Media Capacity Enhancement Programme 3rd Cohort launched

Outgoing and incoming transition teams commit to smooth transfer of power

By Gloria Anderson The Ministry of Information and Media Capacity Enhancement Programme, MCEP, has launched the third cohort media training for journalists across the country. The training started in November 2021. The Minister of information, Fatima Abubakar said the launch of the training programme automatically opens the portal for registration. She announced that the training […]

2024 Election: Do not call election results – Peace Council to media

2024 Election: Do not call election results – Peace Council to media

The National Peace Council (NPC) has advised the media against calling the results of the 2024 election before an official declaration is made by the Electoral Commission (EC). The Council said such a mandate was vested only in the EC and must therefore be respected to avoid disturbances. “Don’t be in a hurry to declare […]

Election 2024: NPP’s Cynthia Morrison goes independent

Election 2024: NPP’s Cynthia Morrison goes independent

By Magdalene Andoh Agona West’s Member of Parliament, Cynthia Morrison, has officially announced her intention to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming 2024 parliamentary elections. During a recent interaction with her constituents, the former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection emphasised her focus on the development of Agona. “God willing, I would […]

Healthcare Expo Set to Transform West Africa into Hub of Medical Excellence

Healthcare Expo Set to Transform West Africa into a Hub of Medical Excellence

By Prince Dankwa The Accra International Conference Centre will host a major healthcare expo with an emphasis on important healthcare issues facing West Africa from 26 to 28 of August. With the goal of closing gaps in healthcare delivery and establishing the region as a center of medical excellence, the event will bring together important […]

Starlink starts operations in Ghana end of August 2024

Starlink starts operations in Ghana end of August 2024

By Seli Baisie Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, is set to officially begin operations in Ghana by the end of August 2024. This development follows the completion of all administrative and licensing requirements by the National Communications Authority (NCA), paving the way for Starlink to offer its high-speed internet services across the country. Prior […]

Chereponi SHS: Power outage disrupts WASSCE preparations

Chereponi SHS: Power outage disrupts WASSCE preparations

By Magdalene Andoh Final-year students at Chereponi Senior High School are grappling with major disruptions to their studies due to a week-long power outage that has plunged the entire Chereponi district into darkness. The outage is not only hampering educational activities but is also affecting health services and local businesses. Students, who are in the […]

Melcom Group announces the passing of Communications Director, Godwin Avenorgbo

Avenorgbo

By Edzorna Francis Mensah “It is with profound sadness that the Melcom Group of Companies announces the passing of our esteemed Communications Director, Godwin Avenorgbo, affectionately known as the Grandmaster, who departed this life on Monday, August 19, 2024.” The above statement was contained in a press release issued by the Management of Melcom Group […]

Police Officer remanded for allegedly killing 25-year-old man

Police Officer remanded for allegedly shooting and killing 25-year-old man

By Beatrice Oppon The District Court in Adabraka has remanded a Police Officer into custody for allegedly shooting and killing a 25-year-old man Stanley Ahadzi at Koans Estate at Kuntunse. The accused Police Officer, Constable Smith Gyekyi has been charged with murder to reappear on September 9, 2024. The Court was informed by Chief Inspector […]

Champions of Champions: FC Samartex to take on Nsoatreman FC at the TNA Stadium

Champions of Champions: FC Samartex to take on Nsoatreman FC at the TNA Stadium

By Nana Kwame Bediako Defending Ghana Premier League champions FC Samartex 1996 will face off against the 2024 FA Cup winners, Nsoatreman FC, in the 2024/2025 Champion of Champions, set to take place on August 31, 2024, at the newly built TNA Stadium in Tarkwa. The Champion of Champions is a traditional curtain-raiser that heralds […]