Dutch-born Ghanaian midfielder Levi Acheampong starred for Ajax U19 after netting a brace in their 8-0 victory over Azerbaijani giants Qarabag in the UEFA Youth League. The teen sensation, who came on as a second half substitute, scored twice in the space nine minutes as a rampant Ajax youth side tore apart their hosts in Baku.Hat-trick hero Emre Unuvar opened the floodgates after scoring in the 33rd minute before Abdella Ouazane doubled the advantage four minutes later.Unuvar

A News Desk Report The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called for the establishment of  a state-owned Ghana Lithium Company (GLC) to anchor full domestic participation in the emerging lithium industry. The recommendation, contained in a communique, argued that Ghana risks repeating decades of low-value mineral extraction unless it secures greater ownership, processing capability […] The post IEA

Ghanaian midfielder Cameron Antwi scored a stunning last-gasp goal to earn Newport County a valuable point at Crewe Alexandra in the English League 2 on Wednesday evening. The 24-year-old stole the show after helping the League 2 strugglers comeback twice in a thrilling encounter at the Mornflake Stadium despite playing the last 25 minutes without Courtney Baker-Richardson, who was sent off in the 65th minute.The hosts had opened the scoring early through Emre Tezgel but Newport

…backs 24-hour economy initiative                                                                              By Kizito CUDJOE The country’s mounting housing shortfall, now estimated at more than […] The post GREDA seeks sector shake-up to curb housing deficit   appeared first on The Business & Financial

Standard Chartered has announced its role as the sole lead manager and bookrunner for a US$200million outcome bond with returns linked to carbon credits generated under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. The bond will unlock US$30.5million to finance the deployment of 415,000 cleaner cooking devices in Ghana between 2025 and 2028, distributed by UpEnergy. […] The post Standard

Ghanaian visual artist and architect Sharon Dede Padi has etched her name into the history books after setting a Guinness World Record for the largest leaf print painting, projecting Ghanaian creativity onto the global stage. The record-breaking masterpiece, completed at the National Theatre in Accra, spans an astonishing 54.3 square meters. Using only leaf prints, […] The post Ghanaian

Ghanaian gospel artiste Celestine Donkor has partnered with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to launch a road-safety campaign aimed at reducing the rising toll of traffic accidents in Ghana. Under the initiative, she will compose new music and produce video content to raise awareness about the causes of road accidents. She also plans to use […] The post Celestine

Actress Selassie Ibrahim, who also serves as Chief Executive of Smartys Management and Productions, has called on those responsible for overseeing the Film Development Fund to ensure it is managed with integrity and without partiality. In an interview on Joy FM, she expressed approval of the government’s decision to invest in the fund but stressed […] The post We

Celebrated Rapper, Nana Yaw Maradona, popularly known as Guru has extended an open apology to Okyeame Kwame over long-standing perceptions that his hit song ‘Kasiebo’ released in 2009, targeted the renowned musician. In an interview on Angel FM in Kumasi, Guru clarified that the song was never intended as an attack on Okyeame Kwame and […] The post Guru apologises to Okyeame Kwame over ‘Kasiebo’

A Bulgarian court has rejected Lebanon’s request to extradite Igor Grechushkin, a Russian-Cypriot shipowner wanted in connection with the 2020 Beirut port explosion, a hammer blow for the city that came during the first months of the coronavirus pandemic and amid a deepening economic crisis. Grechushkin, 48, is the former owner of the Rhosus, the ship […] The post Bulgarian

What Is Vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that your body doesn’t make, so you have to get it from animal products, such as meats, dairy, and eggs, or from supplements. B12 is important because it keeps your nerve and blood cells healthy. The vitamin is water-soluble, meaning your body expels any excess through your […] The post Vitamin B12: What to Know appeared first on The

The inaugural Annual Forum for Data Producers, Users, and Enhancers has issued a strong call for sustainable and innovative financing for Ghana’s national data system, warning that the country’s development ambitions depend heavily on stable support for statistics production and use. The Forum, held in Accra under the auspices of the Ghana Statistical Service Development […] The post National

OmniBSIC Bank has strengthened its community-focused healthcare support with the official adoption of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Shai Osudoku District Hospital. As part of this partnership, the Bank donated specialised neonatal equipment to improve critical care for preterm and vulnerable newborns. The initiative coincided with the climax of the hospital’s World […] The post OmniBSIC

Achimota Retail Centre (ARC) has unveiled a packed calendar of events, giveaways, and entertainment and has pulled out all the stops to make this year’s Christmas season an indelible episode for shoppers and fun seekers in Accra. The festivities at ARC kicked off with a big bang on December 1st, with a Birthday Giveaway Contest […] The post Achimota Retail Centre Lights up the Holiday