October, 2024

• 31 October

  Bawumia launches local streaming platform GMX

  

  Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia recently launched GMX, a new local streaming platform aimed at promoting Ghanaian content and talent. The platform is designed to provide users with access to a wide range of local movies, music, and other entertainment options, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the country. The event took place at the De Icon Centre in East Legon, …

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• 31 October

  Anti-gay bill suit: Speaker’s ‘financial impact assessment’ causes controversy in court

  

  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 30, 2024], lawyers from the Office of the Attorney-General, and the plaintiff challenging the passage of the bill, wondered why the Speaker of …

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• 30 October

  Ghana Tourism Authority Honored at GOGE Africa Festival for THE YEAR OF RETURN

  

  The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has been awarded the Outstanding Tourism Event in Africa for its “Year of Return” and “Beyond the Return” initiatives at the GOGE Africa Festival’s 25th-anniversary celebration in Nigeria. The award was presented on October 27, 2024, at Mobolaji Johnson Arena (Onikan Stadium), Lagos-Nigeria. Representing the CEO of GTA, Mr Akwasi Agyeman, were Mr Moses Ndewin …

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• 16 October

  Press Release: Anglican Delegation To Attend COP16 And Call For Action On Biodiversity Loss

  

  An Anglican deligation will attend COP16, the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Colombia from October 21 to November 1. The aim is to share Anglican calls for action with governments attending, demonstrate Anglican commitment in tackling nature loss and emphasise the power of faith groups in achieving change. The delegation is led by Bishop Graham Usher (Bishop of Norwich and …

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• 3 October

  Galamsey crisis: a contradiction in the call for introspection

  

  Story By Rev’d Fr. Desmond Uriel Quaye In lower primary, I got the chance to learn a poem titled “Look to Yourself” which presents a compelling argument for self-reliance and the rich potential of Ghana. However, there is a striking contradiction between the poet’s call for introspection and the reality of the country’s current state, particularly in the context of …

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• 3 October

  MP drags 2 media houses to NMC for allegedly twisting his galamsey comments

  

  New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokore, Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie, has filed a complaint with the National Media Commission (NMC) against two media outlets operated by Media General for allegedly misrepresenting his comments on illegal mining (galamsey) and spreading false news. Dr Afriyie was reported to have said that the NPP government would not end galamsey …

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• 3 October

  VRA Senior Staff call for immediate halt to proposed power sector merger

  

  The Senior Staff Association of the Volta River Authority (VRA) has called on the government to publicly announce the withdrawal of a proposed bill aimed at merging the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Bui Power Authority, Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), and VRA into two separate entities. This follows persistent appeals from the VRA’s Senior Staff, who are urging the …

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• 3 October

  Election 2024: Mahama accuses NPP of fabricating fake opinion polls

  

  Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of fabricating fake opinion polls ahead of the December 7 election. This according to him, is to counter the credible polls that have predicted the NDC’s victory. Mr Mahama said this during his campaign in the North East Region. The poll showed Mahama capturing 51.1% of …

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• 3 October

  2024 elections: Mahama confident in polls but warns against complacency

  

  The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has acknowledged recent polls conducted by Fitch Solutions and Global InfoAnalytics, which indicate he is leading in the race for the 2024 general elections. According to a report by Fitch Solutions, the NDC is poised to win the upcoming elections, while a final field poll by Global InfoAnalytics shows …

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• 2 October

  AFCON 2025: ACCRA SPORTS STADIUM APPROVED FOR GHANA VS SUDAN AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS QUALIFIER

  

  The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has granted temporary approval for the Accra Sports Stadium to host Ghana v Sudan AFCON qualifiers on Friday, October 11, 2024. This decision follows the unexpected withdrawal of approval for the Baba Yara Stadium due to its poor infrastructural state, which had been the initial choice for hosting CAF category C games. The sudden …

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