Former England striker Jermain Defoe has praised Antoine Semenyo following his impressive start to life at Manchester City.The Ghana international, after netting on his debut against Exeter FC and scoring against Newcastle United in his first two games for the club, scored his first Premier League goal for the club against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium.Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush put the home side ahead in the 6th minute before Semenyo sealed the win

Former Black Stars psychologist, Dr Patrick Ofori, has implored the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to reinforce the technical team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. After failing to qualify for the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the GFA announced the inclusion of Desmond Ofei, Winfried Schafer and Gregory De Grauwe in January last year ahead of the resumption of the World Cup qualifiers.After successfully booking a place in the Mundial, which will

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, says that the BoG acknowledges that effective regulation and enforcement cannot be achieved by regulators alone. He said this in relation to the recent enactment of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act. Dr Asiama stated that the enactment of this act marked a significant […]

Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has revealed the mindset that fueled his goal-scoring exploits for Ghana.Gyan, who made his senior national team debut in November 2003, finished his international career as Ghanaâ??s all-time leading scorer, netting 51 goals in 109 appearances.The forward represented the Black Stars at three FIFA World Cups â?? Germany 2006, South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014 â?? before announcing his retirement from professional football in June

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has urged his players to approach the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations with humility, warning against any hint of complacency despite Ghanaâ??s recent progress.Ghana have been placed in Group D alongside Mali, Cameroon and Cape Verde for the tournament, which will take place in Morocco later this year.The Black Queens finished third at the previous edition, but Björkegren believes past success offers no guarantees and insists

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has expressed confidence in his teamâ??s progress, insisting the team is on the right path ahead of the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco later this year.The Swedish tactician, who replaced Nora Hauptle last year, shared his optimism while reflecting on Ghanaâ??s prospects at the tournament, where the Black Queens have been drawn in Group D alongside Mali, Cameroon and Cape Verde.Björkegren guided

… BoG’s next move as emergency phase fades By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU After two years of using gold as a stabilisation tool during Ghana’s economic adjustment, the Bank of Ghana is preparing to step back from direct gold trading and redesign the programme that helped rebuild reserves, calm the foreign-exchange market and restore confidence. From […] The post Stripping quasi-fiscal

President John Dramani Mahama has called on indigenous companies in Ghana to build their capacity and competence to enable them contribute meaningfully to the country’s gross national product (GNP). He noted that through sustained capacity building and improved competence, Ghanaian companies would be better positioned to compete effectively with international firms across various sectors of … The post First

Cashew Watch Ghana (CWG), an advocacy organisation, has expressed concern over the 20 per cent reduction in cashew prices for the 2025/2026 season, warning that the decision could adversely affect the livelihoods of thousands of smallholder farmers across the country. In December 2025, the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) announced a new floor price of … The post Cashew Price Cut

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hailed the performances of Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guéhi following their win over the weekend. City recorded a 2-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, with Omar Marmoush and Semenyo scoring for the home side.Guehi, who joined the side from Crystal Palace, made his debut for Guardiola's side.Speaking after the game, the Spanish gaffer showed how important they will be, looking forward to the

The Volta Regional Police Command has intercepted a Ghana Health Service (GHS) vehicle allegedly transporting suspected Indian hemp, popularly known as ‘Bonsam Tawa’ worth over GH¢1 million in Ho. The vehicle, an American Ford bus, with registration number GV 2460-14, was intercepted on Friday at the Tarso Hotel area in Ho, after a dramatic chase […] The post GHS

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is closing in on victory in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race, ahead of Saturday’s primary, according to the latest survey by Global InfoAnalytics. With six days to the election, the research firm’s Committed Voters Model places Dr. Bawumia at 48 per cent, just two percentage points short […] The post NPP Primary: Bawumia’s

Dr. Bryan Acheampong, the Member of Parliament for Abetifi and the New Patriotic Party ((NPP) presidential aspirant  has called into question the commitment of Mr Kennedy Ohene Agyapong to peace and unity in the party, based on his initial reluctance to sign the peace pact document in Accra. The documents, the party’s elections committee has confirmed, […] The post Ken

The Ashanti Regional branch of the National Security Secretariat will today, Monday, January 26, 2026 launch a special joint security operation across Greater Kumasi to clamp down on commercial transport operators who indulge in charging multiply and illegal fares. The operation, which forms part of broader efforts to protect commuters and maintain order within the […] The post National

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiamah, has urged journalists, publishers and media owners to play a critical role in anchoring confidence and stabilising expectations as Ghana consolidates recent economic gains and enters what he described as a “reset” phase. Dr Johnson Asiamah said the media’s responsibility in providing accurate, […] The post BoG

I write to commend the minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Hon Emelia Arthur, for her decisive and courageous action to ban the use of a hazardous fishing method in the Bruben and its surrounding fishing communities in the Afran Plains of the Eastern Region. This intervention, undertaken personally by the minister, deserves marathon applause, in […] The post Thumbs

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Government has deepened a strategic fisheries partnership with China to close the country’s estimated US$800million fish supply deficit. The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) – led by sector minister Emelia Arthur who recently steered a high-level engagement between Ghana and China – said the partnership will strengthen bilateral cooperation in […] The post Fisheries

Former Member of Parliament for Subin, Eugene Boakye Antwi, has urged all aspirants, supporters and members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to conduct themselves in a decent manner ahead of the flagbearer elections. The NPP goes to the polls on Saturday, January 31, to elect a flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. In a […]

The disturbing incident at Bepotenten Sukuum in the Jacobu District of the Ashanti Region, where police officers on routine patrol were attacked and a service rifle briefly seized, should jolt the nation out of any lingering complacency about the dangers posed by illegal mining—popularly known as galamsey—and the unchecked spread of firearms into the wrong … The post When Galamsey Arms Itself,

The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has upheld the decision of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (“MIIF” or “the Fund”) to defer the disclosure of its 2024 financial statements, granting the Fund a statutory period of 90 days to complete the process. It will be recalled that a former Board Member of the Fund, had […] The post RTI Commission