The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Tema Oil Refinery boss Asante Berko for “orchestrating a bribery scheme” and arranging at least $2.5 million in bribes to be paid to Ghana government officials to gain approval for a client’s power plant project. The accusations are in relation to Mr Berko’s time and role as a former banker at a ...
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SOTN2020: Nana Konadu spotted singing ‘All for You’ with Majority in Parliament
The incidence of Minority members staging a boycott right before President Akufo-Addo could deliver this year’s State of the Nation address received a mixed reaction from politicians and Ghanaians alike, with their action exploding on social media. An interesting scene captured by GhanaWeb’s cameras involved the amiable wife of former President Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, Nana Konadu Agyeman. The ...
Read More »‘Angry’ GBA to ban or suspend’ boxer who beat Kotoko fan
The Ghana Boxing Authority has described as unfortunate and unlawful the actions of boxer Patrick Allotey who was caught on camera beating a Kotoko fan at the Accra Sports Stadium. The boxer was captured on a video inflicting punches on a fan who was celebrating Kotoko’s 2-1 victory over Accra Hearts of Oak last Sunday. The spokesperson of the GBA, ...
Read More »Watch: The road trip in Kumasi that requires a mask
Video Archive Listen to the Article A young man with a pollution mask stands by the Atonsu-Lake road waiting for his customers. It doesn’t take long for them to arrive one after the other, offering 50p for one mask as the passengers brace for one hell of a journey. “We have reduced the price so everyone can buy,” he said. ...
Read More »Jubilee House soldier in ‘coup plot’
The name of a soldier at the Jubilee House—the seat of government—is among those being suspected over the ‘Alajo Doctor’s coup plot.’ So far, Corporal Zakaria Waheed is among 11 others who are under investigations over their implication in the plot to destabilize the country and overthrow the government. His attachment to the seat of government where he has served ...
Read More »Ameri, GYEEDA, PDS scandals show we are not fighting sleaze – House of Chiefs
The National House of Chiefs (NHC) has attributed the numerous uncompleted projects, joblessness, broken homes, poverty, suffering and the general slow pace of development in Ghana to the failure of successive governments to fight corruption. According to a statement signed by Togbe Afede XIV, President, and Daasebre Nana Kwebu Ewusi VII, Vice President, there had been countless number of corruption ...
Read More »BoG cautions public against undeclared import, export of foreign currency
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cautioned the public against the undeclared importation and exportation of foreign currency. In a statement, the BoG said “Failure to declare or a false declaration shall lead to the seizure and/ or forfeiture of all the currency or monetary instruments, and may be subjected to penalties and/ or criminal prosecution.” Read full statement below: ...
Read More »Business registration fee too low – Minority
The Minority Leader, Mr Haruna Iddrissu, has raised concerns about the pegging of registration fees of companies at GH¢120 in the new Companies Bill before Parliament. He said the amount was too low, particularly for multinational companies that would be registered as limited liability companies or companies limited by guarantee. “We should take a look at the fees and make ...
Read More »Ending appointment of MPs as ministers will be good for Ghana – Kwadwo Mpianim
A former Chief of Staff, Kwadwo Mpianim, has backed calls for the total separation of the legislative arm of government from the executive. “I sincerely believe that if we have a strict separation of the legislature from the executive, that will be good for the country so I support what he said,” he told Citi News. Mr. Mpianim, who served ...
Read More »Licenses of 70 Microfinance firms revoked
The Bank of Ghana has withdrawn the licenses of 70 microfinance and lending companies across the country. It follows their inability to meet the conditions precedent to the issuance of a final license. This means Ghanaians could be at risk by doing business with the blacklisted microfinance and lending institutions. Below is the full statement issued by the Central Bank: ...
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