Author: SAMUEL
In 1999, Canadian company Research In Motion (RIM) launched the first BlackBerry device. It was a game-changer, a phone with email, a physical keyboard, and unmatched security. Business executives, world leaders, and celebrities all carried a BlackBerry. By the late 2000s, it was the ultimate status symbol, with over 80 million users worldwide. But then came the iPhone in 2007 and Android shortly after. While the smartphone world was moving toward touchscreens and app stores, BlackBerry insisted that people still wanted physical keyboards. By the time they tried to catch up, it was too late. Users had moved on. Today,…
Ghana Premier League champions Bibiani Goldstars have been paired with Algerian giants JS Kabylie in the first preliminary round of the 2025–2026 CAF Champions League. This marks an exciting milestone for Goldstars, as they prepare to make their debut in Africa’s premier club competition following their historic league triumph secured on the final day of the season. The two-legged tie will commence with the first leg hosted by Bibiani Goldstars in Kumasi between September 19 and 21. The Ghanaian champions will aim to capitalize on home advantage to build a strong foundation before traveling to Algeria for the return leg,…
Two of the eight victims of the Adansi Akrofuom military helicopter crash will be buried on Sunday, August 10, in line with Islamic traditions that require prompt burial. The funeral committee confirmed the rites are for Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Murtala, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator. The ceremonies will be conducted in line with Islamic customs, traditions, and practices. According to the funeral planning committee, Jannaza prayers will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra, followed by interment…
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the CAA Region II Senior Athletics Championship has announced a change in the event’s dates to 18 and 19 August 2025, instead of the originally scheduled 15 and 16 August. The LOC explained that the decision to postpone was made in recognition of the national mourning period declared by President John Dramani Mahama to honour the memory of the victims of the recent helicopter crash. According to the LOC, the change in dates will not affect the quality or integrity of the championship. All logistics, accreditation, and technical arrangements will be adjusted accordingly to…
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has expressed deep sorrow over the military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region that claimed eight lives, including senior government officials and military personnel, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Speaking on Friday, August 8, 2025, after leading the GJA leadership to lay flowers in honour of the victims, Mr Dwumfour described the tragedy as one of the darkest moments in Ghana’s history. “Wednesday was indeed a Black Wednesday for Ghana. Watching, listening and observing the pain and grief across the country, we are very saddened and heartbroken,” he said.…
Renowned Ghanaian playwright, author, motivational speaker, and artistic director at Roverman Productions, Ebo Whyte, has delivered a deeply personal tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, in the wake of Ghana’s tragic military helicopter crash on 6 August 2025. Whyte captured the nation’s collective grief in his heartfelt Facebook post, beginning with the moment he learned of the crash and Dr Omane Boamah was named as one of the occupants: “Wednesday afternoon, my intercom rang… she said, ‘Uncle, breaking news, a military helicopter has crashed on its way to Obuasi.’ The news hit me hard..… Time froze…
Asante Kotoko will face Nigerian side Kwara United in the first preliminary round of the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup. The Ghanaian giants earned their place in the continental tournament after clinching the MTN FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Golden Kick FC. This marks Kotoko’s return to the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time since 2022, and they aim to make a significant impact in the competition. The tie will open in Kumasi with Kotoko hosting the first leg before travelling to Nigeria for the return leg against Kwara United. Kwara United qualified for the Confederation Cup…
Ghana Premier League champions Bibiani Gold Stars will face Algerian side JS Kabylie in the preliminary stage of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League. The Miners will host the first leg in Ghana before travelling to Algeria for the return encounter. The opening fixture is set between September 19 and 21, 2025, with the second leg scheduled from September 26 to 28. The winner will progress to face either Sierra Leone’s East End Lions or Tunisia’s US Monastir in the second preliminary round. Gold Stars secured their historic place in the competition after lifting the 2024/25 marking Ghana Premier League title…
Former Ghanaian diplomat and veteran politician, Dr. Tony Aidoo, has urged President John Mahama to ensure that the deaths of eight Ghanaians in Wednesday’s helicopter crash fuel a renewed fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. In the wake of the tragedy, Dr. Aidoo stressed that the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and their colleagues were on a mission tied to environmental protection and responsible mining when they met their untimely deaths. Speaking on Newsfile, he called on the President to rally the security services, environmental agencies, and local communities to take…
Ghana has confirmed twenty-six more new cases of Mpox as of August 3, bringing the total to 328. According to the situational report (SITREP) released by the Ghana Health Service on August 9, there are no patients on admission, while death toll remains one. The SITREP further noted that surveillance remains heightened. Mpox is a characterized by symptoms such as fever, headache, swollen glands and a distinctive rash. The general public is still encouraged to avoid close contact with anyone who has a rash, wash their hands often and visit a health facility if they don’t feel well. Symptoms * Fever *…