Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has sharply criticised the government following President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to grant clemency to 64 radio stations that were recently shut down over regulatory breaches. The President had directed the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation to collaborate with the National Communications Authority (NCA) to immediately restore the broadcast licenses of the affected stations, which included prominent outlets such as Asaase Radio and Wontumi FM. The NCA had previously suspended the operations of the stations due to multiple infractions, citing non-compliance with broadcasting regulations. The move raised widespread concerns about media freedom and potential…
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Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has cautioned all radio stations affected by a shut down to take full advantage of a 30-day clemency granted by President John Dramani Mahama to rectify regulatory breaches or risk losing their broadcast licenses permanently. His warning follows the President’s directive to the Ministry and the National Communications Authority (NCA) to restore the broadcast of over 60 radio stations that were shut down over various infractions, including Asaase Radio and Wontumi FM. Addressing Parliament on Thursday, June 12, Sam George emphasised that the clemency period offers the stations a final…
A pregnant student sitting for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) stunned many after she went into labour and gave birth during her ICT paper. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 11, at the Asenua Presbyterian Junior High School Examination Centre in Mamponteng, within the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region. According to reports, the student began showing signs of distress while being escorted to the washroom by a police officer stationed at the centre. Upon entering the facility, the officer realised the candidate was already in active labour. Speaking to Ultimate 106.9 FM, a teacher at the…
EMY Africa is proud to announce the highly anticipated Africa Rising Symposium, scheduled to take place on Thursday, 19th June, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre. Under the powerful theme, “Africa’s Defining Decade: Innovation, Leadership, and Global Influence,” this premier gathering will launch the prestigious EMY Africa Expo 2025, a dynamic fourday celebration of African excellence, entrepreneurship, innovation, and culture. The maiden edition of the Africa Rising Symposium was successfully organised in collaboration with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in June last year, laying a robust foundation for ongoing discourse and partnerships. The Africa Rising…
A power outage occurred on June 11, 2025, in the Ashanti Region due to a snake entering the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)’s substation at Kwaso in the Ejisu municipality. The snake made contact between the feeder and the ground, triggering an automatic shutdown of the Akyawkrom 2 feeder line. ECG’s emergency team restored power shortly after the incident. Officials say the incident highlights a recurring problem of animals interfering with power infrastructure. “Wildlife, especially snakes and birds, continue to pose real threats to grid reliability,” said Collins Manu, ECG’s Ashanti Sub-Transmission PRO. He said ECG is investing in snake…
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation to work with the National Communications Authority (NCA) to immediately restore the broadcast of sixty-four radio stations that were recently shut down due to regulatory issues. The directive comes amid concerns that restricting radio operations while awaiting the regularisation of their authorisation could hinder media freedom. The NCA had ordered the immediate suspension of operations by more than 60 FM broadcasting stations across the country, including prominent outlets such as Asaase Radio and Wontumi FM, over multiple regulatory breaches. But President Mahama in a statement on…
The Founder and General Overseer of Living Streams International, Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Markwei, has pledged his full support for the upcoming National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, scheduled for July 1, 2025. He emphasised the significance of national gratitude and the need to rise above partisan politics in a spirit of unity. Rev. Dr. Markwei made these remarks during a visit by the Planning Committee of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, led by its Chairman, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, on Wednesday, June 11. He also expressed optimism for the success of the current John Mahama administration and the nation…
As anticipation builds up for this year’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON), Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced AI-driven Technology Brand, TECNO, a subsidiary of Transsion Holdings, as the Official Global Partner for the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, Morrocco 2025 and also for the 2027 edition to be hosted in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. With a vision to connect and impact young Africans across the continent using Technology and Sports, this partnership serves as a platform for TECNO to materialize this dream and empower these young minds with the brands “Stop at Nothing” spirit to attain higher heights as they…
Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak will renew their historic rivalry in the 2025 President’s Cup, scheduled for Sunday, July 6. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) during a press briefing. The annual fixture is held in honour of the sitting President, with this year’s edition set to celebrate President John Dramani Mahama, who is serving his second term in office. Fans will be granted free entry to the match, a gesture aimed at encouraging strong attendance and support for the domestic game. Asante Kotoko remain the most successful club in the history…
The Office of the President has officially responded to a petition by investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, confirming that the contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and waste management firm Zoomlion Ghana Limited has expired and will not be renewed. In a letter dated June 11, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, the Jubilee House acknowledged the concerns raised in Azure’s April 27 petition and outlined several government decisions stemming from the review. Contract Expired – No Renewal “The contract between Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited (‘Zoomlion’) has expired and…