 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has revealed plans of
establishing an arbitration centre in Ghana for businesses in Ghana and
government. The International Chamber of Commerce is a wing under the International
Court of Arbitration that provides a forum for businesses and other
organizations to examine and better comprehend the nature and
significance of the major shifts taking place in the world economy[...] |
 The National Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has
threatened to haul any member of the party who goes public with internal
party matters before the disciplinary committee of the party. The council expressed worry at the "tone of pronouncements” being made
by some members of the party, regarding the impending national elections
of the party. A statement signed by a member of the National Council of Elders, Dr Adjei Bawuah, urged all[...] |
 Jose Mourinho has dismissed Tim
Sherwood's assertion that Manchester City are the best team in the world
and claims Manuel Pellegrini's are "lucky". Tottenham
boss Sherwood was full of praise for City following their 5-1
demolition of Spurs on Wednesday evening, but Mourinho, who takes his
Chelsea side to the Etihad on Monday night, says the Premier League
leaders will find their true level in the Champions League. "Maybe, for the Tottenham manager, the[...]
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 The Government of Ghana has terminated two contracts signed between
the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) and Asongtaba
Cottage Industries (ACI). The contracts terminated relate to a guinea fowl rearing and processing project and an afforestation and tree growing project. A statement from the Presidency signed by Mr Ben Dotse Malor, Senior
Communications Adviser/presidential Spokesperson said: "President John
Mahama[...]
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 Some areas in Accra have been flooded following a rainfall on Friday afternoon. Reports indicate areas such as parts of Asylum down, Kwame Nkrumah Circle, and Kaneshie have all been flooded. The downpour which lasted about an hour, has submerged many streets resulting in heavy vehicular traffic. Commuters have been left stranded as a result of the vehicular traffic. Below are some images gathered from social media platforms[...]
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 The National Council of Elders (NCE) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)
has called for a ceasefire among members ahead of its national
elections in March. The NCE has also advised members of the party to adhere to grievance
procedures with the party, warning that, "Any party member who goes
public on internal party matters shall be summoned before the
disciplinary committee.” A statement signed by a member of the council,[...]
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 Samia Nkrumah, the current Chairperson of the Convention People’s
Party (CPP) and the daughter of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame
Nkrumah has for the first time declared her intention to run for
Presidency on the CPP’s ticket. The former Member of Parliament for the Jomoro constituency in the
Western Region told Accra-based Radio XYZ on Thursday that she was
willing to do everything she could to resuscitate her father’s party and
so would like to lead the CPP[...]
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 The free falling cedi value against the convertible currencies is
prompting worrying yet justifiable disquiet. Experts in fiscal matters
and ordinary Ghanaians managing simple businesses by the street and in
metal containers in the alleys of Accra are talking about the trend.
They are fretting over what the eventual outcome will be. It is not usual for ordinary hawkers and container-based traders to
lament over such complex matters as inflation and the falling value of
the national currency[...] |
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