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High Record Temperature: Understanding the heatwave phenomenon

BY: Angelina Tukpe In recent years, Ghana has found itself thrust into the spotlight of a global conversation on climate change, particularly due to its alarming increase in temperatures. Yaw Agyeman Boafo, a senior research fellow at the University of Ghana’s Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, sheds light on the unprecedented weather patterns plaguing the nation. Unusual Weather …

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Cry of drivers during routine Traffic stops by Police

By: Mary Wellington Police brutality is a known issue in Ghana, but another common problem is the police’s tendency to extort money from drivers, with or without cause. This practice has greatly diminished the respect that people have for the Ghana Police Force. It is often done in public, with officers shaking down drivers for sums of money due to …

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Inflation in March increased to 25.8%

By Janet Dumas March inflation has increased to 25.8 percent, a rise from the 23.2 percent observed in February 2024, indicating a 2.6 percentage point surge. The inflation rate in food also rose, moving from 27.0 percent in February to 29.6 percent in March. Meanwhile, non-food inflation for March was reported at 22.6 percent. Government Statistician Professor Samuel Kobina Annim …

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