The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has announced that all is set for the 5G service to be rolled out from November 1, 2024. The Minister disclosed this during an interview on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo Show with Kwami Sefa Kayi on Wednesday October 2, 2024. Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful noted that the necessary structures have been put in place for ...

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called for justice to be served against protesters who allegedly committed offences during the recent Democracy Hub demonstration in Accra. Kufuor acknowledged the right of citizens to protest but emphasized that destructive actions, including property damage and attacks on police officers, are unacceptable and should not go unpunished. The demonstration, which led to significant ...

Minister for Communications and Digitalisation Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has appealed to Ghanaians, calling for collective action in the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. According to the Minister, tackling the galamsey menace should not be left to the government alone but must involve every Ghanaian, as it is a national issue that threatens the environment, livelihoods, and the future ...

Ghana finds itself in a precarious situation as the Black Stars return to the pitch for a significantly crucial doubleheader against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The senior national team have contrived to make the road to their 11th consecutive AFCON finals a herculean task, after suffering a home defeat to Angola – first home defeat ...

Policy Lead for Petroleum and Conventional Energy at the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Kodzo Yaotse, has warned of the growing financial burden posed by Ghana’s legacy debt to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), which threatens the stability of the country’s power sector. Speaking at a media capacity-building workshop in Kumasi, Yaotse detailed how accumulated debts, poor revenue collection, and ...

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has raised alarm over the potential threat posed by illegal mining activities to the country’s agricultural exports. The association warns that if the issue of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey is not urgently addressed, Ghana may face significant challenges in selling its exported food products on the international market, particularly in ...

President Akufo-Addo has instructed the Minister of Defence to deploy additional military forces to reinforce “Operation Halt,” the government’s initiative to curb illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The operation will focus on regions near water bodies and forest reserves, which have been severely impacted by illegal mining activities. This directive follows mounting pressure from Organised Labour, which had threatened ...

The Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Council and President of the Bono House of Chiefs, Osagyefuo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, has expressed renewed confidence in the government’s Agenda 111 initiative following a recent courtesy visit from Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. During the VP’s tour, the chief and his elders participated in a Stakeholder Consultation Forum held on Wednesday, October ...

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has declared an indefinite strike starting Thursday, October 10, 2024, in response to illegal mining also known as galamsey activities in the country. This decision comes despite Organised Labour’s recent suspension of their planned strike after the government has resolved to deal with the menace. According to the Association, in a referendum held ...

Renowned Ghanaian gospel musician, Georgia Adjei has honoured Empress Gifty for saving her after she had undergone surgery. The ace gospel musician, recounted how Empress Gifty came through for her during her challenging times. She made this revelation and honoured Empress Gifty with a beautiful pencil portrait on Sunday, October 6, 2024 during her Royal Worship event held at Global ...