Author: SAMUEL

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has announced plans to merge AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo) with Telecel Ghana to form what it says will be a stronger and more resilient telecommunications company. This follows a staff durbar held at AT Ghana’s head office in Accra. The Sector Minister, Samuel Nartey George, assured workers that the exercise would not result in job losses. “This is not a re-application process. It is simply a continuation of your contracts. Every single employee will be absorbed unless you personally decide to leave,” he said. Mr. George further pledged that the interests of…

Management of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) has revealed that only one of its five elevators is currently functioning, crippling smooth service delivery. Despite heavy investment in preventive maintenance, four of the hospital’s lifts remain out of service, creating delays for both patients and staff. Briefing Parliament’s Health Committee during a visit on Thursday, September 4, Director of Medical Services, Dr Leslie Adams Zakaria, warned that without urgent repairs, patients may be left with no option but to use the hospital’s long walkways. “For preventive maintenance, we pay so much. We have just about five lifts, only one is…

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has suspended the remittance partnerships of five Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) — Taptap Send, Top Connect, Remit Choice, Send App, and Afriex — effective September 18, 2025. The suspension, which will last for one month, follows regulatory breaches. According to the central bank, the affected firms violated provisions of the Guidelines for Inward Remittance Services by Payment Service Providers, 2023, as amended by Notice No. BG/GOV/SEC/2025/25. The breaches, BoG explained, involved unauthorised remittance transactions with Payment Service Providers (PSPs) — Halges Financial Technologies Limited, Cellulant Limited, and Flutterwave Inc. — through their settlement bank, UBA…

Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has said that the government remains resolute in its decision to suspend the operations of MultiChoice Ghana if the company fails to comply with directives to reduce subscription fees. His comments reinforce an earlier warning by the sector minister, Sam George, who stated that MultiChoice would have its operations halted by September 6, 2025, should it refuse to review its pricing. Already, the Ministry has imposed a daily fine of GH₵10,000 on the satellite television operator for failing to submit its pricing data for regulatory scrutiny. As of Wednesday,…

The Regional Director of Central and Western Africa of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Jude-Marie Bannatte, led a delegation to pay a working visit to the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey. The engagement, on September 2, 2025, focused on strengthening partnerships between CRS and the Ministry in areas that align with the Ministry’s mandate, particularly women’s empowerment, social protection, and skills development. CRS works extensively in the areas of health, education, water, livelihood empowerment, and social services to transform lives and ensure dignity for vulnerable groups, especially women and children. Welcoming the delegation, the…

Dr Yakubu Adam, CEO of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital The Chief Executive of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, has joined the growing chorus of voices calling for Parliament to expedite the passage of legislation on organ harvesting in Ghana. Currently, the country lacks a comprehensive law governing organ donation, harvesting, and transplantation, forcing patients to seek expensive treatment abroad. He highlighted the financial strain on patients who require organ transplants, citing the example of corneal transplants. ‘‘With our own population, if they need a kidney transplant, they have to travel to India, America, or the UK. We…

Tema Central Constituency Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ian Oquaye, has dismissed allegations of wrongdoing in a land transaction involving his wife, insisting that he is being targeted because of his political affiliation. The Tema Development Company (TDC) Limited has accused Mr. Oquaye, a former protocol officer at the company, of facilitating the sale of a public plot of land at Tema Community 5 to his wife for GH₵2,000. The land was originally designated for the construction of a public toilet facility. TDC Managing Director, Courage Makafui Nunekpeku, told journalists in Accra on Thursday, September 4, that Mr.…

A 20-year-old man, Kwadwo Bright, has died after being stabbed during a fight over a plastic chair at a snooker centre in Ashanti New Town, Manhyia South constituency, Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 4, 2025, and reportedly began as a minor argument at the local snooker centre. Kwadwo’s mother, Georgina Yeboah, said the dispute initially seemed to have been settled “but the suspect came back and stabbed Kwadwo in the neck,” she recounted. People nearby heard the commotion and rushed to help. Kwadwo’s mother found him badly injured and immediately took him to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital,…

Ghana’s Ambassador to Washington, Victor Smith, has assured President John Dramani Mahama that the newly sworn-in envoys will work tirelessly to advance Ghana’s interests abroad, with a strong focus on economic diplomacy. Speaking on behalf of the envoys after their swearing-in ceremony, Mr. Smith said the diplomats were determined to build on the foundation laid by the administration and deliver on its promises to the people of Ghana. “We pledge that your efforts will not be in vain. We will persist through hell and high water to build on the steady foundation you have laid and are committed to deliver…

Murdered Immigration Officer, Stephen King Amoah. The Presiding judge in the murder trial of Immigration officer has admonished the aggrieved family members of the deceased to allow the law to take its course and not take matters into their own hands. Lawyer for the second accused, Gordon Aboagye prayed the court to caution the deceased officer’s family, citing a near assault on him after proceedings at the last adjourned date. “Concerning what took place, we want the court to talk to the family of the deceased. It’s not easy to lose a loved one.” He further urged the court to…