The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is upgrading the capacity of the Adenta Primary Substation from 40MVA to 80MVA to address persistent erratic power supply caused by rising electricity demand in Adenta and surrounding communities. As part of the project, ECG is installing two brand-new 30/39MVA power transformers to replace the existing 20/26MVA units currently … The post ECG upgrades

The National Sports College (NSC) in Winneba has successfully held its maiden Player Agent Training Certificate Programme from February 20–22, marking a significant milestone in sports education. The high-profile course, spearheaded by FIFA-licensed football agent Victor Elias Seshie, was part of an ambitious lineup of new programmes rolled out by the College in its 2026 … The post 40

The Police Athletics Team delivered a commanding performance at the Kumasi Relay Championship on Saturday, February 14, at the Paa Joe Sports Stadium. Twenty-eight athletes represented the service in the 4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m, and 4x800m relay heats and finals for men and women. According to a statement from the GNA, the police team showcased discipline, … The post Police dominate Kumasi Relay Championship

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has praised the passage of the Sports Fund Bill, describing it as a landmark move that addresses the chronic funding challenges in Ghanaian sports. GOC President Richard Akpokavie emphasized that the Fund will provide a dedicated and reliable source of support for athlete development, infrastructure, technical training, and grassroots programmes. … The post Ghana

Daniil Medvedev has called for a streamlined ATP calendar in which only Grand Slam and Masters 1000 tournaments award ranking points, though he acknowledged such reforms would be difficult to implement. Currently, top players are required to compete in the four majors and eight Masters events. Starting in 2026, the ATP will reduce the world … The post Medvedev calls for ATP

The driver involved in the fatal car crash that injured former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has appeared in court in Nigeria. The December 29 accident near Lagos claimed the lives of Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, while Joshua, 36, sustained injuries and was treated in hospital. The driver, 46-year-old … The post Joshua crash: Driver’s case

Bodo/Glimt produced a historic European night by knocking Italian giants Inter Milan out of the Champions League to reach the last 16 for the first time in their history. After leading 3-1 from last week’s first leg in the Arctic Circle, the Norwegian side stunned the San Siro with second-half goals from Jens Petter Hauge … The post Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan to reach Champions

Chelsea and West Ham United have been fined £325,000 ($439,140) and £300,000 respectively following a mass brawl at the end of their Premier League clash on 31 January. The London derby saw Chelsea come from two goals down to secure a 3-2 victory, but the match ended in chaos as nearly 20 players became involved … The post Chelsea and West Ham fined over mass brawl appeared first on Ghanaian

Mexico President, Claudia Sheinbaum, has reassured fans that there is “no risk” to attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the country, following recent violence linked to the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera in Jalisco state. Speaking during her daily press briefing, Sheinbaum confirmed that “all the guarantees” for fan safety were in place … The post Mexico assures World

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has praised Ghana as one of the top-performing Member Associations (MAs) over the last decade, highlighting progress in football development both on and off the pitch. Infantino, marking 10 years in office on 26 February 2026, commended the Ghana Football Association (GFA) under President Kurt Edwin Okraku for effectively utilising FIFA … The post Infantino

VIVO Energy Ghana PLC has donated syringe and infusion pumps to the Department of Child Health at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as part of its annual Energising Hope initiative held to mark Valentine’s Day. The absence of critical medical equipment in healthcare facilities can significantly affect the quality and speed of patient care. In … The post Vivo Energy supports Korle Bu Children’s Ward

THE Scout and Guide Fellowship Ghana (SGF-Gh) and the Ghana Scout Association (GSA) have renewed calls for unity and structured collaboration to reposition the scouting movement and strengthen youth development in the country. The two bodies say it is time to bury past differences and rally behind a shared strategic framework to boost membership, restore … The post Scout leaders push for unity

CÔTE d’Ivoire will have accumulated about 200,000 metric tons of unsold cocoa by the end of March when its main crop concludes unless the government cuts state-regulated farmer prices. Côte d’Ivoire and neighbouring Ghana, which together produce some 50 per cent of the world’s cocoa, are facing a growing crisis as unsold cocoa stocks from … The post Côte

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a set of policy measures aimed at strengthening Ghana’s foreign exchange reserves, improving gold sector governance, and reducing illegal mining and smuggling. Presenting the policy directions in Parliament, he explained that government will revise the current arrangement under which the Bank of Ghana acquires 20 percent of … The post Finance

Police in the Oti Region have uncovered a large quantity of suspected cannabis hidden in an impounded truck, with authorities estimating the street value at more than GHS 1.4 million. According to the Ghana Police Service, the discovery followed the opening of a Volvo truck with registration number GC 3522 09, which officers intercepted at … The post Police uncover

A former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Amansie South, Clement Opoku Gyamfi, has appealed to the Finance Minister to urgently release the end-of-service benefits owed to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) who served under former President Nana Akufo-Addo. Mr. Opoku Gyamfi in an interview at Asempa fm said many former appointees are struggling … The post We

The Ghana Police Service has warned the public about a fake electronic traffic violation notice circulating on social media. In a public notice, the Service said it has become aware of a viral message claiming to be an official traffic offence notification from the Police. The message allegedly informs individuals that they have committed traffic … The post Police warn public over

Italian trade promotion body, Italian Trade Agency (ITA), has organized an interactive skill acquisition session for businesses and entrepreneurs in Africa’s agro-food value chain under a structured program dubbed “Lab Innova for Africa”—a capacity building initiative on scaling African agro exports to the European market. The week-long training featured selected African agribusiness owners and entrepreneurs … The post African

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured electricity consumers that any faulty meters will be replaced and customers who have overpaid will be compensated. He gave the assurance during the commissioning of MBH Power Ghana’s new Energy Meters Manufacturing Unit in Tema. Mr. Jinapor said government will first conduct a … The post Faulty

“A country, a movement, a person that does not value its youth and its children does not deserve its future.” — Oliver Reginald Tambo AS we reflect on the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Summit held last week in Addis Ababa, these words from Oliver Tambo resonate profoundly. They remind us to … The post A call for youth as the 7th Region of