Independent presidential candidate, Nana Kwame Bediako, has called on the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II to resolve differences between him and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

He said the two most significant traditional rulers in the country must resolve the rift and unite for the good of the country.

He made the call when he paid a courtesy call on Osagyefo Agyemang Badu.

Nana Bediako presented drinks to the Dormaahene as a peace offering, promising to do the same with Otumfuo Osei Tutu.

Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has underscored the need for investigative journalists to get hold of hardcore evidence when they are engaged in a mission to expose wrongdoing. 

He emphasised that having such evidence was the finest way to successfully substantiate, particularly when there is the need to do so in a law court when claims are made that a crime had been committed.

Anas said this when he addressed African journalists on Wednesday during a session at the ongoing 20th edition of the African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Ghana’s current Journalist of the Year, Edward Adeti, has urged fellow journalists not to allow the fear of death to discourage them from telling the truth for the public good.

The investigative journalist, who has worked with a number of reputable media houses in Ghana and now writes for Media Without Borders, is well-known for a series of threats and persecution he has been through in connection with his works.

He is a speaker at the ongoing 20th edition of the African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) in Johannesburg, South Africa.

MTN Ghana (Scancom PLC) reported robust performance for the nine months ending September 30, 2024, driven by significant growth in its digital and financial services. 

The National Media Commission (NMC) is preparing to unveil a new media monitoring app aimed at tackling misinformation and disinformation as Ghana's general elections draw near.

This app will enable journalists and citizens alike to report suspicious activities in real-time at polling stations, allowing for swift responses to any potential electoral misconduct.

Speaking at a recent forum organised by the Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG) themed “Moderating the Airwaves for Peaceful and Credible Elections 2024,” NMC Executive Secretary George Sarpong shared his optimism about the app’s impact.

Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, an independent Presidential Candidate and founder of the Movement for Change, has urged Parliament to honour recent rulings from the Supreme Court ruling that set aside the Speaker's decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant.

He cautioned that the ongoing clash between the legislature and judiciary could destabilise the country’s democratic framework.

Addressing the press in Accra on Thursday, October 31, Mr Kyerematen underscored the importance of the separation of powers and adherence to constitutional mandates.

“Bagbin must accept the decision of the Supreme Court to grant an injunction that operates as a stay of execution of his initial order,” Kyerematen stated.

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia expressed astonishment on Wednesday at views downplaying the role of digitalization in modern economies, stressing that countries not embracing the digital revolution risk falling behind.

The body of Benjamin Ndyamuhaki, a 36-year-old Manchester United fan allegedly killed by an Arsenal supporter, was laid to rest on Wednesday, Ocotober 30 in Kabungo Cell, Katenga Parish, Kaharo Sub County, Kabale District, Western Uganda. Friends and family gathered in sorrow to bid farewell to Ndyamuhaki, the fifth of eleven children. 

Ndyamuhaki was reportedly assaulted on Sunday, October 27, at Kyobugombe Trading Centre following an altercation that began after Arsenal and Liverpool tied 2-2 in an English Premier League match. 

The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) will hold an important meeting with representatives of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and relevant operatives regarding the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in Ghana’s domestic leagues.

Google has reportedly racked up a fine of more than two undecillion rubles - two followed by 36 zeros - after it removed state-run and pro-government accounts from YouTube.

Put another way, an undecillion is a trillion times a trillion times a trillion.

The fine is far greater than the world's total GDP, estimated at $110 trillion by the International Monetary Fund.

The US firm can reportedly only return to the Russian market if it complies with the court decision.

The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has warned that abolishing the double-track system under the Free Senior High School policy could prevent many students from accessing secondary education.

There is controversy in the suit challenging the 'anti-gay bill' over the existence of a financial impact analysis purportedly prepared by the Speaker of Parliament before the bill was passed.

At the Supreme Court on Thursday [Oct 31, 2024], lawyers from the Office of the Attorney-General and the plaintiff challenging the passage of the bill wondered why the Speaker of Parliament had not made the analysis available since his lawyers stated in July 2024 that such a document indeed existed.

A Chief State Attorney, Sylvia Adusu, in moving an application for extension of time to enable the A-G file its statement of case, said the A-G, which is the second defendant, had been forced to delay its statement of case due to the failure of the Speaker to produce the analysis.

The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation has launched an initiative to equip the youth with digital literacy and technology skills to make them competitive within the global economy and tackle youth unemployment in the country.

The presidential candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, will be addressing Ghanaians on Thursday night on his campaign message to "reset" the country.

"Later tonight, at 7.30 pm, I will be speaking to Ghanaians about the National Democratic Congress’ plans to Reset Ghana for Good Governance and Accountability."

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has seconded Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's challenge to the Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, to a debate on the economy.

He explained that the debate would help Ghanaians to understand the true state of Ghana's economy and governance and correct the wrong impression the former President was making about government policies, programmes and interventions.

President Akufo-Addo was speaking during a stakeholders engagement in Sunyani on Wednesday, as part of his nationwide "Thank you" and and accountability tour.

A new ride-hailing platform developed locally with a traditional touch to help commuters find commercial taxis has been launched in Accra.

The app, GoRide, gives the process of finding a ride a modern twist by making it easier for passengers and drivers to connect without disrupting the essence of the local transport system.

It comes with a 10 per cent rate of commission, far lower than the average 20 per cent on similar apps.

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, launched the app at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) conference hall in Accra on Wednesday.

How the Supreme Court heard the Speaker’s objection to Justice Ernest Yao Gaewu and dismissed an application asking the court to vacate its ruling that held the Speaker’s declaration of four seats in Parliament vacant.

Due to a request by Members of Parliament to recall the House following an indefinite adjournment last week, the Speaker of Parliament has indicated that his office has already started processes to recall the House in early November.

The Speaker is leading the Ghana parliamentary delegation to attend the 67 Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association International (CPA) in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from November 3rd to 8th.

But the Speaker has indicated that he will return to Ghana earlier than anticipated, due to a request by Members of Parliament to recall Parliament.

He made this known when a five-member delegation from the Council of State, led by its Chairman, Nana Otuo Siriboe II called on the Speaker on Wednesday [Oct 30].

An Agricultural Economics lecturer has urged the state to lead in the process to address post-harvest losses, stressing that the nation lost close to 40 per cent of vegetables and fruits produced in the country annually.

Dr Camillus Wongnaa of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) said the country must develop the food warehousing system for food storage, and also fix deplorable roads within farming communities for easy transportation of food items, adding that "majority of our farm produce end up rotten in the bush because roads leading to the farms are in a deplorable state".

Many years ago, Mr Arhin, my class 3 teacher promised to give the first three pupils who could spell all fifty words correctly in our spelling test a reward.

The entire class was excited and gingered up to learn their words. I remember how competitive the energy was. When the test day finally arrived, two of my friends and I received the best grades. Mr. Arhin fulfilled his word by giving us three mangoes each.

As students, we loved mangoes and would run across the street to get them every day after school when it was in season. We chose to share the three he handed each of us with our pals. After eating my mango, I disposed off the seed in the trash can. 

However, my friend Agyepong made a little hole in the corner of the playground with his ruler and buried his seed. While we assisted him in covering the seed and watched in expectation, we had no idea what to expect.

Prof. Kwesi Yankah, a renowned scholar, public intellectual and academic administrator, has been appointed as an Emeritus Professor at Ashesi University, in recognition of his extensive contributions to academia, linguistics, and tertiary education.

Prof. Yankah is widely respected in both national and international educational circles, having held influential positions and established a remarkable academic legacy.

Prof. Yankah’s career embraces significant leadership roles in various capacities.  

He has been Ghana’s Minister of State for Tertiary Education, Vice Chancellor of Central University, and Pro Vice Chancellor at the University of Ghana, Legon, where he was also professor of Linguistics, his area of specialisation being ethnography of communication.

Mfantsipim School in Cape Coast made it a reality with the slogan, host and win when it pipped St Augustine's College by one point to win the 2024 edition of the coveted National Science and Maths quiz (NSMQ) title in Cape Coast on Wednesday.

With how the contest went it was obvious the title would stay in Cape Coast.

Mfantsipim school was in second place closely following St Augustine's College until the last lap when it answered one riddle correctly to bag 47 points leaving St Augustine's College with 46 points to win the coveted trophy.

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by the Speaker of Parliament asking the court to vacate its ruling that hold the Speaker’s declaration of four seats in Parliament vacant.

In a ruling Wednesday, a five-member panel of the court held that the Speaker’s application amounted to a “misinformation and misapprehension of the law.”

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democracy Congress (NDC), John Dramini Mahama has called out Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia to answer the five questions on the economy he posed to him and desist from hiding behind some 50 questions and a debate to avoid the questions. 

Mr Mahama emphasised that a debate was unnecessary for Dr Bawumia to address these questions, which he believes are crucial for Ghanaians.

Addressing a rally at Savelugu in the Northern Region on Wednesday (Oct 30, 2024), Mr Mahama called out the Vice President for evading the issues by responding with 50 questions, likening it to a kindergarten kid reciting a newly learned rhyme. 

The government has signed three comprehensive agreements with three workers’ associations to improve their conditions of service.