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Residents Express Displeasure Over Installation Of Smart Metres

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BY: DANIEL OTU ASANTE                                                                    03-09-2024 A growing number of residents across various communities in Ghana have voiced their dissatisfaction with the Electricity Company of Ghana's recent decision to replace faulty and old meters with new ones. The initiative, which forms part of efforts to boost revenue mobilization, has sparked controversy among the citizenry. The smart meters, which the ECG claims are designed to improve accuracy in billing and allow for more efficient monitoring of electricity usage, have been met with skepticism and frustration. Many residents argue that the switch to smart meters was implemented without sufficient consultation or consideration of their concerns. A resident and cold store operator at Kaneshie, Nana Kwame expressed his frustration, stating that "the smart meters are supposed to

RT Launches Multi-Market Anti Neo-Colonialism Advertising Campaign In Africa.

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By Makiza Micheline Latifa Russia Today, a global TV news network providing news, current affairs, and documentaries in nine languages available to more than 800 million viewers across the globe has launched a bold new out-of-home (OOH) advertising campaign that drives to the heart of anti-colonialist sentiment across the African continent. This all important campaign seeks to emphasize RT’s commitment to dismantling neo-colonialist narratives in news media. The campaign dubbed “Your values. shared” includes activations across key business and diplomatic hubs and prominently features world leaders who led various struggles against neo-colonialism and imperialism like Ghana’s first President Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Tanzanian former President and anti-colonial activist, Julius Nyerere, former President of Uganda, Milton Obote, and former President of Zimbabwe, Robert

Nkrumah Fest 2024: Committee Launches 115TH Birthday Celebration Of Ghana’s Founder In Accra.

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𝟺/𝟶𝟿/𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟺 𝚂𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚋𝚢:𝙸𝚟𝚢 𝙰𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚊 𝙳𝚎𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚒 𝚃𝚎𝚢𝚎 The 2024 Nkrumah Fest Planning Committee has launched the 115th Birthday Celebration of Ghana's Founder and first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah at the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum in Accra. The event to be held on September 21, 2024 is themed:"The Enduring Legacy of Osagyefo Dr KwameNkrumah: Celebrating The 115th Birthday: A Journey to Nkroful." It also aimed at promoting tourism to put Nkroful and Nemamanle on the world map as people will throng the birthplace and hometown of Ghana's Founder to honour his memory. Delivering the keynote address, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah,said this year's event would be a memorable one with people from all walks of life converging at Nkroful to honour

EC Refutes Claims Of Bloating The Voters’ Register Ahead Of December 7 Elections.

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Dr. Eric Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission By: Justice Appiah The Electoral Commission of Ghana says it is untrue that it has added names to the electoral register in a bid to rig the 2024 polls for a particular political party. According to the commission, those allegations are unfounded and without merit hence should be disregarded by the public. Addressing the media at a press conference held at the commission’s head office on Monday September 2, 2024, Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Dr. Eric Bossman Asare said the Electoral Commission has no intention of bloating the register to give political advantage to any party over the other. “As explained earlier, the cumulative transfer data from 2020, 2023, and 2024 were inadvertently

2025 AFCON Qualifier: Amankwah Forson Earns Late Black Stars call-up.

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3/9/2024 The Black Stars squad for the 2025 AFCON tournament has been augmented after Norwich City midfielder Amankwah Forson was handed a late call-up ahead of the qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The midfielder was initially excluded from Coach Otto Addo’s 23-man squad but was later invited to join the team as they prepare to take on Angola on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Amankwah will join the team to Kumasi for the team’s second training session at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. With six appearances this season, the 21-year-old midfielder found his niche in the English Championship having made an impressive start with two assists. A successful pre-match training session will help the Black Stars kick start their Group E opener against Angola on home

China And Ghana Celebrate 63 Years Of Friendship And Cooperation.

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By Stanley Kwabla Arku - 02/09/2024 China and Ghana Friendship Association has celebrated its 63rd anniversary of the signing of their historic friendship treaty, marking over six decades of mutual cooperation and development. The event, which took place late Friday, underscored the deep bond and shared aspirations between the two nations. A representative from the Chinese Embassy in Ghana highlighted the significance of the occasion in a heartfelt statement, noting that the relationship between China and Ghana has always been strong and mutually beneficial. “China and Ghana have always been very good friends,” the representative said. “We will continue to work together to strengthen people-to-people exchanges, promoting cultural understanding and economic growth.” The treaty, originally signed in 1960, laid the foundation for extensive

Emmanuel Batong Parts Ways With Kulfuo Dream SC; Joins Victory Club Warriors.

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2/9/2024 Kulfuo Dream Sporting Club’s midfielder, Emmanuel Batong has parted ways with the Sissala East-based Division Two club to join Division One League club, Victory Club Warriors.The midfielder put pen to paper in a three-year contractual agreement after he put up a scintillating performance during the 2023/2024 season.This performance caught the attention of numerous clubs which paved the way for the young talented footballer to advance his career.Batong subsequently signed for Victory Club Warriors – a Wenchi-based second-tier club after thorough consultations.The Warriors announced the midfielder’s signing via social media in a brief statement.“Welcome to the Warriors family, Emmanuel Batong,” the club stated.“Introducing our new superstar from Kulfuo Dream Sporting Club; the young sensation joins us on a 3-year deal,” the

The Government Must Work Extra Harder To Boost The Economy- Residents Of Abelemkpe.

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By: Daniel Kwabena Asare Some residents of Abelemkpe have reacted negatively to the downturn in economic conditions. According to them, the hike in prices of commodities has impacted negatively on economy. They further urged the government to lay down pragmatic measures that will help boost Ghana’s economy rather than seeking financial assistance from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Agriculture is crucial to Ghana's foreign exchange earnings and overall economic well-being. Through the Feed the Future initiative, USAID helps Ghana achieve self-reliance by enhancing agricultural productivity and profitability, strengthening competitive market systems, increasing access to finance, promoting resilience, optimizing economic inclusion, advancing leadership, and improving nutrition. Ghana’s economy, described by the World Bank in 2019 as the world’s fastest-growing economy, has recently slowed

𝐘our 𝟐𝟒 Hour Economic Policy Is Commendable – Afede To 𝐌ahama.

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𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒚 𝑲𝒐𝒌𝒖 𝑨𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒓 Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbui Afede XIV has described the National Democratic Congress’ 24-hour economic policy as a sure way of readying Ghana’s economy for export. Speaking at a durbar of Chiefs in the Volta Regional capital, Ho, the traditional leader cum businessman lauded the policy while expressing optimism about its efficacy in mitigating unemployment. “As someone who believes in hardwork, I believe that this (the 24-hour economy) is what we need, and it is obvious that the application of this policy in the manufacturing sector can indeed be a game-changer”, Togbui said. The paramount Chief who is also the bankroller for Ghanaian football powerhouse Accra Hearts of Oak also emphasised that the 24 hour economic policy will be

Accra Central: UNICEF Issues Emergency Tender To Secure Mpox Vaccines For Crisis-Hit Countries.

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02/09/2024 Ohemaa Achiaa Agyekum The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has issued an emergency tender to procure mpox vaccines for countries in crisis, in partnership with the Gavi Vaccine Alliance, Africa CDC, and the World Health Organization (WHO), according to a joint statement released by the organizations on Saturday. The tender will allow UNICEF to establish conditional supply agreements with vaccine manufacturers. These agreements are designed to enable the swift purchase and shipment of vaccines as soon as financing, demand, readiness, and regulatory requirements are met. The collaborative effort also includes working with the Pan American Health Organization, alongside Gavi, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and WHO. This partnership aims to facilitate the donation of vaccines from existing

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