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Physiotherapist of Dolphins FC charged with assault
The physiotherapist of a Division Two Club based in the Western Region, WO1 Daniel Anderson, has been charged with assault after he was reported for headbutting an Assistant Referee during a league match between his club and Bis Paradise.
It will be recalled that on the March 29, 2024, Assistant Referee Francis Ankrah, collapsed after being attacked by WO1 Daniel Anderson, following a goal conceded by Dolphins FC, the club for which Anderson works as a physiotherapist.
Following the unwarranted attack, the Assistant Referee was rushed to the Effia Nkwanta Hospital where he was treated and later discharged.
The incident was reported to the Police in the Western Region and further proceedings are ongoing as the law takes its course.
WO1 Anderson was apprehended by the police and subsequently charged. After being cautioned, he was released on bail and he, together with Assistant Referee Francis Ankrah and other witnesses, have been assisting the Western Regional Police in further investigations.
The Western Regional Football Association has condemned the actions of WO1 Anderson and indicated that they would be taking disciplinary action against him.
The case involving Anderson has been referred to the Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice for advice on the next line of action to be taken.
In the meantime, the Western Regional Naval Command, under which WO1 Anderson serves, have indicated that they will also be subjecting him to the appropriate disciplinary measures.
The Safety and Security Committee of the Ghana Football Association, in keeping with its stated intent to deal with violence at football matches, is keenly following the developments in relation to this case and remains unrelenting in their efforts to rid the game of football in Ghana of hooliganism.
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Seek healthcare at facilities where nursing services are available – Ministry of Health
As a result of the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and
Midwives Association (GRNMA), it has become imperative for the Ministry of
Health to implement additional measures to mitigate any inconvenience that has been caused.
According to the Ministry, in a statement, it has through all appropriate channels, led negotiations to ensure the smooth approval and implementation of the
new Conditions of Service.
Against this backdrop, the statement added that in line with the Ministry’s policy to ensure healthy population for national development, it has become necessary to make provisions to fill the gaps created as a result of the strike.
Consequently, the Ministry has urged the general public to continue seeking healthcare services at various health facilities, including those where nursing services remain available, to ensure their health needs are met.
They Ministry also attached a link of health facilities across the country in the statement.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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MTN, Telecel & AT to increase value of data bundles effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Minister for Communication and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has announced an increase in the value of data bundles by all telecommunication networks in the country.
Speaking at a Meet The Press held today, he said the new directive will take effect from July 1, 2025.
According to him, the implementation date of July 1, is to allow the telcos to recalibrate and reconfigure their systems to reflect the agreed-upon value increases.
He said The new directive will ensure that “AirtelTigo Ghana (AT Ghana): A 10% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network, additionally, the GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 195GB, will now offer 236GB.”
Touching on Telecel Ghana, he said, “A 10% increase in data bundles currently offered by the network, their GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 90GB, will offer 250GB, effective from July 1.”
On MTN Ghana, the minister said, there would be “a 15% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network and I am pleased to announce the restoration of GH₵399 bundle, which currently has been changed to GH₵350 that offers 92.88GB, will hence be reinstated to 214GB for GH₵399.”
Sam George has also urged the operators to invest in the quality of their network to ensure customers are better served.
He charged the regulator National Communication Authority (NCA) to strictly monitor the changes.
The minister expressed appreciation to the CEOs of the various companies for close collaboration over the last four months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
