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Over a million cubic metres of various waste materials have been removed from the choking Odaw storm drain and the Korle Lagoon in Accra since February this year as part of measures by government to reduce flooding in most parts of the city. Engineers and workers of Dredge Masters Limited have since February this year been at the two sites, which have become a receptacle for a chunk of Accra’s waste, de-silting the drainage system and the lagoon. On the back of Monday’s rains that caused some flooding in parts of Accra, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday visited…

A fully loaded Nigerian licenced articulated truck on has blocked the Ghana-Ivory Coast highway at Apowa in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region causing an unbearable gridlock. According to bystanders, the blockade happened around 9:00pm Monday while the articulated truck was meandering through a pothole-ridden section of the highway. The back tires of the truck got stuck in one of the potholes filled with mud, leaving the truck tilting dangerously on its side. When 3news.com got to the scene of the blockade Tuesday afternoon, scores of residents, some with red clothes tied to their wrist and forehead, had…

iWatch Africa investigation has revealed that failure of some six mining companies to pay dividends due Ghana deprived the nation of potential revenue amounting to $14,148,373 as at October 2018. The government of Ghana under Section 43 of the Minerals and Mining Act of 2006, Act 732, has 10 per cent Carried Interest in all mining companies registered under the Companies Act of 1963. These companies are required to submit on annual basis, their returns to the Registrar General’s Department and the Minerals Commission as well as conduct annual self-assessment and submit same to Ghana Revenue Authority for tax purposes.…

The winner of the Unsung Category at the just-ended Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs), Kula, says the feud between dancehall artistes Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy – and, by extension between their fan bases – takes away the fun in the music industry. He made this observation in an interview on TV3’s New Day following a scuffle between the two artistes at the 20th edition held on Saturday, May 18 into Sunday, May 19, 2019. Kula was of the view that though the culture of dancehall and rap music has some violent traits, he would never engage in any act of…

The winner of the Unsung Category at the just-ended Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs), Kula, says the feud between dancehall artistes Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy – and, by extension between their fan bases – takes away the fun in the music industry. He made this observation in an interview on TV3’s New Day following a scuffle between the two artistes at the 20th edition held on Saturday, May 18 into Sunday, May 19, 2019. Kula was of the view that though the culture of dancehall and rap music has some violent traits, he would never engage in any act of…

The streets of Gyakiti, located within the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern region came to life Saturday night when the Onua FM Easter show team took over with a street jam. For over five hours, hundreds of Easter revelers from Accra, Kumasi, Gyakiti and its neighbouring towns were treated to one hit tune after the other as they danced the night away. Underground artiste from Gyakiti and neighbouring towns also took advantage of the Onua FM Street Jam to introduce their songs and make a statement to the many who thronged the party ground. Some underground rappers also went head…

Foremost philanthropist and richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote has been rated 11th of the 50 World’ Greatest leaders for 2019. The rating carried out by the Fortune Magazine, an American multinational business magazine headquartered in New York City, United States was released recently and focused mainly on the businesses run by the men and how they have used it to impact their society positively. The time-tested magazine, which first edition was published in February 1930, said the world’s greatest leaders both men and women are transforming the world and inspiring others to do so in business, government, philanthropy and…

A former Black Stars player, Sam Johnson, has charged leadership of the team to focus on the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) rather than dwelling on issues of who captains the team. According to him, inasmuch as the coach of the team, Kwesi Appiah, has the right to do whatever pleases him, it is important to take into consideration the timing of any action he takes. His comments come on the back of a decision by Black Stars captain and top striker, Asamoah Gyan, to retire from international football following hints that the captaincy band was going to be…

A police officer in the Central Region has been caught on video allegedly negotiating for payment and receiving bribe from ‘associates’ of a criminal suspect to make foolish, a narcotic and cybercrime case he was handling. General Sergeant Augustine Owusu Ansah of the Assin Fosu Police Division has since been arrested and detained by the Central Regional Police CID following the leaking of the video which has gone viral. A statement issued by the Police in the region Tuesday said the act of the officer “amounts to corruption”. The negotiation and wads of cash In the said video, the uniformed…