Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has issued a public apology for the chaotic scenes that overshadowed his team's 1-0 victory over Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, stating it was "never my intention to go against the principles of the game."In an emotional statement posted on social media, the coach expressed "profound regret" for his decision to instruct his players to walk off the pitch in protest during the final's closing minutes.The

Love is getting a new address this Valentine’s weekend, and it’s all about escaping the noise for an unforgettable experience. The 3Xtra Val’s Day X’cape is offering just that. 3Xtra by MG Digital Media is set to host a premium Valentine’s weekend getaway dubbed “3Xtra Val’s Day X’cape 2026,” offering couples, friends, and solo explorers […]

Ghanaâ??s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says a review of spending on the national menâ??s football team has delivered significant savings without disrupting preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking during a high-level meeting with Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Adams revealed that tighter controls and revised release processes around the Black Starsâ?? budget saved the state close to $700,000 across two recent international matches.The

President John Mahama has given an indication of the issues that keep him awake at night. Speaking at the Davos Convening on Accra Reset on January 22, he said Ghana’s development hinges on a renewed commitment by African leaders to forge ahead in unity. Without this, he noted that Ghana’s recent strides will not mean […]

GCB Bank (GCB) PLC has restated its commitment to the protection of customer funds and the security of its banking systems following reports of an alleged ATM-related fraud matter currently before the courts. The Bank operates a zero-tolerance policy on financial crime and has in place robust security infrastructure, real-time transaction monitoring and strict internal […] The post GCB

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH ([email protected]) As government continues making strides in sustaining the economic gains made over recent months, the black star is set to shine brightly as Ghana preps to host the Association Cambiste Internationale (ACI) World Congress 2026 in May this year. This will be the first time a sub-Saharan African country is […] The post Economic

Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia   FORMER VICE President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, insists the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential election is not an avenue for the trading of insults and insinuations. In Read More... The post NPP Flagbearer Race Not Insults Competition

President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the need for a united Africa to make the continent formidable in world affairs. Speaking at the Davos Convening on Accra Reset, the President said unity is not an option. “Unity should not be a slogan; it must be the strategy,” he noted. Please read full text below: Your […]

The five flagbearer aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have committed to a peaceful conduct before during and after the presidential primary on January 31, 2026. The aspirants, Kennedy Read More... The post NPP Flagbearer Aspirants Sign Peace Agreement appeared

President John Dramani Mahama has said that his administration is proving something important, that execution beats excuses. Speaking during the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday February 22, he stated that his administration is cutting government spending and has reduced the size of government to a record low: 58 ministers and deputy ministers. […]

By Evelyn ARTHUR Fresh research by the OECD–OCDE has estimated food trade in the West African sub-region at almost US$10billion per annum – about six times higher than the official figure of US$1.7billion often cited by policymakers. OCDE is a French abbreviation of the OECD, which stands for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. […] The post West Africa food

There is a quiet disaster that happens regularly across conference halls, hotel ballrooms and community centres from Accra to Addis Ababa. An MC steps on stage with confidence, microphone in hand, dressed impeccably—and proceeds to host a state-level event like a birthday party, or a wedding like a board meeting. The outfit is right. The […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY:

President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons has revealed sanctions the Union intends to introduce to compel users of Ghanaian songs including media houses to pay royalties to artistes. Speaking in an interview on TV3’s The Afternoon Show, Thursday, January 22, Mr. Simons explained that currently songs are being used without any […]

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

?After several days of power interruptions in Sunyani and neighboring communities, the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has successfully resolved a fault at its substation in Sunyani and restored power supply. ? ?The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when an issue was detected in Transformer Two, a crucial unit with a capacity of 33 megavolt […]

Illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey, continues to devastate Ghana’s forests and rivers and water bodies. The resulting environmental damage threatens food production, drinking-water supplies and public health. Research and field reports have linked mining-related contamination to harmful chemicals in food crops and to adverse birth outcomes in affected communities. For years, the state’s […]

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, joined the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, as Vice-President of the Republic, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, paid a working visit to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.The visit formed part of the Vice-Presidentâ??s ongoing engagements with key sectors of government, aimed at assessing operations and strengthening institutional support.During the

The Sankofa Innovation Summit, convened by Duafe Organisation in collaboration with SB Incubator, successfully brought together women-led small and medium-sized enterprises, industry leaders, founders, and ecosystem builders for a full day of practical learning, strategic dialogue, and meaningful connection. Held at the Stanbic Incubator, Silver Star Tower, Airport City, the Summit was designed as a […]

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged all the presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to prioritise unity after the presidential primary. He says unity is not optional, rather a necessity to ensuring victory. Speaking during the Peace Pact signing involving the five NPP presidential aspirants on Thursday, January 22, 2026, he […]

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening foundational education as part of broader efforts to improve learning outcomes and prepare a future-ready workforce, senior officials said during talks with the Jacobs Foundation this week. The Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, stated that education, from kindergarten through senior high school, remains central to the […] The post Gov’t