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Bolt Food launches 4th anniversary

The media and staff of Bolt food in a group picture
Bolt Food, a leading food and grocery delivery service, has marked its fourth anniversary in Ghana, since its launch in 2020.
Speaking at a media briefing in Accra last Thursday, the General Manager of Bolt Food, Ali Zaryab, said as part of its commitment to continuous growth and innovation, Bolt Food was now expanding into grocery delivery, offering customers a greater convenience and more options for their daily needs.
“This expansion is in line with Bolt’s broader mission to support and enhance the food and beverage ecosystem, which is integral to the vibrant, livable cities we all love,” he said.
He stated that the success of Bolt Foods over the past four years was deeply rooted in its partnerships with local restaurants, stores, and the dedicated courier partners who form the backbone of the service.
Mr Zaryab said in 2024, his outfit hopes to further strengthen these partnerships, bringing more businesses onto the platform and ensuring that couriers continue to benefit from full transparency and control over their earnings.
“Ghana has been a vital market for Bolt Food, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate four years of growth and success here. Our expansion into grocery delivery, a 24-hour delivery service and expansion to additional cities beyond Accra, represents our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our customers while continuing to provide opportunities for our courier partners,” the General Manager of Bolt Food said.
Mr Zaryab said the company was committed to ensuring that couriers, who are at the core of the business, continue to thrive on the platform as Bolt Food grows and diversifies its offerings.
He reaffirmed Bolt Food’s dedication to innovation, customer satisfaction, and creating opportunities for its partners while looking forward to more years of growth and success in Ghana.
By Jemima Esinam Kua
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High Court issues bench warrant for disputed Akwatia MP following contempt conviction

A Koforidua High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the presumed winner of the Akwatia parliamentary seat in the Eastern region, after convicting him of contempt of court.
The court issued the bench warrant for Kumi’s arrest after he failed to attend court.
The conviction comes after he disobeyed an interim injunction against him on January 7, prohibiting him from being sworn in and admitted as the Member of Parliament-elect for the Akwatia constituency due to an ongoing legal contest over his election.
Mr Kumi presented himself in Parliament to be sworn in on January 7, 2025.
The Judge, Justice Senyo Amedahe held that the convict, throughout the hearing of the contempt case, failed to appear in court in person.
He also rejected a letter from the minority side of Parliament claiming the MP was busy with parliamentary duties, hence his continuous absence from court.
The judge rejected the letter, insisting he would be going against his own ruling should he accept the letter from the minority caucus.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Asset declaration is good, but lifestyle audit is key among public officials – Domelevo to Mahama

Former Auditor General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has commended President John Mahama for declaring his assets but stressed the need for a lifestyle audit to effectively curb corruption among public officials.
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, February 18, he acknowledged the President’s move as a “good gesture” but raised concerns about the process.
“It is good to see that the President has declared his assets,” he said.
According to him, “I was not too happy seeing the envelope being given to the Auditor General because that goes more or less to support what people have all along been saying—that you put your declaration in an envelope, seal it, and give it to the Auditor General, which is not the case anyway.”
“This should have gone through the entire process so that they capture it because you are supposed to verify the signature and be sure that the form has been properly completed. That at least should have been done, but it was not done,”he said.
While appreciating President Mahama’s directive for his appointees and public office holders to declare their assets by March 31, Domelevo expressed reservations about the timeline.
“To be honest with you, I think March 31 is too far away because the Constitution provides that it should be declared before you take office,” he argued.
He added that “Some will argue that Act 550 allows six months, but Act 550 contradicts the Constitution. I have a letter in my possession, written by former Attorney General Gloria Akuffo, confirming that the provisions of subsection 4(1) of Act 550 contradict the Constitution. However, we have all been upholding and following that.”
Daniel Domelevo was particularly pleased with Mahama’s commitment to hold non-compliant officials accountable.
“I’m also happy the President says those who don’t declare are going to be punished or asked to leave office. I think that will cut across everybody, and that will be good,” he stated.
However, the former Auditor General stated that asset declaration alone is insufficient in tackling corruption.
“This declaration is good. We must add to it what we call a lifestyle audit and the reversal of the burden of proof,” Mr Domelevo insisted.
“If we don’t do these two things so that we can audit and find out ‘how did you get this money?’, people are going to hide their resources or their assets with their families and friends. Everybody who is suspected of being an ally of a political or public office holder must be subjected to a lifestyle audit,” he concluded.
Source: Myjoyonline.com