Black Stars goalkeeper Paul Reverson has made a bold claim, insisting that the team is capable of reaching the semifinals or even further at the 2026 World Cup. The senior national team will make an appearance at the tournament for the fifth time, which will be hosted across the USA, Canada and Mexico.Ghana has been housed in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia.Having exited at the group phase in 2014 and 2022 in Brazil and Qatar, respectively, Reverson, who was

The Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has organised a capacity-building programme to strengthen journalists’ competencies in environmental reporting and personal safety. The training programme, which coincided with the World Environment Day was under the theme: “Inspired by Nature; For Climate; For Our Future” was funded by Reporters Without Borders (RSF Germany). The […] The post GJA-Ashanti

Kingmakers of Asante Agona have successfully installed a new Agonahene (Omanhene of Asante Agona), in the person of Odehyie Benjamin Kwaku Boakye, alias Nana Boakye. The new chief answers to the stool name Obiri Komfo Anokye Boakye I. Mr. Boakye has over a decade experience as a Radio Broadcaster, IT Practitioner, Businessman and Political Strategist. […] The post New Agonahene installed,

Mr. Abubakar Sedik, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ahafo Ano South West in the Ashanti Region, has officially cut the sod for the construction of a new 24-Hour Economy Model Market at Mankranso. He said the modern facility was designed to transform the district into a major commercial hub and aims to stimulate round-the-clock economic […] The post Ahafo Ano South West

Former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, on Saturday said former President Goodluck Jonathan should not be blamed entirely for Boko Haram’s activities while he was in office. Ahmad said securing Nigeria requires the active participation of the government and community.   Posting on X, the former presidential aide said leaders, […] The post Goodluck

Dr Ayensu-Danquanh, who is a clinician and surgeon, further pledged swift government action to address identified gaps and strengthen response mechanisms

Visa, a global leader in digital payments operating in more than 200 countries and territories, is calling on banks, fintechs and merchants to accelerate the deployment of contactless payment acceptance across Ghana, arguing that the country’s next phase of digital payments growth will depend on expanding where consumers can use the technology rather than building […] The post Visa

By Edward EFFAH Given the circumstances in which our country finds itself in, there could be no timelier theme for this Summit than ‘The CEO-Government Compact 2026: Catalyzing Private Sector Leadership for Ghana’s Economic Transformation’. Ghana now needs more than stability. Ghana needs a Big Push for economic transformation: a bold national agenda that brings […] The post Why

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has expressed strong confidence in the Black Stars' ability to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that it would be wrong to underestimate the nation's chances of making a significant impact at the tournament.

The President of Queens of Legacy, a community-based organisation, Mama Atrato II, has advised students to take full advantage of educational opportunities to prepare themselves for responsible adulthood. Mama Atrato, who is also the Queen Mother of Ho-Dome, cautioned students, particularly girls against engaging in negative practices that could jeopardise their future. She stressed that … The post Prioritise

Healthcare delivery in the Jirapa Municipality of the Upper West Region has received a significant boost following the handover of newly constructed and rehabilitated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities at the Sabuli and Ullo-Dante health centres. The intervention, carried out under the Increase Gains in Nutrition by Integration, Education, Evaluation and Empowerment (IGNIT3) Project … The post WaterAid

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, Chairman of English Premier League (EPL) side, Sunderland AFC, on Wednesday led a delegation to call on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, in Accra.  The visit of the Sunderland AFC team was in response to a recent visit by the Speaker of Parliament to the headquarters of the EPL club, which forms part … The post Sunderland delegation

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has assured the Black Queens of adequate preparations to be in the best shape for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026, to be hosted in Morocco from July 25 to August 16.The Black Queens will be chasing their first title at … The post GFA pledges adequate WAFCON preparation for Black Queens

England captain Harry Kane has said he thinks England‘s World Cup preparations means the much-publicised high temperatures at this summer’s tournament “won’t be a factor.” Kane heads into the tournament in exquisite form, which continued with Saturday’s sublime header in England’s 1-0 win against New Zealand — this season’s 67th goal for club and country. … The post Summer

The event, which will take place at the Presidential Palace in Minsk, the capital of Belarus,

Brazil full-back Wesley will have a fitness test to determine the severity of the injury that has put his participation in Brazil’s World Cup group in jeopardy, Head Coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed. The 22-year-old Roma defender left the field in tears 15 minutes into Brazil’s 2-1 win over Egypt in their final World Cup … The post Brazil face anxious wait over defender’s injury

Iran’s FIFA World Cup 2026 football team have landed in Mexico amid an ongoing row over visas and access to the stadiums in the US where they are to play. All three of Iran’s group games are in the US, but the players and support staff have been told they have to fly in and … The post World Cup 2026: Iran lands in Mexico amid US visa row appeared first on Ghanaian

The government is implementing a series of regulatory reforms aimed at accelerating growth in the mining sector and strengthening Ghana’s position as a leading mining destination in West Africa, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has announced. He said the mining industry remained a strategic pillar of the economy and had … The post Govt

Yet the world is asking more of us – SDGs, Climate reporting, Poverty tracking, Job creation data, Gender disaggregation, all of it

The Exim Frozen Foods Association of Ghana (EFFAG) has urged the Ministry of Transport to reject any efforts to reintroduce the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), also known as the Smart Port Note (SPN), arguing that the system would impose significant additional costs on businesses and consumers. In a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Michael … The post EFFAG opposes proposed