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Communications Minister Lauds MTN Ghana’s Three-Decade Legacy and Impact on Digital Growth

1  The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has hailed the meteoric rise of Ghana’s telecommunications sector, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fostering a robust digital ecosystem. Speaking at the MTN Ghana 30th Anniversary Celebration in Accra, the Minister described the milestone as a testament to the resilience and evolution […]

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Power Outage Hits Parts of Kumasi as ECG Undertakes Substation Upgrade

140  Several communities in parts of the Ashanti Region are currently experiencing power outages following ongoing technical works at the Edwinase Substation by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). According to an update from the power distributor, the entire Edwinase Substation has been shut down temporarily to allow for the installation of 33KV panels on […]

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Afigya Kwabre North Lacks Critical Healthcare Infrastructure — DCE Raises Alarm

187  Residents of the Afigya Kwabre North District continue to grapple with limited access to quality healthcare services as the district struggles with inadequate medical infrastructure and a shortage of healthcare professionals. The District Chief Executive for the area, Emmanuel Jackson Agumah, has appealed to the Ministry of Health and the central government to urgently […]

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MTN Nkosuo Initiative Empowers Women Tailors and Dressmakers with Digital, Financial Skills

115  Hundreds of women tailors and dressmakers across Ghana have received a major boost in business development and digital transformation through the MTN Nkosuo initiative spearheaded by MTN Ghana⁠ in partnership with Universal Merchant Bank (UMB)⁠ and Kola Market⁠. The programme, organised by MobileMoney LTD (MoMo from MTN)⁠, targeted members of the women’s wing of […]

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Young Ghanaians can now register for up to GH₵500,000 loans under 24-Hour Economy for start-up businesses

160  Young Ghanaians between the ages of 18 and 35 can now apply for loans for start-up businesses ranging from GH₵5,000 to GH₵500,000 under the government’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+), with free digital skills training and guaranteed internships also on offer. The Expression of Interest portal, accessible at 24hplus.gov.gh, is inviting […]

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KNUST appoints Professor Christian Agyare as new Vice-Chancellor

206  The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has appointed Professor Christian Agyare as its new Vice-Chancellor for a four-year term beginning August 1, 2026. The appointment was announced in an official notice issued and signed signed by the Registrar, Benjamin B. Owusu. on May 13, 2026, following the University Council’s 292nd Special Meeting […]

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Rising Cost of Living Worsens in 2026 — Prof. Smart Sarpong Research Reveals

183  A new research presentation by renowned Ghanaian researcher , doubling as the Founder and Leader of Feedback Africa Limited, Prof. Smart Sarpong, has revealed growing concerns among citizens over the rising cost of living in Ghana, with electricity tariffs, transportation costs, and communication expenses emerging as the major factors driving economic hardship.   The […]

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UTI Affects Sexual Performance, Treat With Care — PIWAK Natural Health CEO Advises

130    The Chief Executive Officer of PIWAK Natural Health, producers of the popular 3P Garlic Mixture, Dr. Prince Nelson Mortoti, has cautioned the public against neglecting Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), warning that the condition can significantly affect sexual performance and overall reproductive health when not treated promptly.   According to Dr. Mortoti, many people […]