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Former MASLOC boss imprisoned for 10 years
Sedina Tamakloe, the former CEO of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), has been sentenced to ten years in jail with hard labour.
Daniel Axim, the former Chief Operating Officer, has also received a five-year term with hard labour.
Both persons were found guilty on 78 charges, including causing financial harm to the state, theft, conspiracy to steal, money laundering, and breaking public procurement regulations.
The trial began in 2019 and had six witnesses produced by the state. Sedina Tamakloe was prosecuted in absentia after leaving the country for a medical examination with court approval. Daniel Axim testified in person but did not have any witnesses.
The convictions arise from the theft of monies allocated for MASLOC operations from 2013 to 2016.
The state summoned six witnesses in all, but the first accused, Sedina Tamakloe, was tried in absentia because she absconded after getting court authorization to seek medical treatment outside the country. The second accused, however, testified in person without calling any witnesses.
The charges for which the defendants have been found guilty involve the misappropriation of funds intended for MASLOc operations between 2013 and 2016.
In one case, inmates withdrawn GH¢500,000 as a loan for Obaatampa Savings and Loans firm but claimed a return after the financial institution refused to offer a 24% interest on the topic.
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Power interruptions damage our enterprises; release dumsor schedule – GUTA
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has joined demands for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to produce a load-shedding schedule, citing the persistent power outages that are badly impacting companies and livelihoods across the nation.
GUTA issued a statement emphasising the considerable impact of the power outages on many sectors, including agriculture, trade, and industry.
According to them, firms are struggling to meet production schedules and prepare for their personnel as a result of the irregular power supply, which raises production costs and degrades living conditions.
Traders, store owners, wholesalers, tailors, dressmakers, electricians, and other artists are also suffering business losses as a result of the “Dumsor phenomenon.”
GUTA is asking for answers from ECG about the true reasons of the unpredictable power outages, measures to resolve the issue, and a deadline for resolution.
They also requested ECG to publish a timeframe for load-shedding so that companies may organise their activities appropriately.
Because of the unpredictability of power outages, many shop owners have turned to generators, which has resulted in rising fuel costs to keep them operating during outages.
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The Foreign Affairs Ministry cautions against travelling to Northern Mali
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians not to travel to certain areas of Northern Mali.
In an official statement, the Ministry underlined recent security concerns along critical routes connecting Mali and Niger, notably in the Gao and Ansongo regions of Northern Mali.
The Ministry mentioned incidents of terrorist activity targeting travellers along these routes.
“The Ministry remains committed to the safety of Ghanaians and will provide updates on the security situation in the region under reference in due course,” the statement went on to say.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry reminded the people to always prioritise their safety when travelling.
Find the statement below:
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Gov’t settles on blue and white as new paint for basic schools
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education, has declared that the government intends to repaint all public basic schools in blue and white, replacing the present brown and yellow.
This programme is part of a rebranding campaign to improve the appearance of the institutions.
Dr Adutwum went on to say that this is only one of several initiatives targeted at revitalising and improving basic education in the country.
“We’re moving to blue and white. We are painting all of the schools to give them an appealing appearance. This is the revolution Ghana deserves, and it is on its way,” the minister said at a “The free SHS tale” discussion in Accra on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
He also announced the replacement of the brown and yellow outfits.
“We are modifying the uniforms of public elementary schools across the country. The yellow and brown that you see now will go. Reformation is coming to a community near you, and you will witness it.”
The education minister expanded, saying that this project is part of the government’s attempts to demonstrate to critics that its concentration is not exclusively on secondary education.
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