Accra: Ghana’s telecommunications sector has reported a staggering 5,600 fibre optic cable cuts in the year 2024, resulting in an estimated financial impact of US$9.2 million, equivalent to over GHS138 million. Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, highlighted these figures during the 24th edition of the Chamber’s Knowledge […]
Month: May 2025
Sacred Banners, Military Flags Blessed on Day of Valour
Sofia: A blessing ceremony for military flags and sacred banners took place on May 6, Tuesday, marking the Day of Valour and Armed Forces Day at St. Alexander Nevsky Square, by the Monument to the Unknown Soldier. President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Rumen Radev took part in the ceremony and received the guard […]
Minister Emphasizes Need for Standardized Fibre Optic Specifications in Ghana
Accra: Mr. Sam Nartey George, the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, has stressed the vital necessity of implementing standardised specifications to safeguard Ghana’s fibre optic infrastructure. The Minister highlighted that, similar to essential utilities like water and electricity, digital infrastructure such as fibre optic cables should be considered a crucial lifeline during roadworks. According to […]
Twelve Miners Remanded Over Illegal Mining, River Tano Pollution
Accra: Twelve individuals have appeared before the Accra High Court for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities without a license at Aboi-Nkwanta in the Western Region and polluting the River Tano. The accused, who have had their pleas taken, include Evans Atanga Agana, a motor mechanic; Stephen Tuffour Bempah, a trader; Samuel Addai, a driver; […]
School Sports Association Recognized for Effective Student Mentorship
Koforidua: The Eastern Regional Second Cycle School Sports Association (ERSCSSA) has been commended for its outstanding mentorship and grooming of six students from the area, endowed with diverse talents who earned spots on Ghana’s national team. These talented individuals were part of the squad that represented Ghana at the 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) […]