5 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 […]

Politics

5 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.

Politics

58 h. ago Ghana Threatens DStv Shutdown Over Subscription Price Dispute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-dstv-shutdown-over-subscription-price-dispute/The Ghanaian government has issued MultiChoice Ghana an ultimatum to reduce subscription prices by September 6 or face licence revocation and operational shutdown, escalating a months-long pricing dispute. Communications Minister Samuel George delivered the stark warning during the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, declaring that the DStv operator must comply with government demands for fairer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-dstv-shutdown-over-subscription-price-dispute/

Events

3 d. ago Bono East minister declares war on illegal miners along Volta Lake

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bono-east-minister-declares-war-on-illegal-miners-along-volta-lake/Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi has issued a stern ultimatum to illegal gold miners operating secretly along the Volta Lake, warning they face swift action if they continue their activities. The minister announced that the regional security council has launched operations to combat all illegal mining within the area, promising to protect the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bono-east-minister-declares-war-on-illegal-miners-along-volta-lake/

Events

4 d. ago Minister Warns All Major Projects Must Complete Environmental Reviews

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-warns-all-major-projects-must-complete-environmental-reviews/Acting Environment Minister Armah-Kofi Buah has declared that no significant development project will proceed without comprehensive environmental impact assessments. The directive aims to strengthen protection of Ghana’s natural resources amid growing development pressures. Buah delivered the warning while inaugurating new governing boards for the Environmental Protection Authority and Ghana Atomic Energy Commission in Accra. He […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-warns-all-major-projects-must-complete-environmental-reviews/

Events

4 d. ago Interior Minister Warns Drug Kingpins at World Hausa Day Celebration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interior-minister-warns-drug-kingpins-at-world-hausa-day-celebration/Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak issued stern warnings to drug traffickers during World Hausa Day celebrations in Accra, vowing government will deploy security agencies to dismantle networks threatening youth in Zongo communities. The Asawase MP led a high-level government delegation representing President John Mahama at the cultural event. Speaking at the annual celebration, Muntaka highlighted growing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interior-minister-warns-drug-kingpins-at-world-hausa-day-celebration/

Events

4 d. ago Finance Official Says Fiscal Rules Need Institutional Support to Succeed

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-official-says-fiscal-rules-need-institutional-support-to-succeed/Ghana’s fiscal discipline challenges require more than legislative rules to address public finance management problems, according to a senior finance ministry official. Dr. Patrick Nomo, Chief Director at the Ministry of Finance, argued that fiscal rules alone cannot guarantee responsible spending without supporting institutional frameworks. His comments came during a keynote address at an IMANI […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-official-says-fiscal-rules-need-institutional-support-to-succeed/

Politics

6 d. ago Regional minister warns fragmented approach weakening galamsey crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/regional-minister-warns-fragmented-approach-weakening-galamsey-crackdown/Ghana’s battle against illegal mining faces critical coordination challenges that risk undermining public trust in enforcement efforts, according to the Ashanti Regional Minister. Dr. Frank Amoakohene highlighted growing concerns about multiple task forces operating independently without proper oversight from district and municipal authorities. His comments come amid the withdrawal of a police anti-galamsey unit that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/regional-minister-warns-fragmented-approach-weakening-galamsey-crackdown/

Events

7 d. ago Prove legitimacy by September 1 or lose your licence – Lands Minister warns 907 small

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has warned that all small-scale mining license holders who fail to prove their legitimacy by 5:00pm on 1st September 2025 will have their licenses permanently revoked. The directive from the Minister follows a review of licenses conducted by a special committee tasked with auditing […]

Events

8 d. ago Ghana Calls for Balanced Energy Shift as 600 Million Africans Remain Without Power

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-balanced-energy-shift-as-600-million-africans-remain-without-power/Ghana’s energy minister has warned that Africa cannot follow the same clean energy path as wealthy nations while millions on the continent still cook over open fires and live without electricity. John Jinapor told an energy conference in Accra that climate goals must account for Africa’s development needs, with the continent consuming just 4 percent […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-balanced-energy-shift-as-600-million-africans-remain-without-power/

Science

9 d. ago Bagre Dam Spillage: Minister warns residents, clarifies farmer’s death not Linked to dam release

The Northeast Regional Minister, Hon. Ibrahim Tia, has cautioned farmers and residents living along the White Volta to prepare for the impact of the impending Bagre Dam spillage. Speaking on Joy Prime’s News Flash, he explained the extent of areas that could be affected and the steps being taken to ensure safety.

Events

1 week ago Think tank warns Ghana’s deficit worse than reported over bank bailout accounting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-warns-ghanas-deficit-worse-than-reported-over-bank-bailout-accounting/Ghana’s fiscal deficit may be significantly higher than official figures suggest after the government failed to fully account for a GH₵2.45 billion bank bailout in its budget reporting, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. The IFS raised concerns that the Finance Ministry’s 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review understated both expenditure and deficit levels by excluding […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-warns-ghanas-deficit-worse-than-reported-over-bank-bailout-accounting/

Events

1 week ago Finance Ministry interdicts CAGD staff over alleged payroll fraud

The Ministry of Finance has interdicted a staff member of the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) over allegations of payroll fraud.

Economics

1 week ago PAC refers Finance Ministry to Attorney General over GH₵1.3m procurement breach

The Public Accounts Committee has referred the Ministry of Finance to the Attorney General for prosecution over procurement breaches.

Politics

1 week ago Finance Ministry to freeze accounts of assemblies operating outside GIFMIS – Deputy Minister warns

The police anti-galamsey task force has intensified operations in the illegal mining areas, making several arrests in the Ashanti and Western regions in separate exercises over the weekend.

Events

1 week ago Buyers Risk Losing Vehicles Without Proper Documentation, Legal Expert Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/buyers-risk-losing-vehicles-without-proper-documentation-legal-expert-warns/Ghanaians purchasing second-hand vehicles face significant risks if they fail to verify spare keys and ownership documents, a prominent legal practitioner has cautioned. Inusah Fuseini, former Roads and Highways Minister and private legal counsel, warned that inadequate verification could expose buyers to vehicle seizures when cars are later discovered to be stolen property. Speaking on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/buyers-risk-losing-vehicles-without-proper-documentation-legal-expert-warns/

Events

1 week ago Gov’t is prioritising cocoa farmers’ welfare – Finance Ministry Adviser

The Technical Adviser to the Minister of Finance, Frederick Amissah, has defended the government’s record on cocoa, insisting that the welfare of farmers remains a priority.

Economics

2 w. ago Nigerian Coalition Demands Extradition of Former Oil Chief in Corruption Probe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-coalition-demands-extradition-of-former-oil-chief-in-corruption-probe/A coalition of political parties and civil society organizations is demanding the extradition of Mele Kyari, former head of Nigeria’s state oil company, following a court order freezing bank accounts linked to him. The groups describe the move as a first step in investigating what they claim is widespread looting of the country’s oil wealth. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-coalition-demands-extradition-of-former-oil-chief-in-corruption-probe/

Politics

2 w. ago Ghana’s Development Hinges on Science Graduates, Former Minister Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-development-hinges-on-science-graduates-former-minister-warns/A former government minister is sounding the alarm on Ghana’s future, and he says the problem starts in its university lecture halls. Dr. Kwabena Donkor, who previously served as Minister for Power, believes the country’s development dreams are stalled because its graduates aren’t matching its economic needs. He points a finger at what he sees […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-development-hinges-on-science-graduates-former-minister-warns/

Events

2 w. ago Unearned Salaries: PAC interrogates Foreign Affairs Ministry over financial irregularities

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has come under scrutiny at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament for various financial infractions, including alleged unearned salaries and imprests.

Economics