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Maize production costs increase by 600% in 5 years

The cost of producing maize has skyrocketed from GH¢1,200 per acre in 2020 to GH¢8,100 per acre in 2024, posing a serious threat to maize cultivation and food security, given its crucial role as a staple crop in Ghana. This represents an alarming increase of over 500% in maize production costs per …

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New electricity and water tariffs take off

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) approved a 5.8% increment of electricity and water 5.1 percent on Monday, July 1 took effect for residential use. The increment which forms part of PURC’s second quarterly review for 2024 will take effect from July 1 to September 30. According to PURC, residential …

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Boy, 12, allegedly kidnapped by ‘okada’ rider found

A 12-year-old who was allegedly kidnapped by an okada rider at Awutu Botoku in the Awutu Senya West District has been found. The victim, Solomon Kweku Wise went missing on Monday after his mother hired a rider to take him to school. Solomon, however, did not return from school and …

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Former Assistant Manager of Chicken Inn jailed for theft

The Achimota Circuit Court has sentenced a former Assistant Manager of Chicken Inn and Pizza Inn to five years imprisonment in hard labour. The 29-year-old was caught on Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) stealing GH₵199,040.00 belonging to his former employer. Collins Acquah, after a week on remand, changed his plea of …

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I never went through JHS – Prof Gyampo

Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has disclosed that he never attended Junior High School (JHS). According to the academic, his excellent performance from Class 6 led to this promotion to Secondary School, Form 1. “My results from Class 6 to JHS 1 were very, …

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BoG withholds cost of new Head Office Building, directs Ayariga to PPA

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has declined to disclose the complete cost of its new head office building to Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central. In response to Ayariga’s request for detailed financial information regarding the construction project, the BoG redirected him to the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) for further clarification. Citing …

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Minority boycotts vetting of Deputy Trade Minister-designate

Members of the Minority Caucus on the Appointments Committee of Parliament have boycotted the vetting of the Deputy Minister-designate for Trade and Industry. Kofi Ahenkorah-Marfo, the Deputy Trade and Industry Minister-designate, is set to be vetted today, July 2 but a press release signed by the Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel …

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