”Freedom guaranteed by the 1992 Constitution is not absolute” – Asantehene 

By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu has reminded Media practitioners in Ghana that the freedom guaranteed them by the 1992 Constitution is not absolute. He cautioned that despite the repeal of the Criminal Libel Law, which provides space to perform a watchdog role, the Media could be the subject of Libel Litigation at […]

Telcos ramp-up tech logistics to ease SIM re-registration -Ken Ashigbey

By Gifty Adunyah Telecommunication companies have ramped up technical logistics to improve their services towards the ongoing SIM Card re-registration. The mobile network Operators will, from today, use an updated version of the app being used for the re-registration, increase the number of smartphones being used, and increase the number of registration Centers to include […]

Concerned Drivers Association say Transport fares will go up by 40% next week

Transport fares to go up on Saturday April 13

By Nathaniel Nartey Effective January 17, transport fares are to go up by 40%. This is according to the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana. Speaking with GBC News, Public Relations Officer of the Association David Agboado says the 40% increase is justified. This is because the price of fuel, vehicle spare parts and other commodities […]

Mali: Expert says Junta’s continuous violation of agreements could be consequential

By Nathaniel Nartey International Relations Expert Dr. Rashid Pelpuo has warned that Mali could face a possible military intervention by ECOWAS if the interim leadership of the West African continues to violate agreements with the sub-region to return to constitutional rule. This follows recent sanctions imposed by ECOWAS in Mali which includes closure of borders […]

STRIKE: UTAG blames Finance Ministry for not keeping up with their side of the bargain

UTAG to strike

By Nathaniel Nartey The University Teachers Association of Ghana UTAG says its strike which takes effect today will be indefinite until the government honored its side of agreements concerning their conditions of Service. This is because the UTAG has since November last year notified the government of its intention to strike over its conditions of […]

Sports Pundit Willie Graham Predicts a win for Ghana

Ace Sports Commentator with GBC, Benjamin Willie Graham has predicted a narrow win for the Black Stars against Morocco in today’s AFCON Opener for Ghana. According to him, the underdogs tag on the Black stars in the ongoing Afcon will play in their favour because it takes the pressure off them to perform. Mr. Willie-Graham […]

Ampedwee Community appeals for Drinking Water

By Michael Kofi Kennetey The people of Ampedwee Koko Junction in the Suhum Municipality of the Eastern Region have made a passionate appeal to the government through the Municipal Chief Executive, Margaret Darko to provide them with potable water since they have no source of drinking water in the Community. The only source of drinking […]

Rev. Dr Lawson Dzanku inducted new Clerk for the Evangelical Presbyterian Church

By Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Church, Ghana has inducted into office, Rev. Dr. Lawson Dzanku as the new Clerk of the General Assembly of the Church. At the induction ceremony at the Dela Cathedral of the Church in Ho, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the E.P Church, Rev Dr. Lt Colonel […]

AFCON 2021: Botswana official to handle Morocco vs Ghana game

Story by GBC’s Special Correspondents Michael Okuley & Tilda Acorlor in Yaoundé. Referee Joshua Bondo has been appointed to officiate Ghana vs Morocco game. The centre man will be assisted on the lines by Referee Khalil Hassani from Tunisia, he will serve as Assstant I. Souru Phatsoane from Lesotho will be the Assistant Referee II. […]