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Advancing leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress — MTN Group CEO visits Ghana

MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has completed a three-day working visit to Ghana. His visit sought to advance the company’s digital ambitions and reinforce the Group’s commitment to the Ghana market. Mr. Mupita, in a media interaction last Friday, announced plans to invest US$1.1 billion in Ghana over …

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‘No bed syndrome’: Parliament must hold responsible persons accountable – Bagbin

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has described recent hospital-related deaths as “needless” and reprehensible, calling for immediate investigations and new legislation to address Ghana’s persistent “no bed syndrome.” “The House must hold responsible persons accountable and prioritize the passage of an emergency care law to prevent avoidable fatalities,” Mr. Bagbin …

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Abesim ‘killer’ sentenced to life imprisonment

Richard Appiah, the defendant in the Abesim murder trial, was given a life sentence by the High Court of Accra’s Criminal Court 1. The former football player was found guilty of killing two children in Abesim in the Bono Region and storing the remains of one of them in a …

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Government renames Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport

The government has changed the name of the national airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. A statement from the Ministry of Transport indicated that the facility was formerly referred to as Accra International Airport prior to its name change. The Ministry stated that it was considered suitable …

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‘Cocoa farmers should not bear the full burden of systemic and historical failures’ – Catholic Bishops

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has expressed concern about the worsening situation in Ghana’s cocoa industry, cautioning that payment delays and lower producer prices are driving farmers into financial difficulties and distress. The bishops urged immediate action to avert additional economic and social consequences in rural areas. Farmers have been …

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Fire destroys Saboba Hospital’s Children Ward

A fire has ravaged the children’s ward at Saboba Hospital, damaging beds and other valuables. The fire, which began at approximately 5pm, also impacted the NECO ward, which has twelve beds. “We were able to evacuate all seven patients who were on admission at the time of the fire,” said …

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Bursar of Ghanata SHS arrested over alleged diversion of food

Lamisi Sarah, the bursar of Ghanata Senior High School (SHS), has been apprehended for supposedly diverting food supplies intended for students. Linda Ocloo, the Member of Parliament for Shai-Osudoku and Greater Accra Regional Minister, confirmed the arrest, mentioning that reliable reports obtained in recent weeks suggested the bursar had been …

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“COCOBOD entered 2025 with roughly GH¢17.8 billion in loans plus operational liabilities” – Majority

Isaac Adongo, the chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament, revealed that the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) started 2025 with loans totaling over GH¢17.8 billion and additional operational obligations, indicating that the organization was in serious financial trouble. The Bolgatanga Central MP stated during a press briefing on the current …

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Mahama signs 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law

President John Mahama has approved the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, providing complete legal support for a key initiative of the government’s economic transformation agenda. In remarks made shortly after enacting the Bill, President Mahama stated that the lengthy process was necessary to ensure that all legal criteria were thoroughly fulfilled. …

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Government releases GH¢855 million to clear outstanding debts to cocoa farmers – Majority

The government has allocated GH¢855 million to clear outstanding debts to cocoa farmers following a lengthy payment issue that caused numerous producers to remain unpaid for months, even after supplying their harvest to licensed buying companies. The payment is a component of an urgent action to stabilize the cocoa industry …

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