President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that the government will not allocate public funds to fly supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the high cost involved and recommendations from the Dzamepe Report.Speaking at the Ghana World Cup fundraising campaign at the Kempinski Hotel on Friday, the president explained that even a modest effort to support a small group of fans would come at an enormous price."In consonance with the Dzamepe report, the government has no

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has publicly rejected the Confederation of African Football's decision to award his country the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, insisting that Senegal deserved to be champions following their victory on the pitch.In a strongly worded statement, the Paris Saint-Germain defender made clear that he and his teammates should not accept the trophy, despite CAF's ruling to strip Senegal of the title."My mum told me to reject the AFCON trophy.

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has called on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), to improve performance or risk dissolution. ?Speaking on behalf of the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, at a meeting with core stakeholders of State-Owned Enterprises and Specified Entities under the theme, Leveraging Public Assets For Shared Prosperity, Mr. Ampem said […]

The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana has called for an urgent national tomato emergency strategy following Burkina Faso’s export ban on the produce. The Chamber warned that Ghana faces a severe supply gap, rising prices, and deep structural weaknesses in its food system. In a press statement issued on March 20, 2026, the Chamber of Agribusiness […]

Basake Holy Stars will be targeting an immediate return to winning ways when they welcome Young Apostles to the AAK II Sports Arena for their Matchday 26 Ghana Premier League clash on Sunday.The hosts have turned their home ground into a fortress and will be chasing a ninth straight home victory to sustain their impressive run. Only Bibiani Gold Stars boast a better home record this season, underlining Holy Starsâ?? dominance in familiar surroundings.With just one defeat at home

Ibrahim Mahama's mining firm, Engineers & Planners, has committed $5 million as the headline sponsor of Ghana's fundraising campaign ahead of the 2026 World Cup.The substantial investment is expected to provide a significant boost to the Black Stars' preparations as the team gears up for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.The fundraising campaign aims to secure the

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani was left to lament missed chances on Friday after his team drew goalless with Heart of Lions in the Ghana Premier League.The Phobians, after failing to win any of their last three league matches before the fixture against Lions, went into the contest determined to secure maximum points.However, despite creating very good chances in both halves, the team could not find the back of the net and had to settle for a draw at full-time.Speaking in

Ghanaian defender Ema Twumasi capped a standout display with a crucial goal as Piast Gliwice beat Radomiak Radom 3â??1 in Ekstraklasa action at Stadion Miejski.With the game finely poised at 1â??1, Twumasi surged forward from right-back and arrived in the box at the perfect moment to finish Jorge Félixâ??s pass in the 63rd minute, restoring Piastâ??s lead and swinging the momentum back their way.â??Piast had started fast, going ahead in the seventh minute through

Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford has described his teamâ??s draw against Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League on Friday as a true reflection of the contest.The two clubs locked horns at the Kpando Sports Stadium and put up a fight in their bid to take maximum points from their Week 26 fixture.Despite their best efforts, neither side could find the back of the net, as the encounter ended in a stalemate.Speaking in his post-match interview, Bashir Hayford argued that

Deputy Minister for Finance and Chairman of the Fundraising Subcommittee for the World Cup Ministerial Committee, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has revealed plans to raise $30 million to support the Ghana national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The fundraising initiative was officially launched in Accra at the Kempinski Hotel, marking a significant […]

The Global Shea Alliance (GSA) has officially launched its flagship annual conference SHEA 2026 with the theme, “Beyond Borders” in Tamale. A standout feature this year is GSA’s collaboration with Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy initiative, a national strategy designed to boost productivity, create jobs, and drive industrial growth by encouraging businesses and services to operate round […]

…Low female representation in AI raises concerns over bias, innovation By Juliet ETEFE Women make up roughly 20–30 percent of the global artificial intelligence (AI) workforce, but their representation stands at about 12 percent in core research roles, according to UNESCO, with other reports highlighting broader gaps for women in technology. The disparity underscores a […] The post Women

Heart of Lions midfielder Etse Dogli was named Man of the Match (MoTM) on Friday afternoon after starring in the teamâ??s goalless stalemate against Hearts of Oak.The midfield maestro started the Week 26 fixture for his team and helped them to secure a crucial point in what turned out to be a very tough contest.In the match played at Kpando Sports Stadium, Hearts of Lions, backed by their strong home form, matched Hearts in organisation and intensity, while creating more set-piece

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President John Dramani Mahama joined the National Chief Imam, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, and the Muslim community at the Black Star Square for Eid ul-Fitr prayers, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In his address, the President underscored that Eid represents not only a moment of celebration but also a call to … The post Eid

Belgian-Ghanaian winger Francis Amuzu scored his first Brazilian Serie A goal for Gremio in a confident 2â??0 home win over Vitoria at Arena do Grêmio.The 26-year-old struck in the 54th minute, drifting into space at the back post to meet a precise cross from right-back Weverton before guiding his finish past the goalkeeper to double the hostsâ?? advantage.Gremio had already taken the lead in the first half when Vitoria defender Camutanga turned the ball into his own net

The Government of Ghana says it will engage authorities in Burkina Faso following the West African country’s recent ban on the export of fresh tomatoes. The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry confirmed in a press release that the ban, which took effect on March 16, 2026, has prompted Ghana to open discussions with its … The post Government to engage Burkina Faso

President John Dramani Mahama has presided over the award of grants to 475 young entrepreneurs under the Adwumawura Programme, reinforcing the government’s commitment to youth empowerment and entrepreneurship development. The programme is designed to strengthen Ghana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing young people with both financial support and capacity-building resources to establish and grow sustainable businesses. … The post Mahama

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Mahamudu Bawumia, has extended warm wishes to Muslims across Ghana as they celebrate Eid ul Fitr. In a message shared on his Facebook page, he congratulated Muslims for successfully completing the holy month of Ramadan. He noted that he and his wife, Samira Bawumia, were joining in celebrating … The post NPP Flagbearer Dr. Bawumia congratulates

A suspected armed robber has been shot dead during an intelligence-led anti-robbery operation at Ejura in the Ashanti Region, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed. According to a statement issued via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the operation was carried out by the Police Intelligence Directorate on March 18, 2026, as part of efforts […] The post Suspected Armed Robber