Former Arsenal and Morocco forward Marouane Chamakh has retired from active football after last playing for Cardiff City in 2016. The former Crystal Palace attacker called an end to his career after almost three years without a club. He last played for Cardiff in the Championship against Brighton in 2016.The player announced his retirement in an interview with beIN Sports."Today I can say that I really retired from football," he said.Chamakh started his career in France,

Deputy Black Stars captain Kwadwo Asamoah played a vital role as Inter Milan secured a dramatic final day Champions League spot with victory over Empoli. The AFCON-bound midfielder lasted 46 minutes as Inter beat Empoli 2-1 to finish fourth ahead of AC Milan and AS Roma.Belgium international Radja Nainggolan gave them a 2-1 win over a gallant Empoli, who were relegated after an astonishing Serie A match on Sunday.Half-time substitute Keita Balde, who replace Asamoah fired Inter

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has urged citizens to commit to building a formidable national character that will facilitate sustainable good governance and national development. Speaking at a Tree-Planting exercise on Saturday to herald the 40th Anniversary of the June 4 uprising, Mr Rawlings said the theme; “Developing a National Character for Sustainable Good Governance,” … The post Rawlings

Mr Kofi Nti, the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has said the Authority would soon introduce an e-payment platform for tax payers in the informal sector to make tax payment simple and convenient. He said this would enable small scale taxpayers, who dominate in the Small and Medium Enterprise, to pay their taxes … The post GRA

Power Distribution Services (PDS) has described as ‘inaccurate’ reports that it has waived over GHS 100 million of the debt owed the company by residents of Krobo Odumase in the Eastern Region. The company in a statement said the downward review of the debt owed by the residents was as a result of a “data ... The

The Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) has rolled out an advanced version of the Manifest Document to facilitate fast clearance of goods at the ports. The Document, with international standard features, is intended to ensure that all relevant cargo data are received prior to the arrival of vessels in the country. It would enable … The post GCNet

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Former President Jerry John Rawlings has said Ghana could reduce poverty if she controls her growing population. “Overgrowing population brings poverty” he said, urging parents to have a number of children they could adequately cater for. The former President was speaking at the first “Akpleza” – Food Festival – in Ho, organised by Volta One … The post We

The draw for the Tier II Special Competition was held on Sunday with Hearts of Oak hosting Uncle T stars and Asante Kotoko facing Real Tamale United in a tricky tie. After the conclusion of the group phase of the Tier I competition , 32 teams qualified for the Tier II competition with 8 from the Premier division and 24 from the lower division.The pairings were made according to Zones to avoid the huge costs involved in travelling to match centers.The Tier II competition represents

Hiplife Ninja Barima Sidney has revealed how a police officer frustrated him and his team of dancers moments to his performance at the 20th edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs). The veteran hiplife musician said he basically had to beg before he was allowed entry into the dome of the Accra International Conference … The post We begged to perform at the 2019 VGMA – Sidney

Members of the Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), a coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in education have called on the government to suspend the implementation of the Ghana Partnership Schools (GPS) Project scheduled for September this year. They called for a broader consultation with stakeholders and also to take into consideration the interest of … The post GNECC

Mr. Samuel Sarpong has been appointed as Managing Director of the National Investment Bank (NIB).

Rigorous illegal mining activities on the Pra River and at Sekyere Hemang and its environs have damaged three of the five pumping machines at the Sekyere Hemang water supply system, the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has said. The Sekyere Hemang Water Supply System pumps about 40 percent of the overall water supply to Cape … The post Water shortage

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Friday advised Ghana to endeavour to cover at least all categories of vulnerable women and girls especially head porters in the 2020 population and housing census. According to Mrs Erica Goldson, the Deputy Resident Representative of the UNFPA said until the census covered the homeless, outdoor sleepers, and … The post Ghana’s

About 2,500 small scale farmers would be supported by the BESSFA Rural Bank this farming season to help improve and promote food security in the Bawku area. About GH¢4 million is expected to be given out to the farmers as loans to enable them purchase inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, farm equipment among others. Alhaji … The post BESSFA Rural Bank

The United Nations has appointed Charlotte Osei as an International Elections Commissioner to Afghanistan as it prepares to hold crucial presidential polls in September.