The presidential candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed concern over the state of Ghana’s democratic institutions, claiming they have been severely undermined under the current Akufo-Addo-led administration.

He argued that the strides Ghana has made in strengthening its democracy since 1992 have been reversed.

“These last eight years have been very challenging for our democratic institutions. All the gains we have made in strengthening them since 1992 have been eroded,” he stated.

Mr. Mahama made these comments during a governance forum in Accra on Thursday evening, October 31, 2024.

The Ministry of Education has rolled out the new curriculum for second cycle schools through its agencies, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and the Ghana Education Service (GES).

The government has completed 169 different agro-processing factories under its One District One Factory (1D1F) programme to drive the local economy and reduce unemployment, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has said.

Google has announced that Twi, one of Ghana's most widely spoken languages, is now available on Google Voice Search, Gboard talk-to-type, and Google Translate voice input. 

This inclusion is part of Google’s expansion of African language support, which now covers 15 new languages across the continent, enhancing accessibility for over 300 million people.

Developed in collaboration with Google's AI Research Center in Accra, this update enables Ghanaians to search, type, and translate directly in Twi using voice commands. This integration will allow millions of Twi speakers to interact naturally with technology in their native language.

Transport operators in Ghana have clarified that there is no increase in public transport fares, urging the public to disregard recent media reports claiming a 15 percent hike. 

In a press release issued today, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) condemned the reports as misleading, suggesting that they could be part of a deliberate effort to stir discontent among commuters.

"Our attention has been drawn to news going around in some media houses headlined ‘Transport Operators announce 15% increase in fares effective 2nd November,’” the statement read. 

The First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, John Kwame Duodu has criticized former President John Mahama for his recent comments directed at the NPP and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. 

Mr. Duodu condemned Mahama’s remarks, particularly the phrase “It’s about the economy, stupid,” a slogan famously used during Bill Clinton’s campaign, calling it “distasteful” and inappropriate for the nation’s political discourse.

"I least expected such unpalatable statements from the former President and NDC flag bearer, considering his stature in Ghanaian politics,” Duodu stated. 

He pointed out the calls from Ghanaians and civil society organizations for “issue-based campaigns devoid of such negative tendencies that have the potential to mar the calm political atmosphere.”

Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, has filed a defamation suit against sports journalist Dan Kweku Yeboah and some media platforms demanding GH₵10 million in damages. 

Nyantakyi claims the defendants made “reckless and defamatory” allegations that have harmed his reputation and caused him significant personal distress.

He filed the suit on October 28, 2024 and it is specifically pointing to statements made by Dan Kwaku Yeboah on radio on Peace FM’s morning programme.

The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has launched a revised edition of a manual that serves as a guide on the adjudication of electoral disputes in the country.

The vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reiterated the commitment of the next NDC administration to revamp market centres across the country. 

The NPP will win the December 7 election on the basis of its record in government over the past eight years, the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said.

“What I see on my tour of the country indicates that NPP will win the elections on December 7, 2024 and this is underpinned by the work the NPP had done,” he emphasised and said when the government promised free SHS in 2016, the former President said it was not possible but he told him it was possible.

Uudoubtedly, traditional dance plays an essential role in preserving cultural heritage and fostering community spirit.

The grand finale of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) 2024 was held at the New Examination Center, University of Cape Coast between Mfantsipim School, Keta Senior High School and St. Augustine’s College. 

This year’s NSMQ was held at Cape Coast, which is widely taunted as the citadel of education in Ghana. 

Historically, formal education in the Gold Coast started in Cape Coast, the ancient capital of Ghana, with Philip Quaque School. 

At the inception of the competition, Central Region, which hosted the event for the first time kept their hopes high by chanting host and win. 

Independent presidential candidate, Nana Kwame Bediako, has called on the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II to resolve differences between him and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

He said the two most significant traditional rulers in the country must resolve the rift and unite for the good of the country.

He made the call when he paid a courtesy call on Osagyefo Agyemang Badu.

Nana Bediako presented drinks to the Dormaahene as a peace offering, promising to do the same with Otumfuo Osei Tutu.

Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has underscored the need for investigative journalists to get hold of hardcore evidence when they are engaged in a mission to expose wrongdoing. 

He emphasised that having such evidence was the finest way to successfully substantiate, particularly when there is the need to do so in a law court when claims are made that a crime had been committed.

Anas said this when he addressed African journalists on Wednesday during a session at the ongoing 20th edition of the African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Ghana’s current Journalist of the Year, Edward Adeti, has urged fellow journalists not to allow the fear of death to discourage them from telling the truth for the public good.

The investigative journalist, who has worked with a number of reputable media houses in Ghana and now writes for Media Without Borders, is well-known for a series of threats and persecution he has been through in connection with his works.

He is a speaker at the ongoing 20th edition of the African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) in Johannesburg, South Africa.

MTN Ghana (Scancom PLC) reported robust performance for the nine months ending September 30, 2024, driven by significant growth in its digital and financial services. 

The National Media Commission (NMC) is preparing to unveil a new media monitoring app aimed at tackling misinformation and disinformation as Ghana's general elections draw near.

This app will enable journalists and citizens alike to report suspicious activities in real-time at polling stations, allowing for swift responses to any potential electoral misconduct.

Speaking at a recent forum organised by the Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG) themed “Moderating the Airwaves for Peaceful and Credible Elections 2024,” NMC Executive Secretary George Sarpong shared his optimism about the app’s impact.

Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, an independent Presidential Candidate and founder of the Movement for Change, has urged Parliament to honour recent rulings from the Supreme Court ruling that set aside the Speaker's decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant.

He cautioned that the ongoing clash between the legislature and judiciary could destabilise the country’s democratic framework.

Addressing the press in Accra on Thursday, October 31, Mr Kyerematen underscored the importance of the separation of powers and adherence to constitutional mandates.

“Bagbin must accept the decision of the Supreme Court to grant an injunction that operates as a stay of execution of his initial order,” Kyerematen stated.

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia expressed astonishment on Wednesday at views downplaying the role of digitalization in modern economies, stressing that countries not embracing the digital revolution risk falling behind.

The body of Benjamin Ndyamuhaki, a 36-year-old Manchester United fan allegedly killed by an Arsenal supporter, was laid to rest on Wednesday, Ocotober 30 in Kabungo Cell, Katenga Parish, Kaharo Sub County, Kabale District, Western Uganda. Friends and family gathered in sorrow to bid farewell to Ndyamuhaki, the fifth of eleven children. 

Ndyamuhaki was reportedly assaulted on Sunday, October 27, at Kyobugombe Trading Centre following an altercation that began after Arsenal and Liverpool tied 2-2 in an English Premier League match. 

The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) will hold an important meeting with representatives of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and relevant operatives regarding the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in Ghana’s domestic leagues.

Google has reportedly racked up a fine of more than two undecillion rubles - two followed by 36 zeros - after it removed state-run and pro-government accounts from YouTube.

Put another way, an undecillion is a trillion times a trillion times a trillion.

The fine is far greater than the world's total GDP, estimated at $110 trillion by the International Monetary Fund.

The US firm can reportedly only return to the Russian market if it complies with the court decision.

The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has warned that abolishing the double-track system under the Free Senior High School policy could prevent many students from accessing secondary education.

There is controversy in the suit challenging the 'anti-gay bill' over the existence of a financial impact analysis purportedly prepared by the Speaker of Parliament before the bill was passed.

At the Supreme Court on Thursday [Oct 31, 2024], lawyers from the Office of the Attorney-General and the plaintiff challenging the passage of the bill wondered why the Speaker of Parliament had not made the analysis available since his lawyers stated in July 2024 that such a document indeed existed.

A Chief State Attorney, Sylvia Adusu, in moving an application for extension of time to enable the A-G file its statement of case, said the A-G, which is the second defendant, had been forced to delay its statement of case due to the failure of the Speaker to produce the analysis.

The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation has launched an initiative to equip the youth with digital literacy and technology skills to make them competitive within the global economy and tackle youth unemployment in the country.