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MultiChoice Ghana Responds to Minister’s Comments on DStv Pricing
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MultiChoice Ghana Responds to Minister’s Comments on DStv Pricing

MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, has issued a formal response to recent remarks made by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mr. Samuel Nartey George, concerning the company’s pricing structure in Ghana. In a statement signed by Managing Director Alex Okyere, MultiChoice expressed regret over the Minister’s position, stating that it does not reflect the spirit of good faith and open engagement the company has maintained in its dealings with both the Minister and the National Communications Authority (NCA). The company disclosed that it has made a proposal to both the Minister and the NCA suggesting an alternative avenue for further engagement in hopes of finding a resolution to the matter. Having operated in Ghana for over three decade...
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Government Condemns Attempted Arrest of JoyNews Reporter, Orders Immediate Investigation
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Government Condemns Attempted Arrest of JoyNews Reporter, Orders Immediate Investigation

The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the attempted arrest of a JoyNews reporter and the reported assault of an eyewitness by a military officer during a demolition exercise. The incident, which has sparked public outcry, is being described by authorities as a blatant violation of press freedom and citizens’ rights. In a statement issued by Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications and Spokesperson to President John Dramani Mahama, the government expressed deep concern over the conduct of the soldier involved. “Such actions are utterly unacceptable to the John Mahama administration and have no place in our democratic society,” the statement read. President Mahama, through his spokesperson, reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the safety and freedom o...
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Catholic Priest advocates extension of retirement age for Supreme Court Judges 
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Catholic Priest advocates extension of retirement age for Supreme Court Judges 

A Catholic Priest has advocated the extension of retirement age for Supreme Court (SC) Judges, as the 2025 Constitution Review Committee (CRC) upscales public engagement on the constitutional reforms.  The Reverend Father Joseph Domfeh, the Administrator of Christ the King Cathedral in Sunyani, recommended that the retirement age of the SC Judges ought to be extended from the current 70 to 80 years.  He also called for a reduction in the number of Members of Parliament (MPs), describing the current size of the legislature as excessive, when he shared his views at the Ninth Zonal Public Engagement organized by the CRC in Sunyani.  Rev Fr Domfeh also suggested the need for the nation to make reforms on the Freedom of Expression to stem abuse.  Other participants who spoke during the open for...
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Western Region GNFS holds mid-year religious Thanksgiving Service
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Western Region GNFS holds mid-year religious Thanksgiving Service

The Western Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has organised a mid-year religious Thanksgiving Service at the forecourt of its Headquarters at Fijai in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. The event was also characterised by a send-off ceremony for some retired officers, and the installation of a new Chaplain for the Command. It was held on the theme: "Be Imitators of God" (Ephesians 5:1-2)”, and attended by personnel, chaplains from various security services, including the Ghana Police, Prisons, and Ghana Air Force, some retired Fire Officers, family and friends among other people. The ceremony included a sermon, prayer session, and handover between the outgoing Chaplain, Divisional Officer (DO) III Reverend Emma Riverson, and the incoming, Assistant Divisiona...
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GJA calls for close Police-Media relations to strengthen security
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GJA calls for close Police-Media relations to strengthen security

Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has called for closer collaboration between the Ghana Police Service and the media to help strengthen security in communities. He acknowledged that in recent times, the police had been updating the media frequently on intelligence gathered relating to crime and other negative vices. “I commend the police for their recent engagements with the media, but let us try to deepen the relationship. It is very key in achieving your (Police) core mandates, you need the support of the media”, he stated. Mr Dwumfour made these remarks when he paid a working visit to the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe at his office in Kumasi, on Tuesday. The GJA President said the media served ...
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Asante-Akim South MCE donates to families of Juaso accident victims
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Asante-Akim South MCE donates to families of Juaso accident victims

Maame Sarfoah Appiah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Asante Akim South, has extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, who lost their lives in the tragic road accident that occurred on Monday at the outskirts of Juaso, along the Kumasi-Accra highway. ‎‎The MCE, through the Office of the President, also donated GH¢15,000 to the bereaved families and an additional GH¢5,000 to assist in covering the medical expenses of those currently receiving treatment at the Juaso Government Hospital. ‎‎Addressing the press after presenting the donation, Maame Sarfoah Appiah emphasised that the gesture reflected the government’s unwavering commitment to standing with its citizens during times of adversity. ‎‎”Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by t...
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Banda Assembly announces death of District Police Commander    
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Banda Assembly announces death of District Police Commander    

The Banda District Assembly in the Bono Region has announced the death of Police Superintendent Kofi Oduro Amponsah, the Banda District Police Commander.  According to Mr Peter Dongi, the Banda District Chief Executive, the late Supt Amponsah, 56 years, died after a short illness.  He described him as a very kind man and hardworking. Mr Dongi gave the announcement when addressing the First Ordinary General Meeting of the Ninth Assembly held at Banda-Ahenkro, the district capital. He said the district would remember the late police commander for his instrumental role towards the peaceful conduct of the 2024 Election in the area, saying “in fact Supt Amponsah served the district with dedication and commitment, and his passing will be deeply felt by all”. Mr Dongi conveyed the assembly’s symp...
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Gender and Climate Change Vulnerability Hotspot Maps Launched to Support Decision-making
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Gender and Climate Change Vulnerability Hotspot Maps Launched to Support Decision-making

The Gender and Climate Change Vulnerability Hotspot Maps have been launched with a call on policy makers to use it to support their decisions in targeting resources to support women in vulnerable areas. The maps Identify geographic areas where women are disproportionately impacted by cimate change due to a combination of cimate hazards, exposure, and existng gender inequalities. Developed by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) with support from the Delegation of the European Union to Ghana and AGNES, the Maps identified specific districts where women face the greatest risks across agriculture, water, and energy sectors. The Maps combined data on climate exposure, sectoral sensitivity, and adaptive capacity to pinpoint 'hotspots' districts where women are most vu...
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IES Ghana Sends Charlia Kweh and 11 Other Students to Canada For Prestigious Global Summer Camp
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IES Ghana Sends Charlia Kweh and 11 Other Students to Canada For Prestigious Global Summer Camp

The Institute of Executive Studies (IES), Ghana, has successfully facilitated the travel of Charlia Kweh, a Grade 8 student at Delhi Public School International (DPSI), along with 11 other students from across Ghana, to Toronto, Canada, to participate in a prestigious global summer camp. The group departed Ghana on July 26, 2025, en route to Upper Canada College (UCC), the host institution for this year's camp. They arrived in Toronto on Sunday, July 27. The three-week summer camp brings together approximately 150 young learners from 14 countries, including the United States, Japan, China, South Korea, and Malaysia, offering a unique platform for global education and cross-cultural networking. Over the past 13 years, IES Ghana has earned a strong reputation for organizing inte...
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Tragedy Strikes on Kumasi-Accra Highway: 15 Saviour Church Members Killed in Devastating Crash
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Tragedy Strikes on Kumasi-Accra Highway: 15 Saviour Church Members Killed in Devastating Crash

A heartbreaking road accident on the Atwedie stretch of the Kumasi-Accra highway has claimed the lives of 15 members of the Saviour Church of Ghana in what is being described as one of the deadliest crashes in recent times. The tragic incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Monday and involved a head-on collision between a vehicle transporting the church members and a fuel tanker traveling in the opposite direction. According to reports, the victims were on their way back to Obogu, a community in the Asante Akyem South Municipality, after attending their church’s annual gathering held in the Eastern Region. Emergency responders and local authorities arrived at the scene shortly after the crash, but unfortunately, many of the passengers were already deceased due to the severe impact ...
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