2 h. ago “We’ll proceed to shut down MultiChoice tomorrow if ” — Samuel George

Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has issued a final warning to satellite television giant MultiChoice Ghana, threatening to shut down its operations tomorrow (September 6) if the company fails to engage in negotiations over a price reduction. In a strongly worded tweet on Friday night, the Minister accused the company of disrespecting Ghanaians and reneging […]

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2 h. ago “I have no intention of continuing to tolerate the disrespect to Ghanaians by DStv” — Sam George

Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has issued a final, unequivocal warning to satellite television provider MultiChoice Ghana over the back-and-forth about tariff reduction.

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4 h. ago MultiChoice rebuffs Sam George over agreed price reduction claim

MultiChoice Group has disputed claims by Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, that it had agreed to reduce subscription prices, insisting no such agreement has been reached.

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6 h. ago Government appoints KPMG as transaction advisor on the future of AT

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced the appointment of KPMG as transaction advisor to oversee the proposed merger between AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo) and Telecel Ghana. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, September 5, 2025, Mr George said the move is part of government’s plan to create […]

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7 h. ago NCA has a mandate to collect GH¢240,000 fine from MultiChoice – Sam George

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, says the National Communications Authority (NCA) still has the mandate to collect fines imposed on MultiChoice Ghana for failing to provide information requested by the regulator.

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8 h. ago 300 permanent staff of AT will keep their jobs – Sam George assures

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel George Nartey, has assured that the approximately 300 permanent staff of AirtelTigo will retain their jobs. The government has announced plans to restructure AT Ghana, formerly AirtelTigo, together with Telecel Ghana in what it describes as a necessary intervention to stem rising losses and create a […]

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8 h. ago MultiChoice requested 30 days, but 14 is enough – Sam George on subscription price cuts

Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George says MultiChoice Ghana has agreed to reduce its subscription prices but is seeking a 30-day window to determine the percentage cut.

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9 h. ago MultiChoice agrees to reduce DSTV fees, pricing committee established – Sam George

The Minister of Communications, Sam George, has confirmed that MultiChoice Ghana has agreed to reduce its subscription prices, following intense regulatory pressure. This comes after MultiChoice finally provided the data requested by the government regarding comprehensive pricing data, specifically including a breakdown of bouquet prices, tax components, and pricing comparisons with at least six other […]

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9 h. ago Volta Minister charges NADMO to prioritise disaster prevention, volunteer groups

Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has called on Regional and District Directors of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to place greater emphasis on disaster prevention while reactivating volunteer groups to strengthen preparedness and response across the region.

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10 h. ago Western regional Minister, MPs and MMDCEs pledge support for DRIP

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has assured that the Western Regional Coordinating Council will closely monitor the effective utilisation of equipment under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP).

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10 h. ago Ghana Police announce temporary road closures, diversions for Millennium Marathon

The Ghana Police Service has announced a series of temporary road closures and diversions in Accra on Saturday, September 6, 2025, to facilitate the smooth running of the Millennium Marathon organized by Millennium Marathon Sports Limited (MMSL). In a statement issued on its Facebook page on Friday, September 5, the Police urged the public to […]

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10 h. ago UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns, throwing embattled Labour government into more disarray

Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has resigned following a scandal over her failure to pay the correct amount of property tax, adding to the woes of the country’s struggling center-left government.

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10 h. ago Sports Minister’s ‘needless’ statement cost Black Stars against Chad – Sannie Daara

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and CAF Media Officer, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has blamed Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams for Ghana’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad on Thursday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Black Stars looked on course for victory after Jordan Ayew’s 17th-minute opener, but Ecua […]

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11 h. ago Kofi Adams urges envoys to position Ghana as global Sports and Recreation hub

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams (MP), has charged Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to actively market the country as a prime destination for sports and recreation investment.

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11 h. ago Transport Ministry urges WiLAT to work in unity to grow the logistics and transport sector

The Deputy Minister of Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey has charged the Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT), which happens to be the women’s wing of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Ghana and the CILT International, to ensure they work together to create opportunities to dismantle barriers for women in the logistics and transport sector.

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11 h. ago Promote Ghana as investment destination for sports and recreation – Sports Minister urges Ghana envoys

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has urged Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to project the country as a leading destination for sports and recreation investment.

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12 h. ago Dr K.B. Tandoh Outreach donates medical supplies and books to Goaso communities

The Dr. K.B. Tandoh Outreach, a non-profit organisation founded by former Deputy Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, has donated essential medical supplies to the Goaso Government Hospital and reading materials to selected schools in Goaso and Fawohoyeden in the Ahafo Region. The presentation ceremony, held on Tuesday at […]

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14 h. ago Ghana and Egypt forge new strategic alliance for sustainable mining at 2025 Africa Down Under Summit

Ghana’s Lands Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, and the Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Egypt have forged a new strategic alliance for sustainable mining at the ongoing Africa Down Under in Perth, Australia.

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14 h. ago Forging Africa’s Trade Renaissance: Strategic Diplomacy in an Era of Continental Integration

The convergence of the African Continental Free Trade Area’s operational maturity and China’s recalibrated Belt and Road Initiative presents unprecedented opportunities for diplomatic innovation. Success will require a nuanced understanding of evolving trade dynamics, strategic migration patterns, and adaptive economic diplomacy. The New Architecture of African Economic Integration Four years after its operational launch, the […]

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15 h. ago Veteran Thai politician Anutin Charnvirakul wins vote in Parliament to become next prime minister

Veteran Thai politician Anutin Charnvirakul won a vote in Parliament on Friday to become the country’s next prime minister, according to an unofficial running tally broadcast live on television.

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