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Dodgy Contractor Swindles Govt

[Translate] Ex-St. Augustine`s Bursar jumps ship leaving Aowin school kids without 4 HIPC toilets FOUR KVIP latrine projects which were to be constructed for Aowin Suaman District in the Western Region under the Highly Indebted Poor Country (HIPC) initiative have been abandoned, but funds earmarked for the project, have been expended leaving the people in the district shortchanged, because... 

Family threatens to mar President’s visit to B.A.

[Translate] THE PETELI Royal family of Banda in the Tain Disitrict of Brong Ahafo has sworn to make it extremely impossible for the President to visit the area if the family is not given the recognition and invited to be part of the ceremony to mark his visit. The family claim the communities that are being relocated are settlers who acquired the lands through the magnanimity of the... 

Fire-for-fire no solution to violent crimes – Attafuah

[Translate] Nowhere in the world has police fire-for-fire with armed robbers solved the problem of violent crimes, criminologist, Prof Ken Attafuah has said. His statement comes in the wake of aggressive policing which has led to the killing of over 15 armed robbers across the country in the past couple of weeks. Interior Minister Cletus Avoka has declared war on the armed robbers and... 

Hearts, Kotoko Show Interest In All Blacks Star

[Translate] Gamba All Blacks striker, Obed Owusu, has become a hot commodity on the transfer market as he features prominently on the shopping list of some local and foreign clubs, including the two local giants, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. Obed had a fantastic season with All Blacks in the just-ended Glo Premier League, scoring seven goals, but that could not save his club from being relegated... 

Ghana, Zambia is on in London

[Translate] Ghana versus Zambia will happen in London on August 12 at the grounds of Leyton Orient Football Club in London, KickOffGhana.com has learnt. Zambia had hinted that a friendly match against Ghana was on the cards last week, but the GFA insisted they had not decided whether to honour the match. Now KickOffGhana.com understands that the Ghana Football Association have confirmed their interest... 

Attorney-General files affidavit against Sammy Crabbe

[Translate] The Attorney-General has filed an affidavit at an Accra High Court to challenge claims by counsels for New Patriotic Party Greater Accra Chairman, Sammy Crabbe, that they were denied access to their client during a Bureau of National Investigation interrogation. The lawyers including Yoni Kulendi and John Ndebugri have publicly complained about the issue. But the A-G insists officials... 

Ghana makes gains in Guineaworm fight

[Translate] The Ghana Health Service has reported a drastic reduction in guinea worm cases in the country over the past three years. The National Programme Manager for Guineaworm Reduction, Andrew Seidu Korkor disclosed this at a mid-year review on the disease in Tamale. According to Joy News Correspondent, Mahama Shaibu, the reduction was attributed to the supply of potable water and the conscientisation... 

Health Minister troubled over unpaid doctors’ salary arrears

[Translate] Listen to Dr Yankey express his unhappiness over non-payment of allowances to doctors The Health Minister, Dr George Sipa Yankey says he is deeply troubled by Government’s inability to pay salary arrears and other allowances to medical doctors as agreed during negotiations. He does not know why the government has failed to honour its side of the bargain and pledged to resolve... 

Michael Essien vows to make up for lost time

[Translate] Michael Essien has vowed to make up for lost time in the new season after admitting his injury frustration has made him a better player. The Chelsea midfielder was sidelined from September last year until March after picking up a serious knee injury. The Ghana international was missed by the Blues and former boss Luiz Felipe Scolari suffered more than most as the Brazilian was shown... 

Ayew set for crucial Berlin test

[Translate] Ayew is on trials with Hertha Berlin Ghana midfielder Andre Dede Ayew will play in a friendly match on Tuesday that will decide whether Hertha Berlin will offer him a contract. The 19-year-old has been on trials with the German Bundesliga since last week but coach Lucien Favre needs a game to properly access the youngster. Ayew is expected to start the friendly against lower division... 
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