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Mahama appoints new ECG boss
November 21, 2014
Mahama appoints new ECG boss
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Robert Dwamena as acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). A…
Talking Book trial to help 'poorest of poor' in Ghana
November 21, 2014
Talking Book trial to help 'poorest of poor' in Ghana
Hundreds of handheld audio computers are to be given to some of Ghana’s poorest communities to help spread potentially life-saving…
Pension protestors anger Ashanti Regional Minister
November 20, 2014
Pension protestors anger Ashanti Regional Minister
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Samuel Sarpong has expressed disappointment about the 12 labour unions protesting today over the Tier 2…
Teargas fired in Nigerian Parliament
November 20, 2014
Teargas fired in Nigerian Parliament
Nigerian security forces have fired tear gas inside parliament, just before a crucial debate on security in the conflict-ridden north-east.…
2015 Budget: Lean public sector on the horizon
November 20, 2014
2015 Budget: Lean public sector on the horizon
Government has given a strong hint of a leaner public sector in its 2015 Budget presented by Finance Minister Seth Terkper on…
2015 Budget: Gov't scraps VAT on pharma, machetes, textbooks
November 20, 2014
2015 Budget: Gov't scraps VAT on pharma, machetes, textbooks
Government has scrapped Value Added Tax (VAT) on some locally-produced items in a bid to support local industry. Pharmaceuticals and some of…
Black Stars book a place at AFCON 2015
November 20, 2014
Black Stars book a place at AFCON 2015
The Black Stars on Wednesday beat their Togolese counterparts 3-1 at the Tamale Sports Stadium to qualify for a place at…
Transport Minister discloses PPP will deliver railway line from Tema to north
November 19, 2014
Transport Minister discloses PPP will deliver railway line from Tema to north
Transport Minister Mrs Dzifa Attivor has disclosed that government will by the end of 2015 partner a private sector investor…
Pistorius opposes state's appeal against "light" sentence
November 19, 2014
Pistorius opposes state's appeal against "light" sentence
Oscar Pistorius has filed papers opposing the state’s application to appeal his culpable homicide conviction and sentence for killing girlfriend…
Budget 2015 to contain significant cuts
November 19, 2014
Budget 2015 to contain significant cuts
Significant cuts in government expenditure are expected in the 2015 Budget, which will be presented today by Finance Minister Seth…