3News

What 3News does

3News is the digital news publishing arm of Media General Group, Ghana's largest privately held media conglomerate, operating under the legal entity MG Digital Media Ltd and headquartered at #5 Presidential Drive, Adesa We, Kanda, Accra. Launched in 2012 (the firmographic 'founded 1993' reflects the broader Media General corporate history), the platform publishes breaking news, political coverage, business, sports, and entertainment content for a general Ghanaian audience, extending reach to the Ghanaian diaspora globally via Google News syndication across 20+ countries. Distribution spans the 3news.com website, native iOS and Android applications, YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and a WhatsApp Channel, alongside a daily email newsletter (The Daily Briefing) and dedicated event hubs for elections and the 2026 World Cup.

The underlying technology is a digital news publishing platform with multimedia content delivery — including live TV streaming via the 3news24 channel, short-form video ('Shorts'), long-form video packages, and text articles organized across sections such as News, Politics, Business, Sports, 3Voices (opinion), and Videos. Content is produced in-house and cross-promoted with sibling Media General properties (TV3 television, 3FM 92.7, Connect FM, Akoma FM, Onua FM radio stations, and the 3Xtra/OnuaOnline digital platforms), creating a multi-format news ecosystem. No proprietary AI/ML features, APIs, or SDKs are disclosed in the available data; the platform relies on standard web, mobile, and social distribution mechanics plus search engine optimization.

The business model is purely advertising-supported: 3News is free-to-access with no subscription, paywall, or pricing tiers, and revenue is generated through display advertising, video advertising, and sponsored content. Customer base is a horizontal mass-market of Ghanaian news consumers rather than named B2B clients. The firmographic lists 101-250 employees, though the detailed headcount data set is empty and revenue is not publicly disclosed, leaving financial scale to inference. Strategically, 3News functions as both a standalone digital brand and the leading online funnel for Media General's broader broadcast and radio audience, leveraging the parent conglomerate's editorial resources, sales infrastructure, and cross-platform promotional reach that standalone digital publishers cannot easily replicate.

Name

3News

Legal name

MG Digital Media Ltd

Website

https://3news.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

3News is the digital news platform of Ghana's Media General Group, providing free, advertising-supported breaking news, politics, business, sports, and entertainment coverage to Ghanaian consumers and the global Ghanaian diaspora via website, mobile apps, and social channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital News Media

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rolling News & Breaking News Channels (MPABAIAH), 24/7 National & International News Channels (MPABAIAA), Political & Public Affairs Channels (MPABAIAC)

Keywords

• Digital news media
• Ghana news coverage
• Live TV streaming
• Online journalism
• Breaking news platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Digital Advertising: The primary revenue stream is digital advertising, including display ads, sponsored content, and video advertisements placed throughout the website and associated digital properties. Advertisers can reach a large Ghanaian audience through the platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

3News is a digital news platform operated by MG Digital Media Ltd that delivers breaking news, political coverage, business updates, sports, and entertainment content to Ghanaian readers and the global Ghanaian diaspora. The platform offers multimedia content including articles, videos, short-form video clips, opinion pieces via the 3Voices section, and live TV streaming through the 3news24 channel, with distribution via website, mobile apps, social media, and Google News.

Product overview

3News is a digital news and media platform operated by MG Digital Media Ltd, serving as the online arm of Ghana's Media General network. The platform provides breaking news, political coverage, sports, entertainment, and live TV streaming through its 3news24 channel. Content is distributed across multiple formats including articles, videos, short-form video clips (Shorts), and opinion pieces through the 3Voices section. 3News also maintains mobile applications for Android and iOS devices and distributes content through social media channels and Google News.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3News Website (3news.com) Primary digital news platform providing free access to breaking news, political coverage, business updates, sports, entertainment, and opinion content for Ghanaian consumers and the diaspora.
• 3News24 Live TV Live television streaming channel delivering real-time news coverage to online audiences via the 3News website.
• 3News Mobile App (Android) Android mobile application providing Ghanaian news consumers with mobile access to articles, videos, and live TV from 3News.
• 3News Mobile App (iOS) iOS mobile application providing Ghanaian news consumers with mobile access to articles, videos, and live TV from 3News.
• 3Voices (Opinion Section) Dedicated opinion and analysis section featuring commentary and analysis pieces from named contributors on Ghanaian political, business, and social issues.
• The Daily Briefing (Email Newsletter) Daily morning email newsletter summarizing top stories from 3News, delivered directly to subscribers' inboxes.
• Shorts (Short-form Video) Short-form video content section providing brief news clips, viral moments, and social-media-style video coverage of Ghanaian news, sports, and entertainment stories.
• Shows Video shows section featuring longer-form interview and discussion programs covering news, politics, and current affairs in Ghana.
• Videos

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TV3coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTV3 is a flagship television channel within the Media General network. 3News content is cross-promoted with TV3 programming, and the platforms share editorial resources and breaking news coverage. TV3 is one of Ghana's leading television networks.
• OnuaOnlineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnuaOnline is a digital platform within the Media General network. Content syndication and cross-linking between 3News and OnuaOnline extends digital reach.
• 3XtraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3Xtra is a television channel under Media General. Content collaboration between 3News and 3Xtra for extended audience reach.
• 3FM 92.7coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3FM 92.7 is a radio station within the Media General network. Cross-promotional content sharing between 3News digital platform and 3FM radio station for multimedia news delivery.
• Connect FMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnect FM is part of the Media General radio network. Content and news updates shared between 3News and Connect FM stations.
• Akoma FMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAkoma FM is a Media General radio station. News content coordination and cross-promotion with 3News digital platform.
• Onua FMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnua FM is a radio station under Media General. News content sharing and multimedia coverage coordination with 3News.
• Google NewscoreGTM or Marketing Partner3News is listed as a preferred source on Google News, enabling broad discoverability and reach among news readers using Google's platform globally.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Africanews: Africanews is a pan-African multilingual digital and TV news network headquartered outside Ghana. It overlaps with 3News on West African political and business coverage but serves a broader continental rather than purely Ghanaian audience.

Direct peers

• Graphic Online (Graphic Communications Group): Graphic Online is the digital presence of the Daily Graphic, Ghana's oldest and largest newspaper. Like 3News, it pairs legacy media credibility with digital distribution and covers Ghanaian politics, business, and current affairs.
• GhanaWeb: GhanaWeb is one of Ghana's longest-running and most-visited digital news platforms, covering breaking news, politics, business, sports, and entertainment. It directly competes with 3News for the same English-speaking Ghanaian audience and ad dollars.
• Daily Guide / TodayGhana: TodayGhana (associated with the Daily Guide network) is a Ghana-focused digital news platform covering politics, business, and general news. It serves the same Ghanaian readership as 3News and competes for share of voice.
• Pulse Ghana: Pulse Ghana is a digital news and content platform covering Ghanaian news, entertainment, and lifestyle. It competes with 3News for younger, mobile-first readers and advertisers targeting Ghanaian consumer audiences.
• Modern Ghana: Modern Ghana is a long-standing Ghanaian news and information portal covering politics, entertainment, business, and opinion. It serves a comparable English-language audience and competes directly for Ghanaian digital news traffic.
• Citinewsroom: Citinewsroom is a Ghana-focused digital news outlet emphasizing business, politics, and current affairs. It targets the same English-speaking Ghanaian news consumer and competes with 3News for political and business readership.
• Joy Online (Multimedia Group): Joy Online is the digital arm of Multimedia Group, home to Joy FM and Joy News TV. Like 3News, it pairs radio/TV heritage with a digital news portal covering Ghanaian politics, business, and sports, making it a direct multi-platform competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Al Jazeera English: Al Jazeera English is an international broadcaster with significant Africa coverage, including Ghana. It overlaps with 3News's international news and politics verticals and competes for globally distributed Ghana-focused news audiences.
• BBC News Africa: BBC News Africa is a global broadcaster with a dedicated Africa desk that regularly covers Ghanaian politics and business. It competes with 3News for English-speaking Ghanaian readers seeking international perspectives on local news.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/3NewsGH
• YouTubeyoutube.com/3newsgh
• Facebookfacebook.com/3newsgh
• Instagraminstagram.com/3news.gh
• TikToktiktok.com/@3newsgh_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3newsgh

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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