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South Africa: Durban Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Murder of Two Women A 31-year-old forex trader from Durban, Lungani Mthethwa, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of two women, Zizipho Gabisa and Anele Mbokazi. On March 17, 2025, the Durban High Court sentenced Mthethwa after he pleaded guilty to the murders, which occurred on August 25, 2024, in Kentville, Sea Cow Lake, Durban. The case, which had faced several delays, including postponed bail hearings in September 2024, concluded with Mthethwa admitting his role in the crime. According to court documents, Mthethwa and his co-accused,…

The family of the late Madam Gertrude Essie Quashigah, former National Coordinator of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), has strongly condemned recent allegations by former Gender Minister Sarah Adwoa Safo, accusing her of mismanaging the programme. In a press statement signed by Isaac Aidoo, Esq., on behalf of the family, they expressed deep disappointment over Safo’s remarks, calling them “unfounded and unfortunate.” “Our mother, who led the GSFP from 2019 until her passing in 2023, carried out her duties with the highest levels of integrity, dedication, and selflessness,” the statement read. The family highlighted that, under Madam Quashigah’s leadership,…

Former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has claimed that former President Akufo-Addo instructed her to audit the School Feeding Programme but later distanced himself when the findings exposed widespread corruption. Speaking on Movement Radio, Adwoa Safo revealed that Akufo-Addo personally tasked her with conducting the audit immediately after her appointment as Minister, even before she received funds to run the ministry. “The President wanted to understand how the funds were being used, so he asked me to audit the School Feeding Programme right after my appointment,” she stated. During her investigation, she repeatedly invited a…

Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, has condemned the military’s violent actions against civilians in Bawku following the killing of a soldier. He has called for accountability and urged peaceful collaboration to restore order. Ayariga denounced the brutalities inflicted by the military in parts of the Bawku Municipality on the night of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, describing their actions as unacceptable. He vowed to demand full accountability from the security forces responsible. While expressing regret over the killing of the soldier by an unknown assailant, Ayariga insisted that ransacking homes, assaulting innocent civilians, and holding the town hostage were equally condemnable.…

Anas Aremeyaw Anas Wins $18M Defamation Case Against Kennedy Agyapong in U.S. Court, Stresses Media’s Role in Holding Power Accountable Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has secured a major legal victory in the United States, winning an $18 million defamation lawsuit against former Ghanaian Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong. The ruling by the Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey underscores the importance of press freedom and accountability in governance. Anas: Politicians Cannot Take the Media for GrantedFollowing the court’s decision, Anas reaffirmed the critical role of journalists in scrutinizing power and exposing corruption. He warned politicians against undermining the…

Deloitte Awaits Specifics on Mahama Administration’s 24-Hour Economy PolicyProfessional services firm Deloitte has stated that it is awaiting specific details on the 24-Hour Economy policy proposed by the Mahama administration. During the presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson confirmed that the government would formally present the 24-Hour Economy policy to Parliament for approval. A key initiative of the Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC), the policy seeks to enhance economic productivity by encouraging businesses to operate around the clock. Dr. Forson emphasized its potential to generate…

Military Officer Shot Dead in Bawku, Heightening Tensions in the Upper East Region A military officer has been shot and killed in Bawku, Upper East Region, by unidentified gunmen, further escalating tensions in the already volatile area, according to security sources. The officer, identified as a Warrant Officer Class Two, was reportedly killed on the morning of Monday, March 17, 2025, near a military buffer zone established in one of the town’s key conflict areas. His death adds to the growing concerns in Bawku, where a joint security task force has been deployed since 2021 to maintain peace amid ongoing…

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has admitted that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lacked the expected enthusiasm, underscoring the challenges the party faced in the 2024 elections. Speaking to Nhyira FM, the chairman of the NPP’s manifesto committee reflected on insights from the Ashanti Region regarding the party’s significant defeat. He observed that, unlike previous elections, where large crowds would gather in cities and towns to show support, such enthusiasm was missing in 2024. “I noticed early signs that the election would be difficult, though we remained hopeful for a better outcome. Holding the elections…

Man Pays for Full Surgery of Mr. John Kofi After Bones man TV Interview In a heartwarming turn of events, Mr. Emmanuel Aboagye has fulfilled his promise to cover the full cost of surgery for 42-year-old Mr. John Kofi, who was recently interviewed by Bones man TV. The inspiring act of kindness comes just minutes after Mr. Aboagye’s phone call to the Bones man TV team. Mr. Bones, the host of Bones man TV, shared the touching moment in a recent post, recounting how Mr. Aboagye called him to commit to covering the full GHc100,000 surgery cost for Mr. Kofi.…

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo-Prampram and Minister for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has secured a commitment from the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to address the worsening water crisis in his constituency. In a Facebook post on Sunday, March 16, Mr. George expressed deep concern over the “extremely critical” water situation in the Ningo and Prampram areas, which has worsened in recent weeks. Mr. George shared that he had engaged with the new Managing Director of GWCL on Saturday, who provided firm assurances that water supply would improve starting Tuesday. “Yesterday, I got firm assurances…