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Mali charges ex-PM with undermining the state over post on X
A former prime minister of Mali, which is now under military rule, has been charged with undermining the credibility of the state over comments on social media.
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37 Military Hospital closes Emergency Unit for 10 days – Here’s what you need to know
The Ghana Armed Forces has announced the temporary closure of the Trauma and Surgical Emergency Unit at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for fumigation and maintenance.
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Be Cautious!: CSA warns as fake data bundle deals drain Ghanaian wallets
At least GH¢73,510 has been lost to mobile data bundle scams in Ghana between January and July 2025, according to the Cyber Security Authority (CSA).
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Daddy Lumba: Personal encounters - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes
Saturday, July 26, the breaking news also broke hearts, and filled airwaves. Iconic Daddy Lumba was gone, and with him the best of popular music.
Finger pointing for his exit brought into the dock Lumba’s own song ‘Akwanoma’ which foretells his destiny as bird of the wilderness.
At 60, he has gone too soon. Yet ‘Akwanoma’ composed at 26, is a script Lumba's life has fulfilled. Hear an excerpt, ‘I came to the world not to seek long life, but a good name.’ These are words of a sage. The tragedy evokes memories of my first encounter with the legend.
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Tesla found partly to blame for fatal Autopilot crash
A jury in Florida has found Tesla partly liable for a 2019 crash in which a Model S sedan using self-driving software killed a pedestrian and severely injured another.
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Check your kitchen! Tasty Tom Tomato Mix recalled after FDA directive
Nutrifoods Ghana Limited, producers of the Tasty Tom range, has announced a voluntary recall of all batches of its Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix in various sizes, following reports of product bloating.
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Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop
US President Donald Trump has fired the boss of one of America's most important economic institutions hours after weaker-than-expected jobs data stoked further alarm about his tariff policy.
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Tsatsu Tsikata to be honoured with 3-day celebration marking 50 years at the Ghana Bar
One of Ghana’s most eminent legal minds, Tsatsu Tsikata, will be celebrated this month as he marks 50 years since his call to the Ghana Bar, a milestone that has drawn admiration from across the legal, academic, corporate and governance communities.
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Two robbery suspects killed in police shootout at Atebubu
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that two robbery suspects were fatally wounded during an anti-robbery operation at Atebubu in the Bono East Region on Tuesday, July 30, 2025.
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Police seize excavators in anti-galamsey operation at Manso Atobrakrom
The Police Special Anti-Galamsey Team has impounded three excavators during an intelligence-led operation in response to reports of illegal mining activities at Manso Atobrakrom in the Ashanti Region.
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People & Places: Accra Sports Stadium
Located in the heart of Accra, the national capital, Ghana’s premier stadium, the Accra Sports Stadium has been a cornerstone of sports and entertainment in the country since its inauguration in 1962 with a football match between Accra XI and Kumasi XI.
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Politics and the law: Justice, recovery, the case of Dr Kwabena Duffuor
The decision by the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, to discontinue criminal proceedings against Dr Kwabena Duffuor and seven others has sparked significant public debate.
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Let Lumba’s legacy inspire a highlife tourism agenda
T’S been exactly one week since the devastating news of Charles Kwadwo Fosu’s death – Daddy Lumba, the legend, the enigma, the voice of generations.
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Former President Akufo-Addo, other dignitaries sign Daddy Lumba’s book of condolence
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has signed the book of condolence opened in memory of highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba.
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Chief of Staff charges industry players to reset Africa’s digital identity
Players in the digital technology industry have been encouraged to form partnerships and reset Africa's digital identity to establish a legacy of innovation for future generations.
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Pulpits not for concerts — Presiding Bishop of Methodist Church
The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. Professor Johnson Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, has advised its ministers to avoid the temptation of using the pulpit as a box for concerts but use it for its intended purpose, instead of using it for concerts.
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Implementing affirmative action collective responsibility — Vice President
The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has appealed for collective responsibility in the implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act, 2024 (Act 1121), stressing that the success of the Act cannot rest solely on the government.
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The cost of running for elected office
It costs money to run for elected office.
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Daddy Lumba: Voice that once shook the stage, now lies cold, silent
The sad news of the passing of Charles Kwadwo Fosu, aka Daddy Lumba, a week ago today, was piercing and numbing.
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Parliament calls for enhanced safety protocols to curb road crashes
Parliament has expressed worry about the increasing spate of road accidents in the country, particularly on the Accra-Kumasi Highway, that has claimed several lives and maimed many.
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Relief for Paul Adom-Otchere as Jospong Group steps in to meet bail terms
The Jospong Group of Companies has stepped in to secure bail for Paul Adom-Otchere, the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), after he failed to meet initial bail conditions set by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
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Ghana donates 40 metric tonnes of cocoa products to Palestine in solidarity gesture
The government of Ghana has donated 40 metric tonnes of premium cocoa products to the people of Palestine as a gesture of solidarity and humanitarian support amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
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No more warnings – Minister vows tough action against defaulting radio stations
Fifty-eight out of 64 radio stations initially earmarked for closure over regulatory breaches have taken steps to regularise their operations following a 30-day amnesty granted by the government.
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I didn’t know it was wrong: NDC Chair drops Professor title after GTEC warning
The Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Richard Kofi Asiedu, has formally dropped the use of the title “Professor” following a caution from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) that the title was being used in breach of regulatory standards.
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Plain stealing: Minister gives DSTV ultimatum to cut prices by August 7
The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation has warned that MultiChoice Ghana could have its broadcasting licence suspended if it fails to reduce DStv subscription fees by 30 per cent.