On Thursday, October 2, the Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives held a demonstration in Accra to press for the release of salaries owed to nearly 7,000 health professionals who have worked for close to 10 months without pay. The protest began at Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, after which the demonstrators marched through the city and later converged at the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Health, where they submitted petitions. According to the group, they were officially posted in December 2024 following financial clearance. While about 6,500 of their colleagues received payment in April 2025, thousands are still...
Minority Demands Apology And Dismissal Of Sam George Over DSTV Value Offer Confusion
The controversy surrounding subscription fees for DStv has taken a dramatic turn, with the Minority in Parliament accusing the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George of pursuing a populist and disingenuous strategy that has left consumers without the promised relief. Since August, Sam George has championed a 30 percent reduction in DStv subscription fees, citing the stark disparity between Ghana’s premium bouquet at $83 and Nigeria’s $29. MultiChoice, operators of DStv, rejected the demand as “untenable,” warning of job losses and reduced service options. The company instead proposed a price freeze coupled with a halt on remittances,...
MultiChoice Clarifies DStv Value Offering Amid Public Debate
MultiChoice Ghana has issued a statement clarifying details of its new DStv value offering, following what it described as a “misunderstanding” caused by an earlier publication on its website. The company confirmed that the revised package, effective October 1, 2025, is being rolled out in partnership with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation. It also pledged to continue engaging stakeholders to ensure clarity and transparency in the implementation of the offer. “MultiChoice Ghana fully supports the joint media statement issued by the Honourable Minister, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, and confirms the implementation of the value offering,” the statement...
PAC Secures GH¢12.9 Billion in Recovered State Funds
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), working hand in hand with the Auditor-General, has revealed that more than GH¢12.9 billion in misused public funds has been reclaimed. In recent weeks, the Committee has been meeting with officials from several ministries, departments, and agencies to address breaches highlighted in the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report. Speaking on Wednesday, October 1, PAC Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare credited the impressive recovery to the strong partnership with the Auditor-General’s office, stressing that transparency and accountability remain central to their work. “One thing I am clear about is that what we are doing is yielding positive results. We have...
Ghana’s Inflation Drops to 9.4% as GSS Pushes Measures to Sustain Recovery
Ghana’s steady movement toward price stability with annual inflation easing to 9.4% in September 2025 has been accompanied by a focused set of proposals from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) aimed at consolidating these improvements. During a presentation to key stakeholders, Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu outlined specific measures for households, businesses, and policymakers to sustain the disinflation trend and reinforce long-term economic recovery. For households, the advice was straightforward and practical: “take advantage of the falling inflation to plan ahead.” This means creating smarter budgets, cutting back on non-essential expenses, and setting aside even modest savings to cushion against...
Petition Filed to Remove Justice Kulendi Over Alleged Misconduct in Ambulance Case
A new petition has been filed demanding the removal of Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi over claims of misconduct and conflict of interest in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial involving Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. The petitioner alleges that Justice Kulendi breached judicial ethics by engaging in matters linked to the prosecution of his cousin, even though he is not directly presiding over the case. According to the complaint, Justice Kulendi is accused of improperly interfering in High Court proceedings in the case of Republic v. Cassiel Ato Forson & 2 Others. “This conduct violates several provisions of...
President Mahama Commissions 11 New Ghanaian Envoys
President John Dramani Mahama has formally inducted 11 newly appointed Ghanaian envoys who will serve as Ambassadors and High Commissioners in various countries around the world. The commissioning ceremony, held in Accra on Wednesday, October 1, followed the receipt of agrément (formal consent) from the respective host nations throughout September 2025. All the appointees are non-career diplomats, chosen to advance Ghana’s interests abroad under the current administration. Those sworn in include: Mr. Kwesi Ahwoi – Ambassador to Serbia Mr. Kojo Choi – Ambassador to South Korea Captain (Rtd.) George Kofi Nfojoh – High Commissioner to Togo Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh...
Mahama Launches Cyber Security Awareness Month, Inaugurates 18-Member Committee
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated an 18-member Joint National Cyber Security Committee (JCC) as part of activities marking the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The ceremony, held at Burma Camp in Accra, brought together senior government officials, security chiefs, and representatives of intelligence agencies. Speaking on the theme “Building a Safe, Informed and Accountable Digital Space,” President Mahama underscored the importance of a coordinated national response to the growing threat of cybercrime. “Cybersecurity must not be fragmented. It demands unity of purpose, a clear strategy, and disciplined education. Cyber‑crime ignores borders,” the President said, stressing...
DRC Military Court Sentences Former President Joseph Kabila to Death in Absentia
A military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has handed down a death sentence in absentia to former President Joseph Kabila, convicting him of multiple serious offenses including treason, crimes against humanity, murder, sexual assault, torture, and insurrection. Delivering the ruling on Tuesday, presiding judge Lieutenant General Joseph Mutombo Katalayi stated: “In applying Article 7 of the Military Penal Code, it imposes a single sentence, namely the most severe one, which is the death penalty.” Kabila, who governed the DRC from 2001 to 2019, left the country in 2023 but was recently seen in Goma, a city...
Nkoko Nkitinkiti: Government prepares GHC200m poultry initiative to reduce imports
The Government of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to roll out the long-awaited ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ Programme in the first week of October, an initiative aimed at cutting the country’s heavy dependence on imported poultry, which drains over $300 million annually. Under the scheme, the state will acquire 3 million birds for distribution nationwide. Each constituency is set to receive 10,000 birds at no cost, while 50 commercial-scale farmers will be allocated 80,000 birds in total. Medium-scale farmers will also benefit, with allocations ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 birds each. According to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, commercial and medium-scale...