Category: News

Accra: Ghana Standards Authority has launched the Ghana Digital Conformity Pilot Project to enable consumers to verify and authenticate electrical cables and products. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative, developed with technical support from GSA partners SICPA, aims to improve the safety and quality of electrical cables and products on the Ghanaian market, enhance regulatory compliance among stakeholders, and reduce accidents associated with substandard electrical products. The project allows consumers, regulators, and businesses to verify product authenticity and report violations instantly using mobile-friendly verification applications. The pilot phase, which will run for three months, focuses on locally manufactured electrical

Accra: The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of iconic Highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. It eulogised him as a towering figure in Ghana’s musical and cultural heritage. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ministry stated, “it is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we join the entire nation in mourning the loss of one of Ghana’s most cherished musical icons. His passing is a loss not only to the music industry but to Ghana as a whole.” The statement highlighted Daddy Lumba’s career, which

Accra: The government has been urged to formulate robust policies to enhance the adoption and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Ghana’s productive sectors. The call was made by Professor Quist-Aphetsi Kester, Dean of the School of Computational Sciences at Dominion University College (DUC), who said AI could boost innovation, data sovereignty, and economic growth. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Kester emphasized that Ghana must position itself at the forefront of AI adoption in the sub-region. He asserted, ‘With the right policies, we can leverage AI to strengthen our economy, enhance security, and drive sustainable development.’ His comments

Accra: The Ministry of Transport says it has not denied The Fourth Estate access to information regarding a contract with Zoomlion Ghana Limited. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ministry’s response follows a social media post by Mr. Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, alleging that the Ministry had refused to release details of a contract under which a company was allegedly paid GHS340,000 per day in 2022 for the disinfection of airports and aviation facilities. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Unit, the Ministry explained that The Fourth Estate submitted a request

Accra: The Government has issued a directive to Multi-Choice, the operators of DSTV and GOTV, mandating a revision of their subscription fees by August 7, 2025, to align with the country’s improved economic conditions. According to Ghana News Agency, the government has warned that failure to comply by the given date will result in the suspension of Multi-Choice’s broadcasting license in the country. This announcement was made by Mr. Samuel Nartey George, the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, during the Government Accountability Series. Mr. George has been in discussions with Multi-Choice over the past weeks, advocating for a

Adaklu kodzobi: Reverend Dr. Abraham Dovigah Akoto, Men’s Desk Officer of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), on Sunday advised Christians not to measure success by material possessions. He emphasized that the prevailing notion of success, often gauged by worldly assets, leads to feelings of inadequacy among those who have not achieved such standards. According to Ghana News Agency, Rev. Dr. Akoto delivered this message during a sermon at the Edem Congregation of the Church in Adaklu Kodzobi, located in the Adaklu District of the Volta region. The sermon, themed ‘Set Your Hearts on Things Above,’ drew from Ecclesiastes 2:18-23,

Nkwanta: The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the military, has conducted a successful intelligence-led operation in Nkwanta, resulting in the arrest of a suspect and retrieval of firearms and ammunition. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mr. John Nchor, Public Relations Officer of the Oti Police Command, indicated they arrested suspect Francis Donkor, 50, for possession of firearms without authority. The joint police and military team cordoned off an area opposite King’s Filling Station Down and conducted a thorough search of the premises around 1815 hours on Friday, August 2025. The