March 2018

Thousands of customers of an online investment scheme, Savana Brokerage,  are counting their losses as the digital platform has been inaccessible for weeks. It is estimated that funds amounting to over GHC2million was invested across the…
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At least one person has been confirmed dead in a clash between the Akan community and their Islamic counterpart at Ahwea in the Kwabre East district of the Ashanti region. Scores of individuals are also reported to have sustained machete…
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US President Donald Trump has been warned by fellow Republicans against interfering in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigations. It came after he attacked Mr Mueller’s inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential…
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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) would, this year, begin charging seven percent VAT withholding Tax on individuals and entities that transact business with the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Revered Oduro Yeboah, an Assistant…
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Residents of East La in the La Dadekotopon Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, have resolved to take legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly (LADMA), to stop the…
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Two companies in Uganda are being investigated over the supply of suspected fake Hepatitis B vaccines to private health facilities. Uganda’s health ministry is quoted by the state-owned New Vision newspaper as saying there is a chance…
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The Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA), Kofi Kapito, is hopeful that renewed efforts by his outfit to ensure the passing of the Consumer Protection Bill will catch the attention of government. The CPA, along…
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At least three banks are set to commence the issuing of electronic money which will allow customers transfer money on a virtual platform. According to the Bank of Ghana, the development forms part of efforts to reduce the use of cash and…
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Cabinet is currently considering the new Payment Systems and Services Bill for onward submission to Parliament for passage soon. The eventual passage of the law should address all outstanding concerns that have emerged following the rise…
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Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has announced that a revised version of the Right to Information Bill has been approved by Cabinet and forwarded to Parliament. “Cabinet has given approval for the Right to Information Bill to be laid…
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