Former Ghana international Michael Essien has described the Black Starsâ?? failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as a significant setback, urging the team to quickly move past the disappointment.Ghana endured a difficult qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of their group after six matches without a win.The team recorded three draws and three defeats, a result that saw the four-time African champions miss out on the continental tournament hosted in Morocco for

Kwame Asare Obeng (2nd L) leading the bonfire at the carnival   Gomoa was the place to be this Easter as thousands of revellers, tourists, and culture enthusiasts joined locals Read More... The post Gomoa Easter Carnival Delivers Culture,

Former Ghana international Michael Essien has tipped Kamaldeen Sulemana to play a key role for the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.Despite limited game time and recent struggles in front of goal, the Atalanta winger has remained an important figure for the national team, earning the confidence of coaches and teammates alike.Speaking to FIFA ahead of the tournament, Essienâ??who represented Ghana at the 2006 and 2014 World Cupsâ??praised Sulemanaâ??s

The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John, has called for urgent action to ensure Ghana’s disaster risk management systems fully accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities. He emphasized that such inclusivity would protect vulnerable individuals wherever they face disaster risks. The call was made at a sensitization workshop on Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Management … The post Inclusive

The National Theatre of Ghana has launched a five-year strategic plan aimed at leveraging technology to make the arts more accessible to audiences worldwide. Unveiled yesterday, the plan outlines four key objectives: achieving financial, social, and environmental sustainability; attracting top collaborators; expanding and diversifying audiences through innovation; and inspiring creativity. Key focus areas include artistic … The post National

  A fresh legal battle has emerged in the long-running Sampa chieftaincy dispute, as a Kumasi High Court has been asked to commit a rival claimant to prison for alleged Read More... The post Sampa Dispute Sammordua Dragged To Court For Contempt

Former Black Stars midfielder Michael Essien has called on Ghanaians to rally behind Mohammed Kudus as the national team prepares for the 2026 World Cup.The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, sidelined since January due to injury, was a key figure during Ghanaâ??s World Cup qualifiers.Essien described the 25-year-old as the countryâ??s brightest football talent, emphasizing the need to protect and support him.â??If I start talking about him [Kudus], we won't finish!â?

By Dr. Prince Osei HYEAMAN-ADDAI In the wake of the digital innovation mandate, Ghanaian banks must effectively expand focus from adoption and engagement metrics to monetisation. As banks pour substantial resources into mobile-first strategies — leveraging Apps, USSD, and chat-based services — the imperative is clear: translate high transaction volumes and user bases into sustainable revenue […] The post Effective

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated five individuals for appointment to Ghana’s Fiscal Council, in line with the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), as amended.

The Blue Water Guard in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region has seized four water pumping machines and nine gas cylinders from illegal miners, popularly known as galamseyers, during an operation at Topman, a community near Bonsu Nkwanta.

Strong trade policies only matter when they translate into real transactions for businesses. That was the position GCB Bank PLC took to the GEXIM@10 International Conference, where the bank called for stronger, earlier collaboration between EXIM banks and commercial banks to ensure trade policies deliver real export outcomes. At the conference, which marked the 10th […] The post GCB

Patrice Motsepe has arrived in Senegal for a high-level visit aimed at addressing the fallout from the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations decision.The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president is expected to hold a series of key meetings in Dakar, including talks with Senegalâ??s Head of State Bassirou Diomaye Faye and FA president Abdoulaye Fall, as efforts intensify to manage tensions between the country and the continental governing body.Motsepeâ??s visit

Each school didn’t wish to go down in infamy as the first team to say bye-bye to the Junior Sharks 9.

With the scores in Round 1 cancelling out each other, the long walk to victory had to start afresh.

By John Pabi Ntifo The structural misalignment between how credit is packaged and how borrowers actually earn money is not a market failure. It is a design failure, and it is hiding in plain sight. In Accra’s Makola Market, a fabric trader takes a GH?5,000 loan in January. Her sales are seasonal and her income […] The post  Why most loan products are designed backwards appeared

By Kwabena Kankanfo Oheneba-Gyebi Executive Summary Single sourcing procurement has emerged as a critical issue in Ghana’s public procurement landscape, prompting extensive debates regarding its effectiveness and potential drawbacks. This policy paper offers a comprehensive examination of single sourcing within the context of the Public Procurement Act of 2003 (Act 663) as amended, which establishes […] The post Single

Member of Parliament for Bekwai Constituency, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has provided support to several communities in his constituency undertaking self-help development projects.

FC Samartex 1996 boosted their top-four ambitions with a composed 2-1 victory over Asante Kotoko after their rain-interrupted Premier League Matchday 28 fixture resumed at the Baba Yara Stadium on Tuesday morning. With the initial fixture halted at 0-0 due to heavy rain, Samartex returned sharper and more purposeful. Their dominance paid off in the … The post Samartex upset Kotoko appeared first on Ghanaian

The management of the BA United Football Club has handed over the club back to the Sunyani Traditional Stool. The club is the champion of the 2026 Brong-Ahafo Regional Football Association (BARFA) Division Two League. During a courtesy call on Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II, the Paramount Chief of the Sunyani Traditional Area, Mr Joe … The post BA United hands over club to Sunyani

ALHAJI Abdul Karim Grusah has called for technical reforms within the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following the dismissal of Otto Addo as Black Stars coach, stating the need for fresh direction and less interference in decision-making. Speaking in an interview with GNA Sports, Alhaji Grusah said that although he had supported Otto Addo during his … The post Appoint