The Government has announced stricter measures under a new SIM registration framework, including plans to block Ghana Cards linked to multiple mobile money fraud and disable stolen mobile phones across all networks. The policy was disclosed at a stakeholder engagement in Accra on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, organised by the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology […]

Senegal football authorities are reportedly considering withdrawing from future Africa Cup of Nations participation after being stripped of the title, months after the tournament in Morocco.The Teranga Lionsâ?? AFCON 2025 success in the North African country was annulled on Tuesday night, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals jury awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory.The CAF appeal board rules that the Senegal team constituted a breach of the competitionâ??s regulations.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has reported that a total of twelve firefighters sustained injuries during efforts to contain a fuel tanker explosion at Gomoa Potsin in the Central Region. The service men sustained injuries during cooling operations aimed at preventing re-ignition of the fuel tanker and possible secondary explosions after the fire has […]

Senegal international Idrissa Gana Gueye has delivered an emotional message in the wake of the AFCON 2025 controversy, insisting that no decision can erase what the team experienced on the night in Rabat, while emphasizing that pride, dignity, and the safety of the supporters matter more than titles.The Teranga Lionsâ?? AFCON 2025 success in the North African country was annulled on Tuesday night, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals jury awarding Morocco

Senegalâ??s planned celebrations following their Africa Cup of Nations triumph have been thrown into uncertainty after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) controversially awarded the 2025 title to Morocco.The CAF Appeal Committee ruled that Senegal forfeited the final after walking off the pitch, handing Morocco a 3-0 victory and the championship.The decision has sparked widespread confusion and backlash, particularly as Senegal had already begun preparations to celebrate

President John Dramani Mahama has said that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has significantly impacted Ghanaian society, with actors across political and traditional leadership involved in the menace. Speaking during a meeting with Organised Labour at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, March 17, the President said the scale and complexity of the problem make […]

Parliament has adopted the report of the Committee of the Whole on the 2026 formula for the distribution of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). Presenting the report of the Committee on Tuesday, March 17, the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga noted that the total allocation for the year is based on 5% of projected total […]

Former West Ham United midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has launched a scathing critique of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), describing the handling of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final as a major embarrassment that has damaged the tournamentâ??s global reputation.Speaking on CBS Sports Golazo, Reo-Coker expressed deep frustration over how events unfolded, warning that the controversy reinforces long-standing negative perceptions about African football and the Africa

Former France international Samir Nasri has strongly criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following its controversial decision to award Morocco a 3-0 victory over Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The ruling, delivered by the CAF Appeal Committee after Senegal were deemed to have forfeited the match by walking off the pitch, continues to generate intense debate across the global football community.Nasri, speaking in reaction to the decision, did not

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded a 3-0 victory to Morocco following a decision by its Appeal Jury concerning their Africa Cup of Nations clash against Senegal. In a ruling issued on March 17, 2026, CAF upheld an appeal filed by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) in relation to Match No. […]

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By Juliet ETEFE The economy recorded a year-on-year growth of 5.8 percent in fourth quarter-2025, pushing full-year expansion to 6 percent according to provisional data released by Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The latest outturn reflects an improvement from the 4 percent growth recorded in the same period of 2024, underscoring strengthening economic activity toward year-end. […] The post Q4

The World Bank Group has called on the domestic private sector to take a far more active role in shaping the country’s skills pipeline, warning that persistent employer passivity is deepening the mismatch between education outcomes and labour market needs at a time of rising youth dislocation. Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer-World […] The post World

The Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), Alex Mould, has raised concerns over the widespread neglect of agricultural infrastructure across the country’s Middle Belt, warning that years of under-maintenance have left critical assets underutilised. His remarks follow a seven-day field assessment tour across the Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo and Bono East Regions, where […] The post MiDA

Ghana’s standing as a preferred destination for mining investment has come under renewed scrutiny, following a significant drop in the latest Global Mining Investment Attractiveness Index, prompting concern from the country’s immediate past Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor. According to the report, Ghana fell seven places in the global ranking, dropping […] The post Ghana’s

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has revealed his vision to transform the Ghana Police Service into a world class institution, drawing inspiration from the New York Police Department (NYPD) and Scotland Yard. In an exclusive interview with The Chronicle, the IGP expressed his ambition to elevate the service to international standards, […] The post I’ll Model

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Akyemansa in the Eastern Region, Linda Ahenkora, has declared illegal miners in the district as her “worst enemies,” vowing to intensify efforts to curb the menace and protect the area’s water bodies and environment. According to the DCE, the Akyemansa District Assembly has, since she assumed office, confiscated more […] The post Illegal

Mr Alex Mould, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), has expressed grave concerns about neglected agricultural infrastructure assets across Ghana’s Middle Belt, following a week-long field assessment tour of key farming zones. The CEO of MiDA made the remarks during a seven-day field assessment mission of key farming areas, which […] The post MiDA

The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department Workers’ Union (CAGDWU) has flatly rejected the opposition by the Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), Mr. Isaac Bampoe Addo, to the recommendation by the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) to grant autonomy to the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD). According to the Union, […] The post CAGD

Charles Asiedu, Member of Parliament for Tano South and a member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, has called on the government to treat the revitalisation of the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited as an urgent job creation and industrial development priority, warning that continued neglect of the state-owned firm risks squandering both economic and environmental opportunity. […] The post Tano