A new study by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) is advocating a hybrid waste management framework that blends decentralised local governance with large-scale private sector participation to drive efficiency, capital mobilisation and technological advancement in Ghana’s sanitation sector. The report, titled “An Economic Analysis of the Benefits of Adequate Investment in […] The post ISSER

The Techiman Metropolitan Sports Federation has opened the 2026 intercircuit sports festival, with a call on participating schools to be disciplined and guard against acts of lawlessness. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) sports on the sidelines of the opening session of the festival, Mr Isaac Twene, Techiman Metropolitan Sports Education Coordinator, said the … The post Techiman

THE Black Starlets continued their impressive run of form in their build-up to the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Division One League side, Attram De Visser SC. The friendly, played as part of the team’s intensive preparation schedule, showcased the Starlets’ growing confidence and tactical sharpness. After … The post Black

THE Head Coach of Medeama SC, Ibrahim Tanko, may be feeling the heat after going winless in their last two games of the Ghana Premier League (GPL). Gold Stars and Hearts of Oak have been breathing heavily on their necks after amassing points to narrow the gap on the leaders. Beating Asante Kotoko in Kumasi … The post All Blacks plot Medeama fall appeared first on Ghanaian

NEWCASTLE have no plans to cash in on inform Anthony Gordon, talkSPORT understands. Gordon’s excellent recent form of seven goals in his last 12 games has put clubs higher up the table on alert, while the England international came close to joining Liverpool two years ago. Links over a possible move to Liverpool remain. Despite … The post Newcastle stand firm on red-hot Gordon appeared first on

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, thinks it can. “Of course, we are monitoring the situation in Mexico these days, but I want … The post FIFA has complete confidence in Mexico to host World Cup

REAL Madrid recovered from an early scare to beat Benfica 2-1 on Wednesday and secure a 3-1 aggregate victory to reach the Champions League last 16 after a pulsating game at the Bernabeu. Aurelien Tchouameni and Vinicius Jr. struck either side of halftime to cancel out Rafa Silva’s opener and send the record 15-times European … The post Real Madrid sink Benfica to reach Champions

ETHIOPIAN middle-distance runner Diribe Welteji has been banned for two years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport after failing to provide a doping sample in February 2025. The court also disqualified all her competitive results since that time, a period which includes her 1,500 metres silver medal at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, … The post Welteji banned for two years by CAS appeared first

GALATASARAY striker Victor Osimhen feels he ‘didn’t need’ to celebrate his decisive goal against Juventus, and it was ‘important’ to ‘respect’ an important person in his career, Luciano Spalletti. Juventus beat Galatasaray 3-2 last night, but were still eliminated from the Champions League knockout play-off with a 7-5 aggregate loss. The Bianconeri went 3-0 up … The post Osimhen

The government has unveiled an elaborate licensing framework for Ghana’s medicinal cannabis sector, requiring businesses to obtain activity-specific permits before operating. The regulatory framework is governed by the Narcotics Control Commission (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act 1100), and the Narcotics Control Commission (Cultivation and Management of Cannabis) Regulation, 2023 (L.I. 2475), and supervised by the NACOC […] The post Government

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has directed the immediate removal of all alcoholic energy drinks from the Ghanaian market, citing serious public health concerns. The order, issued on February 25, 2026 follows a detailed post-registration review of beverages that combine alcohol, a depressant, with stimulants such as caffeine, inositol, glucuronolactone, ginseng and guarana. Acting […] The post FDA

Over 100 residents in Obuasi have benefited from a free eye screening and treatment programme organized by the Mama Love Foundation in partnership with Bellview Eyecare and Optical Services. The outreach aimed to improve access to quality healthcare, providing free eye screening and treatment, as well as screening and care for ear, nose, and throat […] The post Mama Love Foundation, Bellview

One hundred youth comprising 14 females and 86 males mainly from the catchment areas of AngloGold Ashanti (AGA)Obuasi Mine have graduated after six months Skills Development and Certification Programme organised by the company.It was under AGA’s Artisan Apprenticeship to Entrepreneur initiative. The participants received skill training in welding and fabrication, general electricals, auto electricals, electronics, […] The post 100

Ukrainian intelligence authorities have revealed that a staggering 272 Ghanaians have been involved in the Russian-Ukraine war since 2022 with the number increasing over the last two years. Out of that number, 55 have been killed in action and 2 captured as prisoners of war. These were revealed to the Ghanaian delegation led by Foreign […]

E.K. Agyeman Mining Limited Group, a small-scale mining company operating in the Ashanti Region, Amansie and Atwima Mponua districts, has built and commissioned a four bedroom teachers’ quarters at Manso-Nyamebekyere, in the Amansie South District of Ashanti Region, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. Nana Yaw Owusu Brempong, Administrator of the company thanked the Chief and people for being […] The post E.K.

YEAR-on-year inflation in the building and construction industry declined to 3.9 per cent in January 2026, down from 4.4 per cent recorded in December 2025, the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has announced. He said the January figure marked the ninth consecutive month of decline in year-on-year (YoY) inflation in the sector, reflecting sustained moderation … The post Building inflation

Ghana loses more than GH?6.2 billion every year due to diseases linked to poor waste management and sanitation, a new study by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research at the University of Ghana has revealed. The findings were presented at a high-level stakeholder engagement in Accra, on Thursday, 26th February 2026, where policymakers, […] The post GH?6.2bn lost annually

A1 Bread, a local bakery, yesterday, treated staff of the New Times Corporation (NTC) to a sumptuous breakfast as part of their way to show love in February; the month of love. The gesture was a way to give back to society and show love to the staff of the Corporation, publishers of The Ghanaian … The post A1 Bread shares happiness with staff of NTC appeared first on Ghanaian

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has endorsed the Petroleum Hub project, affirming his strong belief in the project’s potential to transform the Jomoro Municipality and generate sustainable employment opportunities for Ghana’s teeming youth. In a brief remark during a courtesy call by a delegation from the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation […]

Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced a detailed budget of $13,776,965 USD (GH¢146,268,659.80) for the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament, scheduled for June 2026 and hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will see Ghana compete in a challenging Group L alongside Panama, England, […]