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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6 h. ago Exams malpractice shouldn’t be entertained at any level – Addai

Former Member of Parliament for Mampong Constituency, Francis Addai-Nimoh, has warned that exam malpractice must not be tolerated at any level in Ghana’s education system. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse Show, he described the recurring incidents during BECE and WASSCE as deeply troubling and called on students, teachers, and educational authorities to uphold integrity in […]

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6 h. ago Ghana’s Chief Justice removal unleashes political power struggle, judicial turmoil

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 fault line. This is not just a story of a public official's removal but a high-stakes struggle for power, forcing Ghanaians to confront a fundamental question: who truly holds the ultimate authority—the law or the executive?

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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 GJA to decentralise operations, brings flagship awards to Ashanti Region

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is aiming to decentralise its operations in a more coordinated way, using regional leadership for effective governance.

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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 Progressive Youth Alliance endorses Prof Seidu Alidu Mahama for Tamale Central

The Progressive Youth Alliance (PYA), a group made up of past and former students of Professor Seidu Alidu Mahama, has declared its support for him in the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in the Tamale Central Constituency.

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11 h. ago Police assure maximum security for Tamale Central NDC primary

The Northern Regional Police Command has assured maximum security during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Tamale Central Constituency.

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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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14 h. ago Ghana’s waste management revolution starts with giving power back to local assemblies

A Nation Drowning in Its Own Refuse On the banks of Accra’s Korle Lagoon, the air is heavy with the smell of decay. The water, once a shimmering ribbon through the city, now flows thick and black, choked by layers of plastic bags, food scraps, and industrial waste. Along the banks, children play among the […]

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15 h. ago Paul Afoko criticises NPP’s decision to hold January primaries

A former NPP National Chairman, Paul Awentami Afoko, has issued a pointed critique of his party’s decision to conduct presidential primaries in January 2026, calling the timing a significant misstep. Mr Afoko stated that the New Patriotic Party’s renewal process traditionally begins at the grassroots, namely, the polling station level, and methodically builds up through […]

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15 h. ago Paul Afoko criticises NPP’s decision to hold presidential primaries in January 2026

A former NPP National Chairman, Paul Awentami Afoko, has issued a pointed critique of his party’s decision to conduct presidential primaries in January 2026, calling the timing a significant misstep. Mr Afoko stated that the New Patriotic Party’s renewal process traditionally begins at the grassroots, namely, the polling station level, and methodically builds up through […]

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16 h. ago StarHealth Insurance officially launched after 3 years of successful operations in Ghana

StarHealth Insurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of Star Assurance Group, has officially launched operations in Ghana following two years of foundational development. Star Health is a private health insurer, offering affordable and seamless services for individuals, groups, SMEs, and large corporations. It provides coverage for outpatient, inpatient, specialist consultations, maternity care, employee assistance, preventive healthcare, […]

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17 h. ago Absa Group announces strategic executive leadership appointments and changes

Absa Group has announced a series of strategic executive leadership appointments and changes that reinforce its commitment to driving growth, innovation, and customer-centricity across its Pan-African operations.

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19 h. ago Gbinyiri clash: Chief appeals to gov’t to register displaced persons on NHIS

Nana Pantu Nangor II, the Chief of Subinso Number Two in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region, has appealed to the government to register the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of the Gbinyiri clash taking shelter in the area on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

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25 h. ago Ghana Slashes Courier Licensing Fees, Extends Compliance Deadline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-courier-licensing-fees-extends-compliance-deadline/Ghana’s Communications Minister Sam George has announced significant reductions in courier rider licensing fees and extended the enforcement deadline to April 2026, following public outcry over a controversial crackdown on unlicensed delivery operators. The fee reductions, announced Thursday during a meeting with rider associations and the Ghana Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission, slash registration […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-courier-licensing-fees-extends-compliance-deadline/

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25 h. ago Bank of Ghana Suspends Major Fintech Players for Forex Violations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-suspends-major-fintech-players-for-forex-violations/The Bank of Ghana has suspended the remittance licenses of nine financial institutions, including Nigerian fintech unicorn Flutterwave, for unauthorized foreign exchange activities that violated national remittance guidelines. The one-month suspensions, effective September 18, affect three payment service providers (PSPs), five money transfer operators (MTOs), and United Bank for Africa Ghana. The action follows what […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-suspends-major-fintech-players-for-forex-violations/

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25 h. ago Former NPP Chairman Afoko Reflects on Turbulent Party Leadership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chairman-afoko-reflects-on-turbulent-party-leadership/Former New Patriotic Party National Chairman Paul Afoko has revealed details about the intense opposition he faced during his rise to party leadership, including vote-buying allegations and personal attacks that continued even after his decisive victory. In a recent interview with Starr FM, Afoko reflected on the challenges that marked his tenure as NPP chairman […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chairman-afoko-reflects-on-turbulent-party-leadership/

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26 h. ago Ghana Onion Farmers Push for Import Restrictions Amid Market Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/Local onion farmers in Ghana’s Asante Akyem North District are demanding government intervention to regulate foreign imports that they claim are devastating domestic markets despite a strong local harvest. The farmers argue that despite producing sufficient onions to meet national demand this season, cheaper imports from Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Niger continue to dominate consumer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/

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26 h. ago Ghana’s Gig Economy Revolution Demands Digital Skills Training, UNICEF Study Reveals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gig-economy-revolution-demands-digital-skills-training-unicef-study-reveals/Young Ghanaians are transforming the nation’s employment landscape through gig work, but lack the digital and financial literacy skills needed to turn side hustles into sustainable businesses, according to a new UNICEF study. The assessment, funded by UNICEF Ghana, reveals a critical mismatch between the skills employers require and those that job seekers possess in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gig-economy-revolution-demands-digital-skills-training-unicef-study-reveals/

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