Ghana defender Nicholas Opoku is making a thunderous case for a return to the Black Stars following a scintillating run of form with Turkish side KasımpaÅ?a S.K.The 26-year-old centre-back has emerged as the most consistent Ghanaian defender currently plying his trade in Europe, delivering commanding performances week in and week out in the Turkish top flight.His resurgence has not gone unnoticed, with strong indications that he is firmly under consideration for a Black Stars

Asante Kotoko talisman, Albert Amoah, has called on supporters to remain steadfast and continue backing the team, despite the club trailing Medeama SC by eight points in the Ghana Premier League title race. Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, Amoah emphasized the importance of fan support as the team enters a critical phase of the season. […]

… with 500 annual fully funded training, scholarship slots  India has doubled its commitment to capacity building for Ghana, announcing the offer of 500 fully-funded training and higher education slots annually under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarship schemes, in a move aimed at […] The post India doubles

Premier League giants Liverpool are expected to activate the buy-back clause to resign England-born Ghanaian defender Jarrel Quansah in summer 2027.The 23-year-old left Anfield to join German outfit Bayer Leverkusen on a transfer fee worth â?¬35 million last summer and has since established himself as a key member of the team.Amid growing defensive crisis and possible departure of several key defenders, the Premier League giants has resolved to re-sign Quansah.The deal is expected

Ghana’s cocoa sector is under mounting pressure as high producer prices, legacy forward sales and a retreat by international buyers leave cocoa beans unsold and some farmers unpaid. Ghana Cocoa Board’s Chief Executive, Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey, addressed a press briefing to clear the air on what has been a series of bad press for […] The post Editorial: Pressure mounts on cocoa sector…

The government has initiated a comprehensive recovery and reform campaign in the premix fuel sector following the release of an audit report exposing serious financial mismanagement and governance breaches in the 53 per cent Community Development Fund (CDF), which supports coastal fishing communities. The audit, commissioned by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture (MoFA) and […]

Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription.

The Deputy Director of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mensah Thompson, says listing cocoa on Ghana’s commodities exchange would eliminate syndications and improve price transparency for farmers. Speaking on TV3’s Business Focus on Monday, February 9, 2026, Mensah Thompson said trading cocoa on a formal exchange would change how the commodity is marketed and […]

Ghanaian forward Kwabena Owusu made his debut for Sakaryaspor in the Turkish second division, starting and completing the full match in their narrow 1-0 defeat to Erzurumspor.Owusu was named in the starting line-up and put in a lively performance, showing good energy and commitment throughout the game. Although Sakaryaspor were unable to avoid defeat, the 28-year-oldâ??s full appearance marked a positive personal step as he begins a new chapter in Turkish football.The debut underlined

Abdul Karim Zito has revealed that Asante Kotoko tried to keep to continue his role as the head coach of the club but decided to quit his role.The former Black Satellites coach resigned from his role on Monday after Kotoko suffered a 4-2 penalty shootout loss against Aduana FC on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium in the Round of 16 games in the FA Cup."It became a family issue, and we had to talk it out and find an amicable solution. In the end, we all agreed that I should leave,"

Eswatini says the talks were part of regional diplomacy and not an attempt to interfere.

Northern-based afropop and rap sensation Sherif Abdul Majeed, popularly known as Maccasio, has been crowned overall Artiste of the Year at the maiden edition of the Ghana Northern Music Awards (GNMA 2025), held on Saturday in Tamale. Maccasio emerged ahead of eight other nominees in the five Northern Region claim the top honour, reaffirming his […]

By Kwame Nyame, PhD. At an early stage in learning, we were told that economics is a science. However, the aspect that economics is a dismal science only dawned on us in the later stages of the profession. The subject matter is full of policy trade-offs, demonstrating the fact that there are costs to everything […] The post The ‘potential loss’

Asante Kotokoâ??s Communication Director, Sarfo Duku, has said the club was â??not surprisedâ? by the resignation of head coach Karim Zito.Zito stepped down on Monday following Kotokoâ??s FA Cup exit, a 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to Aduana FC at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday. The club has appointed Prince Yaw Owusu as interim coach in the wake of Zitoâ??s departure.â??We were not surprised, because we knew that the coach wasn't happy with the performance

By Michael Kofi Fosu In the early months of 2026, Ghana’s economy feels like a patient on life support—stable on the surface, but weakened by an unseen internal bleed. The Bank of Ghana has done what central banks do best in moments of stress: intervene decisively. With Gross International Reserves of about US$11.4 billion, equivalent […] The post Trade fraud is killing the cedi appeared first on

By Ben TAGOE In the modern cybersecurity landscape, computer networking serves as both the foundation of organizational connectivity and the primary attack surface for malicious actors. As enterprises increasingly rely on distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and remote access, network security has become paramount. Network security encompasses the policies, practices, and technologies designed to protect the […] The post The

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has expressed concern over the African Small- and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) sector’s meagre contribution to export trade despite being the continent’s major employer. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026 in Accra, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said the SME sector is central to effective cross-border trade […] The post Veep

The committee established by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to look into claims of vote buying and inducement during the Ayawaso East parliamentary primary is scheduled to deliver its findings to the party today, Tuesday, February 10, 2026. A three-member committee was established by the NDC to look into claims that certain candidates used bribery […]

Ghana’s 2025 CPI score rises marginally to 43. Transparency International warns of persistent corruption and weak institutional enforcement despite the slight ranking improvement.

Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has launched a revamped version of its SpeedApp, strengthening its digital banking offering with improved speed, enhanced security, and a more intuitive user experience, nearly a decade after the app’s original introduction. The launch reflects UMB’s continued investment in digital platforms that support customers’ growing reliance on mobile banking, while reinforcing […] The post UMB