Author: SAMUEL
There is no doubt that many Ghanaians stand with the Communications Minister, Sam George, in this unending tussle with Multichoice Limited, operators of DSTV. But I’m wondering whether the law, too, is on the side of the minister. Long before this tussle, I’d heard Ghanaians complain and compare the prices of DSTV subscriptions. Some Ghanaians, thanks to a loophole in DSTV’s system—and perhaps the NCA regulations—subscribe and pay for DSTV from Nigeria, which is cheaper than DSTV’s subscription prices in Ghana. It is for this reason that Ghanaian subscribers overwhelmingly support the call for price reduction. In this piece, however,…
In one of the most staggering mineral discoveries of our time, Uganda has uncovered over 31 million metric tonnes of gold ore, with more than 320,000 tonnes of refined gold waiting to be extracted. This gold bonanza estimated to be worth over $12 trillion could elevate Uganda into the elite league of global gold producers. If managed effectively, it could revolutionize the country’s economy, drive massive foreign investment, and disrupt the balance of international gold markets. With the right infrastructure, partnerships, and sustainable practices, Uganda’s mining industry may usher in a new era of prosperity and geopolitical influence. The world…
The Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai, has confirmed that Kofi Akpaloo, leader and presidential candidate of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), is under investigation for alleged financial crimes, including fraud, causing financial loss to the state, dissipation of public funds, and money laundering. Mr. Akpaloo was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on September 3 and remains in custody despite being granted bail. According to Justice Srem-Sai, Akpaloo was granted police bail set at GH¢10 million with two sureties, but the conditions are yet to be justified. In a Facebook post on Friday, September 5, the…
The Government of Ghana has taken emergency steps to protect over three million AirtelTigo (AT) subscribers after tower operator ATC Ghana disconnected power to AT’s telecom sites over unpaid debts exceeding $150 million. Announcing the measures at a press briefing on Friday, September 5, 2025, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, said the move was necessary to prevent a nationwide communications blackout. “To avoid a national crisis that could have affected over 3 million subscribers, the National Communications Authority (NCA) directed AT and Telecel to establish a national roaming agreement,” Sam George said. “This allowed all…
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, has assured Ghanaians that government has taken emergency steps to safeguard over three million AirtelTigo (AT) subscribers after a mounting debt crisis forced ATC Ghana to disconnect power to AT’s telecom sites nationwide. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, September 5, 2025, Sam George provided a detailed background to the situation, linking it to Ghana’s controversial acquisition of AT in 2021. “In 2021, following the exit of Bharti Airtel from Ghana, the Government of Ghana acquired the shares of AT for a token US$1 and agreed to protect jobs…
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to take urgent steps to rescue state-owned media outlets from collapse. Speaking during a courtesy call on the President at the Jubilee House on Friday, September 5, 2025, Mr. Dwumfour said many state-owned media houses are grappling with severe operational and production challenges that threaten their survival. “We need government intervention to save our dying state-owned media from collapsing. Ahead of the 2024 election, the then presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, pledged at a media engagement to retool the state media and…
The Medical and Dental Council of Ghana (MDC) has identified quackery as a major challenge currently affecting medical practice in the country. Between 2024 and the third quarter of 2025, four individuals have been arrested in connection with unlicensed medical practice. Several others are under active investigation, with prosecution pending. Another issue flagged by the Council is the submission of forged qualifications in attempts to obtain clearance to practice in Ghana. In a media engagement on Friday, September 5, the Registrar of the MDC, Dr. Divine Ndonbi Banyubala, stated that while these incidents cut across various regions and professions, the…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reported a significant rise in the country’s gold reserves, which reached 36.02 tonnes at the end of August 2025, the highest in Ghana’s history. Data released by the central bank shows a steady month-on-month build-up from 8.78 tonnes in May 2023, when the reserves’ expansion programme began, to the current record levels. This represents more than a fourfold increase in just over two years. The growth reflects the success of the Bank’s domestic gold purchasing programme, designed to diversify foreign reserves, stabilise the cedi, and reduce reliance on external markets for forex liquidity. In…
Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has dismissed media reports suggesting that the ongoing restructuring between AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana amounts to a merger. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Friday, September 5, 2025, he explained that the development falls under a force majeure situation and should not be mistaken for a consolidation or acquisition. “Let me be very clear and I need to be very on this, because we’ve seen media reportage. This is not a merger, it is also not an acquisition. We are dealing with a force majeure situation and the…
Washington — President Trump hosted a dinner Thursday night at the White House with tech giants and other business and political leaders, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk was not be among those attending. More than a dozen tech titans were invited to the event, including Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, OpenAI founder Sam Altman, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, according to the White House. The Hill first reported the list of invitees. Mr. Trump was seated next to Zuckerberg, while Gates sat next to first lady Melania Trump. The…