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Uncovered details regarding government’s decision not to auction high-speed 5G technology to MTN has emerged, revealing that mobile telecommunications giant MTN, has only deployed 15percent of the 4G technology it acquired through an auction about ten years ago. This deployment primarily targeted lucrative areas, including densely populated regions, the capital city, and the banking sector. Consequently, this approach denied other telecommunication companies access and failed to meet the Mahama government’s goal of digitizing Ghana’s economy to boost employment, enhance efficiency, and foster business growth. Despite the availability of 4G technology, many rural areas remain reliant on 3G or less, with…

It would appear that almost every policy decision any government implements in Ghana comes up against some resistance, often sponsored by interested parties who pretend to have integrity, but when it suits them, they employ underhand tactics to try and twist arms in their favour. Even when government directed that telcos should quit putting expiry dates on data bundles, there was a pushback as if it was a bad policy. How bad could that be for consumers? This time round, it is about the government’s policy decision to use a public-private partnership special purposes vehicle (SPV) to rollout s shared…

Multiple award-winning Reggae Dancehall artist and Chief Executive of Burniton Music Group, Livingstone Etse Satekla, known widely as Stonebwoy, won the top prize at the 25th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards. This is his second time winning the Artiste of the Year award, having first claimed it in 2015. The ‘Into the Future’ singer competed for the prestigious award against Sarkodie, Black Sherif, Kuami Eugene, King Promise, and Nacee for the year under review. The event took place at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Center on 1st June, 2024. READ ALSO: Bhim Concert 2023: Stonebwoy shuts down fully…

The Monarch of the Ashanti Kingdom, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has revealed that for the past 25 years, he has been a proud member in good standing of the Freemason fraternity in Ghana. “25 years ago, I was initiated into Freemasonry. There is no doubt that in joining a society or club, one cannot help but wonder what benefits and restrictions await one. “In the case of freemasonry, you are left to worryingly wonder more without knowing exactly what you are going to face and with no one telling you want you want to know”, the Asantehene disclosed over…

The Secretary-General of the World Rafting Federation-African Council, Mr. Salim Fari has begun a momentum global tour in preparation for the highly anticipated Africa games which is expected to bring together all Africa giants under one umbrella to compete for top rewards. The African and Asian Rafting Championships under the supervision of Mr. Fari is ready to demonstrate not just its sporting excellence but also the unity that accompanies continental competitions which would make countries compete for fame and make their mark in the records of sports history. Mr. Salim Fari, global journey was not just a testament to his…

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Majority Leader in Parliament has expressed misgivings in very strong terms over the inability of the House to agree on the tax exemption for some 42 selected companies under the 1D1F programme when it was forced to resume sitting last Friday. The requested tax exemption was one of the three reasons for which the Minority forced a recall of the House by invoking Article 112(3) of the Constitution on the Speaker, Alban Bagbin. The Finance Committee which was to have presented a motion on which of the 42 companies had passed the scrutiny test and duly deserved the…

Actress Fella Makafui has said she would not give a public response to the continuous worrying allegations being leveled against her by her musician husband, Medical with whom she has a daughter. The actress, in a press statement issued on Sunday, said she has reluctantly initiated a legal process to ensure the safety of the daughter as well as herself, the mother, in the midst of the continuous barrage of verbal attacks in the public arena from her husband. The statement read: “I and my husband have, a few months ago, agreed to end our four-year marriage. We have, therefore,…

Leading member of the Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, Mr. Sammi Awuku is optimistic that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will beat the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 polls based on strategy. He rubbished claims of attempted rigging by the governing party; reiterating that the NPP will rely on campaign of issues and strategy to defeat its opponents at the polls. “The last time I came here, I told you that the NPP will win the elections based on strategy, the NDC will not understand. We are proposing solutions. READ ALSO: Sammi Awuku Elected Vice President of African…

A tragedy has befallen the community of Egyiresia near Sekondi, where two out of the 16 individuals injured in an explosion have passed away due to their injuries. The explosion, which happened on Saturday, May 18, around 4 pm, was triggered by leaking premix fuel coming into contact with fire from a nearby fish smoking facility. The two deceased were among thirteen other victims sent to the EFfia -Nkwanta Regional Hospital due to the severity of their condition. The remaining three were sent to the Benedict Hospital. READ ALSO: Pirates of the Caribbean Everything To Know The Assembly Member for Ngyiresia-Mpasem…

The ability of Ghanaians to appreciate and respect the diverse mix of spiritual values, beliefs and religious practices of each other has been a key factor in making it a beacon of peace and stability in the sub-region and an envy of other countries, Vice President Mahamadu Bawumia has said. He said Churches and faith-based organizations have remained a major development partner to Government therefore there is the need to enhance that critically important partnership as well as safeguard the culture of religious tolerance in the country. “We are a blessed country, a peaceful country and a tolerant country. Sometimes…