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However, this feature will reportedly have limited compatibility and will not be available on all iPhones that can run iOS 18. The new “Battery Life” mode, which appears to be different from the current Low Power Mode, focused on long-term health. The feature will be exclusive to iPhone models equipped with the A17 Pro chip or newer. This means only the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and any future models released after them (like the iPhone 16 series) will support this new mode. The feature likely relies on specific hardware capabilities present only in the latest A17 Pro…
In what would be the largest corporate pay package in history. The proposed plan would grant Musk up to 12% of Tesla’s stock, worth about $1.03 trillion if the company hits its target market value of $8.6 trillion. The plan requires boosting Tesla’s valuation nearly eightfold, or about $7.5 trillion, over the next decade. If fully earned, the award would materially increase Musk’s voting power from his roughly 13% stake, intensifying debate over governance and succession. The world’s richest person has consistently said he needs more of a stake in the company, even as a legal battle over his 2018…
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama and a team from the Bank, have met with representatives of various Islamic groups led by the Office of the National Chief Imam. The meeting took place at Bank Square in Accra on September 3, 2025. The meeting was part of the broader consultations towards the establishment of non-interest banking and Finance in Ghana. Dr. Asiama emphasised at the meeting that non-interest banking would expand financial inclusion and create opportunities for all. Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, stressed that non-interest banking should be seen more…
The Cedi has depreciated again per the rate from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) on Friday, September 5. On Friday, it was selling at 11.9560 and buying at 11.9440 to the dollar. With the Pound, it was selling at 16.0617 and buying at 16.0456. The Euro was selling at 13.9170 and buying at 13.9043. On Thursday, September 4, the Cedi was selling at 11.9060 and buying at 11.8941 to a dollar. The recent marginal depreciation of the Cedi has raised concerns among the trading public. The central bank has, however, taken steps to strengthen the Cedi. The Bank of Ghana…
Ghanaian musician and producer, D-Black has dismissed claims that he had a privileged upbringing, stating that his childhood journey was far from privileged. Responding to a claim on X (formerly Twitter) about his background, the CEO of Black Avenue Muzik disclosed that his father’s passing when he was only 12 years old was a huge loss in his early years. He claimed that because of that tragedy, his mother was left to raise the family by herself, a challenge that shaped his ambition. “Town make hard oo. Or ebe me? Chale,” D-Black posted. His post was responded by one follower…
Bail has been granted to Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old National Service Person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, a 29-year-old beautician, who are standing trial for allegedly making abusive statements against President John Dramani Mahama after the August 6 helicopter crash. The Adenta Circuit Court admitted each to bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties, one justified with property. Both pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. Prosecutors say the accused hosted a TikTok live where they remarked, “We would have been happier if the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, was involved in…
Three people, including a teacher and two university students, have been jailed for their roles in exam malpractice during the 2025 WASSCE. The Kasoa-Ofaakor District Magistrate Court handed them a combined 20-month sentence. Samuel Armah, a teacher at Ghana College SHS and an invigilator during the exams, was caught with leaked Social Studies answers on his phone, which he dictated to candidates. He was fined 80 penalty units and sentenced to eight months in prison. Two Level 100 students — Kwame Oteng Nkansah of Accra Technical University and Amedeka James of the University of Ghana — were each jailed for…
The Member of Parliament for Zabzugu, Alhassan Umar is supporting government’s decision to suspend the operations of MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, if the company fails to comply with directives to reduce subscription fees. Umar stressed that the government was acting within the law to protect consumers in an interview on Channel One Newsroom. “The basis of shutting it down is that when you look at the Electronic Communications Act, it states that the government, the NCA, will be protecting consumers,” he explained, noting that the National Communications Authority (NCA) has both the mandate and responsibility to act when companies…
The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the Oti Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument, renewed the Curfew hours for Nkwanta Township and its environs in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region from 6:00 pm to 5:00 am, effective Thursday, September 4, 2025. Government continues to urge Chiefs, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and People of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace in the area. Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the Nkwanta Township…
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated Ghana’s readiness to collaborate with international partners in the area of trade, investment, energy and security. President Mahama said this on Thursday, September 4, when he bid farewell to the outgoing ambassadors of Angola, Malta, and France. He thanked them for their service and contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing economic cooperation with Ghana. Receiving the envoys separately at the Presidency, President Mahama highlighted expanded opportunities in trade, investment, energy, and security. “Ghana alone cannot fully leverage the investment opportunities available and is ready to partner with others to tap the huge potential,”…