Exactly four years after Argentina’s triumph over France in Qatar, a new FIFA World Cup cycle is set to kick off today as the torch is lit for the commencement of the 2026 edition. Mexico, Canada and the United States of America are jointly hosting the championship. Characteristically, it will be preceded by a lively … The post Estadio Azteca roars today …as 2026 World Cup kicks

No drainage system, no matter how well designed, can evacuate all water during extreme high-intensity rainfall events

The government has begun efforts to help Ghanaians in the diaspora secure tickets to support the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement, the Ghana High Commission in Canada said it had been directed by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to collect details of Ghanaians in Canada who want to … The post Govt begins ticket drive for diaspora fans appeared first on Ghanaian

The Commonwealth Games Association (CGA), Ghana, has confirmed participation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with a team of high-performing athletes set to represent the nation from July 23 to August 2.  Mr Richard Akpokavie, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee and CGA Ghana, said Team Ghana would comprise athletes capable of competing for podium finishes.  Ghana is expected to field … The post Ghana

Young, enterprising table tennis prodigy, James Marfo, puts up a dominant performance to emerge the winner of the Men Singles event of the 2026 Damba Table Tennis Championship that ended last weekend. Marfo delivered a commanding performance to defeat Ali Mohammed in a thrilling final that kept fans cheering throughout the period. The victory capped … The post Marfo, Borteye excel in 2026 Damba ping

They collapse when their guardians stop guarding The greatest threat to governance is rarely the absence of rules. It is the gradual surrender of independent judgment by those entrusted to protect institutions from interference, expediency and short-term pressures. Sometimes the erosion begins not with malice, but with good intentions operating outside proper governance boundaries. There […] The post The

Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics said yesterday they will open a second public ticket sale from August 10-20 ?after selling more than 4 million tickets in an initial release. LA28 said residents of the Los Angeles and Oklahoma City areas bought nearly 75 per cent of tickets sold in the first drop, including … The post LA28 to open 2nd ticket sale appeared first on Ghanaian

Iran threatened to halt its matches at the World Cup if unauthorised flags are displayed or slogans targeting the national team are chanted at stadiums, Iranian media reported, citing Sports Minister Ahmad ?Donyamali, following criticism of the team’s presence at the tournament. The World Cup begins today, with Iran opening their Group G campaign against … The post Iran threaten to stop World Cup

Germany have flown in veteran groundskeeper, Sebastian Breuning, to water and maintain their World Cup ?training ground at North Carolina’s Wake Forest ?University amid high temperatures, German newspaper Bild said in a report. Breuning, who has been the German soccer association’s (DFB) grounds keeping coordinator since 2022, was seen tending ?to the heavily watered pitch … The post Germany

The League transcends the boundaries of a conventional football tournament

Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and Tullow Ghana have collaborated to facilitate the supply of Ghanaian crude oil to a domestic refinery for local processing. The move supports Ghana’s efforts to strengthen local refining capacity, enhance energy security and advance industrial development. A statement issued by Tullow and copied to The Ghanaian Times … The post Tullow

Many remote and underserved communities still lack reliable power.

He said this when he assured Parliament that significant progress is being made in addressing key security concerns across the country

The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has urged stakeholders in the global gaming industry to intensify efforts to combat illegal gambling, warning of its growing impact on economies and livelihoods. He made the call when he addressed more than 200 participants from Europe and Africa at the 2026 European Lotteries (EL) … The post Illegal gambling drains

The MPs further called on both the government and Parliament to intensify oversight and ensure the effective implementation of flood management policies

The President must provide the final remaining resources required to commission the Afari Military Hospital fully.

A rapist who held his victim at knifepoint and threatened to kill her is on the run from justice after being accidentally released from prison four months ago. Bernadin Dedic, 48, had been drinking red wine and was high on cocaine when he pulled out a knife on the woman, telling her that if she … The post Rapist on the run after accidental prison release appeared first on Ghanaian

The National Association of Institutional Suppliers is picketing the Ministry of Education on June 11 over GH¢50m in unpaid Free SHS uniform contracts dating back to 2023.

…as services and mining drove expansion By Juliet ETEFE The economy expanded by 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2026, driven mainly by strong performances in the services and industrial sectors – particularly information and communication as well as mining and quarrying – according to provisional estimates from Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This growth […] The post Economy grew 6.4%

The Coalition of Natural Rubber Actors of Ghana (CONRAG) has proposed a six-pronged Regulated Export Quota System as an alternative to government’s 10-year prohibition on raw rubber exports, arguing that a blanket ban risks suppressing farm-gate prices, eliminating thousands of rural jobs and ultimately undermining the domestic processing industry it seeks to promote. The proposal […] The post CONRAG