Ghanaian forward Bernard Tekpetey endured a troubling and deeply regrettable experience during the Bulgarian Super Cup final on 3 February 2026, after being subjected to racial abuse by sections of Levski Sofia supporters at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia. The incident overshadowed what should have been a night of celebration, following Tekpetey’s decisive […]

The Ghana Football Association will host the first batch of the CAF Licence A Coaching Course from February 17 to 26, 2026, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.The 10-day intensive programme, backed by the Confederation of African Football, is expected to attract elite coaches from across the continent who are seeking to attain one of CAFâ??s highest coaching qualifications.Former Ghana internationals Laryea Kingston and John Paintsil are part of the first

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has urged the government to adopt a fair and transparent system in selecting Ghanaian fans to travel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghanaâ??s senior national team, the Black Stars, will be making their fifth appearance at the global showpiece, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.With plans underway for the government to sponsor supporters to cheer the team on, Vanderpuye cautioned against repeatedly selecting

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has paid a total of GH¢1,141,500 to support life-saving heart surgeries for eight children receiving treatment at the National Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Out of the eight cases, five children from across the country have recently been referred to Korle Bu and are currently preparing for […]

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has firmly rejected allegations that his office is cutting deals or entering plea arrangements in cases being prosecuted under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative. Addressing the matter during a working visit by Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang on Thursday, February 5, 2026, […]

 Africa’s human capital advantage Africa’s human capital is increasingly becoming a major competitive advantage in the global labour market. This advantage is primarily driven by the continent’s demographic momentum and the rapid growth of its educated youth population. According to the OECD Africa’s Development Dynamics 2024 report, by 2050, “85 percent of the total expected […] The post Why

Ghanaâ??s Black Queens will begin their preparations for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) by taking part in the Pinks Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates.The tournament, scheduled from February 28 to March 6, offers a competitive environment for the team to sharpen tactics, build match fitness, and assess squad depth ahead of the continental showdown.The UAE-based competition features national teams from across the globe, with this yearâ??s edition including

The Black Queens will kick off preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with participation in the Pinks Ladies Cup tournament in the United Arab Emirates. The tournament is scheduled to run from February 28 to March 6, 2026 providing the team with a competitive platform to fine-tune the squad, test tactical […]

The Snow League, a premier professional winter sports league focusing on halfpipe snowboarding and freeskiing, has announced the Jeep® brand as its global automotive partner for a multi-season partnership. The partnership marks a powerful collaboration between one of the world’s most iconic adventure brands and the league, which is redefining professional winter sports. The initiative […] The post Motoring

Former Minister for Youth and Sports Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has urged restraint over proposals for the government to finance the travel of Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, arguing that public funds should not be used for such a venture. Speaking on the matter, Vanderpuye […]

By Selassie Isaac ISRAEL, Doctoral Student, Business Administration Abstract In the wake of Ghana’s landmark 2017-2019 financial sector clean-up, which saw the collapse of nine universal banks, the critical role of board governance has moved from theoretical discourse to regulatory imperative. This article investigates the moderating effect of board governance on credit risk management (CRM) within Ghanaian […] The post The

Italian Serie A side Bologna have strengthened their youth ranks with the signing of promising Ghanaian midfielder Kwesi Sorotu Badori from Berekum Chelsea for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.The agreement includes an option for the Italian club to make the transfer permanent should the teenager impress during his stay in Italy.The 18-year-old arrives after establishing himself as one of the brightest emerging talents in the Ghana Premier League.Badoriâ??s performances over

By Enoch Young DOGBE After church, I decided to treat myself to a simple, familiar meal—yam, ripe plantain, pear, and egg stew. Nothing extravagant. Just good food, the kind many Ghanaians grew up eating without much thought. On my way home, I stopped at the market to buy the ingredients. The yam was expensive but […] The post GH?50 for two pears: When did everyday

MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Maxwell Klu The Deputy Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Mr A. Y. Maxwell Klu, has called for a renewed commitment to the fight against the illegal exploitation of Ghana’s minerals, including gold, gravel and sand, across Ghana’s mining regions to ensure environmental sustainability. Speaking at a workshop organised by the Minerals Commission for stakeholders […] The post Join

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has toured the Kurt E.S. Okraku Technical Centre at Winkogo as part of his ongoing visit to the Upper East Region, reaffirming his commitment to strengthening football infrastructure and grassroots development.The GFA President inspected the facility alongside the Chairman of the Upper East Regional Football Association, Salifu Zida, and members of the Regional Executive Committee. The tour provided an

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has paid a courtesy call on the Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, in Tamale, ahead of the final leg of his tour of the three Northern Regions.The visit formed part of the GFA Presidentâ??s wider stakeholder engagement agenda, aimed at strengthening collaboration and accelerating football development across the country.President Simeon-Okraku expressed appreciation to the Minister for the warm

CEO of the Volta Aluminium Company, Dr Robert Makila Sambian says the state-owned plant is now on the path of recovery after decades of operational challenges In an interview monitored on Citi FM, Dr Sambian credited government confidence and internal processes as solutions to changing the narrative. Valco, one of the oldest establishments after independence […]

By Samuel SAM More than 2,400 young women in northern Ghana have acquired employable skills in industrial trades under the Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Northern Region (WEE-North) project, helping to open pathways into paid employment and entrepreneurship in traditionally male-dominated sectors. The five-year initiative, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Alinea International, […] The post WEE-North

Government is being urged to fully implement principles of the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency, particularly on vessel information in the country’s marine space. The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), an environmental and fisheries governance civil society organisation, believes it is imperative for authorities like our own Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture (MoFAD) to publish the […] The post Editorial: