I have never taken bribe; I’ll shoot myself in the head if I ever take – Captain Smart
He added that, unlike most journalists who have sold their conscience and reputation for monies from political parties, nobody can say that he has ever taken a bribe from them. “I don’t have any interest anywhere, up till now in my professional life, I have never collected bribe, never. I will kill myself, I will commit suicide the very day I take a bribe," he said. I will rather shoot myself in the head if I ever do something against the country. Meanwhile, Captain Smart has also promised to release the outcome of the 2024 election results following a message he had from Dr Kwame Nkrumah in his dream.
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September 01, 2021 10:18 UTC
I pledge not to interfere with your work – AG to Special Prosecutor
General News of Wednesday, 1 September 2021Source: 3news.comThe Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Godfred Dame, has assured the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, of the independence of his office. Mr. Dame gave his word not to stand in the way of the Special Prosecutor in the discharge of his duties to fight corruption and corruption-related issues. “I pledge to you my intention not to interfere with your work and I will not do that at all. The Special Prosecutor, Mr. Agyebeng told the AG his Office will require substantial support in some critical areas. The SP was particularly concerned about salary levels for staff of the Special Prosecutor.
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September 01, 2021 08:15 UTC
We expect rural banks to meet GH¢1 million capital requirement by end of 2021 – BoG
Business News of Wednesday, 1 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The central bank has called on rural banks to meet the minimum capital requirement• The requirement which is pegged at GH¢1 million is expected to be paid by the end of 2021• The rural banking sector on the other hand has recorded a 27.4% growth as at June 30, 2021The Bank of Ghana has said it expects rural and community banks operating in the country to meet the minimum capital requirement of GH¢1 million by the end of December 2021. The call comes after Governor of the Central Bank, Dr Ernest Addison revealed that the overall profitability of the rural banking sectors has remained positive as at the end of June 30, 2021. Making the disclosure in a speech at the 40th-anniversary celebration of the Akuapem Rural Bank, the central bank governor said advances, deposits and investments in the rural banking sector also increased by 23.6, 31.2 and 50.1 percent, respectively. “It is our expectation that all rural and community banks will fully comply with the minimum capitalisation requirement of GH¢1million by the end of 2021 and maintain the increased capital unimpaired,” the governor urged. "The increased number of rural banks has been accompanied by increased customer reach, technology deployment, as well as improved delivery of financial services within the local communities," he concluded.
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September 01, 2021 07:18 UTC
Nurses were asleep while I experienced panic attack at COVID-19 treatment centre - Hammer
I treated it with Coartem (a malaria drug) for three days, as I should and I started feeling more feverish. I tested for malaria and typhoid and they saw some malaria and typhoid in my system so the doctor gave me medicine. Hammer explained that he was immediately treated for COVID-19 when he arrived at the hospital because his saturation level was alarming. Those who died from Covid-19, even their families for the fear of being stigmatized are not admitting that these people died of Covid-19. People who walk among them and have gone through this and survived.”Watch Hammer tell his COVID-19 story in the video below.
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September 01, 2021 06:45 UTC
Akufo-Addo has opened a public purse for rape by cousins, relatives – Kwakye Ofosu
In the view of Kwakye Ofosu, the president has rather opened up the purse for rape by members of his close family who are within and outside of the government. “Akufo-Addo has opened up the public purse for systematic rape and abuse by a colony of cousins and relatives in his government“It appears that the president doesn’t appreciate that mandate (i.e. winning the 2020 elections by a close shave), but he believes that in spite of the misgivings that Ghanaians have about his stewardship, he will do absolutely nothing,” Kwakye Ofosu said in an interview on Joy FM. He also cited the unresolved cases of the Australian visa fraud, stealing and selling of 500 excavators, and the botched PDS deal. Why is the NPP so afraid of accountability?” he quizzed.
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September 01, 2021 06:33 UTC
Mahama planned to name Afari Military hospital after Kufuor – Captain Smart
General News of Wednesday, 1 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• President Mahama had planned to name a military hospital after president Kufuor• The yet to be commissioned hospital is located in the Ashanti region• The completed facility is deteriorating according to a recent news reportFormer President John Dramani Mahama had planned to name a military hospital in the Ashanti Region after John Agyekum Kufuor, the second president under Ghana’s fourth Republican constitution. “In the wisdom of Mahama, he wanted to call the hospital J. A. Kufuor Military Hospital, President Kufuor who is a relation of mine is from the Atwima. So the idea was to name this whole military hospital after J. A. Kufuor 38 Military Hospital,” he said.
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September 01, 2021 06:33 UTC
How we intercepted 1 million extra ballots for the Ashanti region – Afriyie Ankrah
“One of the printing houses, that is was where Ashanti Region ballots were printed. “When it is sent to the region, they will also check and confirm that they have received “x” amount of ballot papers from this region, for this constituency etc. When that is done, then the remaining ballot papers are burnt and thrashed. “We came back to the printing house and our guys saw a pack of ballot papers, covered, bound in brown envelopes. We checked and there were over one million extra ballots for Ashanti Region alone.
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September 01, 2021 06:22 UTC
Cement to hit GH¢60 a bag if taxes, levies are not reviewed - COCMAG
Availability of the main raw material for the manufacturing of cement, clinker, became a serious cause of worry. The rise of raw material prices during the last 12 months has been a big challenge for the cement industry. Internal factorsDelays at the port are said to be among the major challenges cement manufacturers are facing. Many petitions and discussions have been initiated by the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, but they are still under study by GPHA. In this regard, the Chamber is still pleading for urgent action from GPHA to avoid an additional increase in cement prices”.
Source:GhanaWeb
September 01, 2021 04:52 UTC
BoG moves to localise card payment processing
Business News of Wednesday, 1 September 2021Source: thebftonline.comIn an effort to reduce the cost of processing card transactions, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued guidelines to localize the processing of payment card transactions, which would be charged in Ghana cedis. The central bank in a release said: “Offshore processing of payment card transactions has been identified as one of the key drivers in the high cost of processing payment card transactions. Notwithstanding the availability of various payment card options in Ghana, adoption, and use is significantly low due to factors such as cost, security, and technological challenges.”These guidelines were issued to companies providing payment card processing services to localize the processing of payment card transactions in Ghana with payment cards issued in Ghana. This applies to entities including international card schemes; enhanced payment service providers; payment service provider schemes (domestic card schemes); designated payment systems. The guidelines provide a framework for the licensing and regulation of payment cards processing, as well as an enabling environment for payment card processing and usage in Ghana.
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September 01, 2021 04:52 UTC
Our electricity grid can't support use of electric vehicles
General News of Wednesday, 1 September 2021Source: GNACharles Boakye, the Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure Systems says Ghana’s current electricity grid cannot support the use of electric vehicles. “As it stands, we cannot roll out electric vehicles entirely because there is not enough power. We have to start and work our way towards switching because vehicle manufactures are gradually shifting from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles. Asked how nuclear power operated, Mr Boakye explained that the plants heat water to produce steam to spin large turbines activating an electric generator to create low-carbon electricity. He said the quest to switch to electric vehicles coupled with the country's industrialisation agenda meant nuclear power was needed in the energy mix to serve the growing population.
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September 01, 2021 03:33 UTC
You're acting like Comical Ali in his hey days - Sammy Gyamfi jabs Buaben Asamoa
Mr Gyamfi believes the NPP communication officer only displays amusing and disturbing comics anytime given the opportunity to speak. "..... Yaw Buabeng Asamoah, who staged a performance reminiscent of the hey days of Comical Ali, the legendary Iraqi Information Minister, infamous for his denial of very obvious facts and truths," he said. "Mr. Asamoah inexplicably claimed that the excruciating economic hardships Ghanaians are going through has only been spoken into place by President Mahama and that it was not being felt by Ghanaians. "The economic hardships Ghanaians from all walks of life are experiencing, are the direct effects of the mismanagement of the economy through reckless squandering of scarce resources to secure re-election in 2020 which has left our finances in shambles. Mr Gyamfi stated that these taxes coupled with other bad policies of the government have conspired to increase prices of fuel, food commodities, building materials and cost of living in general to unbearable proportions without any commensurate increment in incomes.
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September 01, 2021 02:26 UTC
Why is the popularity of online gaming increasing?
People started enjoying playing online games from the Smartphone in their hands. As a result, many online casino websites have come into the market and they do everything to lure new players. Now let us discuss the reasons for the increase in popularity of online games. Online gaming gives you this unique opportunity which you may not get in land based casinos. It is because of this reason the popularity of online games is increasing by leaps and bounds.
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September 01, 2021 01:41 UTC
Germany Trip: Akufo-Addo hired luxury VIP jet at $14,000 per hour – Ablakwa
General News of Wednesday, 1 September 2021Source: 3news.comNorth Tongu lawmaker Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has claimed that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo hired an ultra luxury VIP jet at US$14,000 per for his trip to Germany last week. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo travelled to Germany last Sunday on the invitation of Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel. “This is most crucial to avoid the wanton abuse of discretion by President Akufo-Addo at the expense of the suffering taxpayer. Instead, he opted for another top of the range VIP luxury charter jet specifically known to industry players as the Boeing 737-900ER BBJ3.The Luxembourg-based aircraft is registered LX-DIO and operated by Global Jet Luxembourg. “President Akufo-Addo can be assured that this latest misconduct will also be subjected to surgical scrutiny by the NDC Caucus in Parliament when the august House resumes.
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September 01, 2021 00:22 UTC
Chief Imam has not violated any Islamic law in Cathedral donation – Sheikh Aremeyaw
General News of Wednesday, 1 September 2021Source: 3news.comThe National Chief Imam Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharabutu, has not broken any Islamic law in donating to the national cathedral project, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, the spokesperson of the National Chief Imam, has said. The National Chief Imam has been criticized by some Ghanaians especially members of the Muslim communities for donating to the project. Alhaji Abdul-Rahman Harruna Attah has said the National Chief Imam was wrong in his decision to contribute to the national cathedral project. I don’t think the Honourable Chief Imam will cheapen himself and donate for this type of project. “The National Chief Imam has paid medical bills of people, he has paid fees for people,” he said.
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September 01, 2021 00:00 UTC
GhanaWeb4Good: 2-year-old hole-in-heart boy from Paga receives GH¢4,012
Regional News of Tuesday, 31 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Upper EastA total amount of GH¢4,012 has been donated to Mercy Nabarise, the young mother of 2-year-old Newton Wejegedam Dakabila, who is suffering from a hole-in-heart condition. Five weeks after the report by our Correspondent Senyalah Castro, GH¢4,012 has been donated to the mother. $500 which equivalents GH¢2,900, out of the total donation, was donated by some African-Americans who trace their roots to the Nania community. He stated that it is his hope and prayer that other benevolent people and groups would be touched to raise more money to support the little boy. She increased her appeal for more support to raise the remainder of the $6,000 (USD).
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August 31, 2021 21:00 UTC