The Chairman of the ECOWAS Parliament’s Committee on Education, Science, and Culture is calling for an urgent and radical realignment of educational curricula across West Africa, warning that the current system is producing graduates who are unfit for the job market. George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan made the remarks on the sidelines of the ongoing joint delocalised […]

Former Asante Kotoko tactician Abdul Karim Zito has expressed his displeasure over the clubâ??s recent performances weeks after his departure, while encouraging the team not to give up as the season unfolds.The Porcupine Warriors, under a new coaching setup, have struggled to grind out results, winning only one game, drawing one and losing two matches since Zitoâ??s exit.After 25 games in the Ghana Premier League, the two-time Champions League holders find themselves in fifth

REHABILITATION work has officially begun on the Pantang Junction–Abokobi road in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality in the Greater Accra Region. The project involves elevating and widening the existing road, improving side drains to curb perennial flooding, replacing selected culverts, constructing U-drains, and resealing and resurfacing the entire 8.6-kilometre stretch with bitumen. Messrs Awerco Construction Limited … The post Rehabilitation

NORTHERN Ghana has recorded a major milestone in its industrialisation drive as Northshore Apparel Ghana Ltd adopts Coats Digital’s full digital suite to power the region’s first sustainable apparel manufacturing hub. The facility, located in Savelugu Municipality, will leverage Coats Digital’s GSDCost, FastReactPlan, and FastReactFabric solutions to enable precise costing, efficient production planning, and fabric … The post Northern

Veteran Ghanaian tactician Abdul Karim Zito has refused to shut the door for Asante Kotoko return, stressing his bond with the Porcupine Warriors remains intact.Zito recently parted ways with the two-time Champions League champions after a string of unimpressive results in the domestic competitions.Speaking to Kumasi-based Akoma FM, the former Dreams FC gaffer botched to rule out a return to the Ghanaian giants, emphasizing that his loyalty to the Porcupine Warriors will never change.Quizzed

A NEW research has revealed that most traders in the informal economy pay taxes and market fees, with many low-income workers spending a significant share of their earnings on taxes. The study was commissioned by Women in Informal Employment: Globalising and Organising (WIEGO) on the topic; Improving the Efficiency of Tax and Fee Collection in … The post Informal sector workers pay more taxes

Denkyirahemaa, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, has categorically refuted allegations that she has taken over Akwaboso Land and handed it to some individuals for mining purposes. According to her, such allegations are not just unfounded but also appear to have been carefully fabricated by certain disgruntled individuals to settle chieftaincy disagreement with her. It will […] The post Akwaboso Land Dispute:

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to refund application fees totalling GHS113m paid by thousands of unsuccessful applicants in the recent recruitment exercise into the country’s security services, describing the process as exploitative and unfair to unemployed youth. Addressing a news conference in Parliament yesterday, the ranking member on the Select […] The post Security

Athletic Bilbao are reportedly prepared to part ways with Spanish international of Ghanaian descent, Nico Williams ahead of the summer transfer window.Per reports, the Spanish outfit has resolved to sanction a move for the 23-year-old right winger at the end of the season after a difficult campaign marked by injuries and inconsistent performances. The club reportedly believes the player is no longer fully happy at San Mamés, making a summer departure increasingly likely.Williams,

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has launched a week-long training programme to equip masons and artisans with practical knowledge on producing high-quality concrete for construction projects. The initiative is a collaboration with the German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, aimed at improving construction … The post GSA,

Former Abdul Karim Zito has addressed speculation about a possible return to Asante Kotoko SC, insisting that his bond with the club remains unbreakable despite stepping away from the role earlier this year. Speaking in an interview with Akoma 87.9 FM, the former Kotoko boss said he is unsure whether he will ever return to […]

In just 43 days, Karim Zito achieved what many coaches spend years chasing—winning four trophies with Asante Kotoko SC. Days after resigning from the powerhouse club, Zito spoke to Akoma 87.9 FM, reflecting on that remarkable period and sharing his thoughts ahead of his new role as head coach of FC AshGold 04. “Winning four […]

THE La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), in partnership with Rita Odorley Sowah, MP for La Dade-Kotopon, has donated assorted food items to three Muslim groups in the municipality to aid their fasting during Ramadan. The beneficiary mosques included Mother Mosque, Cantonment Police Mosque, and Kojo Sardine Mosque. Donations comprised bags of rice, sugar, cartons … The post LaDMA,

Weeks after leaving Asante Kotoko SC, former head coach Karim Zito has reacted to the club’s recent performances, speaking candidly in an interview with Akoma 87.9 FM. Kotoko, under a new coaching setup, has struggled in recent matches, winning only one game, drawing one, and losing two. After 25 games played, the club sits in […]

President John Dramani Mahama has said that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plays a vital role in this transition to cleaner energy sources. He makes the point that energy access and the transition to cleaner energy sources remain among the defining challenges of the present. He said this on Thursday, March 12, when he commissioned a […]

A MAN was arrested with more than 2,200 live garden ants in his luggage at Nairobi’s main airport this week amid a rise in cases of smuggling of the insects in Kenya. Chinese national Zhang Kequn, 27, was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tuesday while he was trying to leave the country, court … The post Man arrested in Kenya with over 2,000 live ants in luggage

The Member of Parliament for Kpando, Sebastian Deh, has called for stronger financial inclusion and innovative support to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Ghana. Delivering a statement on the floor of the House, he emphasised that smallholder farmers forms the backbone of Ghana’s agricultural sector and contributes significantly to food security and economic […]

Consider two organisations operating in the same space. The first is well-funded, strategically coordinated across continents, and has been quietly placing the right letters in front of the right heads of state at precisely the right moment. The second is underfunded, frequently operating in isolation, and is often one grant cycle away from shutting its […] The post Her

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana’s effort to stabilise the economy has carried a significant financial cost, with liquidity sterilisation expenses rising to about GH¢17billion in 2025 as the central bank intensified operations to absorb excess cash in the banking system following Ghana’s recent macroeconomic crisis. Central bank Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama […] The post BoG

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has tightened controls on poultry and table egg imports in one of the most extensive updates in recent years, banning poultry products from 40 countries including Ghana. The import-ban list also confirms that imports from these countries are fully […] The post Saudi bans poultry imports from Ghana,