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Ghana: Outrage after school rejects students with dreadlocks

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– – There has been a huge public outrage in Ghana after a high school rejected two first year students because of their dreadlocks. The students were refused admission to Achimota school in the capital, Accra despite being posted there by Ghanaian education service officials. The school said it turned home the students because of their hair style and asked… Read More
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New Economy Booster: Supporting Ghanaian businesses grow

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– – In 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic hit many economies globally very hard leading to job losses and collapse of businesses. Businesses in Africa were not left out of this devastation and many economies on the continent are yet to recover and rebuild. In Ghana, many businesses have laid-off their workers and entrepreneurs are struggling to thrive. In September 2020,… Read More
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Ghana: Outcry over offensive content in newly authored textbooks

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– – Some publishers in Ghana have incurred the wrath of the public over the content of their newly authored textbooks for basic schools. One of the publishers has come under fire over what has been described as the offensive content in its textbook which denigrate the Ewe ethnic group. Another book also makes disparaging remarks against Ghana’s First President… Read More
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Ghana certifies 10 locally made natural hair and skin products

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– – Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority has always reiterated it’s commitment to fight for consumer interest, without reneging. In recent times, the Board has alerted the public on unsafe product and certified products that meet safety and quality standards. A company recently certified with confidence from the FDA is skin and hair care brand, Golden Oil Naturals. The company… Read More
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Ghana’s top artistes Samini and Stonebwoy banter over Grammys

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– – Two of Ghana’s leading Dancehall musicians, Samini and Stonebwoy have engaged in a banter on social media. The banter was sparked by news of Nigerian musicians, Burna Boy and Wizkid winning awards at the 2021 Grammys. Burna Boy won the Best Global Music Album category while Wizkid won the Best Music Video for his song with Beyoncé; Brown… Read More
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Ghana’s veep has ‘only one wife’ after rumours of a second wife

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– – Ghana’s vice president, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has responded to reports of having a second wife called Ramatu. There have been several reports of the vice president, who is a Muslim having a second wife called Ramatu but refusing to make her public. The only publicly known wife of the vice president is Samira Bawumia but this year rumours… Read More
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Ghana’s President was misled over migrant massacre in Gambia

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– – In 2005, some 59 West African migrants were murdered in the Gambia. The migrants were hoping to reach Senegal enroute to Europe through the Mediterranean. The truth of what actually happened only emerged after ex-leader Yahya Jammeh left office. Since his exit from power in 2017, he has been implicated by some of his former soldiers, who said… Read More
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Ghana: Man beats lover to death over $2

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– – A 30-year-old man has beaten his girlfriend to death following a misunderstanding over $2.6 (GHc15). Police in a town of Tafo Pankrono in Ghana’s Ashanti region told a court that the suspect Ebenezer Korang gave $32 (GHC 185) to his girlfriend, Abigail Adoma, for safekeeping. When Korang asked the deceased to return the money at a meeting point… Read More
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[Video]: Five Ghanaian police women punished for ‘sexy dressing’

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– – Five female police officers in Ghana have been punished for putting up a sexy outlook, a video of which went viral on social media. The officers were wearing their police beret with an attractive and beautiful tube apparel outfit. They looked beautiful in the jumpsuits while serving as bridesmaids for one of their colleagues this month. … Read More
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Ghana: Anger over killing of women by abusive partners

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– – There is a public uproar in Ghana over the killing of two women by their abusive male partners this month. Within 48 hours, the two women died after they were brutally assaulted by their partners. In the first case, an Accra based business executive was arrested after he allegedly assaulted the wife, leading to his wife. The second case… Read More
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