From a grieving brother’s open letter to the goalkeeper whose mother nearly missed his big moment, this week’s World Cup notebook is for the women, the families, and the fine print behind the football. Last week, this notebook covered Thomas Partey’s visa block, the tournament’s six women referees, and Argentina’s stadium ban on fathers behind […] The post Her

By Fiifi Nettey The 2026 FIFA World Cup has ushered in a new era of football, characterized by unprecedented innovation, advanced technology, and enhanced regulations. For the first time in the tournament’s history, artificial intelligence is playing a significant role in officiating and match analysis. The official match ball is equipped with a microchip that […] The post World

Memory, museums and the responsibility of remembrance: Why Ghana’s slave dungeons must become an experience we feel, not just a story we hear. Some places ask us to remember. Others demand that we feel. On the grounds of Osu Castle this past Juneteenth, history stepped out from the pages of books and into the realm […] The post Bentsifi’s Tattle: Going forward with the past appeared

People. Long before I understood wines, spirits or operations, I was fascinated by the way a simple act of welcome could transform a room. I loved the idea that food, drink and conversation could bring strangers together and make people feel at ease. Hospitality, for me, has never been about service alone; it has always […] The post CHATS UNDER THE ODUM with

Ho, Volta Region A delegation from the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations [GFD] interacted with the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, on the sidelines of the National Labour Conference in Ho. The conference, organized by the National Tripartite Committee from 26th to 28th June 2026 at the Volta Serene Hotel under the theme _“Strengthening […] The post GFD

Antoine Semenyo says Ghana are determined to continue their impressive World Cup campaign as the Black Stars prepare for a final group-stage clash against Croatia. Following an impressive draw against England, confidence is growing within the Ghana camp as they look to build further momentum heading into the knockout rounds. Antoine Semenyo, the new global […] The post Antoine

Op-Ed By Fuvi Kloku Following the intense 0-0 stalemate between Ghana and England at Boston Stadium on June 23, 2026, England captain Harry Kane stood before the cameras and offered an assessment that exposed far more than just post-match frustration. When asked about the Black Stars’ resilient defensive performance, Kane remarked: “Yeah, I think whenever […] The post Who Exactly Are

Ask a child growing up in Ghana in the late 1990s or early 2000s what they hoped to become in the future, and chances are the answers would have been simple: A doctor. For Dr. Patrick Annan-Noonoo, that dream did not change even though life led him through other paths first. His academic journey led […] The post From