MPs were not bribed with ZTE phones – Doe Adjaho
GHANA / NEWS

MPs were not bribed with ZTE phones – Doe Adjaho

The Speaker of Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho has denied allegations that Members of Parliament (MPs) were bribed with mobile handsets before approving the US$129.9 million contract between the government and ZTE Corporation of China.He described the allegation as a fabrication meant to create the impression that the legislators were corrupted before approving last month’s contract … Continue reading

Statement: Nelson Mandela state funeral arrangements
AFRICA / GHANA / NEWS / WORLD

Statement: Nelson Mandela state funeral arrangements

Statement by Minister Collins Chabane on behalf of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the State Funeral Fellow South Africans Ladies and gentlemen of the media Welcome to this latest update on the preparations for the State Funeral for our beloved President. We are pleased to have with us: · The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, … Continue reading

World Trade Organization agrees on $1trillion global trade deal
BUSINESS

World Trade Organization agrees on $1trillion global trade deal

The World Trade Organization has agreed its first-ever global deal aimed at boosting commerce. The agreement reached in Bali, Indonesia, simplifies trade procedures and also makes it easier for the poorest countries to sell their goods. The deal could add nearly $1tn (£617bn) to the global economy, analysts say. It is seen as an important … Continue reading