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

SIC Insurance PLC has paid a total of GH¢107.6 million in claims across various policies in 2025, underscoring what it describes as a strong liquidity position and commitment to meeting obligations to policyholders. The company said the significant payout reflects robust reinsurance arrangements and the financial capacity to settle claims promptly, assuring customers of reliable […] The post SIC

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

By EMMANUEL K. GADASU This year, as Ghana marks World Data Protection Day under the theme ‘Your Data, Your Identity: Building Trust in Ghana’s Digital Future’, we are called to move beyond ceremonial platitudes and confront a stark reality: our personal data is no longer merely a collection of facts, but the very architecture of our digital […] The post ICT

The founder of Ghana’s largest catering company has trained over 1,300 street food vendors in the same food safety standards her team applies on oil rigs and mining sites. She believes every Ghanaian deserves safe food — not just multinational workers. Maud Lindsay-Gamrat knows what it takes to feed workers on an offshore oil platform. […] The post From

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 […]

The frenzy about Ghana’s fugu which took the entire African continent by storm is not settling anytime soon. This is because the Zambian government has invited Ghana to hold a mega Fugu and Kente exhibition at their biggest events ground in Lusaka the capital to further promote the Ghanaian cultural outfit which has become a […]

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO World Vision Ghana – a non-governmental organisation (NGO) focused on relief, development and advocacy for vulnerable groups – and Business & Financial Times (B&FT) held a strategic meeting to deepen their existing collaboration and explore concrete avenues to transform lives of the most vulnerable in society. The collaboration, among others, aims […] The post World

Mohammed Salisu   Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu will not feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury, according to Black Stars team doctor Dr. Prince Read More... The post Salisu Ruled Out Of 2026 World Cup With ACL Injury