The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has explained that the recent suspension of enforcement actions against unlicensed delivery riders was necessary due to inadequate engagement with stakeholders. The exercise, which was jointly carried out by the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission (PCSRC) and the Ghana Police Service, sought to ensure that…
Russia has blamed Ukrainian drone attacks for a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region, saying several Russian power and energy facilities had been targeted overnight. There were no injuries and the fire was quickly extinguished, the plant’s press service said on messaging app Telegram. It said the attack had damaged…
The Chairman of the Greater Accra Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, Jefferson Asare, has called for an urgent overhaul and strengthening of internal security protocols in public health facilities. Speaking on The Big Issue on Saturday, August 23, he stressed that while nurses are not demanding the permanent deployment of police officers, there must be reliable and…
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has dismissed reports claiming that President John Dramani Mahama was snubbed for this year’s Bar Conference. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 21, the GBA described the publications as “false, misleading, and a misconception of facts.” The Association clarified that President Mahama has been duly invited and has accepted…
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is embroiled in a trademark dispute with a prestigious French winery company, Chateau Palmer over his attempt to trademark his nickname, ‘Cold Palmer’. The midfielder, known for his distinctive ‘cold’ goal celebration that involves rubbing his arms and puffing his cheeks, filed last year to protect both the name and the gesture. …
Gold Fields Ghana will hand over the Damang mine to the government in April 2026, following the expiration of the one-year lease extension. The Group Chief Executive, Mike Fraser, disclosed this today, August 22, 2025, on a conference call with investors and Journalists on their half-year financial performance. Mr. Fraser said that “This is part…
Ghanaian dancehall superstar, Shatta Wale, has commended the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after being released from custody following investigations surrounding the importation of his yellow Lamborghini. Taking to his social media shortly after his release, Shatta Wale expressed gratitude to EOCO for what he described as a “respectful and lawful” process. He commended…
Ghana’s agricultural sector is poised for a significant technological transformation following the announcement of a $100 million investment by Japanese agritech firm Degas Limited. The four-year initiative aims to establish Ghana as a hub for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven agriculture. The investment was confirmed by President John Dramani Mahama following a meeting with Degas Limited’s Founder…
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis Xavier Sosu, has urged Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale and his legal team to treat ongoing investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with the utmost seriousness. His comment follows days of legal proceedings tied to allegations concerning the acquisition…
The legal defence of popular Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale in the ongoing Lamborghini saga is “extremely weak”, Head of Chambers at Clinton Consultancy, Amanda Clinton, has said. Commenting on the development, international lawyer Ms Clinton dissected the complexities of the case, highlighting the significant legal hurdles the musician faces and the crucial role of…
