September 2018

Rights group Amnesty International has authenticated a viral video showing the decapitated head of a Cameroonian security officer apparently filmed by separatists. It says the footage and "brutal attacks against ordinary people and…
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The US is imposing new tariffs on $200bn (£150bn) of Chinese goods as it escalates its trade war with Beijing. These will apply to almost 6,000 items, marking the biggest round of US tariffs so far. Handbags, rice and textiles will be…
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South Africa's highest court has legalised the use of cannabis by adults in private places. Pro-marijuana activists cheered in the public gallery and chanted "Weed are free now" when the Constitutional Court gave its landmark ruling. In…
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Three local banks, Heritage Bank, GN Bank and Premuim Bank are in merger talks ahead of the 31 December 2018 deadline given by the Bank of Ghana for all commercial banks to recapitalise to GHS400m. The three banks have already notified…
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Coca-Cola is in ‘serious talks’ to develop cannabis-infused (Weed) drinks as more countries move to legalise the drug. The Atlanta based drinks giant, which own over 500 brands including Sprite, Fanta and Costa Coffee, is in advanced…
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The Terminal Three project of the Kotoka International Airport, KIA has been formally opened to the air travelling public The opening of the ultra-modern terminal saw hundreds of passengers in both arrival and departures departments of…
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A flagbearer aspirant of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Augustus "Goosie" Obuadum Tanoh, says the current Ghana’s "economy is very vulnerable”. He said for the economy to survive, government must direct its policies…
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The UK government has frozen direct financial aid to the Zambian government over concerns about corruption. The alleged multi-million fraud involves the creation of shell companies and the diversion of money meant for poorer families, the…
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The price of fuel has hit the GH¢5 mark in line with the Institute for Energy Security’s prediction to that effect in the second pricing window of September 2018. The Institute of Energy Security (IES) in its review of prices of fuel in…
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Rev. Prof. Fr. Anthony Afful-Broni has been inducted into office as the 4th Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba. His appointment is however coming at a time when there are controversies surrounding the appointment.…
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