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Ghanaian DStv subscribers are set to enjoy greater value for their money from October 1, following a new agreement reached between the government and MultiChoice Africa.

Minister for Communications, Samuel Nartey George, announced the development at a press briefing in Accra yesterday, describing the arrangement as ‘an unprecedented value offer’ available only in Ghana.

He explained that the offer would give customers between 33 and 50 percent more value depending on the bouquet they subscribe to.

Under the new plan, subscribers will be automatically upgraded to higher packages at no additional cost, ensuring that they gain access to more channels and services while continuing to pay the same subscription rates.

Even premium customers, who already receive the full bouquet, will benefit through exclusive incentives, including automatic entry into a competition for an all-expenses-paid trip to watch English Premier League matches.

The Minister stressed that the arrangement means ‘more services for less’ and represents a significant concession from MultiChoice Africa after weeks of negotiations and regulatory scrutiny.

The government has framed the deal as a direct response to concerns expressed by subscribers about affordability and value, pointing out that the package is unique to Ghana and unmatched anywhere else on the continent.

The value upgrade will run for three months beginning October 1. During this period, the stakeholder committee, comprising the Ministry of Communications, the National Communications Authority, MultiChoice Africa, and MultiChoice Ghana, will monitor its implementation and reconvene to assess its impact.

According to George, the development highlights the power of collaboration between regulators and service providers to secure fairer, more beneficial terms for Ghanaian consumers.

Platinum Impex Limited, operating under the brand Sigma Appliances, has announced a strategic partnership with the Ghana TVET Service to launch ‘Sigma for TVET’, a long-term programme designed to bridge the country’s skills gap in modern electrical and domestic-appliance technologies.

The initiative will equip technicians with practical, industry-relevant skills and create direct pathways from training into internships and employment.

Built around three interlocking pillars – upgrading TVET infrastructure, strengthening instructor capacity, and facilitating employment pathways – the programme aims to deliver a sustained, systemic contribution to Ghana’s technical and vocational education sector.

Selected TVET institutions will be fitted with purpose-built Sigma Tech-Ready Labs, containing a full range of modern appliances, diagnostic equipment, and workshop resources to give learners hands-on experience with the systems they will encounter in the workplace.

Complementing the physical infrastructure, a rigorous Train-the-Trainer programme will upskill instructors in the latest technologies and competency-based approaches, ensuring the new facilities are used to their full potential.

A dedicated Sigma apprenticeship and job placement pathway will also offer high-performing graduates practical industry placements and clear recruitment opportunities within Sigma’s nationwide service and retail network.

The initiative is expected to raise the quality and employability of technical graduates, enhance after-sales and maintenance standards across the country, and contribute to Ghana’s broader economic development by fostering an adaptable, industry-ready workforce.

‘This initiative is not merely a corporate social responsibility project; it is a strategic investment in Ghana’s technical future,’ said Ahmad Taan, General Manager at Platinum Impex Limited.

‘Sigma has long been present in Ghanaian homes. Through this partnership with the Ghana TVET Service, we are committed to developing the skilled workforce that will install, maintain, and service the appliances of tomorrow, and to ensuring our support has a sustainable, system-wide impact,’ he added.

Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service, Eng. Dr. Eric Adzroe, welcomed the collaboration.

‘This partnership exemplifies how private-sector engagement can deliver tangible benefits for students and strengthen the national economy. It aligns with our mandate to provide demand-driven skills and to make TVET an attractive, viable career pathway for Ghanaian young people,’ he said.

Marie D. Sam, Marketing Manager at Platinum Impex Limited, added, ‘From January 2026, for every Sigma Appliance purchased, consumers will be contributing to the Sigma for TVET initiative.’

‘This programme is built on a model of sustainable shared commitment and collaboration, bringing together the private sector, government institutions, and consumers to ensure a lasting impact. By choosing a Sigma appliance, consumers are not only selecting a quality and affordable product but are also participating directly in building Ghana’s technical future,’ he stated.

Parliament will reconvene on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, to begin the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament.

In an official notice issued yesterday, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, announced that the meeting will commence at 2:00 p.m. at Parliament House in Accra.

The upcoming meeting marks the end of a three-month recess, during which Members of Parliament (MPs) were expected to engage with their constituents and undertake committee assignments.

The House is set to return to a packed agenda that will include the consideration of new bills, outstanding government business, and reports from various committees.

Parliament is anticipated to serve once again as a key arena for government accountability and legislative oversight, with debates likely to be heated as both Majority and Minority MPs seek to advance their positions on matters of national importance.

RESIDENTS OF Afasiebon near Kwadaso Agric Nzema, a suburb of Kumasi, woke up to the weird news of a suspected ‘witch’ crash-landing on top of an avocado tree in the area.

According to some community members, they heard a loud bang in the area in the early hours of yesterday when residents of the community were asleep in their rooms.

Later on, they disclosed that they also heard dogs barking under a tree, sparking suspicion. When the residents got closer, they said they spotted a woman perching on the tree.

According to them, the woman was looking very weak, an indication that perhaps she may have fallen from the sky and accidentally landed on top of the tall avocado tree.

A sea of curious people in Afasiebon and nearby communities rushed to the scene to catch a glimpse of the woman, who was said to be looking confused.

Later on, a joint operation between the police and some community members helped to bring down the woman from the top of the tree, using a tall ladder.

According to reports, some of the agitated youth in the community attempted to manhandle her, but she was shielded by the policemen.

The woman, whose face was covered with a cloth to hide her identity, was whisked in a waiting police car to the station.

GHANA’S MOST Beautiful (GMB), the country’s premier tourism and cultural pageant reality show, is set to host its semi-final show, ‘Justify Your Inclusion,’ this Sunday.

The seven participants will each present their case for inclusion in the finale, showcasing their talents, charisma, and dedication to promoting Ghanaian culture.

The event promises to be an exciting display of Ghana’s rich heritage and the contestants’ passion for tourism and cultural development.

Currently, the seven contestants ready for the finale include Nana (Bono Region), Afedziwaa (Central Region), Asakia (Upper East Region), Yeli (Bono Region), Sika (Ashanti Region), Etornam (Volta Region) and Adjorkor (Greater Accra).

Last Sunday event, themed, ‘One Africa’ saw two of the contestants bow out from the competition, Busi from the Savannah Region and Diyuah representing the Oti Region. Etornam, Sika and Diyuah won the Star Performer, Most Eloquent and Best Costume respectively.

Among the seven, one of the most sought-after contestants in the competition whose jaw-dropping performances have sailed her through is Afedziwaa. Labelled as the ‘Viewer’s Favourite.’

Afedziwaa, representing the Central Region, has been making waves in Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) 2025. She has on several occasions been saved from eviction. In one of her standout moments, Afedziwaa showcased the cultural significance of the Apatampa dance, a traditional Fante dance, and received accolades from judges and the audience alike.

Her educational performances have been a highlight of the competition, and she’s been praised for her eloquence, outfit, and embodiment of the performances.

Afedziwaa’s journey in GMB 2025 has been notable, and she’s been consistently waving her flag high for the Central Region. With her strong performances and cultural knowledge, she’s a contestant to watch out for in the competition.

A new poll conducted by Global Info Analytics has pegged former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and current Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu as favourites to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into the 2028 general election.

According to the poll released yesterday, 57 percent of Ghanaians prefer former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to lead the NPP into the 2028 general election while Haruna Iddrisu narrowly leads with 27 percent of voter preference for the NDC.

Bawumia’s Popularity

The poll, via the organisation’s official social media platforms, confirms Dr. Bawumia as the most popular candidate among the general electorate, leading his closest contender, former Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP) Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, who garnered 29 percent support.

According to the data, Dr. Bawumia enjoys a commanding lead across various regions, underscoring his broad national appeal. However, the survey also notes a recent dip in his support among NPP delegates, raising questions about internal party dynamics ahead of the flagbearer selection.

Other notable contenders trail far behind. Former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum secured 6 percent, Food and Agriculture Minister Dr. Bryan Acheampong polled 5 percent while former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyepong received 3 percent support.

In key swing regions like Greater Accra, Central, and Western, Dr. Bawumia remains dominant, with 57 percent of respondents backing him, Kennedy Agyapong follows with 32 percent, with both Dr. Adutwum and Dr. Bryan Acheampong garnering 4 percent each, while Kwabena Agyepong obtained 3 percent.

The poll further explored a hypothetical runoff between Bawumia and Agyapong. In this head-to-head scenario, Bawumia extended his lead, winning 62 percent of the projected vote compared to Agyapong’s 38 percent.

Despite some slippage in support among party delegates, Agyapong has yet to capitalise. The survey suggests that the Vice President’s losses have not translated into significant gains for his closest rival. Instead, a notable portion of delegates appear to be moving into the undecided category.

According to some analysts, the poll reflect both Bawumia’s enduring popularity among the general public and growing uncertainty within the party’s internal structures. Global Info Analytics highlighted this divergence as a key issue as the NPP prepares for its 2028 flagbearer race.

Among NPP delegates, Dr. Bawumia still holds a clear lead with 47 percent, while Agyapong trails at 17 percent with Dr. Acheampong and Dr. Adutwum each securing 3 percent and 1 percent respectively, while Kwabena Agyepong also polled 1 percent.

It however emerged from the poll that a significant 27 percent of delegates remain undecided, while 4 percent declined to state their preference, adding that in a possible runoff among delegates, Bawumia’s support ticks up slightly to 49 percent, compared to Agyapong’s 19 percent, as 27 percent remain undecided, and 5 percent chose not to reveal their vote.

NDC’s Close Contest

In the race to succeed President John Dramani Mahama as leader of the National Democratic Congress, Mr. Iddrisu is followed closely by Asiedu Nketia at 26 percent, Dr. Ato Forson with 22 percent, while Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, registers 11 percent.

The Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, polls at 8 percent, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings 4 percent, and other contenders share the remaining 3 percent.

The results reflect a surge for Mr. Asiedu Nketia compared to earlier April findings, while Mr. Haruna Iddrisu has managed to maintain his early advantage.

Among declared NDC voters, Mr. Iddrisu widens his lead slightly with 31 percent support, compared to Mr. Asiedu’s 24 percent and Dr. Ato Forson’s 22 percent. Messrs Julius Debrah, Ablakwa, and Dr. Zanetor all remain in single digits.

The poll also reveals how voting blocs break differently depending on party affiliation and past choices.

A majority of New Patriotic Party voters surveyed favour Asiedu Nketia (32 percent), with Haruna (22 percent) and Forson (20 percent) trailing.

Among those who voted for President John Mahama in the 2024 elections, Haruna Iddrisu draws 30 percent support, Dr. Ato Forson 24 percent, and Asiedu Nketia 22 percent. Ablakwa and Dr. Zanetor attract 8 percent and 3 percent respectively.

Among respondents who did not disclose their 2024 vote, Haruna maintains 30 percent backing, Forson 24 percent, and Asiedu 15 percent, while Debrah and Ablakwa poll 10 and 12 percent respectively.

Dr. Zanetor attracts 5 percent in this group. For those who did not vote in 2024, Asiedu leads with 23 percent, Haruna secures 19 percent, and Forson and Debrah both stand at 18 percent. Ablakwa draws 15 percent, while Dr. Zanetor garners 5 percent.

When narrowed to core NDC voters who backed Mahama in 2024, Haruna’s dominance is clearer – 31 percent to Forson’s 24 percent and Asiedu’s 22 percent.

However, among NDC voters who did not disclose their 2024 preference, Forson and Ablakwa perform better, drawing 18 and 13 percent respectively, compared to Haruna’s 24 percent and Asiedu’s 16 percent.

Among NDC voters who abstained in 2024, Haruna commands 28 percent, Asiedu 26 percent, while Debrah rises to 19 percent.

Beyond personalities, the poll also measured overall party attractiveness. It found that the NDC continues to gain ground nationally, with 44 percent of voters openly identifying with the party, which represents an increase from 42 percent in April 2025.

By contrast, the NPP’s support has slipped, now standing at 30 percent, down from 32 percent in April.

The survey covered 10,493 respondents across 84 constituencies through a combination of online, telephone, and in-person interviews conducted between May and June 2025. The overall margin of error is estimated at ±1.23 percent with a 99 percent confidence level.

Taken together, the findings suggest that while Haruna Iddrisu retains a narrow overall lead, Asiedu Nketia’s recent surge and Ato Forson’s steady showing among Mahama loyalists make the NDC’s succession race far from settled.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has given the Acting Chief Executive of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, 90 days within which to refund GHS113,00 to the state.

This follows the inability of the hospital to recover the said amount from its officers whose negligence led to the state paying the money in question as judgment debts.

The payments were made in the name of the state in one instance following the death of a patient who had suffered from an overdose of medication.

The other payment was as a result of a mix-up in identification of a corpse, which resulted in the exhumation and reburial, costing the tax payer to bear the cost.

The committee had earlier directed the hospital to ensure that the officers whose actions led to the various payments refunded the amount or in default the Acting Chief Executive would be made to pay it himself.

Appearing before the committee yesterday, Dr. Adam indicated that the officers had not refunded the money when he was queried about the issue.

‘We recommended that the Acting Chief Executive Officer should recover the total amount of GHS113,000 from the officers whose negligence occasioned the payment of judgment debt and the same paid into the Auditor General’s Recoveries Account at Bank of Ghana, failing which the Acting Chief Executive Officer should pay. Have you done that?’ Samuel Atta-Mills, a Ranking Member questioned.

‘We haven’t done that,’ Dr. Adam responded and tried to explain, but he was cut short by Mr. Atta-Mills who concluded that ‘Our Chief Executive Officer, we give you 90 days to pay this GHS113,000.’

Meanwhile, the Chairperson of the Committee (PAC), Abena Osei-Asare, has instructed the Ministry of Health to provide documentation for the payment of GHS802,725 made for the proposed construction of a Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound at Kwanyako, in Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region.

This was after she described as ‘unacceptable,’ absence of documents supporting the expenditure when it was reviewed by the Auditor-General.

‘This is a capital expenditure item. Before you make any payment, the relevant documents must be attached for the payment to go through,’ she pointed out.

‘It is a must that when you make payments, you get your receipt to show proof. When auditors come – especially for a capital expenditure item – all the necessary documents should be present,’ she added.

Explaining the omission, Daniel Nsiah from the Ministry’s Financial Reporting and Monitoring Department noted that the issue was due to the government’s electronic payment system; Government Integrated Financial Management System (GIFMIS).

He told the committee that the platform does not automatically generate traditional receipts, and added that ‘When the auditors come and you show them the swift advice, they don’t accept it as a receipt.’

He, however, assured the committee that steps are being taken to secure the required documentation validating the payment.

Ghanaian music sensation, King Paluta, has dropped another masterpiece titled ‘La Vida Loca’, which is gradually making waves not only in Ghana but across the world.

The song, since its release, has been making waves, especially on TikTok and Instagram, where fans are jamming to the musical masterpiece of the award-winning musician.

Barcelona Femeni attacking midfielder, Vicky Lopez, featured King Paluta’s newly released ‘La Vida Loca’ single in her recent Instagram post.

This was in celebration of her first-ever women’s Kopa Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony.

Celebrating her win, the talented footballer used King Paluta’s ‘La Vida Loca’ as the soundtrack for her post on Instagram, which demonstrates the song’s global reach.

The new ‘La Vida Loca’ single, produced by award-winning music producer Apya and King Paluta, explores themes of love, trust, and hope for success.

The new song is available across streaming platforms, including Boomplay, Audiomack and Spotify, while the music video is on YouTube.

King Paluta has over the past year embarked on a music tour in Europe, where he thrilled fans in Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona, Modena and Vicenza.

He is currently in the United States of America, also embarking on another tour, and recently performed at the Ghana Entertainment Awards in New Jersey.

It has been a thrilling year for the award-winning musician who continues to drop back-to-back hits, including ‘Foko’, ‘Thank You’ and ‘Between Me and God’, among others.

The nominations for the 9th Ghana Beauty Awards are officially out, and the excitement is building as the industry prepares for the big night on October 24, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.

Voting is already open and will close on October 20, giving the public the power to help decide who takes home the honours.

This year’s ‘Thrive Edition’ highlights the creativity and excellence of Ghana’s beauty industry. In the Makeup Artist of the Year category, Faruza Yakubu of FYGlam, Kevin Tetteh of Beauty Maven, Leonard Ahia of Datherapizt, and Saida Mumuni Montia of Image Bloom By Saida will battle it out for the top spot.

The Best Special Effects Make-Up Artist award sees Nathanial Amewugah, Felix Carl, and Ralph Quam vying for recognition. At the same time, the Discovery of the Year category features fresh talent including Covered Cosmetics, Daniella Hammond Makeup, Emmanuella Adu Owusua Styleish, and Esme Hair Care. Mikesh Hair Products and Radelshair are both in contention for Hair Brand of the Year.

The Ghana Beauty Awards, organised annually by Makeup Ghana, was established to celebrate excellence and innovation in the beauty industry while giving recognition to professionals and brands that continue to inspire and raise standards across the sector.

This year’s theme, ‘Thrive,’ reflects the resilience and growth of the industry, shining a light on those who have continued to flourish and make an impact despite challenges.

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