The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a strong warning to the public following a rise in cyberbullying, harassment, and blackmail linked to unlicensed mobile loan applications operating in Ghana. The Authority revealed that from January to May 2025, it received 377 complaints relating to such digital lending platforms—a significantContinue Reading
The prices of petroleum products are expected to witness one of the biggest drops at the pumps this year. This is due to the appreciation of the cedi against the dollar. According to the latest Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) pricing outlook for the first pricing window of JuneContinue Reading
Lead counsel for the prime suspect in the theft case of former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has alleged that no money, jewellery or personal items were stolen from the home of the former Minister. Lawrence Boampong, while cross-examining Cecilia Dapaah, suggested that the former Sanitation Minister had contradicted theContinue Reading
The Ghana National Council for Private Schools (GNACOPS) has confirmed that the government will provide a tentative tuition fee of GHS 1,500 per semester for each student placed in a private Senior High School (SHS) under the pilot phase of the Free SHS programme. Speaking on TV3 on Sunday, GNACOPSContinue Reading
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) have announced an extension of operational hours at the Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi and the Tamale International Airport, effective 1st June 2025. The new operational hours are aimed at improving accessibility and convenience for travellersContinue Reading
A timeline of events available to WhisperGist suggests that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta could be placed on an INTERPOL Red Notice if he fails to show up at the Office of the Special Prosecutor on June 2, 2025. On March 17, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng released a statement after aContinue Reading
The Tema Regional Police Command has launched a full-scale murder investigation following the gruesome discovery of a deceased male adult within the Tema Harbour enclave, leading to the swift arrest of two suspects. The shocking incident unfolded on May 30, 2025, when police received a distress call reporting a lifeless bodyContinue Reading
Former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta is expected to appear before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Monday, June 2, 2025. His presence is critical for five key reasons: he is at the centre of major corruption investigations, and failure to appear will trigger international law enforcementContinue Reading
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, this week ordered a series of raids on illegal mining towns notorious for glaring Galamsey done in settlements and close to major highways in the Western, Ashanti and Central regions. 38 suspects have been arrested in separate raids on Wassa Dadieso,Continue Reading
Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, has unveiled the government’s plans to promote digital inclusivity for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). He acknowledged that global and local initiatives aimed at promoting digitalisation often sidelined individuals with various impairments or difficulties. The Minister announced the plans at theContinue Reading