The Ambassador referenced his recent visit to border areas in Ghana’s Northern Region

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Two of President Mahama’s government flagship programmes, meant to create jobs for the teeming youth and empower citizens to contribute in economic growth, have been marred by what has been known in political discourse as ‘jobs for the boys’. Hundreds of entrepreneurs and youth who completed business training for the Ejumawura […] The post Ejumawura,

By Juliet ETEFE Ghana has commenced implementation of a climate risk modelling programme aimed at strengthening the country’s disaster risk management systems and improving decision-making on climate-related challenges. The initiative, under the Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA), officially began with an inception workshop in Accra – bringing together representatives from government, development partners, the private […] The post Climate

The nation should be manufacturing 60 to 70 percent of its key consumer goods locally by 2030, Universal Merchant Bank’s Chief Executive, Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah, has said, as he challenges business leaders to attach figures and deadlines to an industrialisation agenda that has long been defined by intent rather than outcomes. He was speaking at […] The post UMB CEO urges

Ghanaian midfielder Ronald Donkor stole the show as New York Red Bulls shared the spoils with DC United in a thrilling MLS encounter at the Sports Illustrated Stadium. The 21-year-old scored and provided two more in the 4-4 draw on Wednesday evening. Donkor served fast-rising youngster Julian Hall with the opener after threading a pass to the American forward just 15 minutes into the match.Six minutes later, Donkor doubled the home side's advantage after slotting home from

…following successful tenure as MD/CEO   of First Bank (GH) Following the completion of his two-term tenure as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Ghana, and in line with the FirstBank Group’s corporate governance framework, Mr. Victor Yaw Asante has been appointed to Head the International Banking at the FirstBank Group. This new […] The post Victor

By Samuel SAM President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government’s commitment to sustaining macroeconomic stability despite external pressures, including rising fuel prices and global supply disruptions. Speaking at a “Resetting Ghana” forum at the University for Development Studies in Tamale, he said the economy remains resilient, citing relative currency stability and a sharp decline in […] The post Economy

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM FirstBank Ghana has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the launch of its SME Connect Workshop in Accra’s central business district. The initiative’s maiden edition brought together business owners, market leaders and stakeholders from key commercial hubs including Makola, Okaishie, Opera Square, Tudu and Kantamanto, creating […] The post FirstBank

Duayaw Nkwanta Presby â??Bâ?? Primary School of Ahafo suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Bono East representatives Kintampo Presby Primary School in their Group A encounter of the 2026 Milo U13 Champions League.Elite Schools League reports of the commanding display by the lads of Kintampo Presby who had their no.10-shirted Musah Haruna named Man-of-the-Match.Also on the opening day of competition, Kwabenya Atomic M/A Basic School, the Greater Accra champions made a flying

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies hopes Ghanaian forward Ibrahim Osman will make a quick recovery ahead of their game against Bristol City on Saturday. Osman was forced off after 38 minutes of the 2-1 win over Preston North End on Wednesday evening following a concussion.The Brighton loanee had scored and delivered an assist before he was replaced by Demarai Gray due to the injury."Yea, I think he went up for a header and he got knocked and if anything that's credit

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies hailed the impact of Ghanaian forward Ibrahim Osman following his Man of the Match display in the 2-1 victory over Preston North End. The Brighton loanee scored and delivered an assist to inspire the Blues to back-to-back wins at St Andrews."He was outstanding," he said when asked about the Ghanaian winger. "I think we've had a lot of games where I thought we could have scored more goals. We've hit the post more than

Ghanaian forward Frank Adjei Junior has opened up on his electric start to the season in Sweden following his move to Hammarby IF. The 22-year-old scored his first goal of the campaign to earn Hammarby a vital point in their 1-1 draw against Halmstad BK on Wednesday evening.He has already made a two-goal contribution across four games in the new season."I think it is the mentality. Everybody in the club wants to give everything to the club and also ourselves and our families.

The Director of Marketing at the Ghana Football Association, Jamil Maraby, has made a passionate case for the review of regulatory restrictions that prohibit alcoholic beverage companies from sponsoring sports in Ghana, warning that the current framework is costing football significant financial opportunities.Under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Authority, guided by the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851), alcohol-related advertising and sponsorship in sports are tightly controlled.

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has rejected allegations surrounding the vessel MV Sankofa, saying it is not a Ghana-registered vessel and that the authority acted lawfully in its handling of the case. In a statement issued in Accra on April 22, GMA responded to public comments by Samuel Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, […] The post GMA says MV Sankofa is not Ghana-flagged

Newcastle United sent scouts to Denmark over the weekend to watch Ghanaian teenager Prince Amoako Junior, who scored his seventh league goal of the season in FC Nordsjælland's 2-1 victory over Viborg FF.The 19-year-old winger has been in mesmerising form this term, registering 12 goal contributions in 26 league games.His latest strike came after 32 minutes, a smart finish that restored parity for his side before a late winner sealed the three points. Scouts from Bundesliga

Ghana duo Abdul Salis Samed and Kojo Oppong Peprah featured for OGC Nice on Wednesday night, helping the side to overcome Racing Strasbourg in the semi-finals of the French Cup. With a hard-fought 2-0 triumph, the two Ghanaians will play in the final with OGC Nice against RC Lens.In the crucial semi-final showdown staged at Stade de La Meinau, both Salis Samed and Oppong Peprah started for the away side and lasted the entire 90 minutes.The two players put in a good shift in midfield

Ghanaian winger Frank Acheampong has expressed his delight after Dalian Yingbo Haifa secured a narrow 1-0 away victory over Liaoning Tieren in the Chinese Super League on Wednesday.The win, which came courtesy of a stunning 84th-minute strike from Romanian midfielder Nicolae Stanciu, extended Dalian Yingbo's winning streak to five matches.Acheampong started the game and played 90 minutes before being substituted in added time, putting in a lively shift on the left flank.After

The Director of Marketing at the Ghana Football Association, Jamil Maraby, has outlined the fundamental economic challenges constraining corporate investment in Ghanaian football, stressing that the strength of the sport is directly tied to the health of the national economy.Speaking on the GFA Podcast with Patrick Akoto, Maraby explained that Ghanaâ??s relatively small and constrained economy limits the capacity of companies to commit substantial resources to football sponsorships.According