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The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued an ultimatum to government, threatening a nationwide strike by the end of September 2024 if a total ban on illegal mining aka “galamsey,” is not imposed. In a strongly worded statement, UTAG criticised state-led efforts to combat illegal mining, or “galamsey,” describing them as “failed and corruption-infested militarized battles.” The Association ...

In the heart of Ho, a bustling shop has emerged as the go-to destination for all things beads and bridal wears. Debbie’s Beads And Bridal, a treasure trove of affordable luxury, is redefining the shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts and brides-to-be. Deborah, passionate about her craft, takes pride in curating unique pieces that showcases the best of African styles. CONTACT ...

Michael Sheils McNamee At least 48 people have been killed in the central Nigerian state of Niger, after a fuel tanker collided with a lorry carrying passengers and cattle, the country’s disaster agency said. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency said the collision happened at about 00:30 local time (01:30 GMT) on Sunday, and caused an explosion which engulfed both ...

Source: Mavis Sekyibea Addo As part of his tour of the Bono East Region, the Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his party’s pledge to abolish the controversial betting tax if elected into office. Speaking to supporters at Nkwabeng in the Nkoranza South Constituency, Mr Mahama emphasized the need for financial discipline among ...

SOURCE: AL JAZEERA AND NEWS AGENCIES The country hopes to begin vaccinations on October 8 but faces huge logistical challenges. The first shipment of nearly 100,000 doses of mpox vaccines is expected to arrive in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday. The Central African country of about 100 million people is at the epicentre of an mpox ...

By Associated Press WINDER, GEORGIA — A 14-year-old student opened fire at a high school in the U.S. state of Georgia, killing four people on Wednesday, authorities said. The shooting sent students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms — and eventually to the football stadium — as officers swarmed the campus and parents raced to find out if their children ...

Source: www.ghanaweb.com Edward Borketey Sackey, an 18-year-old final-year student of O’Reilly Senior High School in Accra, was stabbed to death following a dispute with a colleague at the school. What happened According to reports, Edward, a General Arts student, had a physical altercation with one Godwin, a Visual Arts student, over whose father was wealthier. The argument is said to ...

Source: Emma Ankrah The Minority on the Works and Housing Committee has called for the immediate removal of the Lands Minister and his deputies, accusing them of failing to protect Ghana’s water bodies and rivers from the devastating effects of illegal mining, known as “galamsey.” Ranking Member on the Works and Housing Committee, Vincent Oppong Asamoah, expressed the belief that ...

Ex TV News DeskA Bible believing Church in Ho, Sureword Power Chapel after a long week of activities has ended its 9th anniversary celebration on Sunday, September 1, 2024, with a special ordination ceremony. Senior Pastor Apostle Dr. Israel Nyarko ordained eight dedicated individuals, marking a significant milestone in their spiritual journeys. The newly commissioned ministers, including Rev. Martin Dickson ...

By Associated Press Children giggle as young people flash their smartphones to film robots carrying plates of freshly prepared meals on their inbuilt trays to deliver to diners in a busy eatery in Kenya’s capital. Nairobi has a vibrant tech industry with various startups and innovations in operation and has positioned itself as a tech hub in the East African ...