For a period of eight years, the government intends to eliminate import duties on imported electric vehicles used for public transit. Additionally, the program will encompass electric vehicles that have been partially or fully disassembled and imported by Ghanaian-registered EV assembly companies. On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, the minister introduced …
Read More »Sarkodie goes to Supreme Court over ‘no celebrities in alcohol beverage advert’ directive
Michael Owusu Addo, better known by his stage name Sarkodie, is a well-known hip-hop singer. He appeared in the Supreme Court today in a case contesting an FDA regulation that forbids the use of celebrities and other well-known figures in advertising for alcoholic beverages. Mark Darlington Osae, manager of hip-hop …
Read More »Ghanaian footballer dies after collapsing on the pitch
Raphael Dwamena, a football player from Ghana, passed away in Albania. On Saturday, November 11, 2023, during a game between his team, Egnatia, and Partizani, this incident took place. In the first half of the game, the striker who led the Superior of Albania in scoring had a heart attack …
Read More »Otumfuo launches ‘Heal Komfo Anokye’ project
In order to raise US$10 million for the rehabilitation of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, the Ashanti Region, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has formally launched an initiative. On Friday, November 10, 2023, the King himself, as well as traditional leaders, market women, lawmakers, attorneys, actors and …
Read More »MTN Ghana Foundation presents Ghc300,000 worth of relief items to victims of the Akosombo dam spillage
Relief items valued at GHS300,000 were given to flood victims in the Volta region’s Keta District by the MTN Ghana Foundation. The relief items included the following: 200 (25kg) bags of rice (1000 kg bags) 85 gallons of cooking oil 85 boxes of tomato paste 60 boxes of canned mackerel …
Read More »27 SMEs benefit from MTN Enterprise programme in Ashanti
A five-year support program for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Kumasi, Takoradi, and Greater Accra has been introduced by the MTN Foundation. Cynthia Mills, the MTN Foundation’s Economic Empowerment Advisor, told the media that the program’s goal is to help small companies in the capital cities develop to the …
Read More »NMC, NCA steps up efforts to stop money launderers, ritualists, juju men on TV and radio
The National Media Commission (NMC) has taken significant steps to rid the media of all fast money advertisements from some established organizations. On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, some of the steps taken by the commission to purify the content of Ghana’s media landscape were formally released. The initiative’s main thrust …
Read More »Due to a “double marriage”, Asamoah Gyan wins in his annulment lawsuit against his ex-wife
The reasons behind his brother’s divorce from his wife Gifty Gyan have been further clarified by Baffour Gyan, the brother of former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan. Baffour Gyan said that Asamoah Gyan was the winner of the lawsuit in an interview with Asempa FM, despite what had been reported …
Read More »Lionel Messi wins record eight men’s Ballon d’Or award
The 2023 Ballon d’Or winner was revealed, as Lionel Messi took home the record-breaking eighth prize. After a 36-year wait, the Inter Miami and Argentina striker, who played for Paris Saint-Germain the previous season, led his team to the World Cup in Qatar in December. The 36-year-old Messi has more …
Read More »MTN Ghana engages students on cybersecurity awareness
Students at the Osu Presbyterian Senior School participated in a discussion sponsored by MTN Ghana on the motion that “Social media platforms should implement stricter security and privacy controls because users are incapable of protecting themselves online.” As part of this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the initiative continues MTN’s dedication to cybersecurity education …
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