The Coalition for Positive Impact (CPI), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has opened applications for the 2026 edition of the Igniting Dreams Fellowship, a youth-focused entrepreneurship programme targeting early-stage businesses in Northern Ghana. Over the past seven years, the fellowship has supported more than 50 young founders to transform early-stage ventures into job-creating, revenue-generating […] The post Applications

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Randy Abbey has said COCOBOD and the Finance Minister are doing all they can to ensure a funding model to address the current financial challenges. Addressing the media at a press briefing on Friday, February 6, 2026, Dr. Randy Abbey acknowledged the difficulty faced by […]

Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.

British-born Ghanaian performance specialist Dwayne Peasah Paa Kwesi has been appointed Performance Coach of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Peasah Paa Kwesi joins the Black Stars backroom staff with responsibility for physical conditioning, player optimisation, workload management, and overall performance enhancement throughout the World Cup campaign. He is regarded as a familiar figure within the national team environment, having previously supported the setup

A study by Ummu Markwei of the University of Professional Studies, Accra, and Peace Mamle Tetteh of the University of Ghana has revealed that most cases of child sexual abuse (CSA) in Ghana are resolved outside the formal legal system, despite existing child protection laws. The research, conducted in selected communities in Accra, highlights a wide […]

Experienced physiotherapist Carlos Lozano Romero has been reappointed to the Black Stars technical team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Lozano returns to the national team setup after previously serving with the Black Stars during Ghanaâ??s 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign in Qatar.His reappointment is expected to provide continuity and familiarity within the squad, particularly in player recovery, injury prevention, and overall physical welfare.The Spanish physiotherapist will work

Spanish coach Jose Daniel Martinez Alfonso has been appointed to the Black Stars technical team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Martinez Alfonso joins the Black Stars setup in a role focused on scouting, match preparation, and performance analysis. He currently serves as an assistant coach and video analyst with Atlanta United FC, where he has been involved in tactical planning and opposition analysis at the Major League Soccer level.His appointment forms part of a broader expansion

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has strengthened the Black Starsâ?? technical team with the appointment of five experienced professionals as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.The additions are intended to deepen expertise across coaching, analysis, medical care, and performance, as Ghana gears up for the tournament to be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.French coach Alain Ravera has been appointed assistant coach, bringing

COCOBOD CEO Randy Abbey says international buyers are turning away from Ghana’s cocoa due to higher prices.

Agrihouse Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and well-coordinated agri-food system with the successful hosting of its Actions and Approaches Breakfast Meeting, held on Friday, 30th January, 2026, bringing together over 70 stakeholders, partners, collaborators, and industry actors from across the agri-food value chain. The high-level breakfast meeting formed part of […] The post From

The Board Chairman of the Energy Commission, Professor John Gatsi, has raised serious concerns over inadequate inspection of electrical appliances entering the country through the Tema Port, warning that the situation could endanger public safety. During a working visit to the Tema Port on Friday, February 6, 2026, members of the Board of the Energy […]

Premier League giants Manchester United have made a firm decision to tie down England international of Ghanaian descent, Kobbie Mainoo.Mainoo, who struggled for playing time under then manager Ruben Amorim has earned the trust of new manager, Michael Carrick.Mainoo's confident performances under Carrick have convinced the club's management to offer him a new deal, aiming to secure the talented midfielder for the long term. Both parties are expected to begin contract extension

Walid Regragui Submits Resignation from Coaching Morocco National Team Walid Regragui has reportedly submitted his resignation as head coach of the Moroccan national team following the painful defeat to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final. While no official decision has yet been announced by the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), the move has sent […]

By Henry Atta NYAME In Ghana, gaining admission into a university is a proud and unforgettable experience. It is often celebrated with excitement, prayers, and endless congratulatory messages from family, friends, and even neighbours. For many young people, entering the university marks the beginning of independence, responsibility, and hope for a better future. Indeed, university […] The post My

The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to raise Ghana’s foreign reserves to more than $20 billion over the next three years as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s economic resilience against external shocks. Speaking on Ghana–Zambia relations in an interview with Joy News on Friday, February 6, 2026, President Mahama said government has […]

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is the United States’ signature step to invest in the next generation of African leaders. Since its establishment in 2010 by Obama administration, YALI has offered diverse opportunities, including academic training in leadership, governance skills, organizational development and entrepreneurship, and has connected with thousands of […] The post Qualities

President John Dramani Mahama has said that building reserves alone is not enough for long-term economic resilience. He stressed the importance of creating a business-friendly environment that boosts citizens’ incomes and opportunities. “One of the things we need to do is to build our foreign reserves. In one year, we have moved our reserves from […]

By Shadrack Nii Yarboi YARTEY “A person is under the influence of alcohol where the alcohol concentration in the blood or breath of that person, as shown by competent medical evidence or any other evidence, is 0.05 percent or more when measured within two hours of the time operating or attempting to operate a motor […] The post Making

By Michael FRIMPONG, Ph.D. Productivity, much like truth, resists tidy definition. It is elusive, multifaceted, and often misunderstood, particularly by those who attempt to capture it with excessive precision. To comprehend productivity entirely is to confront complexity, ambiguity, and competing perspectives. It recalls the timeless parable of the blind men and the elephant: each participant, […] The post The