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I miss the stage, but will bounce back this year-Kunta Kinte
He used to be one of the finest fast growing music talents in Ghana, but unfortunately, his rise to the top was cut short by ill-health.
Many music lovers were heartbroken of his predicament which, Kunta Kinte: known in private life as Kwaku Nsiah Amankwah was getting to the prime of his career when this unfortunate situation happened.
This doused the musical flames of a music duo dubbed Bradez, comprising Kunta Kinte and his elder Brother, FloKing stone.
Though Kunta has healed from the mild stroke, some traces which still make his mobility a challenge, has taken him off the cameras and active music for some time now.
This notwithstanding, he told The Spectator in an interview that he would bounce back this year with an album.
Kunta Kinte said that he missed stage performance, but had worked on the quiet, recorded with the likes of Kofi Kinaata, Kabum, Floking Stone and Okyeame Kwame among others, and very soon his fans who have been yearning for his return would be served with an album that would stand the test of time.
“Very soon, my fans will see me in 2021 with an album,” he stressed and added that he was patiently working to ensure the much awaited project with a lot of quality.
Though he tried bouncing back to active music in 2015 with a new single dubbed ‘Resurrection of Kunta,” things did not work as expected.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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
