Category: Entertainment

Ghana Tourism Authority endorses ‘Experience Volta in Accra Festival’ for ‘December in GH’

Ramar Tee

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has officially endorsed the maiden edition of the Experience Volta in Accra Festival (EVT 058), recognising it as part of the prestigious December in GH calendar of events. Organised by Ewevi Multimedia Ltd, the owners of Ewe24 TV, a Volta Region-based television channel, the festival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 13th December 2025, at the EL-WAK Sports Stadium in Accra. The event promises a vibrant celebration of the Volta Region’s rich cultural heritage, with traditional chiefs, priests, safo groups, dignitaries, and cultural exhibitions…

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Burkina Faso grants visa-free access to all African countries

Ramar Tee

Burkina Faso has announced a visa-free entry policy for all African travellers, in a move aimed at facilitating the free movement of people and goods across the continent. “From now on, any citizen from an African country wishing to go to Burkina Faso will not pay any amount to cover visa fees,” Security Minister Mahamadou Sana said after a cabinet meeting chaired by military leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré on Thursday. While the visa fee has been scrapped, African visitors will still be required to submit an online visa application for…

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CAF marks 100 days to kick-off of TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

Asante A. Benjamin

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially kicked off the countdown to Africa’s premier football competition, announcing on Friday that just 100 days remain until the start of the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. For the first time in 37 years, Morocco will host the finals, welcoming 24 teams and millions of fans from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. Matches will unfold across six cities – Rabat, Casablanca, Fes, Tangier, Marrakech, and Agadir – with nine stadiums set to stage the continent’s most…

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Mpox cases now 519 – Ghana Health Service

Ramar Tee

Ghana has confirmed 25 new cases of the M-Pox disease, bringing the total confirmed to 519. There are no admissions while death toll remains 1. The latest update shows an increase from August 28, when 21 new cases brought the total to 467. On August 25, the Service reported 22 cases, which pushed the cumulative figure at the time to 446. Health officials explained that Mpox is mainly transmitted through close contact with an infected person, with symptoms including fever, headache, muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, and skin rashes. The…

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Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at campus event in Utah

Ramar Tee

Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon, sparking chaos on campus and a nationwide manhunt for the gunman. He was 31. According to witnesses, Kirk was answering questions from the audience when a single bullet struck him in the neck. He collapsed instantly as students screamed and rushed for safety. Security personnel and attendees attempted to provide first aid before he was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died. Kirk, a father of two, was known for…

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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Five things we learnt as Ghana beat Mali

Asante A. Benjamin

The Black Stars of Ghana have taken a huge step toward qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over group favourites Mali.  The victory also ends Mali’s dreams of reaching the World Cup for the first time while Madagascar and Comoros mount pressure on the Black Stars ahead of the final two matches in October. Fenerbahce defender Alexander Djiku netted the winner in the 49th minute after fortuitously meeting a well-taken Jordan Ayew corner kick. GHANASoccernet.com learnt five things from the game against…

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Government Invests Over GH¢30 Million to Boost Cultural Tourism and Creative Industries

Jasmine Adjei

The Vice President’s Policy Advisor, Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo has declared at the 61st Oguaaman Fetu Afahye festival in Cape Coast that the government has set aside about GH¢30 million from the Tourism Development Fund to assist cultural events and boost the creative industry.  Dr. Ampofo speaking on behalf of Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang highlighted that the goal of this support is to turn cultural events into sources of economic growth and long-term employment opportunities for creatives. He also highlighted that the Creative Arts Agency, in collaboration with…

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Man ‘chews’ off wife’s ear in scuffle 

Ramar Tee

A man known as Emmanuel Addai has allegedly ‘chewed” the wife’s ear in a disturbing incident of domestic violence.  The incident occurred at “Wonkayaw”, a community in Dambai township of the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region.   Madam Cecilia Fordjour, the 46-year-old wife, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that she had her ear bitten off by her husband during a violent altercation.  According to Madam Fordjour, the incident happened after she had prepared food for the family and was with the children when her husband returned from a…

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Akwaboah Set to Release Soulful New Single “Obinim” on September 9

Jasmine Adjei

Ghanaian music sensation Akwaboah is preparing to unveil his latest single, “Obinim”, on September 9, 2025, following the widespread acclaim of his previous hit “Smile Again”, which featured renowned actress Nadia Buari in its emotionally charged music video. “Obinim” draws deeply from Akwaboah’s personal journey, offering listeners a poignant reflection on life’s uncertainties and the importance of self-acceptance. With his trademark rich vocals and heartfelt delivery, the song speaks to the quiet battles many face and encourages embracing one’s identity, even in the face of an unpredictable future. “This song is about my…

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Bank of Ghana Suspends Remittance Operations of Three Payment Firms

Jasmine Adjei

Bank of Ghana (BoG) has imposed a one-month suspension on the remittance services of three Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Flutterwave Inc., Celulant Ghana Limited, and Halges Financial Technologies, effective September 18.This regulatory action stems from repeated violations of the central bank’s updated 2023 guidelines governing inward remittance services. Key Violations and Enforcement Specific Restrictions Halges Financial Technologies faces a stricter penalty: it is barred from conducting any remittance activitiesuntil it obtains prior approval from the BoG. The central bank emphasized that future collaborations between banks, MTOs, and the sanctioned PSPs will require fresh approval once the suspension ends. It…

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