Dr. Joshua Zaato, Political Science Lecturer and Policy Analyst at the University of Ghana has criticised Prof. Frimpong-Boateng over his comment describing the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as a ‘fake’ party. This comes after the former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation also alleged that the party “twisted people’s arms, bribing delegates and intimidated […]

A 30-year-old surrogate mother has given birth to quadruplets in Ghana, bringing hope and joy to a couple who had been struggling with infertility. The intended mother had lost her womb during a fibroid operation making it impossible for her to carry a pregnancy.

The suspects The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a well-coordinated operation along the Akosombo – Tema Read More... The post Police Seizes 1613 Parcels Of Narcotic Substances

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has described his teamâ??s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against Nigeria as a 'final,' highlighting the high stakes as the Atlas Lions aim to reach their first AFCON final on home soil since 1976.The semi-final will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on 14 January at 21:00 local time (20:00 GMT), setting up a marquee encounter between two of Africaâ??s football powerhouses.Speaking at a pre-match press

The stage is set in Rabat for a heavyweight TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-final as Nigeria take on hosts Morocco, with a place in the final on the line and history firmly in the background. Nigeria arrive in the last four in devastating form. The Super Eagles brushed aside Algeria 2-0 in […]

By Dr. Joseph QUARSHIE & Ama BOADI, University of Professional Studies Accra One of Ghana’s developmental challenges is how to finance large-scale public infrastructure without adding to the country’s debt. The pillar of every economy is its infrastructure, such as good roads, well-equipped hospitals, schools, etc., but funding restrictions have prevented governments from borrowing to fund […] The post Rethinking

Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has vowed to defeat Egypt and secure a spot in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, underscoring his squadâ??s confidence ahead of one of the tournamentâ??s most high-profile encounters.The remarks came during a press conference on Tuesday, as the West African champions prepared to face the Pharaohs, Africaâ??s most decorated team in AFCON history.Thiaw began by acknowledging Egyptâ??s rich footballing heritage, emphasizing the respect

Nigeria and Morocco are set for a mouth-watering TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-final showdown when they meet at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on 14 January. With kick-off scheduled for 21h00 local time, this clash brings together Africa’s most consistent tournament powerhouse and a host nation desperate to end a […]

Presidential Aide, Dr. Sammy Ayeh has stated that over the past year, the government has not only strengthened Ghana’s economy but also revived state institutions that were previously on the brink of collapse. Citing specific examples on Onua FM’s Yen Nsempa morning show on Janauary 13, he said: “Over an eight-year period, the NPP changed […]

By Michael Osei AKOMEA Ghana’s oil wealth is more than a resource; it is a strategic economic asset whose value depends on how it is integrated into the fabric of national growth and industrial transformation. To move beyond extraction toward sustained prosperity, Ghana must harness the principles of comparative advantage, structural transformation and prudent macroeconomic […] The post Turning

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Medeama SC ended the first round of the Premier League (GPL) as leaders with 34 points, a better performance by a single point, compared to last season’s first-round leaders, Gold Stars, who topped the table with 33 points. Gold Stars have shown remarkable consistency, recording 33 points last season and 32 […] The post GPL 1st round statistics: 288 goals, 18 red

By Isaac ASARE OWUSU Trade and investment relations between Ghana and Canada are expected to expand significantly in the coming years, driven by shared priorities in agriculture, value addition, infrastructure, responsible mining and diaspora-led investment. The Senior Trade Commissioner and Commercial Counsellor at the High Commission of Canada to Ghana, Waqas I. Yousafzai, said the […] The post Ghana–Canada

Four of Africa’s football heavyweights — Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and Egypt — will contest the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 on Wednesday, following a dramatic quarter-final weekend. The last-eight stage produced goals, tension and heartbreak, with Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Algeria and Mali all falling short in tightly fought encounters. […] The post AFCON

The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) has capped 2025 with significant institutional progress, reaffirming its commitment to strengthen its impact on Ghana’s financial system and expand selected programmes across the West African sub-region in 2026. Speaking at the Institute’s annual Thanksgiving Service and Carols Night in Accra, the Chief Executive Officer of CIB […] The post CIB

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has settled outstanding per diem payments owed to the Black Princesses ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier against Tunisia.Ghanaâ??s U-20 womenâ??s team had been awaiting the allowances for their previous training camp and double-header against the North African side last year.Despite the delay, the Princesses impressed on the pitch, recording a 4-1 aggregate victory to progress to the next phase of

Iranian officials say about 2,000 people, including security personnel, have died during nationwide protests sparked by economic hardship, marking the first official admission of the scale of the unrest.

Organisers of the Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) 2026 have announced that the event will be held in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The summit is scheduled for September 29–30, 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. It is expected to bring together […] The post Digital Assets Summit Africa

Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng   The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has begun formal processes to expel former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, following comments he made Read More... The post NPP

By Patrick Botchwey Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs account for over 90% of businesses and 60–70% of employment across Africa, according to the World Bank and IFC. Yet they remain highly vulnerable: over 40% of African SMEs fail within five years of incorporation, with higher rates among informal firms. While financing constraints are often blamed, […] The post How