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Ghanaian side FC AshantiGold has completed the signing of centre-back Ebenezer Sekyere.The experienced defender has joined the club on a short-term deal that will see him remain in Obuasi until the end of the current season.Sekyere, a 26-year-old right-footed defender, brings valuable top-flight experience to the AshantiGold backline.He is a former player of Great Olympics and Nsoatreman FC, where he developed a reputation for his composure, strong tackling, and positional awareness.He

Traders and patrons of the Assakae Market in the Effia Kwesimintsim Municipality of the Western Region are breathing easier amid brisk business following the evacuation of a huge refuse pile at the center of the market. The Assakae Market had for several weeks been grappling with a worsening sanitation situation, as refuse generated from daily […]

Former Hearts of Oak Management Member, Barimah Atuahene, has described the club as soulless. The Ghana Premier League has struggled to recapture their glory days, winning the league title under Samuel Boadu during the 2020/21 season.Before that, the club had gone over a decade without winning a trophy despite dominating football on the continent in the early 2000s.In the ongoing 2025/26 season, Hearts of Oak were knocked out of the FA Cup by lower-tier side True Life FC at the

By Henry Atta NYAME “When the WASSCE results came, they said that over 50 percent had failed. These are not just numbers. I am not looking at the failure in terms of numbers but in terms of human faces. We are failing human beings on a large scale in this country, and that should really […] The post From pass mark to potential: The human cost of exam failure appeared

By Dr. Ebenezer Arthur DUNCAN A new study reveals that CEO trust and organizational commitment are key drivers of sustainable industrial development in Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The research surveyed 374 CEOs of Ghanaian SMEs, finding that trust and commitment are essential for building dynamic capabilities that propel sustainability initiatives. This highlights the […] The post Trust

By Clement ADZISU Climate risk needs to be managed in a way that builds on the responsible role that Ghana has assumed on the international platform regarding the challenge of climate change. However, while there is a focus on increasing ambition for mitigation, a critical gap remains in ensuring that this ambition is supported by […] The post Climate policy is

Young Ghanaian midfielder Hayford Adu-Boahen has taken a significant step in his professional career, completing a permanent transfer from Central Regional side Cheetah FC to Israeli Premier League club FC Ashdod.The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a five-year contract with Ashdod after impressing the club's technical staff during a trial period.Adu-Boahen is expected to use the Israeli top flight as a vital platform to develop his game further, with the ultimate

Berekum Chelsea and Swedru All Blacks will face off in what is expected to be a cagey encounter at the Golden City Park on Sunday.Berekum Chelsea remain in the relegation zone following a goalless draw away to Asante Kotoko and have managed just three wins in their last ten league matches. Despite their struggles, Samuel Boaduâ??s side have turned Golden City Park into a stronghold, going five home games unbeaten, with four wins and one draw.Swedru All Blacks arrive in confident

There are many ways to embarrass yourself as a master of ceremonies, but few are as effective and as avoidable as poor preparation. Mispronounce one important name and you will feel it immediately. Not just on stage, but in the room. The silence changes. Eyes lift. Someone coughs. You know you have entered trouble. Across […] The post On cue with Kafui DEY: Do your homework, save the

Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has commended his deputy, Muhammed Adams Sukparu for his performance at the ministry. Together, he said, they have estbalished a solid foundation in the Communications sector and hoped to further build on it. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Sam George described the Sissala West MP as a […]

Ghana U20 star Bless Ege has completed his move to Mexican topflight side Queretaro FC. The move facilitated by Roc Nation Sports International marks another significant step in the Karela United playerâ??s professional career and the agencyâ??s ongoing talent development strategy in West Africa.This transfer marks the third Ghanaian player moved by Roc Nation Sports International in the past six months, following the transfers of Ali Umar and Prince Balladom.The deal reinforces

The former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Solomon Asamoah, has insisted that the release of US$2 million for the Accra Sky Train Project was duly approved by the GIIF board. Speaking through his lawyer, Victoria Barth, Mr Asamoah told the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra on Thursday […] The post Former GIIF CEO insists US$2m

Ghanaian young forward Edmund Baidoo is at the centre of an escalating transfer tug-of-war among Europe's elite clubs following his standout performances for Austrian champions RB Salzburg.The 19-year-old is attracting concrete interest from a cluster of top Bundesliga sides, including Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and VfB Stuttgart.VfB Stuttgart has taken the most direct step by making an official inquiry to gather information on the player. However, due

By Enoch Young DOGBE What if the solution to Ghana’s youth unemployment and economic stagnation isn’t somewhere far away—but right inside our schools? Imagine thousands of students graduating not just with certificates, but with the skills, creativity, and confidence to launch their own agricultural businesses. The surprising truth is that much of the infrastructure and […] The post From school

Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has said government is not turning a deaf ear to the current public transport crisis in the country. At a meeting with the Transport Ministry, Local Government Ministry and stakeholders in the transport sector on Friday, January 16, she assured of government’s commitment to provide the necessary support to […]

A labour expert, Ms Claudia Otchere, has dismissed media reports suggesting that recent resignations at the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) amount to a crisis. “From the perspective of a labour relations expert, the concerns raised about staff resignations at the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) deserve to be acknowledged with clarity and balance. In […] The post Staff

By Professor Kwasi DARTEY-BAAH As a new year unfolds, leaders across organisations naturally reflect on targets, strategies, and performance expectations. Yet the most important leadership work rarely appears on dashboards or strategic plans. It begins quietly, internally, with how leaders choose to conduct themselves. Leadership, fundamentally, is influence but influence that endures is anchored in […] The post Leadership

By Charlotte Sarfowaa AKAN-DUNCAN The beginning of a new year often brings a sense of renewal across organisations. Leadership teams refine goals, strategies are refreshed, and commitments to improve customer experience are frequently restated. Yet for many customers, the reality changes little. Service inconsistencies, unmet expectations and limited responsiveness remain familiar experiences across industries. As […] The post The

By Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org In the spirit of Wallace D. Wattles’ idea of divine partnership, where individuals and universal forces co-create reality, Ghana stands at a pivotal crossroads. Its socio-political system, economic and business sectors, and educational institutions can forge a synergistic alliance that accelerates national growth, fosters sustainable development, and unlocks human potential. […] The post Co-creating