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March 16–20 set for ADR Week to offer cheaper, faster delivery of justice - Chief Justice

March 16–20 set for ADR Week to offer cheaper, faster delivery of justice - Chief Justice
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BUSINESS

Petrol now GHS11.57, diesel GHS14.35 as NPA revises fuel price floors

Effective Monday, March 16 petroleum products at the pumps will see an increase following adjustment by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) for the  second pricing window for the month. 

Petrol now GHS11.57, diesel GHS14.35 as NPA revises fuel price floors

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Cocoa farmers to receive 27k sprayers and 89k PPEs from COCOBOD

About 27,000 motorised spraying machines and 89,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) are expected to be distributed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to cocoa farmers.

Cocoa farmers to receive 27k sprayers and 89k PPEs from COCOBOD

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T-Bills made up 62% of banks’ investments in 2025 – BoG

In 2025, banks invested more in treasury bills than in 2024. This is according to the Bank of Ghana's January 2026 Monetary Policy Report.

T-Bills made up 62% of banks’ investments in 2025 – BoG

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NEWS & FEATURES

Salt display in Kumasi restaurants now illegal over rising hypertension cases

Since 2008, hypertension has remained a serious public health issue in Kumasi, with nearly 1 in 3 adults affected, marking it as one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the region.

Salt display in Kumasi restaurants now illegal over rising hypertension cases

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Gold mining levy reduced from 3% to 1%

Amendments to the Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Act, 2026, has received parliamentary approval.

Gold mining levy reduced from 3% to 1%

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KNUST declares five dismissed students persona non grata, bans them from campus

Five former students of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) who were dismissed last year have been formally declared persona non grata by the university’s management following t...

KNUST declares five dismissed students persona non grata, bans them from campus

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W/R: Police nab 5 suspects in connection with armed robbery incident at Chinese firm

Five suspects have been nabbed by the police for the involvement in an armed robbery incident at a Chinese heavy-duty machinery company, Velotop Co. Ltd at Malta, a suburb of Asankrangwa in the Amenf...

W/R: Police nab 5 suspects in connection with armed robbery incident at Chinese firm

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SHOWBIZ & LIFESTYLE

Shatta Wale has promised me a free verse - Ren Mich

Shatta Wale has promised me a free verse - Ren Mich

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Ebo Taylor's one-week observance set for this Saturday in Saltpond

Ebo Taylor's one-week observance set for this Saturday in Saltpond

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Shatta Wale demands apology from EOCO boss over Lamborghini controversy

Shatta Wale demands apology from EOCO boss over Lamborghini controversy

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EOCO-Lamborghini controversy ruined my brand – Shatta Wale

EOCO-Lamborghini controversy ruined my brand – Shatta Wale

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AROUND AFRICA

New ‘smart’ police stations allow digital crime reporting in Ethiopia

New ‘smart’ police stations allow digital crime reporting in Ethiopia

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Nigeria announces March arrival of new HIV prevention drug

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Gates Foundation, OpenAI launch $50m AI partnership to boost Africa’s health systems

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Rights Groups Demand Clarity Over Kampala Voting Anomalies

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Benin: Boni Yayi’s son arrested after unsuccessful coup attempt

Benin: Boni Yayi’s son arrested after unsuccessful coup attempt

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WHO advises Africa on multi-drug approach to keep malaria treatments effective

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Military officers claim control of Guinea-Bissau amid President Embaló’s arrest

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Nigeria: Withdraw police officers guarding VIPs - Tinubu orders

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WORLD

Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children

Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children

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US govt announces 200–300% fee hike for foreign tourists visiting national parks

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BBC apologises to President Trump, rejects compensation request

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Retract, apologise and compensate me by Nov 14 or face $1bn lawsuit - Trump to BBC

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King Charles' full statement on Prince Andrew's title removal

King Charles' full statement on Prince Andrew's title removal

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US stops issuing visas to Burkina Faso as govt refuses to take deportees

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Internet access restored in Afghanistan after Taliban nationwide blackout

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Tyler Robinson told roommate he would kill Charlie Kirk because of his "hate speeches" - Prosecutors reveal

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SPORTS

World Cup: Trump says Iran is welcome to US - FIFA boss

World Cup: Trump says Iran is welcome to US - FIFA boss

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