By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has recovered GH¢27million from employers that defaulted on workers’ pension contributions. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Deputy CEO-NPRA Victor Azuma Mejida said this represents only 30 percent of total amounts in arrears. He pledged his outfit’s resolve to recover more, adding that 40 […] The post NPRA

… at EBID’s 24th annual meeting By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU ([email protected]) Regional financial institutional strengthening and the imperative of more disciplined development borrowing dominated the 24th Annual General Meeting of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development held in Accra, as member-states heard calls to significantly scale the Bank’s ambitions while confronting the gap […] The post Institutional

Mfundi Vundla spent 21 years in exile and created the popular television show “Generations.” His latest project is a play that explores the imperfections of the fight against apartheid.

The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has rejected claims that it directed state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to channel insurance business exclusively to SIC Insurance PLC and SIC Life Company Limited. Speaking in an interview with Joy FM, SIGA Director-General Michael Kpessa-White said correspondence cited by IMANI Africa was intended only to ensure the state insurers […] The post SIGA

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to hold an emergency meeting today, April 7, 2026, with the appointment of a new Black Stars head coach expected to dominate discussions.The move comes after the dismissal of the 50-year-old tactician following Ghanaâ??s consecutive defeats to Austria and Germany during last monthâ??s international friendlies.Those results intensified scrutiny over the teamâ??s direction, particularly with the 2026

…as Ghana-United Kingdom (UK) investment ties deepen The announcement coincides with the launch of a strategic partnership between Invest Africa and the Ghana High Commission London, including the Ghana Investment Summit Invest Africa , the leading platform for pan-African trade and investment has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will serve as Guest of Honour […] The post Mahama

The nation has taken a significant step toward strengthening its public finances institutional architecture, with President John Dramani Mahama nominating five individuals to serve on a newly constituted Fiscal Council; an independent statutory body charged with monitoring government’s adherence to fiscal rules and advising on the management of public funds. Dr. Emmanuel Oteng Kumah, an […] The post Fiscal

Asanko Gold Ghana Limited has partnered  the Amansie West District Assembly to revive stalled road rehabilitation works by addressing fuel supply challenges that have hampered the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). The Assembly, which has access to road maintenance machinery under DRIP, has struggled to sustain operations due to rising fuel costs. Asanko Gold’s intervention, […] The post Asanko

Ghana youth international Mark Kagawa Mensah has arrived in Sweden for a trial with Allsvenskan side AIK, as the 17-year-old attacking midfielder looks to take the next major step in his promising career.The Black Starlets playmaker was spotted training with AIK's first team this week, with the Swedish club evaluating the youngster's potential ahead of a possible move. According to reports, Kagawa, born in 2009, is currently on a trial period at the Stockholm-based club.Kagawa

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has concluded his visit to Morocco, meeting with officials and stakeholders following the controversy surrounding the AFCON final that awarded Morocco the championship.Motsepe met with Royal Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa and other members of the country's football community to discuss the ongoing dispute. The engagement was followed by a press conference in Rabat.Addressing the media, Motsepe

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has called on Africans to remain confident in the continent's progress despite ongoing challenges in football administration, particularly those surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco.Speaking at a press briefing in Dakar on Wednesday following an engagement with Senegal officials, Motsepe expressed satisfaction with the strides made so far but cautioned against allowing setbacks to dampen

Ghana veteran Andre Ayew could be set for a dramatic return to the Black Stars fold after Mohammed Kudus suffered a significant injury setback that threatens his availability for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Tottenham Hotspur confirmed on Thursday that the 25-year-old midfielder has suffered a setback in his recovery from a quad injury sustained in January and will now require further specialist review and potentially surgery.The news has cast serious doubt over Kudus's participation

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has urged the Black Stars to use the pain of missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as fuel for a strong performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Reflecting on Ghana's disastrous qualifying campaignâ??which saw the team finish bottom of their group without a single winâ??Essien acknowledged the disappointment but stressed the importance of looking forward."The good thing in football is you always have the next game to make

Aduana FC defender Abubakar Adams has stressed that the team is determined to end the 2025/26 football season with a trophy.The team currently sits fifth in the Ghana Premier League standings with 42 points and trails league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars by nine points.Although the side can still clinch the Ghana Premier League title at the end of the season, the points gap makes it very difficult.Elsewhere in the MTN FA Cup, Aduana FCâ??s chances of lifting the title are quite

Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.

Aduana FC defender Abubakar Adams has expressed optimism about the teamâ??s chances of beating Gold Stars in their next Ghana Premier League fixture. The Dormaa-based outfit is scheduled to host the league leaders on Friday, April 10, in a Week 29 encounter of the 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking ahead of the encounter, Adams noted that the Aduana FC players have worked hard this week and are confident they will amass all three points from the contest.â??Gold Stars wonâ??t

Nations FC face a crucial test in their fight to avoid the drop as they host Basake Holy Stars at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Sunday.Winless in their last three matches, Nations are under growing pressure to turn their form around, with the team sitting just two points above the relegation zone. Coach Frimpong Manso will be keen to see his side respond after their last league victory came back in March.Defeat could drag Nations into the bottom three, making this encounter

A devastating boat accident on the Volta Lake has claimed at least seven lives, with two more persons still unaccounted for following the capsizing of a passenger vessel in the Savannah Region. According to a statement issued by the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), the incident occurred on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in the Gonja East […] The post Volta Lake Disaster Claims 7 Lives, 2 Missing appeared

FIFA-ranked Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea has been left out of the list of officials selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite being the country's most prominent match official.The tournament, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, will feature 48 nations. Ghana has secured qualification and will compete in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.Seven referees from Africa were named in the 50-man roster,

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has described the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as a major setback, while urging the team to quickly move on and focus on the future.Ghana endured a disastrous qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of their group without a single win. The Black Stars recorded three draws and three defeats, missing out on the tournament for the first time in over two decades.Reflecting on the disappointment, Essien admitted