Ghana is set to take centre stage in fashion, culture and the creative economy as the maiden Black Star Fashion Week (BSFW) takes off with a two-day national fashion experience designed to discover talent, convene the industry and showcase Ghanaian fashion on a global stage. Put together by the Presidency-backed Black Star Experience Secretariat led … The post Maiden

Ambassador Dr. Erieka Bennett, Founder and Head of Mission of the Diaspora African Forum (DAF) Embassy for the African Diaspora, has presented the prestigious Women of Excellence Award to Nana Yaa Sarpong, Founder of Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA). The presentation took place during the Africa Media Leaders Roundtable held on the margins of the … The post Diaspora

It was a race against time at the Customs Barrier on Tuesday evening after a loaded tipper truck overturned, trapping its driver inside the mangled cabin. The truck, with registration number GG 4478-21, was heavily loaded when it lost control and toppled over near the Customs Barrier in the Bolgatanga East District. Inside was 35-year-old … The post GNFS rescues

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the programme and voter identification requirements for its national officers elections scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026. In a notice issued on September 30, the National Officers Elections Committee (NOEC) said constitutional amendments would begin at exactly 9:00 a.m., while the election of national officers was expected to … The post NPP

Ghana’s live events industry has a new standard for world-class sound, EchoWave. The cutting-edge event sound and logistics company made a bold statement over the weekend, delivering flawless audio production for the 10th Anniversary of Women in Worship, powered by Genet Services. With state-of-the-art equipment and a team of seasoned sound engineers, EchoWave delivered crystal-clear … The post EchoWaves

The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NC-PTAS) Ghana has expressed its support for pre-tertiary teacher unions currently on strike, describing their demands as legitimate and justified. In a statement dated September 30, 2026, the council said no nation could rise above the welfare and quality of its teachers and urged the government to take immediate … The post NC-PTAS

The 10th edition of the Ghana Energy Awards has officially been launched in Accra, with nominations opening for individuals, companies and institutions that have made significant contributions to Ghana’s energy sector. The 2026 edition marks a decade of the awards, which have since 2017 recognised excellence, innovation and leadership across the country’s energy value chain. … The post 2026

Ghana has won an international tax arbitration case against Tullow Ghana Limited over the taxation of business interruption insurance proceeds. The Ministry of Finance said an arbitral tribunal constituted under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce delivered its award on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, ruling in favour of the Republic. According … The post Ghana wins $393m Tullow

The Ghana Police Service has postponed the full implementation of the automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, from October 1 to November 1, 2026. According to the Service, the decision will allow for more public education and awareness about the programme before its full rollout. In a press release issued on September 29, the Police … The post TRAFFITECH-GH full implementation

Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has taken full responsibility for Ghana’s shocking 4-2 defeat to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium. Ghana threw away a 2-0 lead after goals from Ernest Nuamah and Felix Afena-Gyan, with Mensah at fault for two of the Gambian goals, conceding a penalty with a rash challenge and misplacing … The post “We take responsibility”

Absa Bank Ghana Ltd has formally commissioned Absa Place, its new Head Office at 64 Independence Avenue, Ridge, Accra, marking a new chapter for an institution that has been part of Ghana’s financial sector for more than a century. Speaking at the ceremony, the Board Chair of Absa Bank Ghana Ltd, Mrs Frances Adu-Mante, said … The post Absa Bank Ghana commissions new Head Office appeared first

The Ghana Audit Service is set to introduce a new electronic tracker to publicly monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, in a move aimed at ensuring that audit findings lead to corrective action and the recovery of public funds. The Auditor-General, Dr Pamela Graham, announced this in Accra yesterday at the launch of the 2026 … The post Audit Service steps up efforts to recover

Veteran sports administrator and Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) Board Member, Richmond Quarcoo, has been appointed Chef de Mission for Ghana’s delegation to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States of America. The appointment adds another major responsibility to an illustrious sports administration career spanning several decades and covering national, continental and international assignments.  … The post GOC

The Black Starlets have stepped up preparations for their second international friendly against Morocco’s U17 side following a full-scale training session on Monday. The Black Starlets will face Morocco U17 today in the second of the two scheduled friendlies as they continue preparations for the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, which will also serve as … The post Starlets set for Morocco friendly today

Sixteen community teams are participating in the 2026 MTN Inter-Community Football Gala at the Twene Amanfo Senior High School Park in Sunyani, Bono Region. The annual event, dubbed Sun City Fest, is organised by MTN Ghana in partnership with Sun City Radio to celebrate culture, community spirit, music, sports and health. The three-week programme, which … The post 16 c’nities competing

Ghana’s hopes to defend their Mixed Team Relay at the ongoing 2026 All Africa U-19 Badminton Championship in Cairo, Egypt were dashed yesterday after falling 2-1 to Algeria in the semi-finals. The defending champions represented by Francis Obeng-Shang, Obabompa Adu Mintah, Samuel Amasah, Racheal Quarcoo, Moslena Ama Korama Adu, Margaret Sarpei and Alana Faith Sullo … The post Badminton:

UEFA will distribute €31.5 million ($35.7 million) to clubs who released their players to compete in the 2024-25 season ?of the Nations League, European soccer’s governing body said yesterday. The payment is the first under the UEFA Club Benefits Programme cycle, which is part ?of a memorandum of understanding between UEFA and European Football Clubs … The post UEFA to

The head of the Turkish referees’ body has been arrested as part of a police investigation into corruption. Turkish justice minister Akin Gurlek said the investigation focused on “claims regarding interference in the formation of referee classifications, assignments, scoring and appointment processes, as well as rule examinations”. Ferhat Gundogdu, the president of the refereeing body, … The post Turkish

FIFA has accused UEFA of a “misinformation campaign” and attempting to influence the race for its presidential campaign in new court documents. They also described UEFA’s conduct as “in bad faith and for the purpose of harassment”. Last month European football’s governing body filed legal papers in the US requesting disclosure of evidence and documents … The post FIFA

Wayne Rooney says his former club Manchester United do not deserve to be awarded Premier League titles if rivals Manchester City are stripped of them for breaching financial rules. City have been found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League. The financial charges relate to the period … The post Man Utd do not deserve Man City titles – Rooney