MultiChoice gave DStv subscribers more than expected – Sam George
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says MultiChoice Africa has gone beyond the government’s expectations in its revised value offering to Ghanaian DStv subscribers. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Monday, the Minister revealed that following extensive negotiations, MultiChoice has committed to giving subscribers […]
Two American foundations rally support for Lordina Foundation.
The African Development Foundation (ADF) and the Helping Africa Foundation (HAF) co-hosted a fundraising event in New York to garner international support for the Lordina Foundation’s ‘essential maternity projects’ across Ghana. The gala brought together a distinguished gathering of philanthropists, diplomats, healthcare advocates, and members of the Ghanaian diaspora, all united by a common goal: […]
GAF to recruit 12,000 personnel over 3 years, slashes cost of forms by 40%
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is set to undertake one of its largest recruitment drives in recent years, with plans to enlist 12,000 personnel over the next three years, Deputy Minister of Defence Brogya Genfi has announced. The expansion, which begins this year, is aimed at strengthening Ghana’s defence capacity, […]
Ghana and Belarus explore new frontiers in agriculture
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana is exploring new opportunities for collaboration with Belarus, particularly in the agricultural sector. This follows bilateral discussions between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and His Excellency Maxim Ryzhenkov on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Mr. Ryzhenkov admitted that ties between the […]
Reparations and UN Reform take centre stage as Ghana and Togo co-host UNGA80 side event
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana and Togo have jointly hosted a high-level side event on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York to push for urgent reform of the UN system and renewed momentum on reparations. Themed “The United Nations 80 Years Later: Accelerating the Reform Agenda and Strengthening Momentum […]
President pursuing bold reset agenda focused on jobs, accountability and shared prosperity – Shamima Muslim
By Umaru Sanda The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to a transformative national agenda centred on job creation, accountability, and shared prosperity. Speaking at the National Emerging Leaders Economic Forum (NELEF) organized by VODEC Africa on September 22, 2025, Shamima Muslim said President John Dramani Mahama is “pursuing a bold reset […]
Get to know Ghana’s acting Chief Justice : A profile of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie
By Barbara Kumah Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie was born on 26th December 1956 to parents Opanyin Baffoe-Bonnie from Sewua in the Bosomtwe district and Ama Kyerewaa from Breman in Kumasi. President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution, forwarded the name of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to the Council of State […]
Profile of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
By Barbara Kumah President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution, forwarded the name of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to the Council of State for consideration as Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana. According to a statement from the presidency dated September 23, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who is currently serving […]
Paul Baffoe-Bonnie nominated as next Chief Justice
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Acting Chief Justice (CJ), His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama as the next Chief Justice of Ghana following the removal of Gertrude Torkornoo. The Minister of Government Communications, Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who announced this through a press statement issued on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, […]
Okoe Boye: Free speech being attacked, NPP protest necessary
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Former Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, has defended the New Patriotic Party (NPP) youth wing’s protest in Accra, insisting it is a necessary response to what he describes as a growing assault on freedom of speech in Ghana. Speaking at the protest grounds on Tuesday, September 23, Dr. […]
Sports Minister vows major refurbishment of existing sports facilities amid new stadium plans
By: Kwame Bediako Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has affirmed that existing sports facilities will receive major refurbishments, as President John Dramani Mahama prepares to fulfill his pledge to build seven new stadiums next year. This announcement comes as part of a broader effort to overhaul the country’s sporting infrastructure. The Baba Yara […]
Ghana Pioneers Global Transformation at UN General Assembly
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The world watches New York, but Ghana looks inward. The 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opens today, September 23, 2025, in what Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls “uncharted waters.” For Ghanaians, these turbulent international currents feel eerily familiar. The crises of Gaza, Ukraine, and a strained global order […]
Opinion: Ghana Grapples With Illegal Mining’s Corrupt Legacy – Nana Karikari writes
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The streets of Accra echo a sentiment long buried beneath political rhetoric and empty promises. As protesters marched, their deliberate pace was a powerful and solemn statement. This was not a sprint for a quick headline; it was a march of reckoning, a physical manifestation of the snail’s […]
UTAG-KNUST President slams NPP, NDC over galamsey failures
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President of the KNUST chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Professor Eric Abavare, has launched a fierce attack on both the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing them of betraying Ghanaians in the fight against illegal small-scale gold mining, popularly […]
