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Ghana’s DSTV Pricing Dispute Sparks Debate on Market Regulation
News Ghana
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August 4, 2025
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has demanded a 30% reduction in DSTV subscription fees from MultiChoice Ghana, igniting national debate over consumer fairness versus free-market principles. The minister cites the cedi’s recent...
Corporate governance in the financial sector
Business and Financial Times
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August 4, 2025
…a comparative analysis of the 2018 Directive for Banks, S&L Companies, et al. and the 2025 Guidelines for PSPs By Benjamin AMENYEDZI Corporate governance refers to the system of rules, practices and processes by which a corporation is directed...
Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda FX reserves most at risk if gold slu...
Modern Ghana
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Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda face the highest risk in Africa of a plunge in their foreign-exchange holdings if gold prices fall suddenly, potentially putting renewed pressure on their currencies. The three countries already rely on bullion for a...
Ghana closes healthcare quality triangle as private sector joins SafeCare framework
Joy FM
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August 4, 2025
Ghana has achieved a major milestone in its national healthcare quality improvement journey, as the private health sector formally joins the SafeCare quality framework through a licensing agreement between the Healthcare Federation of Ghana (HFG)...
Ghana Orders DStv to Slash Prices By 30% Or Risk Suspension
Biz Watch Nigeria
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August 4, 2025
Accuses MultiChoice of Overpricing Despite Cedi Appreciation The Ghanaian government has issued a firm ultimatum to MultiChoice, operators of satellite television service DStv, demanding a 30% reduction in subscription fees by August 7 or face a...
Economic prudence and the mid-year budget review
Business and Financial Times
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August 4, 2025
By Samuel AGYEMAN-PREMPEH Ghana’s Parliament has recently been at the center of rigorous national attention, primarily due to the presentation and examination of the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review. Delivered by Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson,...
Businessman Accused of Defrauding Paramount Chief Granted GH¢3M Bail
The Chronicle News Online
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August 4, 2025
Ismail Abass Iddrisu, a 53-year-old Businessman accused of defrauding the President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, King Professor Odaifio Welentsi, to the tune of GH¢4 million, has been granted bail by the Dansoman Circuit Court....
Ghana launches rCOMSDEP to revolutionise Small-Scale Mining and drive sustainable livelihoods
Joy FM
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August 4, 2025
The government of Ghana has officially launched a comprehensive new programme aimed at overhauling the country’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, to promote sustainable employment and environmental rehabilitation across mining...
Ghana Gas CEO warns: Galamsey near pipeline a ticking time bomb
Kumasi Mail
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August 4, 2025
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company, Judith Adjobah Blay, has raised the alarm over the growing threat illegal mining poses to a vital national gas pipeline in Akango, a community in the Nzema East District of the Western...
Ghana joins China c’nity to mark 98th anniversary of Chinese People’s Liberation Army
Ghanaian Times
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August 4, 2025
Ghana on Wednesday joined the People’s Republic of China to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister of Defence, said the celebration was not just a testament to China’s rich...
Ghana orders MultiChoice to cut DStv subscription fees by 30% or face license suspension
Nairametrics
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August 4, 2025
Ghana’s government has issued a stern ultimatum to MultiChoice Ghana, directing the pay-TV operator to slash its DStv subscription prices by 30% before August 7, or risk having its broadcasting license suspended. According to a report by Daily...
Reggie Rockstone praises GNFS after fire ravages Accra Tourist Information Center
Ghanaian Times
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August 4, 2025
Legendary Ghanaian rapper and entrepreneur Reggie Rockstone has commended the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for their swift response after fire gutted parts of the Accra Tourist Information Center, where his popular food joint, Rockz Waakye,...
DStv Ghana doesn’t take the Ghanaian people serious enough – Sam George
Ghanaian Times
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August 4, 2025
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has criticised MultiChoice Ghana over its reluctance to reduce DStv prices in Ghana. This comes after the company released a statement on August 3,...
DStv pricing in Ghana: Fee reduction proposed not feasible; MultiChoice Ghana open to further discussion with Communications Minister
Ghanaian Times
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August 4, 2025
MultiChoice Ghana says it is unable to implement the subscription fee reduction proposed by the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, but remains open to further dialogue. In a statement released on...
UK and Ghana deepen strategic partnership with new agreement to boost Ghana’s 24-Hour economy strategy
Joy FM
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August 4, 2025
Senior UK and Ghanaian government officials convened at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Accra for the bi-annual UK-Ghana Partnership for Jobs and Economic Transformation (JET) Steering Committee Meeting. The event reaffirmed a shared...
Minority back calls to reduce DStv prices in Ghana
Ghanaian Times
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August 4, 2025
The Minority Caucus in Parliament have expressed support for ongoing campaigns by citizens and the Minister for Communications to ensure a significant reduction of DStv subscription prices in the country. In a press statement dated August 3 and...
Daniel McKorley crowned Most Influential Entrepreneur of All Time at 2025 EFG Awards
Joy FM
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August 4, 2025
Business magnate and philanthropist Daniel McKorley has been honoured as the “Most Influential Entrepreneur of All Time” at the 15th Anniversary and Awards Ceremony of the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana (EFG). The event took place on Friday,...
AFRICA: Engen Ghana rebrands as MISA Energy Ghana
Bunkerspot
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August 4, 2025
Details Written by Lesley Bankes-Hughes Published: 04 August 2025 Engen Ghana’s change of name to MISA Energy Ghana Ltd follows on from the company’s acquisition by Mocoh Ghana in 2019. Login to Read more
Ghana Business and Finance Excellence Awards Honor Leaders Amid Economic Pressures
News Ghana
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August 4, 2025
Accra Ceremony Recognizes Achievement The 18th Ghana Premier Business and Finance Excellence Awards and 8th Ghana Business Leaders Excellence Awards ceremony convened at Accra’s Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, organized by Top Brass Ghana. Under the...
Ghana Shifts from Gold to Data as Digital Economy Expands
News Ghana
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August 4, 2025
Ghana is strategically pivoting from mineral-dependent growth to harnessing digital data as a new economic engine, with digital technologies already contributing 18% of national employment and projected to drive 40% of future growth. According to...