ISSER has warned that the unilateral decision by mobile money operators to limit cahouts to GHS1,000 would have a detrimental impact on the gains made in financial inclusion and the transition to a cash-lite economy. The agents took the decision to ensure they get fair compensation following a decision by the telcos to cap charges at GHS10 for withdrawals from ...

African football legend Abedi Pele has claimed that Ghanaians criticise his sons, Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew because they are skilled footballers. According to Pele, his sons’ constant criticism is due to their talent and the fact that Ghanaians know they can perform better. Pele stated that he faced similar criticism during his playing days and believes that his sons ...

Members of the Dagara and Dagaaba communities, spanning Ghana, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and beyond, have raised their collective voice in objection to the upcoming movie, ‘Kofi Dagarti’, demanding an immediate ban on its premiere. In an official press statement shared on Facebook, the group expressed deep offence and outrage, pointing to the usage of a derogatory term within the ...

MTN Ghana will on December 15, host this year’s edition of its annual event dubbed “MTN Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The event is being organised to usher MTN stakeholders and customers into the Christmas season and share in the joy of the season. Artistes billed to perform on the night are ...

The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), in collaboration with the Okyeame Kwame (OK) Foundation, and Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies (C3SS), University of Ghana, hosted a conversation on Art and Climate Activism as part of the Centre’s Climate Change and Sustainability Seminar Series. The Seminar, which took place on November 25, 2023, at the C3SS premises, represents ...

Promising music star Uncle Rich, teams up with Ghanaian rap sensations Medikal and Tulenkey to deliver the highly anticipated single, “Donkomi.” This collaboration is set to redefine the drill scene, merging three distinct styles into a powerhouse of energy and lyricism. The song was produced by Bedbugs & Uncle Rich, mixed and mastered by Redemptions. “Donkomi” is more than just ...

The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has held a two-day workshop on “Leveraging Digital Tools to Generate Revenue” to upgrade the skills of its members in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital. The workshop was organized to encourage members of the union to take advantage of the digital platforms to promote their various musical works. Organised in partnership with the Ghana ...

A request from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, to the High Court (Financial and Economic Division) in Accra seeking an excused duty for Alhaji Collins Dauda, an accused person in the ongoing $200 million Saglemi Affordable Housing trial has been accepted. Collins Dauda, a former minister for Works and Housing, together with four others have been slapped ...

The third edition of a much-hyped musical event dubbed “Samini Xperience Concert” will take place on December 24 at the Ridge Condos forecourt in Kumasi. It would bring together music lovers, particularly Samini fans all over the country, to celebrate his works and also showcase classic performances from leading Ghanaian artistes. Samini, who has performed on a number of local ...

The Chief Executive Officer of ASKOF Productions, Afua Asantewaa Aduonum, has revealed she aims to break a Guinness World Record (GWR) this festive season. Asantewaa is eyeing a singing marathon, ‘singathon’, record. Currently, the Guinness World Record for the longest singing time is 105 hours, held by India’s Sunil Waghmare. The Indian clinched the record with a performance between March ...