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"Of Course, I Fcuked Up!" 🎤🎵🎼

Sometimes, you need to own your L's with your chest

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Chale News
August 05, 2024

QUICK BYTE

  • Kennedy Agyapong, the MP for Assin Central was standing tall at the NPP Ablekuma South Constituency campaign launch, basically tells his squad to own up to their L’s. Yup, he’s all about that transparency life, urging the New Patriotic Party to apologize to Ghanaians for the current economic chaos.

    Agyapong’s saying it straight up – the party needs to show some humility if they wanna bag votes in the 2024 elections. He's like, “Look, peeps are struggling out here. Admit it, say sorry, and maybe, just maybe, people will give us another shot.” It’s like when you mess up a group project and gotta apologize to your team before they let you touch the slides again.

    Agyapong’s convinced that unity and a solid apology tour could turn things around for the NPP. Read more

  • Mahama's got plans, big plans. At a rally in Binduri, he made it clear: the Free SHS is here to stay, but he’s going to sprinkle some magic dust on it. Get the 411 in the Deep Dive section below

  • If your bank balance is a TikTok trend—sometimes it's poppin', sometimes it’s floppin' then Fitch Solutions got some news for you. It’s predicting that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is about to slash its policy rate by 200 basis points in November. What does this mean for us? Think of it like getting a 20% discount on your fave sneakers—sweet, right? But, there’s more! Check out the Deep Dive section for the full deets.

  • Residents of Komenda are super salty about government’s decision to lease the Komenda Sugar Factor to Indians. The residents are planning a mega protest on August 13. Expect 2,000 locals up at the crack of dawn, marching from Komenda Township to Junction.

    Their gripe? They want local sugarcane processed, not imported raw sugar. Plus, they say the lease was shadier than your ex’s excuses. Read more

  • So the Heal Komfo Anokye Project is hitting a major snag that even the best-laid plans can't fix—space issues! Project Head, Sammy Adu Boakye, saying it’s kinda like trying to renovate your room but your entire family is still chilling in there. So the revamp’s gonna need an extra 12 months, pushing the deadline to 36 months.

    They’ve already spent almost $4 million and got some blocks 60% done. But they’re hustling to finish up by the end of August. So, if you're wondering why it's taking forever, just remember—good things. Read more

  • The CPP is having a serious facepalm moment after President Akufo-Addo’s Founders' Day speech. The Prez stirred up some major heat by saying that Dr. Kwame Nkrumah shouldn't be seen as Ghana's sole founder. Instead, he suggested that Ghana’s independence was a team effort.

    The CPP is calling this statement an "unfortunate gaffe." They're not holding back, saying Akufo-Addo should have been more tactful on a day meant to honor the nation's founder. They’re accusing the President of playing fast and loose with historical facts, especially given the NPP’s current administration is nearing its end.

    Adding fuel to the fire, the CPP reminded everyone that the NPP's track record with facts isn't exactly spotless. They took a swipe at Akufo-Addo’s recent slip-up, where he mistakenly referred to former President John Dramani Mahama as his vice. The CPP's message is clear: if you're in the last stretch of your term, maybe focus on leaving a legacy rather than muddling history. Read the full statement here

  • As the Akwambo festival kicks off today August 5, the Agona Nyakrom Oman Council is cracking down on miniskirts and indecent dressing. The chiefs want everyone to dress respectfully to honor the festival's cultural traditions. Also, don’t forget to keep the town clean to avoid cholera. Read more

  • Here’s the scoop on why Van Vicker didn’t show up in LilWin’s movie "A Country Called Ghana." Contrary to the buzz, he didn’t reject the role—he and the producer couldn’t vibe on the schedule. The producer wanted him for a month, but Van, busy with school, suggested 10 days. They didn’t hit him back and went with Ramsey Nouah, who ended up doing the job in 10 days. Wild, right? Read more

  • Camidoh has come under fire after making some pretty controversial comments about smoking. He’s been defending it, suggesting that smoking might not be as harmful as it's made out to be. According to Camidoh, the dangers of smoking are kinda subjective, and not everything labeled as bad is actually bad. He tried to back up his point by comparing smoking to cooking kenkey, a beloved Ghanaian dish. He mentioned how smoky it gets when our parents are in the kitchen cooking kenkey, and they seem to be doing just fine.

    As you can imagine, health professionals were quick to clap back. They’re not having any of it. To them, Camidoh might think he’s sparking a meaningful debate, it looks like he’s just blowing smoke. Read more

  • There was a major accident on the Taifa Highway in Accra, and it’s a real doozy. A blue Toyota Camry spider was totally wrecked in a crash that left two people seriously injured. The car, with the plate number DV 2982 A, was being test-driven by two mechanics who were taking a client’s ride for a spin. Unfortunately, it looks like speeding was the culprit here.

    The crash scene was intense—think of a car that’s been through a shredder. The front seat passenger was in critical condition, and the driver wasn’t in much better shape. Both are now at the hospital fighting for their lives. Read more

  • A fire broke out at the Prempeh II Library due to an electrical socket malfunction. The flames were quickly put out by firefighters, and everyone was safely evacuated. No casualties were reported, and students are back to hitting the books for their exams starting tomorrow.

    This fire comes just ten days after another blaze at “Father Hostel” that affected multiple rooms and students. Read more

DEEP DIVE

MAHAMA’S GOT HIS VERSION OF FREE SHS ALL PLANNED

As you know, Mahama has been singing, “Vote me, make I chop President (again) on repeat. Now, he’s talking about keeping the Free SHS policy but making it gourmet-level quality

Those abandoned school projects remind him too much of Cinderella before the ball. So JM’s fairy godmother wand (read: investment) is gonna turn those into glitzy new classrooms and end the double-track schooling system forever. He’s talking infrastructure upgrades, more classrooms, and cutting down those endless months kids spend at home binge-watching their favorite series.

The man’s got a solution for the food crisis too. No more relying on some national buffer stock that might deliver beans today and rice in a month. Headteachers will become the new local food procurement ninjas, ensuring students get quality, healthy food, and the local farmers get some sweet business.

And the cherry on top? Job opportunities. Yep, JM's promising more jobs, so you can tell your parents to stop worrying about you becoming a professional couch potato. Mahama’s rallying the troops to vote for him and his team, aiming for a majority in parliament. Read more

FITCH’S GOT SOME NEWS ABOUT MONEY

Back in July, the BoG decided to keep the rate steady at 29%, because inflation is like that pesky neighbor who keeps messing with our cedi. Rising fuel and utility prices were the main villains here. But Fitch is saying, “You never Cedis coming!” They think the BoG will finally ease up and drop the rate to 27% by year’s end.

Fitch believes inflation will start chillin’ below 20% by September, and the cedi will bounce back like your favorite Marvel hero after a rough fight. Ghana’s restructuring of its eurobonds is expected to wrap up in September, which should make investors look at us like we’re the new ‘it’ thing. That’s when BoG might feel the vibe is right to cut rates.

But before you get too hyped and start planning that extra splurge, remember that the BoG is playing it safe. They’re likely to keep things steady in September because inflation, although improving, is still like that getting a pimple on your date night.

So, keep an eye out for November’s big move, and maybe, just maybe, we’ll all be breathing a little easier financially. Read more

FACT OF THE DAY

THE BIG SIX

When Ghana declared independence in 1957, its founding fathers were a remarkable group with quite the age spread:

  • Ako Adjei was 41, the youngest of the group.

  • Kwame Nkrumah was 48.

  • William Ofori was 47.

  • Edward Akuffo-Addo was 51.

  • Emmanuel Odarkwei Obetsebi-Lamptey was 55.

  • J.B. Danquah was the eldest at 62.

We wonder if one time in an argument J.B. Danquah said something like, “I’m older than you, watch the way you talk to me. My family’s last born is even older than you!”😂😂

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