NEWSLETTER | 30 -11 -2022

NSS suspends Ashanti Regional Director for abusing nurse

The Ashanti Regional Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Alex Opoku-Mensah, has been suspended with immediate effect.

The suspension follows Mr. Opoku-raid Mensah’s on the Manhyia Hospital in the Ashanti Region, where he reportedly assaulted a nurse for allegedly abusing his daughter, a doctor there.

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Capital Bank trial: Ato Essien, two others face judgment today

Today, December 1, the High Court is anticipated to issue its decision in the case involving William Ato Essien, the founder of the now-defunct Capital bank.

‘The hardship is real’ for ordinary Ghanaians – Mahama rallies support for government

John Dramani Mahama has bemoaned the difficulties faced by typical Ghanaians as a result of the country’s economic crisis. Thus, the former president has urged all concerned parties to work together to help the government find a solution to the situation.

ADB’s loan to agric sector hits ¢1bn

The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) investments in the agricultural sector has seen a steady growth with total agricultural loan stock increasing from ¢453.20 million as of December 2016 to ¢993.50 million as of September 2022. This excludes the huge volumes of non-funded facilities

World Cup 2022: Otto Addo and Thomas Partey to face media today ahead of Uruguay clash

Ghana coach Otto Addo and deputy skipper Thomas Partey will speak to the press at 14:45 GMT today ahead of their final group game against Uruguay at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Tekura features in Black Panther movie

Ghanaian furniture design company Tekura has been featured in Marvel’s latest film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The feature included interior decor products Tekura’s djembe tables and other tables and lighting from other African designers for constructing a set in the movie.

Farmgate: South Africa president faces threat of impeachment

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa may face impeachment over the “Farmgate” scandal.The president is accused of covering up a $4 million (£3.3 million) theft from his farm in 2020, including kidnapping and bribing the burglars.