Telcos boost data bundles by up to 15% following Government directive
Telecommunications companies across Ghana have begun implementing a government directive to increase data bundle volumes by 10 to 15 percent, in a move aimed at easing the cost burden on consumers and expanding digital access nationwide. Effective July 1, 2025, the revised data packages are being rolled out by major mobile network operators—MTN, Telecel, and AT—following sustained public concern over...
Prof. Ransford Gyampo Refutes Recruitment, Travel Allegations as Politically Motivated Smear Campaign
Professor Ransford Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, has firmly denied recent allegations circulating on social media accusing him of unauthorized recruitment practices and excessive spending on foreign travel. In a statement titled “Responding to Baseless Allegations Against Me,” Prof. Gyampo described the claims as false, politically driven, and part of a broader effort to silence his...
Archbishop Duncan-Williams urges President Mahama to champion bold National transformation
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to spearhead a bold and unifying national transformation agenda during his current term in office. Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held at the State House in Accra, the influential Christian leader urged the President to seize the opportunity...
A Sustainable World is Painted with Bold Choices, Not Faint Promises
By Patrick William Dodoo – Multidisciplinary Artist, Creative Director, SDG Advocate In an era where the word “sustainability” is echoed in conference rooms, political podiums, and global platforms, it is tempting to let the vision fade into mere rhetoric. But as an artist, a cultural strategist, and a builder of dreams through paint, purpose, and people I am here to...
Local languages to be introduced in Parliament debates soon – Speaker announces
Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reaffirmed plans to introduce the use of Ghanaian local languages during parliamentary proceedings, describing it as a vital step toward promoting cultural identity and inclusive governance. The announcement was made during the launch of the Open Parliament Action Plan, where the Speaker highlighted the importance of integrating indigenous languages into...
Finance Minister hails progress in China talks as Key milestone in Ghana’s bebt restructuring
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has concluded a series of high-level discussions with major Chinese financial institutions, describing the outcome as a significant breakthrough in the country’s debt restructuring process. In an update shared on his official Facebook page, Dr. Forson revealed that engagements with China’s Ministry of Finance, the China Exim Bank, and other key financial and...
Health Minister to address Parliament on Ghana’s COVID-19 resurgence today
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, is scheduled to appear before Parliament this afternoon to present an update on the current COVID-19 situation in Ghana. His address is expected at 2:00 PM at Parliament House, where he will outline the country’s level of preparedness, response strategies, and the latest data on infections, vaccination coverage, and surveillance mechanisms. This...
Lucas Paquetá cleared of FA betting charges after probe
Lucas Paquetá can finally breathe again. The West Ham midfielder has been cleared of serious misconduct charges by an independent regulatory commission, ending a long and tense investigation by the Football Association. The Brazilian faced allegations of deliberately receiving yellow cards in four Premier League games across the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons. A guilty verdict could have resulted in a...
Al Hilal dump Man City out of Club World Cup in extra time
Al Hilal produced one of the Club World Cup’s most dramatic upsets, edging out Manchester City 4-3 after extra time in a pulsating contest in Orlando to book a quarter-final showdown with Fluminense. The Saudi side showed no fear against the reigning European champions, with Marcos Leonardo’s 112th-minute winner capping a night of daring football and dogged resilience. It was...
Mpetshi Perricard breaks serve speed record at Wimbledon
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard lit up Court No.1 with record-breaking power and fearless tennis, but his upset bid against Taylor Fritz will have to wait, suspended just as the drama hit boiling point. The Frenchman thundered down a 153 mph serve, the fastest in Wimbledon history, during the opening game, eclipsing Taylor Dent’s 2010 record by five mph. Yet it was...
