ECG replaces 250,000 obsolete meters in Accra East District
By Joyce Adjei Tawiah The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a massive replacement of approximately 250,000 old and obsolete meters in the Accra East District of the Greater Accra Region. The month-long exercise aims to replace meters over 10 years old with new Smart Alpha T and D pre-paid meters, which come with […]
Put your plans to stop ‘galamsey’ now – Ken Ashigbey to Bawumia
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr. Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, has challenged the Vice President and 2024 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to implement his policy plan to address illegal mining activities, known in the Ghanaian parlance as ‘galamsey’, before the 2024 general elections. According […]
Kamaldeen Sulemana joins Ajax Amsterdam on season-long loan
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ajax Amsterdam has bolstered its squad by signing Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana on a season-long loan from Southampton. The highly anticipated move includes an option for Ajax to make the transfer permanent for 20 million euros at the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season. Kamaldeen Sulemana initially joined Southampton from French club […]
Wirempehene destooled for abusing Asante’s sacred oath
Wirempehene Nana Opia Mensah II has been destooled by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for desecrating the revered Asante Sacred Oath (Ntamkɛseɛ). This decision was made during a meeting of the Kumasi Traditional Council at the Manhyia Palace, where Nana Opia Mensah II was reprimanded for his blatant disregard and disrespect towards the sacred […]
Ghanaian talent Abdul Aziz Issah joins Barcelona from Dreams FC
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Dreams FC have announced the departure of their young prodigy, Abdul Aziz Issah, to Spanish giants, Barcelona. The 18-year-old sensation, who recently clinched a gold medal at the 2023 African Games with the Black Satellites, is set to continue his football journey in Spain. His move highlights his growing reputation as […]
Peaceful elections not sole responsibility of EC Chairperson – Bossman Asare
Dr. Bossman Asare, the Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has refuted the idea that the peace and outcome of the elections rest solely on the shoulders of the EC Chairperson. His comments come amid increasing public discussions about the EC’s role in upholding electoral integrity and ensuring a peaceful process. Speaking to journalists […]
Colombia 2024: Black Princesses fall to Austria in U-20 Women’s World Cup opener
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Black Princesses began their 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign in Colombia with a 2-1 defeat to Austria in their Group E opener on Monday, September 2, 2024. The match saw the Princesses conceding a goal in each half, including a second-half penalty, against their opponent. Austria took an […]
Voter Transfer Saga: EC suspends Pusiga District Officer, assures of robust 2024 Register
By: Godfred Amoaful The Electoral Commission (EC) says it has concluded its investigation into the alleged voter transfer incident reported on August 26 by the Northern Regional Director. The complaints involved voters from two polling stations in the Tamale South constituency and one polling station in the Sagnarigu constituency being transferred to the Pusiga constituency […]
E-Gate: Passengers traveling through Kotota International Airport will not queue at Immigration points soon – Dr. Bawumia
Government is set to roll out before the end of the year the Electronic Gate, E-Gate system, which will see passengers travelling through Kotoka International Airport no longer joining long queues at the immigration. This initiative is part of the government’s digital transformation agenda to enhance efficiency and convenience for travellers. The e-gates will use […]
Operations resume at Bogoso and Prestea gold mining leases
By Bright Agamah The new owners of the Bogoso and Prestea gold mining leases, have announced the restart of operations, after care and maintenance, since December 2023. A statement issued by the new owners Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea Limited says, the restart of the Bogoso and Prestea mine follows a strategic partnership with Gerald Group […]
FDA Ghana hosts regional study visit to strengthen regulatory capacity
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) of Ghana recently concluded a month-long study visit in partnership with the Global Health Policy Program (GHPP). This initiative brought together regulators from The Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone for hands-on training in pharmaceutical regulation, aimed at enhancing public health systems across Africa. Leadership and Vision FDA Ghana’s Chief […]
How to encourage millennials and Gen Z to build an appetite for news
Getting people to consume news these days is like trying to get them to eat broccoli: one needs to accompany it with cheese, or something a little more appetising to make it palatable. In my country, the Philippines, the journalistic version of “cheese” is journalists exploring novel ways to deliver news in the age of social […]
Digitalisation must be linked to industrialisation – Leader of New Force
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The founder and leader of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has called for the linkage between digitisation and industrialisation. He explained that the two theories go hand in hand before their full benefits can be realised. According to the New Force leader, it is impossible for […]
Suhum NPP MP to contest Election 2024 as Independent Candidate
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Some members of the Suhum branch of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), as well as national executives, have been taken aback by the public announcement made by their incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Mr. Kwadwo Asante, popularly known as Boafo, to contest the 2024 Parliamentary elections as an independent candidate. Mr. […]
