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‘Breaking news journalism’ dangerous – Dampare to journalists

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare has urged the media to always verify and cross-check information or news before they put them out. According to him, unverifiable information along with disinformation and misinformation are detrimental to society and must be checked. “Let us check breaking news journalism. Putting information out without first verifying and cross-checking with all relevant sources …

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Ghana to earn nothing from products from Komenda Sugar Factory handed to Indian investors for 20 years

Ghana will not earn any profits from the sugar products produced at the Komenda Sugar Factory for the next two decades as the government has leased the facility to Indian investors. Minister of Trade and Industry Kobina Tahir Hammond announced this plan during a press briefing after touring the Komenda Sugar Factory on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. He clarified that while the …

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CSOs demand reversal of forest reserve development legislation

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) focused on climate change are urging the Executive and Parliament to overturn legislation that allows development in forest reserves. The groups are calling for the immediate suspension of Executive Instrument 144 and Legislative Instrument 246 (2), which declassified the Achimota Forest and other reserves across the country, to protect the dwindling reserves. The coordinator for Eco-Conscious …

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