Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has assured that government is making necessary arrangements with the concessionaire working on the Boankra Inland Port project for a sooner completion. He told Parliament on Thursday, February 12, 2026 that phase one of the facility is at 83 percent completion stage, with a steady progress on the second phase. […]

Talented Ghanaian midfielder Abdul Rashid Misbawu has joined Albanian outfit KF Beselidjha. The 18-year-old signed a deal to join the third-tier side from Ghanaian club Sankara Nations FC.Misbawu, a Ghana youth international, joined the Albanian club on a permanent deal after trials in England with several clubs, including West Ham United.The highly-rated attacking midfielder also had a brief spell with Famalicao in Portugal and featured for Karela United II in Ghana."Abdul-Rashid

Africa is set to take center stage in global health dialogue as Nairobi prepares to host the World Health Summit Regional Meeting (WHSRM) 2026 from 27–29 April at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). This high?level gathering continues the World Health Summit’s mission of fostering regional engagement on health systems priorities and practical solutions […] The post Africa

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has dismissed suggestions that the party is considering changes to its leadership in Parliament. Responding to questions on whether the NPP intends to reshuffle its front bench, Mr. Kodua said the issue has not been discussed and does not arise at this time. […]

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has announced a major overhaul of the continentâ??s football statutes, pledging to introduce "appropriate and dissuasive" sanctions for countries and teams that violate the governing body's rules.Speaking at a press conference on Friday, February 13, 2026, following an Executive Committee meeting, Motsepe vowed that the chaotic scenes that marred the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final would "never happen again."The

The Petroleum Hub Development company is partnering with Chemexa Petrochemical trading and Kaolin, an investment consortium from Egypt to establish a Fibre (composite) Gas Cylinder Manufacturing plant in Ghana. A statement posted on the official Facebook page of the Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation, Dr Tony Aubynn, on Friday, February 13,2026, […]

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has firmly reaffirmed that Morocco remains the official host of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), putting to rest speculation that had cast uncertainty over the tournament’s venue. Speaking during an Executive Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam, Motsepe stressed that CAF maintains a solid and ongoing “engagement with […]

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed plans to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to 28 participating countries, a move aimed at increasing competitiveness and giving more nations the opportunity to shine on the continental stage.Patrice Motsepe, who is the president of CAF disclosed the proposal during a press briefing in Tanzania, confirming that the expanded tournament would be held every four years.â??The AFCON as we know it now is one of Africaâ??s

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed plans to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to 28 participating countries, a move aimed at increasing competitiveness and giving more nations the opportunity to shine on the continental stage.Patrice Motsepe, who is the president of CAF disclosed the proposal during a press briefing in Tanzania, confirming that the expanded tournament would be held every four years.â??The AFCON as we know it now is one of Africaâ??s

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has strongly condemned the disorder that marred the recent 2025 Africa Cup of Nation tournament in Morocco.The continental showpiece final, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium saw the Taranga Lions walked-off the pitch for 17 minutes in protest against a penalty awarded to Morocco in the final.But Senegal returned for the continuation of the final after Sadio Maneâ??s intervention, where the Taranga

…2026 dual milestone year, celebrating 75 years of VWGA in SA and 3 decades of building an export icon Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) is celebrating a landmark year in 2026, marking both its 75th anniversary in South Africa and 30 years of Polo production at its Kariega manufacturing plant. The latter significant feat has seen […] The post Motoring

By Rev’d Fiifi Afenyi-Donkor The recent failure of Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun’s widely publicized prediction that Mr Kennedy Agyapong would win the New Patriotic Party’s national primaries has reignited a familiar debate about prophecy in Ghanaian politics. What drew attention was not only the prophecy’s inaccuracy, but that it came from a prophet whose earlier […] The post Prophets and Politicians

The Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a new policy aimed at significantly increasing the local processing of cocoa beans as part of broader reforms to ensure financial viability and long-term sustainability in Ghana’s cocoa sector. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, the Minister outlined a series of Cabinet-approved directives designed to […] The post New

…and why enforcement alone is not enough By Ebenezer OTOBOAH A few weeks ago, I boarded a bus from Kasoa to Accra before 5:00 a.m. The fare had increased — again. There was no announcement, no explanation, and no official notice posted at the station. By the time I arrived in the city, I was […] The post The hidden cost of transportation on workers and students appeared

A Development Economist, Dr Kwadjo Ahodo , is predicting that more cocoa farms are likely to be turned into sites for illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey) due to the reduction in cocoa prices. He has told farmers to brace themselves for further price cuts by the Finance Minister. In a statement Dr Kwadjo Ahodo said, “So, […]

By Daniel Kwaku Ntiamoah ADDAI Why legislation alone is failing to stop child sexual abuse material—and how technology, forensic readiness, and national coordination can better protect children online Why must Ghana rethink its approach to child sexual abuse material in a digital age? Child sexual abuse material is no longer a crime confined to hidden […] The post Rethinking

A Development Economist, Dr Kwadjo Ahodo , has estimated that losses from the cocoa price rduction could hit more than 2 billion Cedis. He said this is depending on the number of farmers and how many bags they have to sell at the new price of GHS2,587 per bag. Apart from this, he pointed he […]

President John Dramani Mahama has called on African governments to urgently increase investment in gender equality, warning that underfunded programs are stifling women’s empowerment and economic growth across the continent. Speaking at the African Union (AU) General Assembly, President Mahama said, “Decades of declarations on our gender agenda remain chronically underfunded. Gender-responsive programmes are often […] The post Mahama

The president of the Africa Business Council, Dr. Amany Asfour has called for African governments to reserve at least 40% of public procurement for continental businesses, arguing that preferential treatment for African firms is essential to implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Speaking during a session on the AfCFTA podcast, Dr. Amany […] The post 40%

Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has firmly rejected claims that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations could be stripped from its East African hosts. Addressing journalists after a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam, Motsepe rubbished a report by The Guardian which suggested that infrastructure challenges in the […]