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United States
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News & Politics Podcasts
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Multimedia Group
Description:
Early morning news bulletin in Akan
Language:
Akan
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Landlords Are Required To Pay 8% Tax on Every Rent Payment They Receive — Rent Commissioner
5/12/2026
Acting Commissioner of Rent Control, Frederick Opoku, has revealed that the Rent Act requires landlords to pay 8% tax on every rent payment they receive to the government, adding that the law will soon begin to be enforced
Duration:00:13:46
19-Year-Old SHS Leaver, Two Others Die in Suspected Generator Fume Incident at Ablekuma
5/11/2026
A tragic incident has claimed the lives of three individuals, including 19-year-old SHS graduate Florence Naa Kwarley, at Mahean-Ablekuma, a suburb of Accra. The victims were discovered dead in a room where they were sleeping, raising concerns over the use of generators in enclosed spaces
Duration:00:16:09
Housing and Food Prices Drove April Inflation as GSS Reports Mixed Sector Trends
5/7/2026
New data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) shows that increases in housing and food prices were the main drivers of inflation in April 2026, despite mixed price movements across other sectors
Duration:00:17:44
Health Minister Orders Sanctions for Health Workers Named in Amissah Death Probe
5/6/2026
Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed that disciplinary action be taken against several health professionals after a three-member committee submitted its report on the death of Charles Amissah
Duration:00:17:43
Injuries Reported In Awoshie–Baah Yard Intersection Dawn Accident
5/5/2026
A crash involving a trailer and a Nissan Urvan minibus has left four people severely injured at the Awoshie–Baah Yard intersection
Duration:00:17:49
I Will Terminate Your Contract If You Don’t Work To Expectations — Roads Minister Warns Contractor
5/4/2026
Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has warned Maripoma Construction Ltd that their contract will be terminated within two months if they fail to meet expected standards of work.
Duration:00:17:59
Over 620,000 Students Sit For BECE Today
5/3/2026
More than 620,000 candidates across Ghana are sitting for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination today, Monday, May 4, as authorities tighten measures to curb malpractice
Duration:00:18:03
Tensions Escalate in Ejisu as the NDC Women’s Wing Calls on the MCE to Issue an Immediate Apology
5/3/2026
There is growing unrest in Ejisu as members of the NDC Women’s Wing demand a public apology from the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). Stay tuned as the story unfolds and more details emerge on this developing issue
Duration:00:18:18
Greater Accra Moves to Erase Examination Malpractice Stigma Amid Ongoing WASSCE and Upcoming BECE
4/29/2026
Greater Accra Education Directorate has stepped up efforts to tackle examination malpractice as the WASSCE progresses and the BECE approaches. Currently ranked sixth on the malpractice league table, the Directorate is rolling out measures to address the issue and restore the region’s reputation
Duration:00:17:47
Energy Crisis: GETC Pushes For Community Solar to End Power Challenges
4/28/2026
The Lead Convener of the Ghana Energy Transition Consortium (GETC), Chibeze Ezekiel, has called for the adoption of community-based solar power systems as a sustainable solution to Ghana’s ongoing energy challenges
Duration:00:17:35
Kumasi to Experience More Power Outages After World Cup as ECG And GRIDCo Prepare Critical Transmission Projects
4/27/2026
Parts of the Ashanti Region are expected to experience more power outages as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) prepare to commence critical transmission reinforcement projects in June this year
Duration:00:18:17
Yam Farmers Call on Government for Storage Facilities
4/26/2026
Yam farmers in Lanja, in the Nanumba North Municipality, are calling on the government through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to support them with storage facilities
Duration:00:20:01
Fire Outbreak at Akosombo Substation Disrupts Power Supply – GRIDCo
4/23/2026
Ghana Grid Company Limited has announced that a fire outbreak at the Akosombo Substation has disrupted operations and affected electricity supply in parts of the country
Duration:00:17:50
I Founded the Base Because of Kennedy Agyapong — Oti Bonsu
4/22/2026
Founder and Leader of The Base Movement, George Oti Bonsu, has said that his intention in forming the movement is to create another opportunity for former NPP flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong to lead the country and bring his ideas to reality
Duration:00:18:02
MoMo Customers Urged to Report Illegal Charges by Agents
4/21/2026
Joshua Edmundson, Board Chairman of the Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana, has backed calls for strict action against agents who impose illegal charges on deposits.
Duration:00:18:08
GETFund Clears GH¢199.47M to Restore Food Supply to SHSs, TVET Schools
4/20/2026
Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has released GH¢199.47 million to settle outstanding payments owed to suppliers of perishable goods under the Free Senior High School (FSHS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes
Duration:00:18:14
Recent Power Outages Are Not ‘Dumsor’ But Part of Ongoing Efforts to Improve Electricity Quality and Stability — President Mahama
4/19/2026
President John Mahama says the intermittent power outages being experienced in some communities are not “dumsor,” but part of ongoing efforts to improve the quality and stability of electricity supply
Duration:00:17:58
Two Suspects, Including Alleged Gang Leader, Arrested Over Fatal Attack on Berekum Chelsea Team Bus
4/19/2026
Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a deadly robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea team bus, which resulted in the tragic death of a player. One of the suspects is believed to be the leader of the group behind the incident
Duration:00:18:19
President Mahama Advises Against Late-Night Eating Of Heavy Foods to Reduce Risk of Non-Communicable Diseases
4/15/2026
President John Mahama is cautioning Ghanaians against late-night eating habits, especially foods like banku and fufu, warning that poor lifestyle choices, particularly when combined with little or no physical activity, can increase the risk of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and heart-related conditions.
Duration:00:18:55
Walewale Coordinating Director Flees as Rampaging NDC Youth Storm and Lock Office
4/14/2026
Office of the Walewale Municipal Coordinating Director remained barricaded and locked after a group of agitated NDC youth reportedly stormed the Municipal Assembly premises on Tuesday morning, forcing the Director, Justice Bayon, to flee for safety
Duration:00:18:34