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THE institutional, licensing and value-addition reforms introduced by the Ghana Gold Board have created 4,866 direct jobs in less than two years, Chief Executive Officer, Mr Sammy Gyamfi, has disclosed. The jobs comprise 361 public-sector positions and 4,505 private-sector jobs, according to Mr Gyamfi, who delivered the figures in a keynote address at the African … The post GoldBod

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Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale has said his career is driven by a desire to inspire young people who have been made to believe that success is beyond their reach, insisting that his journey is not about competing with other musicians. The artiste shared the message in a Facebook post following ShattaFest 2026, which attracted […] The post Shatta Wale says he

American rapper Jay-Z has reportedly emerged as a potential headliner for the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show, with reports suggesting he has put himself forward for the coveted performance. According to ‘Just Jared’, citing entertainment outlet ‘Puck’, the 56-year-old musician is among the names being discussed for the annual spectacle, alongside Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus […] The post Jay-Z

Rapper Sarkodie, born Michael Owusu Addo has opened up about his family in an interview with Serwaa Amihere where he described his wife, Tracy as the most intelligent woman he knows. In the podcast interview, Sarkodie revealed that, there is hardly a subject that the wife is ignorant. “Even if she doesn’t know, she’ll find […] The post My wife is the most intelligent

Alberta residents have voted to remain ?part of Canada in the province’s first-ever referendum on separation, in a much-needed win for Prime Minister Mark Carney as he ?attempts to unify the country amid an ongoing trade war with the United States. With around 1.8 million votes counted, about 76 percent supported remaining in Canada, compared […] The post Alberta voters reject separation from

Kim Jong Un has appeared in North Korean state media looking remarkably healthy for a man rumoured to have died from a brain haemorrhage. Photographs published by state newspaper Rodong Sinmun show the 42-year-old dictator touring what the paper said was a clothing and footwear exhibition with his daughter. The images emerged hours after a […] The post North Korea publishes

THE disclosure that reforms introduced by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) have created 4,866 direct jobs in less than two years is welcome news. At a time when unemployment, particularly among young people, remains a major concern, every credible opportunity to expand employment and productive economic activity deserves attention. However, the significance of the figures … The post GoldBod must

The UK will deploy RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia in response to escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, the government has said. The defensive mission will help defend Saudi cities and infrastructure – a move authorised by Prime Minister Andy Burnham – against aerial attacks by the Iran-backed group. It follows Houthi attacks […] The post UK to deploy jets

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky are due to meet in Oslo, with relations on the slide between the Ukrainian leader and US President Donald Trump. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Zelensky had asked Oslo and neighbouring Finland to organise the meeting with the US and European allies “at a […] The post Zelensky

Depression is a common mental health condition that ranges widely in severity. If you have a milder case, you may struggle with symptoms that include sadness, irritability, anger, and fatigue that last weeks or longer. Suchdepression interferes with your daily life and relationships. But some cases of depression are more severe, with intense symptoms that may include significant appetite and […] The post Understanding

HISTORY does not merely repeat itself; it rhymes with the fierce urgency of now. For decades, the intellectual and strategic architecture built by Africa’s pioneering prophets lay shadowed by the pragmatism of global compromise, structural adjustment programs, and peripheral diplomacy. Yet, from the high podium of the United Nations General Assembly to the bustling corridors […] The post Feature:

Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has reaffirmed his desire to become head coach of Ghana’s Black Stars, citing the country’s footballing history and the quality of players available. The Trinidad and Tobago legend is among the names linked with the vacant position following the departure of Carlos Queiroz, who left the role after Ghana’s […] The post Dwight Yorke

Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe has withdrawn from the committee tasked with finding a new head coach for the Black Stars, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed.GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said committee chairman Fred Pappoe informed the associationâ??s Executive Council (EXCO) of Baffoeâ??s decision at a meeting last Thursday.Baffoe was named as one of five members of the committee, which is chaired by Pappoe and also includes former

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has urged Ghana to prioritise long-term football development over immediate success at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars are facing an uphill task in their bid to qualify for the 2027 AFCON after suffering consecutive defeats against Ivory Coast and The Gambia in their opening Group C matches.The results have left Ghana bottom of the group without a point, raising fresh concerns about

Former Black Queens coach Bashiru Hayford has described Ghanaâ??s decision to appoint an interim technical team for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Somalia as â??dangerous and surprisingâ?.The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation have appointed Kim Lars Björkegren to lead the interim technical team for the November double-header, with Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram serving as assistants.Former

Former Accra Lions captain Lawrence Setordjie continued to perfume his artistry in Germany after scoring twice and assisting another in the Bundesliga Talent Series (The Reserve League). His brace helped Eintracht Frankfurt to record a huge 4-1 win at Borussia Mönchengladbach. Setordjie has been pushing hard to be named in Frankfurtâ??s First (Bundesliga) Team since his arrival in the summer. The 18-year-old has already trained under Head Coach Adi Hütter and gave a good