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GNAT, NAGRAT and PRETAG have commenced a nationwide strike over unresolved concerns, including unpaid promotion-related arrears and other employment issues. The industrial action could disrupt teaching and learning across Ghana as the unions push for government to address their demands.
BreakingA five-month-old baby who reportedly went missing at Asafo Market in Kumasi has been safely recovered by the police and reunited with his family. A woman suspected of being linked to the alleged abduction was arrested at Ejisu as investigations continue.
CUTS International Ghana has questioned the decision by cement manufacturers to apply a uniform GH¢12-per-bag surcharge, warning that the arrangement could raise competition concerns. The manufacturers say the charge is necessary because severe congestion at Tema Port has pushed up clinker vessel waiting times and demurrage costs.
BreakingA 36-year-old man has been arrested in the Bono Region over an alleged GH¢1.1 million fake gold transaction involving 110 troy ounces of counterfeit gold. Police are searching for three other alleged accomplices and investigating a separate GH¢1.4 million fraud case reportedly linked to the group.