The country’s digital transformation agenda took a significant leap when President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo launched the fifth generation (5G) mobile network service in Accra.

The Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary- General and Head of the UN Office (UNOWAS) for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simao, has said this year’s general election will be a serious test of the strength of Ghana’s 30-year-old democratic process. 

“This is because the elections are being organised in an environment marked by regional security challenges, misinformation and disinformation that spread quickly on social media, and the erosion of political enthusiasm among the youth,” he explained.

The envoy said socio-economic hardships; rising inflammatory statements and hate speech by some members of the public also contributed to the challenges facing the electoral process.

The 16-year-old boy charged with manslaughter for allegedly causing a fatal accident in East Legon that resulted in two deaths was reportedly leading a convoy of three SUVs and attempted to showcase the speed of the Jaguar F-Pace Sport, according to the prosecution.

In a major step towards promoting transparency in the electoral process, the Electoral Commission (EC) has opened up the process of printing ballot papers for the December 7 polls to the media.

Ghanaians will go to the polls on December 7, this year, to elect a President and 276 Members of Parliament, and in preparation for that,  a team of officials from the EC yesterday led journalists to some of the printing companies, where they were given access to the production rooms to observe the printing process, an exercise the EC said was the first time. 

Although it is being printed by six companies, the EC's team, led by the Deputy Commissioner in charge of Corporate Services, Dr Eric Bossman Asare, took the media to three of them — Buck Press, Innolink and Acts Commercials Ltd. 

I am not sure of the origin of the word “opposition” and why post elections in democracies, the losing parties became known as the opposition. By virtue of their name, one expects opposition political parties wherever they are to “oppose” the ruling party (government in power).

A compound in the form of crystals that consists of sodium chloride (NaCI) and is used especially for seasoning or preserving food and in the industry is called also common salt.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly causing a fatal accident in East Legon that claimed two lives.

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has achieved a UEFA certificate in football management, marking another significant milestone in his post-playing career.

The staff of Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital at Mampong in the Eastern Region have issued a request to the Ghana Highway Authority to construct speed humps in front of the hospital by November 15, 2024.

The appeal follows series of road accidents that have claimed over six lives between May and October this year in front of the hospital due to the absence of speed humps.

The latest tragedy involved a registered nurse who was hit by a speeding vehicle after completing her shift.

The Minister for Communication and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has highlighted the transformative potential of the fifth-generation communication network, stating it could reshape connectivity, productivity, and overall quality of life in Ghana.

"With its unparallel speed, low latency and enormous capacity, 5G has the potential to drive innovations in every sector; agriculture, health, transportation, manufacturing, banking and beyond", she stated.

Ghana has taken a step towards a fully connected future with the launch of high-speed 5G internet, covering Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi in its initial rollout. 

Presidential candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, is of the view that a vote for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming December 7 polls will be disastrous for the country's future.

His reason is that a vote for "Bawumia will be a disastrous third term for Akufo-Addo and his corrupt friends and family administration."

For him, many Ghanaians are demanding accountability of the stewardship of the Akufo-Addo-led administration and that can be obtained only when Ghanaians hand over power to the NDC government.

Ghana has officially launched high-speed 5G internet service, starting with coverage in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi, as the government aims to expand connectivity across the nation. 

The presidential candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed concern over the state of Ghana’s democratic institutions, claiming they have been severely undermined under the current Akufo-Addo-led administration.

He argued that the strides Ghana has made in strengthening its democracy since 1992 have been reversed.

“These last eight years have been very challenging for our democratic institutions. All the gains we have made in strengthening them since 1992 have been eroded,” he stated.

Mr. Mahama made these comments during a governance forum in Accra on Thursday evening, October 31, 2024.

The Ministry of Education has rolled out the new curriculum for second cycle schools through its agencies, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and the Ghana Education Service (GES).

The government has completed 169 different agro-processing factories under its One District One Factory (1D1F) programme to drive the local economy and reduce unemployment, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has said.

Google has announced that Twi, one of Ghana's most widely spoken languages, is now available on Google Voice Search, Gboard talk-to-type, and Google Translate voice input. 

This inclusion is part of Google’s expansion of African language support, which now covers 15 new languages across the continent, enhancing accessibility for over 300 million people.

Developed in collaboration with Google's AI Research Center in Accra, this update enables Ghanaians to search, type, and translate directly in Twi using voice commands. This integration will allow millions of Twi speakers to interact naturally with technology in their native language.

Transport operators in Ghana have clarified that there is no increase in public transport fares, urging the public to disregard recent media reports claiming a 15 percent hike. 

In a press release issued today, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) condemned the reports as misleading, suggesting that they could be part of a deliberate effort to stir discontent among commuters.

"Our attention has been drawn to news going around in some media houses headlined ‘Transport Operators announce 15% increase in fares effective 2nd November,’” the statement read. 

The First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, John Kwame Duodu has criticized former President John Mahama for his recent comments directed at the NPP and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. 

Mr. Duodu condemned Mahama’s remarks, particularly the phrase “It’s about the economy, stupid,” a slogan famously used during Bill Clinton’s campaign, calling it “distasteful” and inappropriate for the nation’s political discourse.

"I least expected such unpalatable statements from the former President and NDC flag bearer, considering his stature in Ghanaian politics,” Duodu stated. 

He pointed out the calls from Ghanaians and civil society organizations for “issue-based campaigns devoid of such negative tendencies that have the potential to mar the calm political atmosphere.”

Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, has filed a defamation suit against sports journalist Dan Kweku Yeboah and some media platforms demanding GH₵10 million in damages. 

Nyantakyi claims the defendants made “reckless and defamatory” allegations that have harmed his reputation and caused him significant personal distress.

He filed the suit on October 28, 2024 and it is specifically pointing to statements made by Dan Kwaku Yeboah on radio on Peace FM’s morning programme.

The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has launched a revised edition of a manual that serves as a guide on the adjudication of electoral disputes in the country.

The vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reiterated the commitment of the next NDC administration to revamp market centres across the country. 

The NPP will win the December 7 election on the basis of its record in government over the past eight years, the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said.

“What I see on my tour of the country indicates that NPP will win the elections on December 7, 2024 and this is underpinned by the work the NPP had done,” he emphasised and said when the government promised free SHS in 2016, the former President said it was not possible but he told him it was possible.

Uudoubtedly, traditional dance plays an essential role in preserving cultural heritage and fostering community spirit.

The grand finale of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) 2024 was held at the New Examination Center, University of Cape Coast between Mfantsipim School, Keta Senior High School and St. Augustine’s College. 

This year’s NSMQ was held at Cape Coast, which is widely taunted as the citadel of education in Ghana. 

Historically, formal education in the Gold Coast started in Cape Coast, the ancient capital of Ghana, with Philip Quaque School. 

At the inception of the competition, Central Region, which hosted the event for the first time kept their hopes high by chanting host and win.