EPA warns Abossey Okai spare parts dealers against enforcing investment laws
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Operations at the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Michael Ayamga-Adongo, has cautioned members of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association that attempts to enforce investment laws on their own without recourse to state authorities could trigger international retaliation. He therefore urged members of […]
Artificial sweeteners aged the brain by over 1.5 years, study says
People who consumed the highest levels of certain artificial sweeteners — equivalent to just one diet soda a day — saw a significant decline in their ability to remember and recall words when compared to people who consumed the lowest levels, a new study found. “People who consumed the most low- or no-calorie sweeteners showed a 62% […]
Small-scale gold exports hit record 66.7 tons worth $6.3bn – Sammy Gyamfi
By Ashiadey Dotse The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that Ghana’s small-scale gold exports reached a historic high of 66.7 tons, valued at approximately $6.3 billion, between January and August 2025. “Small-scale gold exports undertaken through the Gold Board, working closely with the Bank of Ghana, have hit […]
Amnesty says Pakistan spying on millions through phone-tapping, firewall
Pakistan is spying on millions of its citizens using a phone-tapping system and a Chinese-built internet firewall that censors social media, in one of the most comprehensive examples of state surveillance outside China, Amnesty International said. The rights watchdog said in a report released on Tuesday that Pakistan’s growing monitoring network was built using both […]
Abronye arrested over alleged offensive conduct – Police
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye, over what it described as offensive conduct likely to disturb public peace. In a statement released on Monday, September 8, the Police said Abronye was taken into custody earlier in the […]
NRSA PRO admits rise in road crashes after reduction of ‘Stay Alive’ campaign
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Public Relations Officer of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Pearl Adusu Sateckla, has admitted that the reduction in the Authority’s “Stay Alive” campaign has contributed to the recent rise in road crashes. According to her, accident rates were lower when the Authority engaged in intensive public campaigns. “We were […]
Gaming is entertainment, not investment – Gaming Commission warns
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Gaming Commission of Ghana has reiterated that gambling is meant purely for entertainment and not as a source of livelihood, urging the public , especially the youth, to practise responsible gaming. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show as part of activities to mark September as Gaming Awareness Month, Beatrice Baiden of […]
Experts share policy solutions at ECOWAS Lassa fever conference in Abidjan
By Alex Adi Global health experts have convened in Abidjan for the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference, a four-day event focused on tackling Lassa fever and emerging infectious diseases in West Africa. Organised by the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) in partnership with key global and regional health institutions, the conference is centred on […]
Gyakye Quayson hails creativity at 4th Made-in-Ghana Bazaar, urges support for local products
By Hannah Dadzie Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, has lauded the extraordinary energy, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit showcased at the just-ended Made-in-Ghana Bazaar at the Accra International Conference Centre. He described the three-day fair as transformative, noting that the innovation and resilience of exhibitors were central to Ghana’s journey toward economic transformation. […]
Naira Marley ‘attacked’ on stage in Cotonou over Mohbad’s death
A trending video has captured the dramatic moment a fan stormed the stage in an attempt to attack Nigerian singer Naira Marley during his concert in Benin. The Marlian Music boss was performing when the man suddenly rushed at him, forcing security operatives to intervene and bundle the intruder away. The incident, which has since […]
MTV VMAs 2025: See the list of winners
Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards was a celebration of the past and present. Doja Cat opened the show with a nod to the MTV of old, appearing on a big screen dressed as Max Headroom, a fictional character from the 1980s who was billed as “the world’s first ‘computer-generated’ host.” Then famed musician Kenny G. […]
Mahama to host presidential media encounter on September 10
By Spendilove Incoom President John Dramani Mahama is set to host a Presidential Media Encounter on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at The Presidency. The event will begin at 8:00 p.m. The engagement is expected to provide a platform for President Mahama to interact with the Ghanaian public, through the media, on pressing national issues, policies, […]
Rule of law must prevail in public office accountability – Justice Abdulai
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Justice Abdulai, a lawyer and law lecturer at the UPSA Law School, has emphasized the importance of upholding due process in matters of public accountability, cautioning against political bias in defending or condemning public officials. Speaking on GBC’s Current Agenda, he recalled past instances where public officers were subjected to […]
NCA engages Multichoice on DStv pricing as stakeholder committee meets Sept. 8
By Spendilove Incoom The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced that it has received Multichoice Ghana’s response to its notice of intent to suspend its authorisation and its request for a revised pricing model. In a statement issued on September 7, 2025, the NCA said it has since held further engagements with Multichoice following its […]
