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  Dzata Cement Limited has issued a public alert following the discovery of counterfeit cement bags circulating in the market, confirming that fraudsters have been tampering with genuine Dzata packaging to replace contents with inferior products. In an official statement signed by Managing Director Nafisa Mahama, the company addressed a viral video showing allegedly compromised cement bags, clarifying that the products shown were not genuine Dzata Cement despite bearing the company’s packaging. “The cement shown in that video is not genuine Dzata Cement,” the statement read. “Unfortunately, fraudsters have tampered with our packaging, opening genuine Dzata Cement bags, replacing the contents with inferior cement, and resealing them for resale.” The company emphasized that counterfeiting and bag tampering represent an industry-wide challenge in Ghana’s construction sector, but highlighted their swift response: “With the support of law enforcement, the culprits have al...

  Ghana’s music scene has received significant continental recognition with three of its leading female artists – Amaarae, Wendy Shay, and Moliy earning nominations for Best Female Artiste in Western Africa at the upcoming All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The nominees list, released Wednesday, showcases the rich diversity of female musical talent across West Africa, with Ghana strongly represented alongside artists from Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Guinea. Amaarae, known for her groundbreaking alternative sound and international appeal, is nominated for her track “S.M.O,” which continues to receive global acclaim. Wendy Shay, one of Ghana’s most consistent hitmakers, earns her nomination for her latest single “Too Late,” while emerging talent Moliy is recognized for her collaborative effort “Shake It To The Max” featuring Shenseea, Skillibeng, and Silent Addy. They face stiff competition from regional heavyweights including Nigeria’s Avra Starr (“All The Love”) and T...

  The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has revealed that about 300 stolen vehicles shipped into Ghana have been identified through joint investigations with the FBI and Canadian police since 2022. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, EOCO legal officer Paa Bruce Sam explained that about 60 of these vehicles have already been seized through court processes and are being prepared for return to their rightful owners. “In collaboration with the FBI, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Canadian Police, in 2022, we began the seizure of stolen vehicles shipped into Ghana, and we discovered about 300 possible stolen vehicles,” he said. He cautioned that individuals unable to prove ownership or the legitimate source of a vehicle, if found in their possession, face serious legal consequences. “Under Section 146 of the Criminal Offences Act, anyone found in possession of stolen property can be arraigned and prosecuted. So if one of these cars is found in your poss...