Consumer advocacy group, CUTS International is calling on the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, as well as the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, to intervene in MultiChoice Ghana Limited’s decision to increase service prices. CUTS International has raised concerns over the short notice given for the price adjustment, which is set to take effect on April 1. The subscription price adjustment reflects an average increase of 15% across all subscriber packages with Multichoice Ghana indicating that it considered the rate of consumer inflation and current economic pressures facing customers in arriving at the price adjustment. But Consumer…
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Brazil captain Marquinhos has apologised to the fans after an “embarrassing” display in their 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by Argentina in Buenos Aires. Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Giuliano Simeone were on target for Argentina, whose World Cup qualification was confirmed before kick-off by Bolivia’s draw with Uruguay. Matheus Cunha replied for the five-time world champions, who suffered their worst defeat in World Cup qualifying and are not yet guaranteed of a place in next year’s finals. “What we did here can’t happen again,” Marquinhos told Brazilian TV station Globo. “It’s hard to talk about it…
Antigraft crusader and renowned Pan-Africanist, Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba, is set to speak on 21st Century Education at the University of Education (UEW) Public Lecture Series. Under the theme “Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures for 21st-Century Education,” the event will bring together key figures in education, leadership, and policy to discuss the future of learning. With education rapidly evolving, the lecture seeks to explore innovative approaches to preparing students for modern challenges. Under the auspices of the Vice-Chancellor of UEW, Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual; Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, will be the Guest of Honour, while Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba will deliver the…
Ghana and Morocco have reached an agreement to initiate moves toward waiving visa requirements for all categories of travellers between the two countries, a move aimed at fostering closer diplomatic and economic ties. Announcing the development, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, stated that the agreement would be presented to both nations’ parliaments for ratification in the coming weeks. “We have both additionally pledged to deepen collaboration in agribusiness, tourism, and security,” he said after holding discussions with the Moroccan Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Imane Ouaadil. Mr Ablakwa described the meeting as “fruitful and assuring” and used…
Former Ghana striker, Augustine Ahinful believes Black Stars cannot afford to lose against Chad. After failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament for the first time in two decades, the Black Stars will regroup for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The four-time African champions will host Chad in the Matchday five games at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 20. Kick-off for the game is scheduled at 19:00 GMT. After the team endured a torrid 2024, Ahinful believes the Black Stars cannot afford to lose against Chad. “Black Stars cannot afford to lose against…
The President of the Greater Accra branch of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Tsonam Akpeloo, has criticised Ghana’s tax structure, arguing that businesses that diligently comply with tax regulations often end up facing additional levies instead of being rewarded for their compliance. Speaking at a post-budget discussion organised by Lima Partners on Thursday, March 20, 2025, Akpeloo emphasised the need for the government to broaden the tax base rather than continuously imposing new taxes on already compliant businesses. He expressed concern that this approach discourages tax compliance and places an undue financial strain on businesses striving to operate within…
Sudan’s army has reclaimed the Presidential Palace in the capital, Khartoum, in a significant victory over a rampaging militia that controls swaths of the war-torn country. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have viciously scrambled for territory since fighting broke out between them in April 2023. The conflict has triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises and has left more than 28,000 people dead with 11 million others forced to flee their homes, according to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data initiative. The RSF has laid siege to Khartoum and the Sudanese…
British-Ghanaian rapper and philanthropist Stormzy is set to receive an honorary doctorate in law from the University of Cambridge in recognition of his contributions to education, music, sports, and literature. Stormzy, born Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr., has played a significant role in supporting Black students in higher education. In 2018, he launched the Stormzy Scholarship, which provides full financial support to two Black British students at Cambridge each year, covering their tuition and living expenses. The initiative later expanded with additional backing from HSBC UK, increasing the number of beneficiaries to ten students per year. To date, 55…
Gyakie, the Ghanaian Afro-Fusion star known for her captivating sound and heartfelt lyrics, has announced the title of her debut album, “After Midnight.” In an Instagram post, Gyakie shared the inspiration behind the album title stating, “Almost all the songs on the album got recorded after midnight. Within those same hours, I get the best inspiration to write. The peace and quiet, the sounds from the birds, the serenity—everything from those hours helps my creativity a lot.” “I’ve done a lot of crying after midnight too. When I’m in my down moments, I schedule the tears for when I get home…
President John Mahama has urged Black Stars players to bring their level of performance at the various clubs to the national team. The playing body of the senior national team has been a subject of scrutiny after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. However, following a visit to the playing body on Wednesday, Mahama challenged the players to replicate the same commitment they show at their clubs when representing the national team. “It takes sacrifice, it takes strength. We all enjoy watching you play for your clubs, and we expect you to bring that…