Exhume bodies of Ejura shooting victims to uncover the truth – Kweku Baako
He says this is the best way to determine who killed the victims. His call comes after the Medical Superintendent of the Ejura Government Hospital, Dr Mensah Manye, told the Justice Koomson Committee that he wasn’t able to carry out an autopsy on the victims of the Ejura shooting. This, he said, was because some angry youth of Ejura besieged the hospital, threatening violence and arson if the corpses of their deceased colleagues were not released to them for burial. Reacting to this on Newsfile on JoyNews, Kweku Baako, however, stated that the most critical evidence in determining who killed the victims can only be found on the victims’ bodies. The two victims lost their lives on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, when some youth of Ejura Sekyedumase who were protesting clashed with the military and police.
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July 10, 2021 18:10 UTC
Parliament must probe ‘unusual’ high cost of building materials – Kwaku Kwarteng
His call comes on the back of the high rate at which building materials such as sand, stones, cement, iron rods and the likes are selling on the market. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, Mr Kwarteng said the situation must be addressed to prevent any further increment in the prices of other building-related services. Indeed, I have heard complaints that even water supply to construction sites and construction labour have all become unusually more expensive. We know that Parliament has not passed any law that could have added any tax or levy to the prices of these items,” he said. Currently, a bag of cement is selling at about GH¢48 and a full truck of sand and stone is ranging between GH¢1,300 to GH¢1,600.
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July 10, 2021 17:03 UTC
Amrahia-Otinibi residents subjected to door-to-door robberies
I quickly dashed to the bedroom to bring sales money from our water business. Upon opening the door, three men sprung up at me but I quickly shut the door and held on to prevent them from entering. 3 families along Amrahia-Otinibi stretch in Accra were subjected to robbery sessions while they napped in the comfort of their homes. I told my husband we were being burgled but he asked me to ignore since I may have been hearing things. We peeked through the window to see two gentlemen busily hitting the back door in an apparent move to break it down.
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July 10, 2021 15:41 UTC
This video of KiDi ‘goofing’ with his 4-year-old son will give you chills
Entertainment of Saturday, 10 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• KiDi shared some beautiful moments with his son on social media• The 4-year-old boy was ‘grooving’ to his father’s Golden Boy album• KiDi usually flaunts his son on social mediaYou probably might think it is somewhat impossible for a 4-year-old to be extremely hyperactive but this is not the case of KiDi’s son (Zayne) who was captured ‘vibing’ with his father in a ‘gangstar-like’ manner. Upon hearing his name in the intro of his father’s new ‘Golden boy’ album, which says ‘Let’s go far away, me and Zayne’, the young boy out of excitement exhibited some mannerisms that left fans in shock. You and I are golden boys but daddy I don’t have golden hair,” he screamed coupled with a priceless look. Reacting to his son’s expression, the afrobeats singer who could not hold back his laughter responded to him saying; “You don’t have a golden hair? Do you want one?”Scores of Ghanaian celebrities including Deborah Vanessa, Roselyn Ngisah, Reggie Rockstone have described as beautiful and priceless, the “father and son” moments shared by the singer o his Instagram page.
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July 10, 2021 15:11 UTC
Work stalls on 22km Dawa Korlewa-Anyaboni Quarters-Asesewa road
Regional News of Saturday, 10 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Eastern RegionResidents, drivers and passengers plying the 22km Dawa Korlewa-Anyaboni Quarters-Asesewa road in the Eastern Region have bemoaned the bad nature of their roads and appealed to government to complete rehabilitation works begun on the road three years ago. Though gutters and culverts have been laid on the road, work has since stalled, leaving various portions of the road in terrible shape. This has become a big bother to the road users who are calling on government intervene immediately in order to fix the road. Tetteh John, a driver who has used the road for the past fifteen years said using the road, especially during the rainy season is a nightmare. Manye Juliana, a passenger, also said, “I have been using this road for the past eight years.
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July 10, 2021 14:26 UTC
Parts of Tarkwa flooded after a heavy downpour
Places like Bankyim, Jerusalem, Wassa Agona, Efuanta, Mantrac Ghana, AMS, Tarkwa Senior High School (TARSCO), Camp City among others were the most affected areas. At the Tarkwa Senior High school, part of the school’s fence wall collapsed as a result of the heavy downpour. According to the headmaster of the school Mr George Oduro, he said some teachers who reside on campus had their rooms flooded as well. Speaking in an interview with Ghanaweb, the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal NADMO Director, Mr Francis Amoah attributed the flood to poor human attitudes. Meanwhile, the headmaster appealed to authorities to come to the aid of the school in order fix the broken wall.
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July 10, 2021 14:01 UTC
Foden misses England training ahead of Euro 2020 final with 'minor knock'
World News of Saturday, 10 July 2021Source: goal.comPhil Foden has been forced to sit out England training ahead of a Euro 2020 final showdown with Italy. The remaining 25 players in Southgate's squad were involved in a final training session at St George's Park. All 26 members of the England fold have passed UEFA-mandated PCR coronavirus tests ahead of an eagerly-anticipated meeting with Italy. Foden then slipped down the pecking order and has seen only 25 minutes of action across England's last four games. Marcus Rashford is another looking to force his way into Southgate's thoughts after being restricted to a bit-part role so far.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 10, 2021 13:28 UTC
Good corporate governance the bedrock of any modern market economy – Deputy BoG Governor
Mrs Awadzi believes that poor corporate governance still remains the core root of many corporate failures of businesses and institutions whereas good corporate governance remains the bedrock of any market economy. Giving remarks at the virtual media lunch of the fourth edition of the Institute of Directors-Ghana (IoD-Gh) Corporate Governance Excellence Awards, the deputy BoG Governor charged indigenous businesses across sectors of the economy to strictly abide by good corporate governance standards. Good corporate governance is indeed the bedrock of any modern market economy,” the deputy governor said. The ability of businesses to recover fully from the pandemic and to engage competitively in the new normal will hinge strongly on good corporate governance,” she stressed. Their assets and liabilities were then handed over to the state-owned GCB Bank due to poor corporate governance practices.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 10, 2021 13:17 UTC
Registrar General advises young entrepreneurs to go into partnerships
Business News of Saturday, 10 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Registrar General has urged young entrepreneurs to form a partnership business• Jemima Oware said through that, parties can exchange ideas that could help the business grow• More than 300,000 companies have been confirmed as dead companies in the register of the Registrar General’s DepartmentThe Registrar General, Jemima Oware, has advised young entrepreneurs to consider forming a partnership rather than going into sole proprietorship. Speaking on Accra-based JoyNews in an interview monitored by GhanaWeb, Mrs Oware said young entrepreneurs should concentrate on partnerships since it does require stringent conditions and both parties could share ideas that can help the business grow. “I’d advise that young people stay with business name or partnership and as the business grows, you can always change it into a limited liability company. She also added that partnerships will help the parties involved save themselves from the expensive returns that companies make every 18months. Meanwhile, the Registrar General’s Department has confirmed that more than 300,000 businesses are now dead firms.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 10, 2021 13:17 UTC
Pokuase Interchange construction was worth US$74 million – Associated Consultants reveals
Kwabena Bempong, the project was not a difficult one as compared to other projects carried by the organization. Speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb, he explained that even though US$74 million is a huge sum of money, the Pokause interchange project is one of the cheapest projects they have worked on. “The project is about US$74 million and of course still counting but then generally is about US$74 million. Another challenge was the traffic situation on the Accra-Kumasi Road managing the traffic during the construction period was very difficult. He also stated that the entire construction will be completed by the end of July 2021.
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July 10, 2021 13:07 UTC
Ghanaians condemn plans to pay spouses of presidents
By this, they mean such an initiative is not needed especially now that citizens are requesting for the country to be fixed. The spouses of the President and his vice will be paid salaries after parliament has approved the recommendations of an emolument committee. But speaking exclusively to GhanaWeb, some Ghanaians have bemoaned such an initiative adding that there are more pressing needs in the country than the payment of salaries to spouses of the presidents. “If that’s what they have decided to do, then they must pay salaries to the wives of each government worker. I have never seen or heard that president’s wives are entitled to salaries,” said another.
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July 10, 2021 12:45 UTC
Government to ensure 50% of cocoa is processed locally - COCOBOD
Business News of Saturday, 10 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has stressed on government’s resolve to ensure that 50 percent of cocoa produced in the country is also processed locally. According to the Public Affairs Director of the institution, Fiifi Boafo, government has earmarked a number of measures to achieve the feat. The entire value of raw cocoa beans worldwide is estimated to be US$12 billion”“On the other hand, the chocolate market is valued US$110 billion and this indicates that adding value to our cocoa comes with higher returns than exporting raw cocoa beans,” he stated. The potentials and opportunities within the sector are there for you to explore and take advantage of, based on your skill set, we must take up the challenge and become cocoa entrepreneurs aside cocoa farming. I can on behalf of the management of COCOBOD promise you the fullest cooperation when one comes up with any such intervention.”
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July 10, 2021 12:33 UTC
Ghana Actors Guild is useless, it must be dissolved - Mikki Osei Berko claims
Entertainment of Saturday, 10 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The guild, according to Osei Berko, is not serving its purpose• He has called for the dissolution of the association• He alleged that the executives are only interested in satisfying their interestsGhanaian actor, Mikki Osei Berko, popularly known as ‘Dada Boat’, has called for the dissolution of the Ghana Actors Guild. Bemoaning the dormancy of the guild, ‘Dada Boat’ said the group has been a huge disappointment to actors in the country. On the back of these assertions, Micky Osei Berko in an interview on Peace FM said: “I don’t know the use of the Actors Guild; they are a big disappointment. “The leaders of the Actors Guild are always in court fighting over issues that will not benefit actors in Ghana. Since 2018, the Ghana Actors Guild has not been able to hold elections for new leadership as some members including Abeiku Sagoe, Henry Harding (Papa Nii) and Mercy Asiedu took the leadership to court.
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July 10, 2021 11:37 UTC
July 9 1972: The day Nkrumah’s remains returned to Ghana
General News of Saturday, 10 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comOn July 9, 1972, Ghana's first prime minister and president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was buried at his hometown at Nkroful in the Western Region. In what would be his second burial of three conducted for the late statesman, Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s remains were airlifted by a Ghana Airforce helicopter with mourners and journalists waiting to catch a glimpse of him and pay their final respects. A footage of the event in possession of GhanaWeb captures the spouse of Dr Nkrumah, Fathia Nkrumah, who arrived with his casket from the helicopter. The former First Lady who is also now deceased is seen consoling, Dr Nkrumah’s mother, Nyaniba as the final funeral rites take place. The Military Head of State at the time of Nkrumah’s death, Colonel Ignatius Acheampong, after the first burial subsequently made arrangements for Dr. Nkrumah to be reburied in Ghana.
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July 10, 2021 11:31 UTC
Article 71 is vague, deficient: Enact a law to address the deficiencies - Prof. Baidu Committee
Politics of Saturday, 10 July 2021Source: rainbowradioonline.comThe Prof. Ntiamoah Baidu Committee has recommended to Parliament to as a matter of urgency, enact an Act to operationalize and address the fundamental deficiencies in Article 71. The committee said it identified several areas regarding the interpretation of the provisions of Article 71 of the constitution. These areas the committee recommended require clarity to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. The committee further recommended that the approved recommendations of the PCEs should be enacted into an Act of Parliament. It was the position of the committee that incorporating the approved recommendations into law will make the recommendations binding and easier to enforce.
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July 10, 2021 11:31 UTC