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Opera, MTN Ghana extend partnership with new ‘free browsing’ programme
Norwegian browser developer Opera and leading telecommunication operator, MTN, have announced extension of their partnership in Ghana.
To celebrate the extended partnership, both organisations have re-launched a new Free Browsing programme that provides MTN customers in Ghana up to 1.5 GB of free monthly data when they browse with the popular Opera Mini browser.
“We are glad to extend our partnership with MTN in Ghana and look forward to bringing more people online in 2021”,
Jørgen Arnesen, EVP of Mobile Browsers at Opera, said “access to the web should be a universal right,” hence their decision to work with MTN in Ghana “under the shared vision of bringing more people online by offering affordable access to the web through the Opera Mini browser.”.
MTN Ghana, in a statement, said customers who have Opera Mini installed on their mobile devices will be able to “start browsing for free.”
“With free browsing, MTN customers can make more online purchases, check on the latest news or simply find entertainment content they want or are interested in. As MTN Ghana works to become a Digital Operator, we are conscious of the customer experience we deliver in our digital services,” it stated.
Sam Addo, Chief Enterprise Business Officer of MTN Ghana said the company, together with Opera, would provide customers access to more online content so they remain engaged with their devices “without worrying too much about data expenses.”
“We are excited about this partnership with Opera and we look forward to more offers to delight our customers”, he added.
Opera Mini is a small, fast and powerful browser. It comes with unique features such as Data Compression, Offline File Sharing and built-in Ad-blocker.
Opera Mini enables access to free eBooks through the Worldreader speed dial and the music catalogue of the Kenyan music-streaming service-‘Mdundo’, allowing users to stream or download music through the Opera Mini browser.
It has over the years become the browser of choice for over a 100 million people around the world who choose it over pre-installed browsers on Android mobile devices.
MTN said customers who were not yet Opera Mini users, could download the application for free on Google Play Store.
“The free browsing package is capped to 50MB per day and it covers browsing only. Video streaming and file download will attract normal data charges,” the statement added.
By Spectator Reporter
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President John Dramani Mahama to kick off 2025/26 Premier League season in Accra
The 2025/26 Premier League will officially kick off on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, performing the ceremonial kick-off ahead of the season opener between Accra Hearts of Oak and league debutants Hohoe United.
President Mahama will be joined by Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, members of the Executive Council and football fans from across the capital as the curtain rises on what promises to be one of the most exciting campaigns in recent years.
Giants Hearts of Oak will open their quest for a league title when they take on newly promoted Hohoe United under the floodlights of the Accra Sports Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm local time (19:00 GMT).
The Phobians, bolstered by new signings and a strong pre-season campaign, are eager to end a four-year run without an opening-day victory, while United will be aiming to make a statement in their first-ever top-flight match.
Before the main fixture, there will be a curtain-raiser between the Black Starlets (Ghana U-17) and Auroras FC, the youth side of Hearts of Oak, at 4:00 pm local time.
Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, top Afro-dancehall and reggae musician Stonebwoy (Livingstone Etse Satekla) will deliver a live performance at the venue, ensuring fans enjoy not only football but also top-class entertainment on opening night.
This season is expected to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with traditional heavyweights, ambitious newcomers and revitalized clubs all targeting glory. From title races to survival battles, fans are set for months of excitement, drama and unforgettable moments.
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GES opens promotion applications for teaching staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has invited applications from qualified teachers and officers for promotion to higher ranks within the service.
In a notice signed by the Acting Deputy Director-General for Management Services, Prof. Smile Dzisi, the GES said the ranks available are Deputy Director, Assistant Director I, Assistant Director II and Principal Superintendent.
According to the statement, applicants must meet the minimum years of service required for each position.
Teachers seeking promotion to Deputy Director must have been promoted to Assistant Director I in or before 2021.
Similarly, those applying for Assistant Director I should have held the rank of Assistant Director II since 2021 or earlier.
Applicants for Assistant Director II must have been Principal Superintendents from 2021 or earlier, while those applying for Principal Superintendent must have been Senior Superintendent I since 2021 or before.
The GES stated that teachers with approved Master’s or PhD degrees may use their certificates to apply for promotion out of turn if the qualifications meet set conditions.
These include completing an approved course of study and obtaining the certificate after their previous promotion but not later than 2023.
Applicants are to complete the online application form and upload all required documents in PDF format, except for the passport-size photograph.
The application window runs from Thursday, September 11, to Thursday, October 2, 2025. The GES urged all applicants who had applied earlier to re-apply.
By: Jacob Aggrey
