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Ex-Health Minister Agyemang Manu faces charges in the coming weeks over questionable COVID-19 deals - Ofosu Kwakye reveals
Summary
Why is a former Health Minister facing charges related to COVID-19 vaccine procurement and airport testing services?
Former Health Minister Agyemang Manu will face prosecution over the Sputnik V vaccine deal and dealings with Frontiers Healthcare. Felix Kwakye Ofosu revealed that charges are being prepared following scrutiny of COVID-19 related contracts.
Politics
3 min read
Court jails foreign national 5 years after GH¢1.9m & US$191k fake currency conviction
Summary
Why did a court sentence an Indian national after fake currency was discovered at his workplace in Accra?
Shubham Sharma, an Indian national, was sentenced in Accra for possessing fake currency- GH¢1.9 million and $191,900. Sharma, a former manager, allegedly replaced genuine company cash with the counterfeit notes while his employer was abroad.
Politics
2 min read
Ghana, Russia review bilateral ties, explore new areas of cooperation
Summary
Ghana and Russia are exploring new partnerships, but some thorny issues may complicate their growing relationship...
Ghana and Russia met in Accra on March 12, 2026, to discuss their 68-year bilateral relationship. They aim to deepen cooperation in agriculture, energy, and education. Ghana also raised concerns about Ghanaian citizens in Russia's military.
Politics
2 min read
Gov't to ban gas cylinder importation - Energy Minister
Summary
Why is the government planning to ban gas cylinder imports, and how will it affect local consumers?
The Energy Minister announced plans to ban gas cylinder imports, aiming to boost local production. The ministry is working with NPA and Ghana Gas to revamp the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC), needing $8 million for retooling - $6 million already secured.
Politics
4 min read
Manager jailed five years for possessing fake currency
Summary
An Accra court has handed down a sentence for currency fraud, but the details of the case are quite shocking...
Shubham Sharma, a manager, has been sentenced to imprisonment for possessing fake currency - specifically GH¢1,976,000 in fake GH¢200 notes and US$191,900 in counterfeit US$100 notes. The court also directed his deportation after serving his sentence, but what led to this?
Politics
2 min read