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Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, on Tuesday called on Ghanaians to hold their leaders accountable, stating that if they do not perform to their expectation the people must ask them to give account and do the proper thing. The member of parliament, who is also the first daughter of leader of the June 4 uprising, former President Jerry John Rawlings, said it was imperative that the electorate vote on issues that they know are possible. In a passionate delivery at a durbar to climax activities marking the 40th anniversary of the June 4 uprising, Dr. Rawlings said,…

Security forces, seen here on Monday, moved against protesters after a long stand-off photo: AFP[/caption] The number of people killed in a crackdown on pro-democracy protests in the Sudanese capital Khartoum has risen to 60, an opposition group says. Members of a feared paramilitary group are reported to be roaming the streets attacking civilians. The violence began when forces of the Transitional Military Council (TMC) opened fire on unarmed protesters on Monday. The military has faced international condemnation for the attack. An attempt at the UN Security Council to condemn the violence was blocked on Tuesday by China, backed by…

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has congratulated Muslims on the successful conclusion of the period of Ramadan. “Let me congratulate all Muslims for the successful conclusion of the period of Ramadan. Your 30-day period of fast is aimed at cleansing us of our sins and renewing our relationship with Allah,” the former President said, as part of his keynote address at the 40th anniversary durbar of the June 4 uprising in Nungua on Tuesday. “As you break your fast with the Eid ul Fitr festival, we all join you in giving thanks to Allah for his generous guidance and protection. Eid…

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has in a characteristic June 4 address called for an urgent review of the Fourth Republican constitution to remove entrenched clauses that protect high level political actors and embolden some of them to abuse their office and criminally profit from their positions. Delivering the keynote address at a parade, wreath-laying and durbar to climax activities marking the 40th anniversary of the June 4 uprising at Nungua on Tuesday, the architect of the uprising said there are many constitutional clauses that do not serve our interest and called for an urgent establishment of a constituent assembly…

Former President Rawlings[/caption] Former President Jerry John Rawlings has made the strongest indication yet that he does not regret the decision he took to demolish a hotel near the Tetteh Quarshie interchange in 1999. Executive Chairman of the Dara Salaam Group, Alhaji Yusif Ibrahim who owned the hotel valued at 5 million dollars, recently said after launching his autobiography that he had forgiven Mr. Rawlings for that controversial decision. The 4-star hotel had 65 rooms, conference-hosting facilities, a Chinese restaurant and a cocktail bar. But speaking at the 40th anniversary of the June 4 Uprising at Nungua, Accra on Tuesday,…

The gun was found on the Burkinabe during Sunday church service[/caption] The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG), Rev Dr. Cyril Fayose, says the arrest of a foreigner with a gun in a church at Hamile, Upper West Region, should be a wake-up call to the entire nation to be on alert. The General Secretary said the security services should know that the terror attacks on churches and public are catching up with us in the country. Some Christians are living in fear after a 50-year-old Burkinabe, Bilgo Tabila Desire was arrested during church service carrying a…

Kasapreko Company Limited, a leading and successful beverage producing company in Ghana, emerged among the Top 25 most admired brands in Africa. This was announced at the 7th annual Brand Africa report in Belgium on 24th May 2019. Kasapreko Company Limited is the only Ghanaian business that made it to the top 25 most admired brands in Africa, according to the report unveiled by Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in partnership with Geopoll, Kantar, Brand Leadership and Africa Business Magazine. Brand Africa 100 is a Pan Africa survey and ranking of Africa’s best brand developed by Brand Leadership. The rankings are…

The 2018 Outstanding Health Insurance Entrepreneur of the year is promising a more competitive, hugely accessible range of services that will meet the health needs of citizens across the country. Percy Asare Ansah, CEO of Premier Health Insurance says the health needs of his clients will continuously remain a non-negotiable responsibility and will do everything to ensure that his clients have the best of healthcare to be able to give their best at work. “No company will be able to achieve its Key Performance Indicators with a sick workforce. Sickness is part of life. But the ability to access the greatest of healthcare at affordable prices will determine…

Eric Nana Nipah[/caption] The Bank of Ghana’s appointed Receiver Eric Nana Nipah, a Director of PricewaterhouseCoopers (Ghana) Limited, has started winding up insolvent microfinance companies whose licences were revoked. The main duties of the receiver will be to recover and maximise asset realisations for the benefit of creditors including mainly depositors and distribute realisations. The action of the central bank is in accordance with Section 123(2) of Act 930 in order to satisfy the indebtedness of these institutions to their creditors, to the extent possible. “Following his appointment, the Receiver has commenced the process of taking control over these affected…

Former President Jerry John Rawlings and other leading members of the June 4 uprising will on Tuesday address a grand durbar of chiefs and people at the Nungua Traditional Authority Park, to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1979 uprising. According to the anniversary planning committee of the durbar, which commences at 8.30am will commence with a parade of young cadres, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony for the departed heroes after which solidarity messages will be delivered by a host of dignitaries including NDC General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia and cadre, Eric Bortey. This year’s celebrations have been under the…