The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has secured exclusive free-to-air terrestrial broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.   According to a statement by GBC, the rights were obtained with the support of the government, with additional authorised television stations also granted licences to air the tournament.  Some of the authorised partners under the Ghana TV Consortium, licensed by FIFA through New World … The post

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kurt Okraku has issued a passionate call for unity and belief as the Black Stars prepare for their fifth appearance on football's biggest stage.Speaking at the team's official send-off ceremony ahead of the tournament, Okraku challenged Ghanaians to rally behind the national team and embrace the possibility of achieving something special.Addressing players, officials and supporters, the GFA President delivered a simple

MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL) has released a strategic white paper titled Uniting Against Digital Fraud: Strengthening Ecosystem Collaboration in Ghana’s Digital Financial Services Sector, reinforcing the urgent need for coordinated, cross-sector action to address the growing threat of digital fraud within Ghana’s financial ecosystem. The white paper captures strategic insights from the MobileMoney Fintech Partner … The post MMFL

He has therefore called for urgent action to address rising youth unemployment in Ghana.

Long, winding vehicular traffic has become a daily ordeal on the toll booth stretch of the Mallam-Kasoa Highway, as the poor state of the road continues to worsen. The situation, largely caused by deep potholes and mud washed onto the road from nearby hills during rainfall, has left large sections of the highway submerged in … The post Drivers battle floods, potholes on Mallam-Kasoa road

galamsey affects the environment and human lives in devastating ways, hence the need to fight it.

There is a tragedy unfolding in South Africa, one that is not merely a matter of immigration policy or economic frustration, but a profound moral failure that strikes at the very soul of Pan-African brotherhood. In April and May of 2026, organised vigilante groups with names like March and March and Operation Dudula unleashed a … The post When the

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has set an ambitious tone ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Black Stars are not participating to make up the numbers but to compete for the ultimate prize.Speaking at a farewell dinner for the team at the Hilton Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, Okraku expressed strong belief in the squadâ??s potential to challenge the worldâ??s best.â??We strongly believe in this team, and we know

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has voiced strong belief in the Black Starsâ?? chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the squad is driven by hunger and determination to make the nation proud.Speaking at a farewell dinner for the team at the Hilton Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, Okraku said he remains upbeat about Ghanaâ??s prospects in Group L, even as the team prepares to face tough opposition.He told members of the Ghanaian

He noted that the European Union remains one of Ghana’s most important trade and investment partners.

President John Dramani Mahama’s plan to introduce a bill guaranteeing cocoa farmers at least 70 per cent of the world market price marks a bold and necessary step towards correcting long-standing imbalances in Ghana’s cocoa sector. Together with the proposal to process 50 per cent of cocoa locally, it signals a shift towards fairness, value … The post Cocoa wealth must work for farmers appeared first

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Dr Bawumia described the meeting as a highly productive engagement.

Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd has expressed his disappointment after being ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The experienced centre-back will miss the global showpiece in the United States, Canada and Mexico after failing to reach full match fitness in time for the competition. The Marseille defender becomes the latest major injury blow for Morocco, joining winger Abdessamad Ezzalzouli on the list of players unavailable for the tournament.Aguerd had been engaged in a race against

Former Swedish football icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists the Black Stars can upset England and Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The global showpiece officially kick-started on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with Ghana expected to open their account against Panama on July 17.Ghana are set for their fifth World Cup appearance, after booking a place for the expanded tournament co-hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The West African football heavyweights are paired in Group L

as deadline nears say move good but timing short By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU ([email protected]) The microfinance industry has stepped up calls for recalibrating the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) revised capital framework, urging a rethink of both the proposed minimum capital thresholds and their tight implementation timeline, even as it broadly endorses the direction of […] The post Microfinance

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Corruption in procurement is weakening trust, discouraging investment and undermining economic growth across many African countries, Global Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), Benedict Farrell, has said. In a post-event interview with B&FT at the ‘Great Conversation’ leadership engagement session held in Accra, Mr. Farrell […] The post Procurement

Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars, have arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, marking the beginning of the final phase of their preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The squad departed Virginia on Thursday afternoon and touched down at T.F. Green International Airport at approximately 6:00 p.m., bringing an end to a productive week-long training camp in the Washington area.The Black Stars will use Bryant University in Smithfield as their official base camp,

By Joshua AMLANU West Africa’s ambition to expand regional gas infrastructure and lower energy costs will depend on resolving payment risks, strengthening cross-border cooperation and attracting private investment into new projects, speakers at the 2026 West Africa Gas Summit said. Government officials and industry leaders meeting in Accra argued that natural gas remains critical to […] The post Investment,

As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final stretch, Achimota Retail Centre (ARC) is gearing up to turn football fever into an unforgettable experience for Ghanaian fans, bringing the excitement, drama and unity of the world’s biggest sporting event directly to the heart of Accra. In partnership with Jenius Mark, a […] The post Achimota Mall is the 2026 World Cup Stadium