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Zoomlion Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has sealed a landmark agreement with Germany-based FIMA Industries GmbH and Faun Umwelttechnik GmbH to enhance waste management services in Nigeria. This strategic export deal is backed by £40 million in funding, facilitated by Euler Hermes, the German …

The Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to 19 additional protesters from the recent Democracy Hub demonstrations, setting each individual’s bail at GH₵20,000. This development comes amid ongoing legal proceedings following their arrest during the protests, advocating for greater transparency and accountability in governance. Among the group is prominent activist …

Kwabena Agyepong, Senior Advisor to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, believes there is no need for Dr Bawumia to apologize for not being able to stabilize the cedi. He mentions that the NPP presidential candidate recognizes the challenge regarding the currency exchange rate. Nevertheless, credit must also be given to the New …

The presidential candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) Akua Donkor, has chosen Philip Kwabena Agyemang Appiah-Kubi, a well-known radio and television personality as her running mate for the December 7 general elections. Madam Donkor submitted her nomination papers as the Ghana Freedom Party’s presidential candidate last Thursday. Mr. Appiah-Kubi, …

The President of the Fetish Priests Association of Ghana, Kwaku Bonsam, has revealed intentions to organize a countrywide demonstration to tackle the growing issue of illegal mining, also referred to as galamsey. The organization showed serious worry about the depletion of the nation’s natural resources, especially water sources and forests, …

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the activist and convener of the Democracy Hub, has once again been denied bail by an Accra High Court following his arrest during a recent anti-galamsey protest. Mr Barker-Vormawor was part of a group of protesters expressing their disapproval of illegal mining, known as galamsey, that presents major …

Mr Afrifa Yamoah Ponko, a former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) under the John Mahama administration in the Ashanti Region, has sadly passed away. According to family sources, Mr Yamoah Ponko died on Sunday, October 6, 2024, after battling a prolonged illness. Mr Yamoah Ponko was widely known for his role …

In a significant development, the Accra High Court has granted bail to popular Ghanaian lawyer and social media personality, Elorm Ababio, widely known as Ama Governor, alongside eight other protesters. The group was part of a Democracy Hub protest and faced charges that resulted in their recent detention. The bail …

After increasing demands for the 53 anti-Galamsey protesters to be set free, President Akufo-Addo has rejected claims that the government is silencing opposing opinions. In an interview with France24 on Friday, October 4, the President acknowledged peaceful protest as an essential element of democracy. The Democracy Hub Protestors are being …

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover has blamed members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the lack of success in the battle against illegal mining. In a video posted on X by Adom TV’s Badwam Show, Mr. Titus-Glover mentioned that the party members are hindering the progress …