General
Bold reforms needed to achieve climate justice-GIMPA Law Dean
Addressing participants at the 2025 GIMPA Law Conference on Climate Justice, Dr. Agyeman-Budu described climate change as a pressing and immediate danger
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Business
GRA orders immediate compliance as government scraps 1% E-Levy
Effective from 12:00 AM on April 2, 2025, all banks, fintech companies, and mobile money operators are required to stop charging the E-Levy. Institutions are also expected to promptly refund any deductions made on or after this date.
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Courts
Fisherman remanded for alleged assault on mother of his children
He is scheduled to reappear before the court on April 9, 2025.
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Business
Government to amend PPA Act to boost local manufacturing under 24-Hour economy policy
Speaking at the 2025 Post-Budget Workshop in Parliament, Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Advisor on the 24-hour economy, introduced the "Go Ghana" initiative.
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Africa
UN judges found guilty, convicted of forcing woman to work as slave
Prosecutors revealed that Lydia Mugambe, 49, abused her position of authority to control the victim’s life, preventing her from finding independent employment while compelling her to work as a maid and care for her children without pay.
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Courts
Former Finance Minister sues National Security operatives for ‘trespassing’ on his home
The lawsuit stems from an incident on February 11, 2025, when approximately 12 individuals—including five in military uniforms, one in police uniform, and several in plain clothes—allegedly entered his Cantonments home without prior notice...
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Courts
Galamsey operator remanded for alleged assault on elderly woman
The suspect, Vitus Nsore, 24, is set to reappear before the court on March 21, 2025. His plea has not yet been taken.
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Courts
UN Judge accused of enslaving woman in UK, Court hears
Lydia Mugambe, a Ugandan High Court judge, allegedly exploited her influence over the woman, preventing her from securing stable employment and coercing her into working as a housemaid and caregiver without pay.
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General
Intensify Galamsey fight- Acting EPA CEO directs regional officers
During a visit to Beposo in the Western Region, Prof. Klutse emphasized the importance of proactive field inspections in addressing the increasing pollution of water bodies linked to galamsey activities.
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Courts
"Illegal" arrest warrant over woman in child custody case revoked by court
During the Tuesday, February 4, 2025, court session, Ms. Baaba Sam’s legal team argued that the warrant lacked merit and should be nullified.
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US
Trump wants US out of World Health Organization
Upon returning to the White House, Trump approved the order as he finalized one of several executive actions on his first day back in office.
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US
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Without Divestiture, Citing National Security Concerns
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a federal law requiring TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest its ownership to remain operational in the United States, citing national security concerns.
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Business
Experts call for digital transformation in Africa's tax collection regime
This appeal was made at the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), which began on Tuesday in Kigali, Rwanda. Spanning from Monday to Friday, the annual gathering includes a General Assembly where a new ATAF Council will be elected, markin...
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Crime
Mason jailed 8 years for defilement
Darf, who was charged with defilement, pleaded guilty to the offence.
GNA
Crime
Man gets 21 years for sexually assaulting minor
Ampomah had engaged in anal sex with a 15-year-old boy at Tabora, Accra, and subjected the minor to beatings when the boy declined to further have sex with him, even while the victim was unwell.
GNA
Crime
Washing bay attendant jailed for defiling student in bush
The convict, Richard Amissah, popularly known as IGP, pleaded guilty with an explanation of the offence when he appeared before the Tarkwa Circuit Court.
GNA
General
AG meets ICC Prosecutor; promises to fight crimes against humanity
He emphasized that, as a signatory to the Rome Statute, Ghana not only upholds the ICC's mission but has also made strides in aligning its legal framework with the Statute.
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Crime
Air condition installer handed 20 years for defilement
He pleaded guilty and begged the court for forgiveness, promising not to repeat such a shameful act.
GNA
Crime
Chainsaw operator jailed 15 years for having sex with step-daughter
Ishmael Addo, 43, charged with two counts of defilement, pleaded guilty and admitted to having sex with the victim on two occasions.
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Business
Finance Ministry to introduce 36 additional double taxation agreements
This would add to the 14 agreements that are currently active in the country.
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