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Burgar King Dansoman branch opens
Burger King Ghana has opened a new branch to increase their chain of outlets in the country.
The new branch located at Dansoman Shell Filling Station is the fourth in the capital after the branches at Accra Mall, Palace Mall, and Shell, Airport.
Speaking to The Spectator at a short ceremony to open the new branch on Friday, February 4, Marketing Manager of Quick Holdings, Kwadwo Bonnah said, the move of expanding the chain of branches would create a lot of jobs for Ghanaian youth.
This, he said, would make a positive impact on the economy and the lives of Ghanaians.
He again said that, this would save the people of Dansoman the stress of travelling to other parts of Accra to buy burger.
“This is to bring our brand closer to people for them to experience our uniqueness in the sale of fresh foods considering the health of customers,” he said.
Touching on customer service, he said the Dansoman branch would not be different from the other branches which prioritise respect for customers and not keeping them in queues for long.
“The poeple of Dansoman Exhibition, Awoshie and its environs, should expect nothing but the best, because as an international brand we will not renege on our standards. Customers can come in from 10 am to 10pm on Monday to Sunday,” he said.
Mr.Bonnah noted that Burger king was available on the third party applications where one could easily order for food at his or her convenience.
Burger King is an American multinational chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Media reports claiming Cecilia Dapaah is cleared by FBI are false – OSP
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dismissed media reports suggesting that former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has been cleared of corruption by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
In a statement, the OSP said its attention had been drawn to several misleading publications which claimed that the FBI “found no evidence of corruption” or that Mrs. Dapaah “had been cleared.”
The office stressed that these reports were false and a misrepresentation of its Half-Yearly Report.
According to the OSP, the report stated that no direct and immediate evidence of corruption had been found, a legal standard that is different from saying there was “no evidence” or that the former minister had been cleared.
The OSP explained that the case was earlier referred to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after investigations revealed strong signs of suspected money laundering and structuring, which fall under EOCO’s mandate.
However, the previous leadership of EOCO failed to act and returned the docket.
The new leadership has since requested and received the docket again.
The OSP urged the media to report with accuracy and remain faithful to official documents, stressing that responsible communication is necessary on matters of high national interest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Government Pays GH¢9.7 Billion Coupon Under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)
The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢9.7 billion as part of its debt obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the payment amounted to GH¢9,698,815,220.17.
This brings the total payments made under the programme this year alone to GH¢19.4 billion.
According to the minister in a facebook post, the payment shows government’s commitment to honouring agreements made under the DDEP and is expected to boost investor confidence in the economy.
He stated that government has also created two sinking fund accounts one in cedis and another in US dollars to help manage future debt payments.
These funds, introduced he said is in line with the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review and backed by the Public Financial Management Act, meant to ensure that upcoming loan obligations due between 2026 and 2028 are paid on time.
The Finance Minister assured investors and the public that all future debt commitments, including those under the DDEP, will be fully honoured without delays.
By: Jacob Aggrey
