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NAM1 Pulled Gun On Menzgold Investors: Witnesses Tells Court

NAM1 Pulled Gun On Menzgold Investors NAM 1’s companies represented themselves falsely to me – Witness who invested GH₵5.2 million tells court NAM1 gives GH¢5m to police to be disbursed to Menzgold customers – Report

Hearing in the ongoing Menzgold case has lead to several revelations including on that indicated NAM1 Pulled Gun On Menzgold Investors. The fifth prosecution witness in the trial of Nana Appiah Mensah, aka NAM1, has testified that after investing GH¢760,000 in Menzgold, the accused assaulted her when she demanded her returns. Priscilla Adu-Boateng, a trader … Read more

5 Tips for Selling Annuity Payments (or Designing a Successful Annuity Payment Plan)

5 Tips for Selling Annuity Payments (or Designing a Successful Annuity Payment Plan)

In this post we have painstakingly explained the 5 Tips for Selling Annuity Payments (or Designing a Successful Annuity Payment Plan) to guide your decision making. Image Source: Pexels The value of annuities has increased significantly over the last few years. The demand for annuity payments has also grown quickly in recent years, especially among … Read more

The 2023 Annual Data on the State of Ghana Prisons

The 2023 annual data on the state of Ghana Prisons

The 2023 annual data on the state of Ghana Prisons has revealed shocking stage of overcrowding among others details.

The data revealed Ghana’s prisons are overcrowded by 4,651 inmates as the total prison population was 14,916, nearly 45% more than the “normal” capacity of 10,265.

The Data from the Ghana Pris­ons Service show that inmates comprised 14,732 males and 184 females.

Convict prisoners constitute 88.56 per cent of the inmate pop­ulation of 13,210, made up of 13,053 males and 157 females.

 

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Remand prisoners are 1,245; comprising 1,230 males and 15 females, while trial prisoners are 461 made up of 449 males and 12 females.

In the ‘special category’, 180 persons are on death row, includ­ing six females; 88, including one female, on life sentence; 215 male juveniles at correctional centres; and 919 foreigners, made up of 871 males and 48 females in pris­on.

Due to the reports of overcrowding in the prisons, there has been a new private member’s bill to amend the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30) to introduce an alternative sentencing regime for misdemeanours.

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Sponsored by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, Fran­cis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, the bill was presented to the Clerk to Parlia­ment on December 12 last year.

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It is aimed at introducing com­munity service and bond of good behaviour as alternatives to the traditional custodial sentences and fines for petty crimes, generally re­ferred to as misdemeanours, where such offences are not already specified by law.

Julius Malema in Ghana “A Day of Dialogue With Arise Ghana” on Tuesday

Julius Malema in Ghana "A Day of Dialogue With Arise Ghana" on Tuesday

Julius Malema of South Africa will be in Ghana to speak with the youth on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024. His visit to Ghana is a result of the invitation from Arise Ghana. The programme has been dubbed “A Day of Dialogue With Arise Ghana.”

Arise Ghana is a bipatisan civil society organisation made up of young Ghanaians and all political activists who believe in the economic freedom of Africans as individuals and the African economies.

The dialogue will take place at the College of Surgiance and Pysicians in Accra, Ghana, at 2 p.m.

Julius Malema of South Africa has become a symbol of Africa’s courage, determination, and self-belief, which has ignited passion for economic freedom in South Africa. His inspiring and challenging speeches, ideology, and focus on redeeming Africa have caught fire in many African countries, including Ghana.

His connection with Arise Ghana is a testament to this, as he lands in Ghana to inspire the youth of Ghana with his fire-packed conviction of what African youths are capable of and can do to help save our continent from economic slavery.

READ: Arise Ghana, Justice For Ghana Presents petition To Parliament 

Julius Malema: From Youth Leader to Fiery Politician

Julius Malema, born in 1981, is a prominent South African figure known for his outspoken nature and unwavering dedication to social justice.

His political journey began within the African National Congress (ANC), the party that spearheaded the fight against apartheid.

Rising through the ranks, he became president of the ANC Youth League in 2008, a position that thrust him into the national spotlight. His fiery oratory and radical stance on issues like economic inequality and land redistribution resonated with many, particularly marginalised youth.

However, Malema’s tenure was tumultuous. Controversial statements and clashes with the ANC leadership culminated in his expulsion in 2012. Undeterred, Malema co-founded the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in 2013, a far-left party advocating for the nationalisation of key industries and radical land redistribution.

The EFF, with its signature red berets and militant aesthetic, quickly gained traction among disillusioned youth seeking a more transformative agenda than the ANC’s perceived moderation. Malema’s activism continues to challenge the status quo, sparking both passionate support and fierce opposition in South Africa’s complex political landscape.

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Register for the GTLE 2024/2025 Exam: Deadline Feb 20

GTLE Registration Deadline for 2024/2025: Date, Registration Process and More 2022 registration for 2nd phase GTLE Open, Time Table Out GTLE examination offenses

The National Teaching Council (NTC) has made the GTLE registration deadline for the 2024–2025 examination public.

The Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE), introduced by the NTC, which, when passed by a trained teacher, makes him or her a recognised professional teacher both in Ghana and abroad, will be administered this year as well.

What is the official deadline for the 2024–2025 GTLE registration?

The GTLE registration deadline for 2024/2025, according to the NTC, is February 20, 2024. The registration started on January 20.

Interested candidates are to complete the registration on or before the deadline because the NTC has indicated there will be no extension in the time for registration beyond the February 20, 2024, deadline.

Who can write the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE)?

According to the regulations outlined by the National Teaching Council (NTC) for the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE), the examination is open to only PGDE and degree holders. These applicants must have degrees or postgraduate degrees in education.

What is the GTLE date for 2024?

The NTC has set March 17–March 19 as the examination dates. The timetable for the examination has not been released at the time of this publication.

READ: 2024 BECE Date and Timetable: Projection

Which subjects will be administered during the 2024–2025 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE)?

The candidates who meet the requirements for the examination and successfully register will be examined in three papers or subjects.

The areas, or subjects, to be examined are:

  1. General professional knowledge
  2. Grade-level Specialism Pedagogy Paper
  3. Multiple Subject Content or Single Subject Content Knowledge.

The third option or subject will be dependent on the candidate’s subject specialization. The subjects or papers examined during the GTLE were purposely designed with the sole aim of evaluating the depth of each candidate’s understanding of essential teaching principles in those subject areas as well as testing their ability to apply their knowledge in that area in an effective way in the field of education.

Teachers who intend to write GTLE are advised to check the NTC website at ntc.gov.gh/gtle-content so as to know the content areas for each paper.

 

What is the GTLE registration fee or cost?

Registration costs, according to the NTC, are as follows:

  1. Indexing Fee: GHC50
  2. Fresh candidates: GHC450
  3. Resit Candidates (1 Paper): GHC150
  4. Resit Candidates (2 Papers): GHC210
  5. Resit Candidates (3 Papers): GHC385

GTLE Registration Deadline for 2024/2025: GTLE Indexing Process

Before a candidate can be deemed to qualify for the examination, he or she must be indexed to stand a chance of registering.

The applicant will have to pay GHS50.00 as an indexing fee. This can be paid at any branch of Prudential Bank Ltd. nationwide. However, the Momo short code *772*51# can be used across all networks by using your college or university index number.

When you successfully pay the amount, an SMS will be sent to you. It contains your name, index number, and other information from NTC that you will use to complete your registration for the examination.

Once this is received, go to the NTC portal at www.indexing.ntc.gov.gh and verify your details.

Verification means logging in using the index number you received through the SMS alert you received after paying the indexing fee of GHS50.00.

To verify your details, log in with the indexing number you received on your phone via SMS. For the in-banking payment, if you do not receive an indexing number immediately, you can use your transaction number from the bank, which can be found on the payment receipt, to log in to verify your details. further instructions.
Use the indexing number to register for the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination.

Before a candidate can make payment, the applicant must upload the College of Education they completed onto the indexing portal.
If a candidate doesn’t have a degree, they won’t be allowed to pay through the bank or the short code.

The GTLE Registration Process for the 2024–2025 exam year.

  1. Those interested in taking all three exams must pay GHC 450.00.
  2. Prudential Bank Ltd. accepts payments at any of its branches around the country or by text message to the short number *772*51#, which is valid on all networks.
  3. Remember to collect your PIN and serial number from the bank if you’re making a bank payment.
  4. Now go to the website exams.ntc.gov.gh.
  5. Paste the PIN and serial number from your e-voucher.
  6. Make sure to upload your passport-size photo and fill out all the fields.

READ: 2024 BECE Date and Timetable: Projection

Important reminders to help you avoid errors and challenges

Remember that the NTC will not entertain any reason or decision by you to change your passport picture uploaded. To avoid any errors, ensure that you have your best-scanned passport and documents to be uploaded secured in a folder on your desktop before you proceed with the registration.

Always cross-check what you have uploaded carefully, and keep your concentration intact during the registration process.

Take a look at the details given before you send it in.

Before you submit, make sure you’ve read and understood the test rules and regulations.

After registering, as a candidate, do not let anybody else have access to your PIN or serial number. Keep them safe and prepare for easy re-entry later.

Ensure that on the examination day, you go to the centre on time and are well dressed. Remember that the dress code is business casual.

If you gave birth to a baby, you cannot write the exam with the baby with you, as his or her cries can disturb others in the exam hall. If you have to be at the exam centre with your baby, then come along with someone who will take care of the baby outside the exam hall as you write the exam.

Candidates are required to choose and complete the SBGTLE within their major.

A candidate must choose and compose content for numerous courses when applying for the early grade, early childhood, or primary level. Pedagogy in early childhood education, primary and junior high school education, and secondary and vocational education and training (TVET) are the areas of pedagogy that each applicant must choose and write a paper on.

All qualified teachers are advised to keep the GTLE Registration Deadline for 2024/2025 and all the details provided here in mind.

 

On January 21, 1950, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was arrested by the British colonial government

Kwame Nkrumah died with Ghana's Dreams

Following the launch of Positive Action by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah on January 11, 1950, against the colonial government as a result of harsh governance as claimed by Nkrumah, on January 21, 1950, the first prime minister of Gold Coast was arrested and detained. His political party, the Convention People’s Party (CPP), was also affected, while … Read more

John Mahama reacts to three killed in Bawku

Mahama releases surprise-filled list of 99 new DCE nominees John Mahama reacts to three killed in Bawku On January 7, 2013, John Dramani Mahama was inaugurated as the president of Ghana."

Former President John Dramani Mahama has reacted to the news of the killing of three men in Bawku as a result of the fresh conflict situation in the Bawku municipality.

In a post on Twitter, the flag bearer of the NDC for the 2024 elections expressed his sadness. He added that although the security agencies in Ghana are challenged in dealing with the difficult task of securing peace in the Bawku area, there is a need for the military and the Ghana Police to collaborate to increase security and safety in the area.

He called on the security to remember their duty to protect the people and uphold the peace.

It is important that “people of Bawku must embrace peace and the military must also know they are there to protect life and property not to kill” one of those who left a comment on the post by John Mahama indicated.

 

Below is the full statement on the John Mahama reacts to three killed in Bawku by John Dramani Mahama

I am deeply saddened and disturbed by recent developments in the Bawku municipality and the killing of three men, as confirmed by soldiers from the Ghana Armed Forces.

While I recognize that our security services face the difficult task of securing peace in the Bawku area, the military must work hand in hand with the police to provide safety and security in the Bawku municipality and across the nation.

As a former Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, I urge the military personnel to remember their duty to protect the people and uphold the peace.

My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this difficult time, even as I call upon the people of Bawku to endeavour to promote and consolidate peace to enable the positive development of the municipality of Bawku.

Let us all work together to ensure justice is served and peace is restored in Bawku.

 

 

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Here is How to Register for a SSNIT Number Online

In a bid to provide superior customer service delivery, SSNIT is implementing a new system to enhance its operations and services.

As part of the new system implementation, a new technology known as the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) will be used to verify the identity of members and pensioners.

 

 

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This system stores the biometric information of all members and pensioners in a database for the verification of the identity of any member or pensioner at any SSNIT branch throughout Ghana.

In order for SSNIT to achieve this objective, it is necessary to collect the biometric information of all existing members and pensioners as part of the implementation of the new system.

With the aid of the SSNIT self-service portal, you can now apply for or request a Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) number online. Obtaining a Social Security number is a requirement for employees in order for their employer to make contributions to their accounts.

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When you receive your pension, the employer’s contribution will be yours. According to a video interview on their media platform, you must contribute consistently for around 15 years (180 months) in order to be able to enjoy yourself and feel content when you receive your pension.

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You must take the actions listed below in order to obtain your own SSNIT number. The biometric registration process begins with the steps listed below.

How to register for SSNIT number online in Ghana

1. Open a browser on your computer and visit the SSNIT website here.

2. Move your mouse cursor to the menu section and click on “self-service“.

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3. After clicking on the self-service, the SSNIT portal will open.

4. Click on “Member Enrolment”.

5. Now, the online application form will open for you. You need to fill in all the spaces provided.

6. After filling in the required space, click on “submit“.

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Make sure that you provide the correct information in the space given.

Note: You still need to go to the nearest SSNIT office to complete the final stage, which is the Biometric process.

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Dollar to Cedi Exchange Rates From Banks, Black Market and Forex Bureaus Out For January 19, 2024

Dollar to Cedi Exchange Rates Cedi suffers a fall, dropping to GH¢11.90 to $1, GH¢10.99 on BoG interbank as of June 21 British Pound to Ghanaian Cedi Rates for May 5th 2023 British Pound to Ghanaian Cedi Rates for May 5th 2023Live Pound to Cedi Foreign Exchange Rate for Today. Live POUND to Cedi Foreign Exchange Rate for Today. Check here Check out your live daily US Dollar to Ghanaian Cedi Foreign Exchange Rate for Today Here On A Daily Basis.

The Dollar to Cedi Exchange Rates From Banks, Black Market and Forex Bureau are out for January 19, 2024. The rates provided here are reliable and sourced from our partner Cedirate and other affiliated sources.

The interbank rates quoted by the BoG are pegged at a buying rate of GHS11.90 and a selling rate of GGHS11.91.

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The Black market dollar rate is pegged at GHS11.91 which is higher than the BoG rate.

TABLE : Dollar to Cedi Exchange Rates From Banks, Black Market and Forex Bureau

The dollar to cedi rates table below from Cedirates.com  reveals a wide range of rates across different platforms. Crypto exchanges like AfriSwap and CediConvert offer the most competitive buying rates, with Binance P2P coming in a close third. However, be mindful of the potential volatility and additional fees associated with cryptocurrency transactions.

Forex bureaus like GAFORB and WeWire Africa also offer attractive rates, though they typically fall slightly behind the crypto exchanges. Traditional money transfer services like Western Union and Wise, while convenient, offer significantly lower buying rates.

Commercial banks present a mixed bag. CBG Bank boasts the lowest selling rate, making it a good option for those looking to offload dollars. However, their buying rate is among the lowest. GCB Bank offers a decent middle ground, while GTBank, Zenith Bank, and Ecobank fall somewhere in between.

Stanbic Bank, Absa Bank, and CalBank offer slightly higher buying rates than the aforementioned banks, while UBA, Remitly, Sendwave, and WorldRemit bring up the rear with the least competitive rates.

It’s worth noting the curious case of Visa, listed with a negative buying rate. This unusual figure likely indicates the fees associated with using Visa cards for international transactions, rather than a true exchange rate.

READ: Dollar to Cedi Exchange Rates for January 12, 2023: $1 selling for 12.86 (VISA)

When choosing a platform, consider more than just the headline rates. Factors like transaction fees, processing times, security, and ease of use should also be weighed. For smaller transactions, convenience might outweigh a slightly lower rate. For larger sums, seeking out the best rate, even if it involves a bit more legwork, could save you significant money.

NameBuyingSellingMidRate
Binance P2P
Crypto Exchange
12.5812.5912.58
AfriSwap
Forex Bureau
12.3012.6012.45
CediConvert
Crypto Exchange
12.2812.4812.38
GAFORB
Forex Bureau
12.2012.5012.35
WeWire Africa
Fintech
12.2012.5012.35
Western Union
Money Transfer
11.94
CBG Bank
Commercial Bank
11.9312.3812.15
Wise
Money Transfer
11.91
Bank Of Ghana
Central Bank
11.9011.9211.91
GCB Bank
Commercial Bank
11.9012.1512.02
Revolut
Money Transfer
11.85
GTBank
Commercial Bank
11.8312.2512.04
Zenith Bank
Commercial Bank
11.8112.2012.00
Ecobank
Commercial Bank
11.8012.1011.95
Fidelity Bank
Commercial Bank
11.8012.1911.99
Access Bank
Commercial Bank
11.7512.1011.92
Stanbic Bank
Commercial Bank
11.7012.1011.90
Absa Bank
Commercial Bank
11.7012.1811.94
CalBank
Commercial Bank
11.6512.2511.95
Standard Chartered
Commercial Bank
11.5612.1511.85
UBA
Commercial Bank
11.5512.1011.82
Remitly
Money Transfer
11.48
Sendwave
Money Transfer
11.48
WorldRemit
Money Transfer
11.40
Visa
Payment Processor
12.94

 

 

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