The High Court in Accra has dismissed the case in which Deborah Seyram Adablah, a former employee of the National Service, had brought former banker Ernest Kwasi Nimako to court over his breach of promise during their romantic relationship. The relationship is not in line with public acceptance, the court …
Read More »Lower e-levy and impose a 0.5% fee on cashouts – Telcos Chamber to government
In order to bring the policy into line with Ghana’s digital-first strategy, the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) has called on the government to reduce the Electronic Transfer fee (E-fee) from 1% to 0.5% and apply a 0.5% levy on cash-outs. Notwithstanding early difficulties, the E-levy has brought in GH¢482.8 …
Read More »Comoros beat Ghana Black Stars again
Thanks to a masterful first-half goal by midfielder Myziane Maolida, Comoros defeated Ghana 1-0 to win the match for the second time in a row. Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier was decided by Maolida’s deft maneuvering through the center circle while dodging challenges and launching a crisp strike into the …
Read More »14 KNUST students graduate under full scholarship from MTN
14 recipients of the scholarships known as “Bright Scholarships” in Kumasi received their degrees from Kwame Nkrumah University Science and Technology (KNUST) on Thursday and Friday. Fourteen MTN Bright Scholarship recipients have received degrees from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology’s College of Health Sciences. 1,279 undergraduate students …
Read More »Government to scrap import duties on electric vehicles – Ken Ofori-Atta
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 …
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