.The Minister-designate for Communications, Digital Technology & Innovations said then image was part of a ploy by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to oppose his nomination and approval.On the floor of Parliament yesterday, Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Samuel Abu Jinapor, MP for Damongo, alluded to the doctored image, rebuking Sam George. Later, however, he retracted and apologised after Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga drew his attention to the unverified nature of the image.On Facebook, Sam George wrote, “It…

Hollistar Duah-Yentumi and James Agyenim-Boateng The immediate past Managing Director of SIC Insurance Company Limited, Ms Hollistar Duah-Yentumi, has refused to handover to the newly appointed Acting MD, MJames Agyenim-Boateng, weeks after his appointment by President John Dramani Mahama.Our checks revealed that the former MD has not only refused to handover but has also locked the offices of the MD of SIC Insurance Company Limited, where the newly appointed MD is suppose to be operating from and bolted with the office keys.President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, 24th January, 2025 appointed Mr Agyenim-Boateng as the Acting MD of SIC Insurance…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…