Author: SAMUEL

The Children’s Support Fund, established by President John Dramani Mahama to cater for the children of victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash, has raised over GH¢2.3 million barely a week after its launch. Senior Presidential Advisor and Coordinator of the Fund, Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, announced in a statement that contributions have so far reached GH¢2.315 million, reflecting widespread corporate and institutional support. President Mahama unveiled the initiative during the state funeral for the eight victims of the crash, pledging that the fund would secure long-term support for the children, with a focus on education, welfare, and overall well-being.…

The Children’s Support Fund, established by President John Dramani Mahama to cater for the children of victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash, has raised over GH¢2.3 million barely a week after its launch. Senior Presidential Advisor and Coordinator of the Fund, Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, announced in a statement that contributions have so far reached GH¢2.315 million, reflecting widespread corporate and institutional support. President Mahama unveiled the initiative during the state funeral for the eight victims of the crash, pledging that the fund would secure long-term support for the children, with a focus on education, welfare, and overall well-being.…

Chief Executive of the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has outlined new reforms aimed at revolutionising vehicle registration and service delivery in Ghana, with technology at the heart of his strategy. Mr Kotey revealed that the DVLA will, from January, roll out a new Digital Processing (DP) sticker designed to improve accountability in vehicle registration. “The new DP sticker allows us to track who is driving the car, when it arrived in Ghana, its destination, and the date the sticker expires. “Once scanned, the code reveals all these details. It was wrong to have cars in…

The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop for journalists in Accra, aimed at strengthening reporting on Ghana’s energy and extractive sectors as well as public financial management (PFM). The training, held from August 14 to 15, 2025, brought together 25 selected journalists from across the country. Participants engaged with policy analysts, technocrats, and experts from the petroleum, mining, and energy industries on issues such as fiscal governance, corruption detection, and investigative reporting. ACEP Policy Analyst, Betty Owusu, explained that the initiative was designed to address gaps in fiscal literacy among the media, which often…

The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye, has stated that Ghana has the capacity to raise up to GH₵50 billion if public resources are managed efficiently and transparently. Speaking at a two-day Media Fellowship in Accra, Mr. Boakye explained that the country’s fiscal space can support massive investments in modern hospitals, quality schools, reliable road networks, and better healthcare systems, but wasteful spending and inefficiencies continue to deny citizens these essential services. He projected that with effective monitoring and accountability, Ghana could generate an extra GH₵2 billion in revenue next year alone, and as…

Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has applauded Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group for its groundbreaking efforts in waste management solutions across the African continent. During the official opening of Kenya’s 2025 Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County on August 13, 2025, President Ruto toured the Jospong Group’s exhibition booth. He highlighted Zoomlion’s significant investments in cutting-edge waste processing facilities and the company’s innovative approach to addressing environmental challenges in urban and rural settings. President Ruto remarked that the technologies showcased at the Zoomlion pavilion were not only impressive but also crucial for promoting environmental sustainability across…

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed its deepest condolences to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Royal Family, and Asanteman following the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. In a statement, the GJA described the late Queen Mother as a revered leader whose life embodied dignity, service, and devotion to the cherished traditions of Asanteman, and the unity of Ghana. “She was not only a mother to the Asantehene but indeed a mother to Asanteman and Ghana,” the Association said. The GJA noted that Nana Konadu Yiadom III’s leadership, rooted in compassion and wisdom, reflected the…

A 47-year-old man has been banned from every football stadium in the United Kingdom after being arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening Premier League match of the season at Anfield. The incident occurred in the 29th minute of Bournemouth’s game against Liverpool on Friday, August 15, 2025, when Semenyo drew the referee’s attention to the abuse. The match was briefly halted before play resumed. Merseyside Police confirmed on Saturday that the man, who is from Liverpool but has not been named, was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence. He…

Dancehall king Shatta Wale has added a brand-new Lamborghini Urus to his luxury car collection, marking his second Lamborghini within a year. The award-winning musician celebrated the arrival of the sleek ride at his residence alongside his manager, popping champagne to mark the occasion. Speaking after taking delivery, Shatta Wale encouraged fellow musicians to work hard, stressing that Ghanaian artists must strive for success to “survive like this.” This latest acquisition comes months after his flashy yellow Lamborghini was seized by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over alleged links to a theft case. Unconfirmed reports suggest the car…

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that a by-election for the Tamale Central Constituency will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. This follows the vacancy of the parliamentary seat due to the death of the incumbent Member of Parliament, Dr Murtala Muhammed Ibrahim. In a press release dated August 19, 2025, the Commission stated that the nomination process for prospective candidates will run from September 8-10, 2025. Nominations will be received at the Commission’s Tamale Metropolitan Office daily between the hours of 9:00 am and 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Interested candidates are instructed to download…