Business
GARIA launches 2nd Corporate Insolvency Journal
This detailed publication explores pivotal issues within Ghana’s insolvency sector, offering crucial insights to practitioners and stakeholders.
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Results for "Transparency International"
1627 results.
Business
Shell wins landmark court case against cutting carbon emissions
The Court of Appeal in The Hague determined that it could not conclusively prove that Shell had a "social standard of care" compelling it to cut emissions by 45% or any specific target, though it acknowledged that the company has a duty to...
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Courts
ICC to investigate sexual misconduct claims against chief prosecutor
Karim Khan, the ICC's chief prosecutor, has denied the allegations and has stated his willingness to cooperate with the inquiry while continuing his duties.
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Crime
Narcotics Control Commission destroys over 150,000kg of illicit drugs
The illicit drugs included Cannabis, Heroine, Speedball, Cocaine, Meth and MDMA and Codeine, weighing over 46,128kg, 37kg, 10kg, 9kg, 3kg and 105,700kg respectively.
GNA
Business
In-house counsel key to efficient, confidential dispute resolution-CIMA
CIMA's next event the Oxford-Africa Arbitration Forum comes off on November 18, 2024 (virtual).
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Crime
Military Officer, 4 others bailed GH¢550,000 over kidnapping
Warrant Officer Class One (WOI) Elorm John Ahiakpor received bail set at GH¢150,000 with three sureties, while the other suspects were each granted bail at GH¢100,000 with two sureties.
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General
Parliament recalled by Speaker; expected to sit November 7
This call to assemble is based on Article 112(3) of the Ghanaian Constitution and Standing Orders 5 and 53, which authorize the Speaker to summon Parliament when required in the national interest.
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Courts
Soldier and 4 others remanded over robbery, kidnapping
WOI Elorm John Ahiakpor, along with Silas Amewonye, a 25-year-old farmer; Farouk Nuodio, a 32-year-old trader; Daniel Kwesi Obiri Yeboah, also known as Aljazeera, a 49-year-old trader; and Michael Nana Addo, a 25-year-old carpenter, face ch...
GNA
General
We didn't deploy personnel to interfere with parliamentary proceedings-GAF
In a statement released by the Director-General of Public Relations on Tuesday, GAF firmly labeled these reports as "false" and advised the public to disregard them.
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Africa
Gunmen attack, kill Mozambique opposition lawyer
Elvino Dias, the lawyer for Venâncio Mondlane, who recently ran for president with the Podemos party, was killed in the attack, along with fellow party member Paulo Guambe.
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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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General
2024 Call to the Bar: KNUST Law Alumnus wins highest award
He also won the Best Student award in Civil Procedure.
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Europe
Man to face trial for downplaying Rwanda genocide in book
Onana's lawyer, Emmanuel Pire, argues that the author does not deny the genocide or the specific targeting of Tutsis.
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Business
Several OMCs lose licenses in two years
During an appearance on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, October 4, Tasunti emphasized the NPA’s commitment to enhancing regulations to ensure industry integrity and adherence to standards.
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Courts
Man accused of destroying 'big six' effigies to undergo brain scan
The brain scan is to establish Newell Gavu’s mental status following an order by the court after appearing before it.
GNA
Crime
Operator remanded for allegedly siphoning aviation fuel
Codjoe, a 37-year-old aviation operator, allegedly carried out the act with two other accomplices, Seth, and Enoch, who are still at large.
GNA
General
Madam Efua Ghartey elected President of the Ghana Bar Association
She polled a total vote of 1279 against the 1060 garnered by her main contender in the race.
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General
Plea bargaining not shield from accountability-AG cautions
He cautioned that employing plea bargains solely to recover the proceeds of crime without requiring an admission of guilt from the accused could undermine the core objectives of criminal law.
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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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Africa
Namibian Authorities block vessel over Israel war-crime concerns
The Justice Minister of Namibia, Yvonne Dausab, stated that the vessel, the MV Kathrin, was carrying explosive materials destined for Israel and had been stopped in accordance with Namibia’s stance on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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