The United States Ambassador to Ghana has called for stronger measures to protect athletes from human trafficking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking at the National Forum on Trafficking Through Sports at the ISSER Conference Hall, Legon, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Ambassador said many young athletes are becoming targets for criminal networks through fake sports opportunities abroad.Representing the US Department of State, Rolf Olson said stricter monitoring of sports
SuperSport, a subsidiary of MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, is proud to announce that Africaâ??s biggest sports broadcaster is bringing the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup 2026â?¢ live to English and Portuguese-speaking African countries.For the first time, the tournament will be available in full to DStv subscribers from DStv Access through to DStv Premium, including all 104 live matches, highlights and repeats, making the FIFA World Cup 2026â?¢ the most accessible World
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has successfully completed the Phase Two upgrade of the Lashibi Primary Substation ahead of its scheduled deadline.
The World Bank Group, in partnership with multilateral development banks, development finance institutions and key partners on Wednesday launched a global platform, dubbed: ‘Water Forward,’ to help improve water security for one billion people by 2030. The new platform aligns country reforms, financing, and partnerships to expand reliable water services and strengthen systems against droughts and floods while providing conditions for job […] The post World
The Government of Ghana has officially launched a national lifeguarding initiative aimed at tackling the growing menace of drowning, which continues to claim an estimated 1,400 lives annually across the country. Speaking at the launch at the Labadi Beach Hotel on April 14, 2026 the deputy Interior Minister, Okleteye Teye Larbi, described drowning as a […] The post Lifeguard initiative
Johnson Masase has found local fame, and self acceptance, through performances that play on people’s ignorance about his genetic condition and his 3-foot-4 inch frame.
Berekum Chelsea have announced that their late player, Dominic Frimpong, will be laid to rest on April 29, 2026, in his hometown of Assin Fosu.The 20-year-old winger, who was on loan from Aduana FC, tragically lost his life after sustaining gunshot wounds during a highway robbery attack last Sunday, an incident that has shocked the Ghana football community.In a statement, the club confirmed arrangements for the funeral, with family members, teammates, football officials and supporters
The Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of ongoing housing projects being undertaken by the TDC Ghana Ltd. in Tema. He noted that the developments reflected government’s commitment to expanding housing supply and reducing the national housing deficit. Mr Adjei made the remarks on Wednesday … The post Minister
THE Ministry of Food and Agriculture has entered into an agreement with private firm FarmMate for the production and processing of tomato for the Ghanaian market. Under the agreement, the ministry would provide the enabling environment and coordination whiles FarmMate leads implementation, production and value chain operations. FarmMate is expected to, in collaboration with individual … The post MoFA,
FIFA in collaboration with the Ghana Football Association’s Women’s Football Development Desk is set to enrol 30 female coaches into the Women’s Development Programme: Coach Education Scholarships for all Women CAF License C Coaching Course. The programme, which aligns with the GFA Women’s Football Strategy, has the objective of increasing the number of qualified female … The post 30
The Pound was buying at 14.9293 and selling at 14.9453.
Both parties agreed that the terms of reference for a proposed multi-party committee would be jointly developed with the coalition
France striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup after suffering a rupture of the Achilles tendon during Liverpool’s Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain on Tuesday. Ekitike left the pitch at Anfield on a stretcher after slipping in the first half and Liverpool fear a long absence for the 23-year-old, which could also rule … The post Ekitike to miss rest of season, World Cup appeared
The Joint Business Forum has called off its planned industrial action after securing a 24-hour valuation appeals window from the government.
Medeama SC have firmly dismissed reports linking them with a move for Asante Kotoko captain Samba Oâ??Neil, insisting their full attention remains on chasing a historic domestic double.Claims circulating in local media suggested that Medeama had reached an agreement with the defender and his representatives, Pro Sports, over a one-year deal. Details of the supposed contract, including a $30,000 signing-on fee and a monthly salary of $4,000, were also widely reported. With Oâ??neilâ??s
FARMERS along Ghana’s south-eastern coastal belt have called for increased support in irrigation and access to farm inputs to scale up vegetable production and strengthen the country’s food security. The farmers in Keta, Dzita, Anloga, and Aflao have, over the years, transformed sandy coastal lands into productive fields, contributing significantly to food supply, employment, and … The post Farmers
NPRA rejects claims by MP Vincent Assafuah as false and misleading, defending its CEO’s salary, vehicle purchases, consultancy engagement and pension reforms.
THE KGL Group of Companies has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and national development with the presentation of GH¢153 million in corporate income tax to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) at a tax compliance presentation held in Accra yesterday. KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, underscored the Group’s philosophy of long-term value creation and … The post KGL
He said what is at stake is not a technical defect. It is whether a statutory mechanism designed to fight corruption will be enabled or quietly neutralized through procedure
The Indian government is seeking to expedite the implementation of a 2023 law that reserves 33 percent of seats in parliament and state assemblies for women, but has linked the move to a sweeping redrawing of parliamentary constituencies, sharpening political tensions. “We’re set to take historic steps to empower women,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said […] The post India plans more seats
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