Crime
Phone snatcher sentenced to 25 years in prison
Akwasi Agyemang, who stole a student's iPhone 7 and an itel cellular phone, was found guilty by the Court presided over by Isaac Apeatu and sentenced accordingly.
GNA
Results for "Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly"
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Business
Piloting of small claims debt recovery courts begin
While launching the debt and claims recovery courts last week, the Chief Justice admitted the surge in small claims cases in Ghana's District Courts, necessitating immediate action.
DL News
Crime
Retired pastor allegedly commits suicide
The deceased, believed to be in his early 70s and father of five, was discovered hanging on a mango tree in front of his house Wednesday morning at about 0530 hours.
GNA
Crime
37-year-old taxi driver shot dead by suspected robbers in Ashanti Region
The tragic incident occurred on Saturday night, leaving the local community in a state of shock.
myjoyonline
Courts
The Beige Group spent over GHC1.8million on publicity – witness
He said it was as part of activities marking the transition of the Beige Capital Savings and Loans (BCSL) to the Beige Bank (TBB).
GNA
Crime
Daughter stabs 76-year-old mother to death at Abuakwa-Asenemaso
According to the report, the suspect stabbed her aged mother with a disability after her pastors accused the victim of being a witch.
myjoyonline
Crime
Police arrest two over alleged genital disappearances at Ada Kasseh
The allegation led to a mob attack on Mr Abubakr Tanko, an Ivorian who was accused by the two of causing the disappearance of their manhoods.
GNA
Courts
Chief Justice inaugurates Asante Mampong High Court
The newly constructed one-story building features two courtrooms and will serve the communities of Juaben, Effiduase Asokore, Nsuta, Ejura Sekyedumase, and Agona.
DL News
Crime
Husband inflicts cutlass wounds on pregnant wife at Banda
The victim, Madam Mesuna Adiza, was rushed to Banda Health emergency ward for medical treatment after the incident.
GNA
Crime
One dead, 3 injured in herdsmen clash at Yabram in Oti Region
Abdulrahman Abdulai was butchered to death with a slashed throat with others identified as Ibraima Jibo, Mahamudu Iko and Lasi Mahamudu Iko sustaining gaping machetes wounds.
GNA
General
Yaw Sarpong Boateng elected Vice Chairperson of African Network of Information Commissions
This is a noteworthy achievement for Ghana that underscores the nation’s dedication to transparency and accountability.
DL News
Courts
No need to seek additional demolition permit from Supreme Court – Lawyer
She explained that once the court has granted judgment and the order for recovery of possession the court is responsible for ensuring that all required documents and proper notice are served.
myjoyonline
Africa
Togolese Legislature approves constitutional reform; changes how president is elected
The amendments were initially passed by Togo's parliament on March 25, but faced strong opposition, prompting President Faure Gnassingbe to call for further deliberations and a subsequent vote in parliament.
DL News
Africa
Jacob Zuma wins court battle to stand in South Africa's election
Last month the electoral commission barred him over a contempt of court conviction.
BBC
US
New York to legalise adultery
Marital infidelity still classed as a criminal offence in 16 states and can result in jail time
The Telegraph
Africa
Vodacom loses South Africa IP case
Vodacom, the South African subsidiary of mobile telephony giant Vodafone, has lost an appeal in a long-running dispute concerning the Please Call Me (PCM) communications service.
Africa Law& Business
Courts
Court grants GH¢700,000 bail to two persons for pulling down storey building
The first accused person, Bernard Arhin, a 68-year-old driver, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢500,000 with three sureties, one of the sureties is to be justified.
GNA
Others
UN moves to draft new convention on international tax cooperation
The resolution provides for an intergovernmental committee to develop protocols and measures to combat tax-related illicit financial flows
Jurist
Business
2024 Budget: Check out the 8 tax reliefs by government
“Mr Speaker, further to the above, the following reliefs have been prioritized for implementation,"
DL News
Africa
Kenyan MP censured for wearing Palestinian scarf
Farah Maalim said he was wearing the scarf in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the fighting between Israel and Hamas.
BBC