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MTN Ghana Gives Update On Network Disruptions

Telecommunication giant MTN Ghana has informed its customers that it has successfully secured additional operational capacity from its international partners. This measure aims to enhance internet connectivity amid the ongoing interruptions caused by cuts in undersea fibre optic cables. Mobile network operations have been disrupted since Thursday, March 14, which …

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Akufo-Addo Appoints Gary Nimako As Board Chairman of NLA

The Managing Partner at Marfo & Associates and a Member of the NPP Legal Team, Gary Nimako Marfo, has been appointed by President Akufo-Addo to serve as the board chairman for the National Lottery Authority (NLA). He is transitioning from his previous role as the board chairman of the Gaming …

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Sammi Awuku Elected Vice President of ALA

In a significant development for the African Lotteries Association (ALA), Mr. Samuel Awuku, the Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Ghana, has been elected as the Vice President at the ALA’s General Meeting held in Casablanca, Morocco, on March 8, 2024. This historic election marks the first time …

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GPP Ranks Ghana 10th In Africa With Most Affordable Fuel Prices

A report by GlobalPetrolPrices.com (GPP) ranks Ghana as 10th in Africa with the most affordable fuel prices in March 2024. On the global scale, Ghana sits comfortably at the 39th position for the cheapest fuel costs. Currently, petrol prices in Ghana range from GH¢12.02 to GH¢13.29 per liter, while diesel …

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GNPC Senior Staff Clarifies False Claims In The Media

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Senior Staff Association has said it is not aware of any issues or grievances as reported by a section of the media. In a statement on Tuesday (12 March), “We wish to categorically state that the leadership is not aware of any issues or …

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Vodafone Ghana Officially Transitions To Telecel

In a significant development within the telecommunications sector, Vodafone Ghana has officially transitioned to Telecel Ghana, marking a strategic move to expand economic access to communication services across the country. Telecel Ghana has now assumed control over various operations previously managed by Vodafone, including fixed telephone lines, internet services, voice …

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No Transport Fare Increment; Ignore Regional Executives – Concerned Drivers Association Makes U-Turn.

The Public Relations Officer (P.R.O.) for the Concerned Drivers Association, David Agboado, has clarified that there will be no increase in transportation fares. This follows an announcement by members of the Transport Operators Union and some regional executives of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana of a 30 percent increase …

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Transport Fares To Go Up By 30% Effective Thursday, March 7

The Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have jointly announced a 30 percent hike in transport fares, effective Thursday, March 7. In a press release issued on Monday, March 4, the two organisations attributed the fare increase to the government’s failure to address their concerns adequately. …

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VIDEO: Kenkey Sellers Divided Over Announcement Of “No More Free Pepper”

Patrons of Ga kenkey in Accra must brace themselves for extra expenditure if they want to continue enjoying their delicacy. This is because some sellers of the kenkey are contemplating reviewing their operational cost to meet the continuous increase in prices on the market of ingredients used for the food. …

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ECG Assures ‘Dumsor’ Is Not Returning; Apologizes To Ghanaians For Recent Power Outages.

The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has attributed the recent power outages in parts of Accra and other regions to maintenance issues rather than fuel-related problems. Numerous communities have faced unpredictable power supply for several weeks without prior notice from ECG. Addressing the …

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