55 h. ago Ghana Advocacy Group Demands Mining Crackdown After Ministerial Deaths

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-advocacy-group-demands-mining-crackdown-after-ministerial-deaths/Ghana’s Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has urged the government to declare a state of emergency on illegal mining following a helicopter crash that killed two cabinet ministers and six officials. The group was en route to launch rCOMSDEP, a community mining program targeting galamsey (illegal mining), when the tragedy struck on August 11. In a forceful […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-advocacy-group-demands-mining-crackdown-after-ministerial-deaths/

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68 h. ago Same helicopter forced into emergency landing again within two weeks

Concerns over Ghana's aviation safety are escalating after a helicopter, registration number 9G-AFW, was forced into its second emergency landing in two weeks.

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4 d. ago Helicopter Crash Ignites Renewed Calls to End Ghana’s Illegal Mining

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-ignites-renewed-calls-to-end-ghanas-illegal-mining/A devastating military helicopter crash that killed eight prominent Ghanaians, including two government ministers, has intensified demands for decisive action against illegal mining. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed the aircraft vanished from radar en route from Accra to Obuasi last Wednesday, with eyewitnesses reporting the wreckage burned beyond recognition. Among the victims were Defence Minister […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-ignites-renewed-calls-to-end-ghanas-illegal-mining/

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5 d. ago Helicopter Crash: Ghana Institute of Architects mourns 8 fallen heroes

The Council and the entire membership of the Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA) have conveyed their deep sorrow and grief following the heartbreaking helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight illustrious Ghanaians.

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6 d. ago Asanko Gold mourns victims of helicopter crash, pays tribute to fallen public servants

Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two cabinet ministers and six other public servants on Wednesday.

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6 d. ago Chief Imam mourns fallen heroes, calls for unity and safer skies

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has extended heartfelt condolences to government and the Ghana Armed Forces following the tragic military helicopter crash on August 6.

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6 d. ago Livestream: Presidential address tonight as Ghana mourns fallen heroes

We bring you live coverage from Jubilee House, where President John Dramani Mahama is set to address the nation following Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives—including two senior ministers, top military officers, and party officials. Tonight’s broadcast comes at a time of national mourning, unity, and reflection. The President is expected to […]

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6 d. ago Playback: Mahama’s address to nation as Ghana mourns fallen heroes

President John Mahama addressed the nation following Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives—including two senior ministers, top military officers, and party officials.

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6 d. ago OneGhana Movement mourns fallen ministers, demands aviation safety reforms

The OneGhana Movement has expressed sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two serving ministers of state, Dr Omane Boamah and Dr Murtala Mohammed, on Wednesday.

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6 d. ago Murtala Mohammed Nurtured a Generation of NDC Youth – NYA CEO Osman Ayariga Mourns Fallen Minister

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/murtala-mohammed-nurtured-a-generation-of-ndc-youth-nya-ceo-osman-ayariga-mourns-fallen-minister/Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who died in a tragic military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Mr. Ayariga, speaking to TV3 during a condolence visit to the family […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/murtala-mohammed-nurtured-a-generation-of-ndc-youth-nya-ceo-osman-ayariga-mourns-fallen-minister/

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6 d. ago Galamsey Crisis Demands Moral Reckoning Beyond Ministers’ Deaths

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/galamsey-crisis-demands-moral-reckoning-beyond-ministers-deaths/The helicopter crash that killed Ghana’s environment and defence ministers lays bare a deeper national crisis, argues social entrepreneur Beatrice “Bee” Arthur. In a searing commentary, Arthur contends Ghana is waging an undeclared war against itself one where greed, corruption, and environmental destruction serve as silent weapons. Arthur describes the ministers’ deaths as systemic casualties […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/galamsey-crisis-demands-moral-reckoning-beyond-ministers-deaths/

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6 d. ago Ghana Faces Sports Piracy Threat as DStv Fee Dispute Intensifies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-sports-piracy-threat-as-dstv-fee-dispute-intensifies/A regulatory ultimatum threatening DStv’s operations in Ghana could trigger a surge in illegal streaming days before the English Premier League season begins. The Communications Ministry demanded MultiChoice, DStv’s parent company, cut subscription fees by 30% by August 7, citing unfair regional pricing. Failure risks license suspension, potentially leaving football fans without legal broadcasts when […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-sports-piracy-threat-as-dstv-fee-dispute-intensifies/

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6 d. ago DStv’s Ghana Future Hangs in Balance as Price Cut Deadline Passes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dstvs-ghana-future-hangs-in-balance-as-price-cut-deadline-passes/Ghana faces a potential pay-TV blackout as MultiChoice’s deadline to slash DStv prices by 30% expired today, with no resolution announced. Communications Minister Sam George’s ultimatum demands lower subscription fees, accusing the company of “fleecing Ghanaians” after a 15% price hike in April despite improved economic indicators. MultiChoice remains silent on compliance, risking license suspension […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dstvs-ghana-future-hangs-in-balance-as-price-cut-deadline-passes/

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6 d. ago Zambia Positions Itself as Critical Minerals Hub with Major Expansion Plans

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zambia-positions-itself-as-critical-minerals-hub-with-major-expansion-plans/Zambia has unveiled ambitious plans to leverage its vast critical mineral resources, targeting a significant expansion in production to meet soaring global demand. A new report from the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, produced with the British Geological Survey, details the country’s strategic reserves of copper, cobalt, manganese, nickel, graphite, lithium, rare earth elements, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zambia-positions-itself-as-critical-minerals-hub-with-major-expansion-plans/

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7 d. ago Ghana Unveils Major Air Traffic Hub to Lead West African Aviation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-unveils-major-air-traffic-hub-to-lead-west-african-aviation/Ghana has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Air Navigation Services (ANS) Centre in Accra, positioning itself as West Africa’s aviation safety and air traffic control nucleus. ‘ The six-story facility, among Africa’s largest, will manage rising air traffic volumes while advancing the nation’s ambition to dominate regional aviation operations. Its launch coincides with the formal separation of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-unveils-major-air-traffic-hub-to-lead-west-african-aviation/

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7 d. ago IMANI Questions Legal Authority Behind Minister’s DSTV Price Directive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-legal-authority-behind-ministers-dstv-price-directive/Ghanaian policy think tank IMANI Africa has challenged Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George’s legal authority to compel MultiChoice Ghana to reduce DSTV subscription prices. Senior Research Associate Amprofi Agyemang contends no provision in the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) empowers ministerial intervention in pay-TV pricing. The demand, according to IMANI, exposes regulatory ambiguities in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-legal-authority-behind-ministers-dstv-price-directive/

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7 d. ago “Ghana has lost more than lives” – Cheddar mourns fallen ministers, 6 others in helicopter crash

Flagbearer of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has described the military helicopter crash that killed two ministers and six others as a national tragedy, calling the day “a Black Wednesday in the heart of Ghana.”

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7 d. ago Legal Expert Backs DSTV Price Criticism But Rejects Minister’s Tactics

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-expert-backs-dstv-price-criticism-but-rejects-ministers-tactics/Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has endorsed calls for MultiChoice Ghana to lower DSTV subscription fees but condemned Communications Minister Sam George’s threat to revoke the company’s operating license. Brako-Powers argued the minister’s ultimatum demanding price reductions by August 7 lacks legal foundation in Ghana’s free-market framework. “Populism and overzealousness need containment,” Brako-Powers stated. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-expert-backs-dstv-price-criticism-but-rejects-ministers-tactics/

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8 d. ago Ministry of Tourism refutes false claims, demands apology from social media personality

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has issued a strongly worded statement rejecting what it describes as “false narratives” propagated by a social media personality against the Minister.

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9 d. ago DStv Pricing Dispute Highlights Competition Gaps in Ghana’s Pay

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dstv-pricing-dispute-highlights-competition-gaps-in-ghanas-pay-tv-market/A looming deadline set by Ghana’s Communications Minister Sam George for MultiChoice to reduce DStv subscription prices has intensified scrutiny of structural issues within the country’s pay-TV sector. The minister’s ultimatum demanding price cuts or risking license revocation—resonates with consumers facing steep increases, including a 120% rise in the basic “Access” package from GH₵45 in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dstv-pricing-dispute-highlights-competition-gaps-in-ghanas-pay-tv-market/

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