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Assemblyman appeals for telecom connectivity in electoral area

The Assemblyman for Ketsi-Nkwanta has appealed for improved telecommunication networks in his electoral area, highlighting the community’s neglect in terms of development. This neglect has resulted in limited access to essential services and opportunities and hindering the community’s growth and progress. Mr Kennedy Akoto, the Assembly member of Nsuta Bume East, a remote Electoral Area under Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region, said the lack of reliable communication networks made it challenging for residents to access vital information, connect with authorities, and report issues affecting their daily lives. Mr Akoto explained that the isolation had led to inadequate road network,

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CIMAG granted UNCTAD observer status

The Centre for International Maritime Affairs, Ghana (CIMAG) has been granted the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) observer status, acknowledging its contributions to a sustainable blue economy. UNCTAD is an arm of the United Nations supporting developing countries to access the benefits of a globalized economy more fairly and effectively by equipping them to deal with the potential drawbacks of greater economic integration via analysis, facilitation of consensus-building, and technical assistance. Together?with other UN departments and agencies, UNCTAD measures the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals, as set out in Agenda 2030. Mr Albert Derrick Fiatui, the

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Police arrest three illegal sand winners, soldier at Ningo-Lekpongunor

Three suspected illegal sand Miners, and a soldier have been arrested at Bernganor, a suburb of Lekpongunor in the Ningo-Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region, for allegedly engaging in sand mining without a permit. The police effected the arrest following a tip-off about the illegal activity on a land belonging to Seamless International Limited/Comet Properties Limited. The suspects?were apprehended while operating at the site. The soldier, who was in military uniform, was allegedly hired by the illegal sand contractors to provide protection for their activities. They were arraigned before the court at Gbetsile in the Kpone-Katamanso District on Friday,

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Stanbic Bank, SME clinics to drive Business Growth and Empower entrepreneurs

Stanbic Bank Ghana is taking decisive steps to enhance the resilience and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the launch of its SME Clinic initiative. At the Tamale edition of the SME Clinic, Farihan Alhassan, Head of Business and Commercial Banking at Stanbic, emphasized the critical role SMEs play in Ghana’s economy, reiterating the bank’s dedication to supporting long-term, sustainable business success. Held under the theme ‘Building Resilient Businesses: Strategies for Sustainable Success,’ the SME Clinic is part of Stanbic Bank’s ongoing efforts to empower entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge, tools, and networks needed to thrive in today’s

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