MultiChoice responds to Communication Minister’s directive, denies agreement on DStv price reduction
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei MultiChoice Ghana has clarified that it has not agreed to any reduction in DStv subscription prices, despite government’s recent directive for urgent stakeholder engagement on the matter. In a statement issued on Friday, September 5, 2025, the company acknowledged the remarks made by the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and […]
4th Made-in-Ghana Bazaar opens with call for bold export drive
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The 4th edition of the Made-in-Ghana Bazaar has opened at the Accra International Conference Centre with a renewed national call to promote local goods and champion Ghana’s export agenda. Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, delivering remarks at the opening, underscored the urgency of President Mahama’s vision for an “accelerated export […]
President Mahama commits to media freedom, promises support for journalists
By: Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has assured the leadership of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) of his government’s commitment to safeguarding media freedom and strengthening the welfare of journalists. He gave the assurance when the national executives of the GJA paid a courtesy call on him at the Presidency in Accra. Media Journey […]
2025 Democracy Cup: Hearts of Oak edge out Great Olympics to lift trophy
By: Kwame Bediako Hearts of Oak secured the 2025 Democracy Cup after a tightly contested 1-0 win against their fierce Accra rivals, Great Olympics. The thrilling encounter took place on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, drawing a large crowd eager to witness the showdown for this year’s prestigious title. […]
State media requires strategy beyond retooling – President Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has said that reviving Ghana’s state-owned media requires more than just providing new equipment, stressing the need for a broader strategy to ensure their survival in today’s fast-changing media space. ”It is not enough to just retool the state media but also see how we can enhance their […]
Ghana’s Chief Justice Removal Unleashes Political Power Struggle, Judicial Turmoil
By: Nana Karikari The dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has shattered the fragile peace at the heart of the nation’s democratic order. The event is more than a legal dispute; it’s a dramatic sign of a deepening crisis that has now exploded into public view, exposing a constitutional […]
Sam George rejects extension request, orders 14-day review of DStv pricing to protect consumers
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Government has taken a firm stance on pay-TV pricing, giving MultiChoice Ghana just 14 days to resolve public concerns over the cost of its DStv services. With growing discontent among subscribers, the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation has stepped in to ensure pricing fairness and consumer protection. […]
Chief of Staff urges envoys to champion Ghanaian products as 4th Made-in-Ghana Bazaar opens
By: Hannah Dadzie The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has urged Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to make it their duty to promote Ghanaian products in their countries of posting, describing it as key to reducing import dependence and strengthening the economy. He made the call at the opening of the 4th Made-in-Ghana Bazaar in […]
MultiChoice agrees to DStv price cuts – Sam George
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced that government and MultiChoice Ghana have agreed to set up a joint committee to review and reduce DStv subscription prices. This follows weeks of tension between the ministry and the pay-TV operator after regulators demanded a 30 percent cut […]
MOU launched to strengthen religious tolerance in Ghana’s schools
By: Angela Adu-Asomaning The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has emphasized the importance of a unified approach to managing diversity in schools. He called for an education system that values and empowers all students, regardless of their religious background. Dr. Apaak urged schools to foster inclusion, tolerance, and peaceful cohesion, creating learning environments […]
Ghana Bolsters Its Defenses As New Ebola Threat Looms
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A deadly new Ebola virus disease outbreak has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the 16th time. At least 15 people have died, including four healthcare workers. For us in Ghana, this news is a somber reminder that vigilance is paramount. While the outbreak is in […]
Lisbon funicular worker among those killed in crash
Portugal is in mourning after 16 people died and a further 23 were injured when Lisbon’s famous Glória funicular cable railway derailed on Wednesday evening. Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro told a news conference on Thursday the number was revised down after emergency services earlier had put the toll at 17. Among the dead were […]
Heart of Lions engages media in pre-season event
By: Tilda Acorlor Kpando-based Ghana Premier League side, Heart of Lions, has held a media engagement as part of its pre-season preparations. The event, dubbed “Media Day Out,” brought together sports journalists, broadcasters, and writers from the Volta Region and beyond. It provided a platform for the technical team, management, and players to interact with […]
Ghana pushes Green Shipping Corridors to cut emissions, mitigate impacts
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana is stepping up efforts to decarbonize its maritime transport sector while calling for measures to cushion the potential negative impacts on the economy. Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, in a speech delivered on his behalf by his deputy, Madam Dorcas Affo-Toffey, at the Green Shipping Corridors Pre-Feasibility Study Workshop […]
