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A supply and value chain expert, Vincent Ebo Ocran, is proposing a partnership between Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire as a measure to ensure a stabilisation of cocoa prices on the world market. He argued that the two countries being Ghana and Ivory Coast being the largest cocoa producers in the world unfortunately has little or no control over cocoa prices on the international market. Though the two countries are the largest cocoa producers in the world, they have little or no control over cocoa pricing on the international market. Currently cocoa prices have dropped by 30% on the international market…

Over 5,000 Senior High School (SHS) students from schools in the Greater Accra Region have benefited from Lexta Ghana Limited’s ‘Teen Care Campaign.’ The nationwide campaign from the stables of the producers and suppliers of Yazz products and Hooch Foods was launched in February 2017 with the aim of visiting SHS’ across the country to educate students on how to properly manage their hygiene needs through the cultivation of personal and general hygiene habits in their adolescent years. The Greater Accra edition visited schools including, St Mary’s SHS, City Business Secondary School (CIBUSCO),Armed Forces Secondary Technical School, Presbyterian Boys’ SHS…

Ghana-born ex-Germany international Gerald Asamoah seems to have found a new love in music as he was captured in a video singing Shatta Wale’s new hit single ‘We Taking Over’ in his car. Gerald became the first African-born player to debut for the German national team (Die Mannschaft) in 2001. The retired German international, who now coaches the youth team of Schalke 04, was born in the Ghanaian town of Mampong but moved to Germany at a tender age of 12 and eventually represented the European country. Asamoah earned 43 caps with six goals for the world champions. He recently…

Inmates at the Dansoman police cells use urine and sachet water to flush toilet due to frequent water shortage. The toilet facility in the cell is also in a deplorable state as water collects in the entire washroom area all year round. Meanwhile, the Divisional Police Commander, ACP Atimbila, has deplored the inhuman treatment meted out to suspects in police cells. There have been talks about the deplorable nature of police cells across the country and the conditions under which inmates live. Even though the Dansoman division attracted corporate support in terms of renovation in the past few years, improper…

Panelists on 3FM Late Edition Show have cautioned government to be more proactive in dealing with national security issues. Speaking on the achievements of the NPP government’s 100 days in office, a member of the opposition National Democratic Congress Kofi Kukubor lamented that government has failed woefully on national security issues. “Government needs to come out strongly to assure ordinary citizens. The President has not exercised his powers enough. We are not interested in the utterances and directions. We have not been guaranteed the security that is enshrined in the constitution” he added. On the thorny issue of the Delta…

The medical doctor at the Achimota Hospital, Matilda Madiwa Adda who examined the victim of the alleged pepper attack by the branch manager of Marwako restaurant, said the lady reported at her facility traumatised. Dr. Matilda Adda was in court on Wednesday to testify on the report she issued after examining Evelyn Boakye. She told the court that the victim suffered from an inflammation on the white part of her eyes when she was examined. Her eyes were dried, the doctor said, and therefore advised the victim to wear sunglasses until her condition normalizes. During cross-examination by the lead counsel…

Energy experts have questioned government’s decision to cap electricity price, in terms of power purchases negotiation, at 10 cents per kilowatt hour, stressing that it will not attract investors into the power sector. They argued that government was badly advised in making this decision because it will not augur well for the efficient growth of the economy. Kwadwo Poku, an energy expert and Kwame Jantuah of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) on 3FM’s Late Edition Tuesday, explained that it was wrong for government to promote renewables, and at the same time have a cap on what investors can charge…

Victoria Beckham arrived with her family at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, where she was made an OBE by the Duke of Cambridge. The Spice Girl turned fashion designer, who celebrated her 43rd birthday on Monday, received the award for her contribution to fashion after almost 17 years in the business and more than 13 years after former England captain David Beckham was granted the same title for his services to football. Victoria was seen being driven through the gates of the palace in one car while her proud mother Jackie and dad Tony followed behind, waving at the crowds. The former…

Monday April 17, 2017 marked exactly 100 days since Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo took over the governance of Ghana from John Mahama, whose governance the former described as incompetent. As expected, the 100-day record of the Akufo-Addo-led government has since Monday been on the chopping board with a mixed assessment. A lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Communications, Dr Etse Sikanku, and two others, Kwaku Botwe, & Selasie Kove-Seyram, have outlined what they deem the high and low points in the first 100 days of the Akufo-Addo government. LOW POINT RANKINGS (STARTING WITH THE WORST) 1. Plagiarism-gate No…

Two persons have been arrested for possessing 500 rounds of ammunition at Agbogbloshie in Accra where violence clashes last week led to the death of one person and injured several others. Twenty-five-year old scrap dealer, Imoro Abdul Wahab, who was in possession of the ammunition, claimed he bought it from a 58-year-old registered arms dealer, Kweku Amankwah at the cost of GHC1,000 “The intent for possessing the ammunition is still yet unknown and under thorough investigations,” Accra Police Regional Public Relations Officer, ASP Afia Tengey, told journalists on Wednesday. Wahab was arrested Tuesday at 2:30pm by Police officers on duty…