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Sulemana Braimah commends Mahama’s directive on Big Push investigation
The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has welcomed President John Mahama’s directive to investigate concerns over the Big Push project, while stressing that the process must deliver tangible results. Speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM, Braimah commended the government f...
Bohyeba FM among businesses destroyed in Assin South blaze – NADMO
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) says it has completed an extensive assessment of a major fire disaster that destroyed a commercial complex in Nyankomasi Ahenkro in the Assin South District of the Central Region. In a statement posted on social media, NADMO said the blaze razed the entire Amo Plaza...
ADR Centre warns against improper dispute resolution on media platforms
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre has cautioned against the growing trend of dispute adjudication shows being conducted on electronic media platforms, particularly through live broadcast sessions.
Media crucial to success of new decentralisation policy—IMCCoD Executive Secretary
The Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), Dr. Gameli Kewuribe Hoedoafia, has stressed the critical role of the media in advancing Ghana’s decentralisation and local governance reforms.
Media urged to champion gender equity as Gender Ministry drives implementation of Affirmative Action Act
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has engaged members of the media on the implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121).
GJA raises alarm over alleged police intimidation of journalists
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed concern over what it describes as a growing pattern of intimidation of journalists by the Ghana Police Service, following recent invitations and interrogations of media practitioners.
Media must lead coordinated fight against misinformation – REMAPSEN at One Health Summit
The African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and the Environment (REMAPSEN) has underscored the critical role of the media in combating misinformation, particularly in areas such as health, climate, and the environment.
No FDA approval, no advert – FDA cautions media, manufacturers
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Ashanti Region has cautioned that no product should be advertised without prior approval, urging the media to help enforce compliance.
Ghanaian businessman and Kessben Group founder Stephen Kesse dies at 68
Ghanaian businessman and founder of the Kessben Group, Stephen Kwabena Boateng, popularly known as Kwabena Kesse or Kessben, has died at the age of 68. Kessben reportedly died after a period of illness, bringing to an end the career of one of Ghana’s prominent entrepreneurs, particularly in the Ashanti Region. Born on...
Supreme Court asked to review constitutionality of Ghana’s misinformation laws
A Ghanaian citizen has filed a constitutional challenge at the Supreme Court seeking to strike down provisions of two laws on false information, arguing they violate free speech protections and have been used to unlawfully criminalise expression. In a writ invoking the court’s original jurisdiction, plaintiff Austin Kw...
African media criticised for weak geopolitical coverage
Professor Kwame Karikari, former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), has raised concerns about the weakness of African media coverage of continental events and geopolitical issues.
Kumasi Mayor mourns Kessben Group CEO Kwabena Kesse
Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang-Boadi has paid tribute to Kwabena Kesse Esq., Chief Executive of Kessben Group, describing him as a father figure following the businessman’s death. In a Facebook post on Thursday (20 August), the Mayor expressed condolences to Kesse’s family, staff and friends. “Rest in Peace Mr. Kw...