In the heart of Ghana’s Central Region, a new symbol of hope and opportunity has risen in the community of Nsaba. The international non-profit organization Giants of Africa has officially unveiled its 46th basketball court on the continent, located at the Michael Blackson Academy campus in Nsaba near Oda-Swedru— a project delivered in partnership with […]

Lagos, Nigeria – March 9, 2026 – Nigeria has officially signed the hosting agreement for the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2027), setting an ambitious target of $50 billion in trade and investment deals when the continent’s premier marketplace convenes in Lagos from November 5–11, 2027. The announcement follows Algeria’s successful hosting of […] The post IATF

Six months after being honored by the Government of Ghana with a diplomatic passport, Grammy-nominated Reggae musician, Rocky Dawuni has opened up about how the recognition continues to shape his work and international engagements. Speaking on Showbiz 360 with host Giovani Caleb on Friday, March 20, 2026, Dawuni highlighted the tangible impact of the prestigious […]

The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has dismantled a suspected highway robbery syndicate, arresting 12 men believed to be behind a series of violent attacks across the Ashanti Region and beyond. The arrests were carried out on March 12 and 14, 2026, following two months of intelligence-led investigations and surveillance. Briefing the media at the … The post Ashanti police busts robbery

The Northern Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the alleged assault on visual artist, Ibrahim Mahama, by some police officers. Mr Mahama was reportedly assaulted at a traffic point near the Mariam Hotel junction in Tamale on Friday while returning home after Eid-ul-Fitr prayers. This was contained in a … The post Northern Region Police

Standard Chartered has organised a mentorship session for students of Nsromma Cricket Academy, aimed at equipping young people from underserved communities with life skills, discipline and guidance on future career opportunities. The programme brought together students from basic and senior high schools affiliated with the academy, including Revere Basic School, Excellence Basic School, Aggrey Basic […] The post Standard

Three persons have died in a fatal road crash involving three vehicles at Hemang in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region on Friday. The accident occurred at about 5:20 a.m. near the River Aboabo stretch. The vehicles involved were a Man Diesel tipper truck, a DVLA-registered Nissan Juke, and a Toyota Vitz. Eyewitnesses … The post Fatal dawn crash at Hemang leaves 3 dead appeared first

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwame Governs Agbodza, has assured that by the end of 2027, about 70 per cent of road projects under the “Big Push” initiative will be completed nationwide. Speaking at a public forum at the University of Energy and Natural Resources in the Bono Region, as part of the … The post 70% road projects under ‘Big Push’ to be

The Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank Group, Mr. Paschal Donohoe, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Ghana, announcing a multi-billion-dollar investment drive focused on jobs, skills, and economic growth. Speaking during a meeting with Parliament’s leadership in Accra on Wednesday, Mr. Donohoe disclosed that the World … The post World

The Black Stars’ highly anticipated training camp in Vienna has officially commenced, with 14 players reporting for duty on an exciting opening day. Among the early arrivals, setting the tone for preparations, is Jordan Ayew, joined by a host of new and promising talents. The list includes Benjamin Asare, Patric Pfeiffer, Ibrahim Sulemana, Prince Kwabena … The post Otto

First National Bank has announced a partnership with Monday Design and Author Digital Labs to co-present DiscovHer, a first-of-its-kind event dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in Ghana’s creative industry. The event came off on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Dawadawa, Nyaniba Estates, Accra. It brought together photographers, graphic […] The post First

Beginning today through to March 29, the eyes of the cricket world will be on Ghana as the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-regional Qualifier B tournament takes centre stage at the Achimota Cricket Oval. Host Ghana has been joined by Malawi, St Helena, Eswatini, Seychelles, and Tanzania for the six-nation round-robin tournament, … The post Cricket: 2026 ICC Men’s

Alexander Djiku and Kojo Oppong Peprah are set to join the Black Starsâ?? training camp in Vienna today.Ghanaâ??s senior national team officially opened camp on Sunday ahead of their March international friendlies against Austria and Germany.On Monday, 21 players participated in the first session, including goalkeepers Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Benjamin Asare, and Joseph Anang, as well as defenders Patrick Pfeiffer, Derrick Luckassen, Derrick Kohn, Jerome Opoku, Caleb Yirenkyi, Jonas

FRIENDS of Rivers and Water Bodies (FRWB), an environmental Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has urged Ghanaians to be patriotic and initiate a conscious and concerted approach towards the conservation and protection of the country’s rivers and water bodies. That, it maintained, was the only effective way to halt the persistent unbridled destruction of rivers, prevent a … The post Protect

By Sheldon K. AMBAAH The global oil market has never been insulated from geopolitics. From the oil shocks of the 1970s to the Gulf Wars, from sanctions regimes to shipping route disruptions, the downstream oil sector has repeatedly found itself at the mercy of events far beyond national borders. Today, renewed instability in the Middle […] The post International

The Vice-President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has urged Muslims to use the lessons of Ramadan to promote harmony and strengthen peaceful coexistence in the country. She said sustaining the peace Ghana has enjoyed over the years depends on unity, mutual respect and understanding among the people. The Vice-President made the call when she joined the … The post Use Ramadan lessons to strengthen

Zinedine Zidane is reportedly set to take over as head coach of the France national football team following this summer’s FIFA World Cup, according to ESPN. The 53-year-old French icon has allegedly reached a verbal agreement with the French Football Federation to succeed Didier Deschamps, who has been in charge of the national side since […]

Indigenous mining firm, Engineers & Planners Company Limited (E&P) has stepped up its expansion drive with plans to invest an additional $1.2 billion in its operations at the Tarkwa and Damang mines, alongside the deployment of 30 high-capacity dump trucks to its Tarkwa base. The newly delivered Caterpillar 785D dump trucks, supplied in semi-knockdown form, […] The post E&P To Invest $1.2bn In Tarkwa

Government has renewed its commitment to building a green economy with the launch of the second phase of the Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, who is also acting as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, announced that Ghana’s forests must play a central role in […] The post Ghana Deepens Green

A 48-year-old Collateral Administrator at Consolidated Bank Ghana, Bonny Freddie Owusu Ansah, has been remanded into police custody by the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly stealing more than GH¢1 million and US$139,000 belonging to customers of the bank. Owusu Ansah was arraigned before the court presided over by Her Honour Nancy Teiko Searyoh on Thursday, […] The post Consolidated