Gov’t fines DStv GHC10,000 daily over pricing data delay
The Communication Minister has begun imposing a statutory fine of GH¢10,000 per day on MultiChoice Ghana (DSTV) for failing to submit critical pricing data requested under the Electronic Communications Act (ECA). The sanction took effect on Friday, August 15, 2025. Sector Minister Sam George disclosed the move during a meeting with DSTV executives, explaining that […]
Reinstate Ghana’s suspended Chief Justice – UK Bar Council, Commonwealth Lawyers
The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association have raised serious concerns over the April 22, 2025, suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude. In a joint statement issued on August 14, the two legal bodies urged President John Dramani Mahama and the Executive arm of government to immediately […]
Six victims of Helicopter crash laid to rest
President John Dramani Mahama led the country, in a solemn and emotional ceremony on Friday, August 15, laid to rest six of the eight victims of the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash. The burial took place at the Military Cemetery in Tse Addo, Greater Accra Region, drawing government officials, the military high command, bereaved families, […]
Mahama honours fallen Air Force Officers with Posthumous promotions
President John Dramani Mahama has conferred posthumous promotions on three Ghana Air Force personnel who lost their lives in the August 6 military helicopter crash, honouring what he described as their “service and sacrifice to the nation.” As Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, the president made the announcement during an interfaith funeral service held […]
Kumasi Archbishop leads delegation to console Asantehene over Asantehemaa’s passing
Archbishop of Kumasi, Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Anokye, led a delegation to the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, August 13, to pray for the Asantehene and to convey his sympathy message to the King, following the demise of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The delegation also visited the Asantehemaa’s court to officially convey their sympathies […]
Helicopter crash: Bodies were too hot for body bags – GAF
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed claims that there were no body bags at the site of the August 6 helicopter crash, which killed eight people, including three service members. GAF came under heavy criticism after videos surfaced showing the victims’ remains being carried in sacks instead of body bags. According to the military, […]
NPP condemns party-affiliated TikTok users over helicopter crash comments
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has condemned disturbing social media commentary by individuals linked to the party following the recent Z-9 military helicopter crash. Speaking during a visit to the national headquarters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Kodua criticised comments made by some TikTok users believed […]
Gov’t engages international experts to probe August 6 military helicopter crash – Defence Ministry
The government has confirmed that it has sought international assistance in investigating the August 6 Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of all eight people on board, including two cabinet ministers. Deputy Minister for Defence, Brogya Genfi, made the announcement when a delegation from the Greater Accra […]
Some NPP Youth Organisers pick flagbearer nomination forms for Dr Bawumia
Scores of youth organisers from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday, August 13, thronged the party’s headquarters in Accra to pick up flagbearer nomination forms for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The delegation, made up of constituency and regional youth organisers from across the country, arrived in coordinated NPP-branded attire, chanting slogans […]
Focus on ideas, not insults – Bawumia tells NPP flagbearer hopefuls
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to uphold decorum in the lead-up to the party’s presidential primary scheduled for January 2026. Speaking on Wednesday, August 13, when over 490 youth organisers — including substantive and deputy youth leaders from constituencies nationwide — presented his nomination […]
