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COCOBOD defends syndicated loan position

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has defended its decision to move away from syndicated external borrowing, the reasons for which have sparked a heated debate. In a statement issued, COCOBOD Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Boahene Aidoo rejected claims made by the Minority in parliament which argued that the cocoa regulator had failed to get assurances for funding and has subsequently …

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Military deployed to Mion and Kulkpeni amid tensions over new market

The military has been deployed to Mion and Kulkpeni communities in the Northern Region to address tensions following the alleged illegal opening of a market by the Konkombas in Kulkpeni. The intervention came on Saturday, August 17, to prevent escalation of violence. Tensions began after a communal clash in Zogbei, Mion District, two weeks ago, which resulted in over seven …

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Government’s indebtedness to WAEC shameful – Apaak

Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has described as shameful, the government’s indebtedness to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). He says the development is disrupting the academic calendars of both Senior and Junior High school education in the country. According to him, these debts are affecting the marking and collation of examination results for the …

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