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Bel Beverages Secures 3 Top Honors at Ghana Beverages Awards 2026

125  Bel Beverages has reaffirmed its position as a powerhouse in Ghana’s beverage industry after securing three top honors at the Ghana Beverages Awards 2026, held as part of the event’s landmark 10th anniversary celebration. The company’s flagship brands dominated key categories on the night. Bel Aqua was adjudged Water Brand of the Year, Bel […]

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The Presidency backs NLA-KGL Contract – NLA BOSS

186  The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has provided an update on the status of the contractual agreement between the NLA and KGL Technology Limited, following a presidential directive for its review and possible renegotiation. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, April 21, he explained that the […]

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PIWAK CEO Warns Against Excessive Intake of Cold Water, Links Habit to Rising Heart-Related Conditions

126  A leading natural health practitioner, Dr. Prince Nelson Mortoti, Chief Executive Officer of PIWAK Natural Health and producer of the widely known 3P Garlic Mixture, has issued a strong caution to the public over the frequent consumption of cold water, warning that the habit may pose serious risks to heart health. According to Dr. […]

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Popular Kumasi Beautician Dies After Alleged Assault; Boyfriend Arraigned

326A wave of shock and grief has swept through Kumasi following the tragic death of a well-known beautician and entrepreneur, Sally Benson, who reportedly died after an alleged assault involving her boyfriend, Francis Arthur. Arthur, a 48-year-old businessman, has been arraigned before the Asokore Mampong District Court in connection with the incident. The case, which […]

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MTN GHANA FOUNDATION OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 BRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP

222  The MTN Ghana Foundation has officially opened applications for its Bright Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Bright Scholarship aims to ease the financial burden on students by covering the cost of tuition, accommodation and essential learning resources, helping to eliminate barriers to academic achievement and fostering the emergence of future leaders and […]

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POKU TRANSPORT TRAFFIC LIGHT RESTORED AFTER YEARS OF NEGLECT

262After more than a decade of malfunction and growing public concern, the long-defunct traffic light at Poku Transport has finally been repaired and restored to full operation, bringing renewed hope for improved road safety and traffic management in the area. The signal system, located within the bustling Oforikrom municipality, had remained non-functional for years, creating […]

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Ghana loses over GH¢69m to WASSCE absenteeism — Report

166  A new report by the Legon Centre for Education Research and Policy (LECERP) has raised alarm over what it describes as a “silent crisis” in Ghana’s education sector, with thousands of students registering for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) but failing to show up.Ghanaian facts opinions The research brief, titled “Registered […]

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PURC Ashanti Steps Up Field Probes into ECG, GWL Consumer Complaints Lodged with the Commission in the Ashanti Region

230  The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) in the Ashanti Region has intensified its investigations into consumer complaints filed against the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Water Limited (GWL). The move aligns with the Commission’s mandate to protect both consumers and utility service providers while ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance with regulatory standards […]

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Ambassador Alhaji Said Sinare Warns Ghanaian Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Against Drugs, Illegal Entry and Financial Crimes

164  The Government of Ghana, through its Embassy in Saudi Arabia, has issued a stern caution to Ghanaian pilgrims preparing for the 2026 Hajj, urging strict adherence to Saudi laws and regulations throughout the pilgrimage period. In an official statement signed by Alhaji Said Sinare, Ghana’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the Embassy emphasized that while […]