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Afb Ghana limited in the quest of providing innovative consumer credit product to Government workers and market traders is waxing of some burdens for its loyal customers by giving them school kits within the month of September The financial service company which started its operation some five years back, was crowned as the top emerging brand   in 2014. Afb Ghana limited also find its way on the Ghana Stock Exchange last year listing Gh 30 million bond with ‘BBB’ rating to expanding its footprint in Ghana.The company which believes   responsible lending is the best way to giving its value customers access to financial freedom also have a GOLD REWARD CARD which comprise 10% off selected brands at Electroland (Samsung, Nasco and Midea) , 6% off Pioneer home appliances , 5% off at Melcom on purchases of GHS 50 or more , and Free insurance of GHS 2 000 paid to your family in the event of the customers death. As school resumes this September afb Ghana limited is...

President John Dramani Mahama has hinted of plans by his administration to make tertiary education free. But this according to him, will depend on a number of factors including an improvement in the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Mahama's administration is currently running what it calls a progressively free Senior High School education policy. The President made the announcement on Wednesday while addressing students of the University of Cape Coast as part of his five-day tour of the Central Region. “I wish to assure you that, as Ghana's GDP continues to grow and as you continue to make wealth, we will continue to make tertiary education progressively free so that you pay less fees. In the meantime; we are investing heavily in tertiary education in order to make the teaching and learning experience good for you.” President Mahama also said the amount of money his government is investing in tertiary education “is really massive and th...

A 34-year-old man Abubakari Bediako has been sentenced to four years in prison for defiling his 16-year-old daughter. The Circuit Court presided over by Judge Ruby Quaison passed the sentence in her chambers Thursday morning. Bediako, a driver at Amasaman in the Greater Accra region was arrested after his wife reported the case to the Police in November 2015 after she discovered that their daughter was pregnant. After subjecting her daughter to strict questioning, the teenager revealed that her father was constantly forcing her to have sex with him. The 16-year-old girl also stated that her father warned her not to disclose their ordeal to anyone. The girl whose identity is being protected kept the incident a secret for fear of being penalized. She added that her father had sex with her anytime her mother who is a cleaner left for night shift. He was arrested immediately and charged. He pleaded guilty in court and was convicted. Source: Starrfmonline.com ...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has debunked claims   that it denied the New Patriotic Party's vice presidential nominee, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia access to the Accra International Conference Center (AICC) for his public lecture slated for today [Thursday]. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Emmanuel Bombande, described the accusations as “petty” in an interview with Citi News ' Sixtus Dong Ullo. The organizers of the lecture say they were denied access at the eleventh hour; despite previous meetings and assurances by managers of the facility which is under the Ministry. They subsequently announced that the event will be held at the National Theatre. They also accused government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; of trying to sabotage the event because it fears Dr Bawumia will expose how bad it had run the economy. But Dr. Bombande explained that, the Ministry granted the Danquah Institute, organizers of the lecture the app...

President John Mahama has called the bluff of persons agitating for the restoration of the teacher trainee allowance. He says he would choose to risk his second term bid on grounds of principles than on petty politicking which he blames his opponents for doing. “For partisan politics purposes you have your political opponent come and say when we come back we will restore trainee allowances to colleges of education. For me it is better to lose the election on principle than win it on falsehood,” he said. President Mahama made these remarks on Wednesday when he addressed students and faculty heads of the University of Cape Coast in the Central Region as part of his campaign tour ahead of the general election. Government's decision to scrap teacher trainee allowance and replace it with the student loan has been heavily criticised. Teacher Trainee Association of Ghana (TTAG), the mother association of trainee teachers, vented its spleen on government when...

  Ghanaian Reggae and dancehall artiste, Kenneth Wilberforce Zonto, known as Black Prophet says he will win a Grammy award for Ghana. Black Prophet, who has been away from Ghana for some time now said this on his social media (Facebook) handle. According to him, “I will put African Roots Rock Reggae on the musical map and bring a Grammy back to Ghana” . The ‘Let Me Do My Thing’ hit maker, Black Prophet has recorded songs for his upcoming album launch. The album christened ‘Stories of Life’ was produced by award winning Reggae legendary and saxophonist, Mr. Dean Fraser. In the post, Black Prophet explained that the much- awaited album would be released on September 16, 2016 on VPAL Music in Jamaica. “Working with top musicians at Tuff Gong, Penthouse studios and collaboration with Tarrus Riley and Duane Stephenson to create this master piece,” he added. “…Over the next few weeks I will be taking you on a journey of how Jah has blessed me to this point in my Life…with...