Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the Ghana Armed Forces to review its recruitment strategy following the tragic incident at the El-Wak Sports Stadium on November 12, 2025.
Six people died in a stampede wh…
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised the government for failing to provide clarity on its much-touted 24-Hour Economy policy in the 2026 Budget Statement.
According to him, despite earlier promises that the i…
The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government will roll out the Farmer Service Centres initiative to strengthen mechanisation and modernise agriculture across the country.
Presenting the 2026 Bud…
As part of activities marking MTN Ghana’s Sustainability Week, the company has organized a beach clean-up and waste recovery exercise at the Mighty Beach in Sakumono, Tema in partnership with McKingtorch Africa and Bus Stop Boyz.
The ex…
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to fixing Ghana’s economic challenges and restoring sustainable growth.
He said the government inherited an economy “in distress, weighed…
With an energy finance gap estimated between $30 billion and $50 billion per year, Africa is pursuing diversified sources of financing to address this shortfall and advance strategic projects. Aligned with goals by the continent to…
Some 200 Kenyans are fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine and more could be recruited into the conflict, authorities say.
Among them are former members of Kenya's security forces, according to Kenya's Foreign Affairs Ministe…
The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump for a Panorama episode that spliced parts of his 6 January 2021 speech together, but rejected his demands for compensation.
The corporation said the edit had given "the mistaken impr…
The Minority in Parliament has described the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, on Thursday as mere lamentations.
They said in March 2025, when the Finance Minister star…
Kwasi Kyei Darkwah, a celebrated media personality popularly known as KKD, has been appointed Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean Region by President John Dramani Mahama.
His appointment comes at a time when Ghana is seeking to c…
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned Phases 1 and 2 of the Tema Port Expansion Project, describing it as a major step in Ghana’s transformation into a competitive trade and logistics hub for West Africa.
The $1.5 billi…
The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will allocate GH¢110 million in 2026 to implement the 24-Hour Economy Programme as part of efforts to boost productivity, exports, and job creation across th…
Ghana’s 2026 Budget identifies the Digital Economy and Creative Industries as key growth sectors capable of generating high-value jobs and driving innovation across the economy.
Under the Digital Economy Acceleration Programme, …
The Regional Advisory Information and Network Systems (RAINS), a nongovernmental organization based in the Northern Region, has launched the maiden edition of the Schools’ Climate Festival 2025 in the Savelugu Municipality, reaffirming i…
The stench of overflowing gutters, swarms of mosquitoes, and piles of uncollected waste have become an unsettling part of daily life in the Tamale Metropolis and Sagnarigu Municipal. Once hailed as one of the cleanest cities in northern …
The Government has announced plans to construct six new regional hospitals, complete ten ongoing Agenda 111 projects, and reopen the reconstructed La General Hospital to improve healthcare access across the country.
Presenting the 202…
The government has announced the scrapping of the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy and sweeping reforms to the Value Added Tax (VAT) system to inject GH¢3.7 billion into the economy and return nearly GH¢6 billion to businesses and household…
Ghana recorded its fastest decline in inflation in over 20 years, with headline inflation dropping from 23.8 per cent in December 2024 to 8 per cent in October 2025, returning to single digits for the first time since 2021, Finance Minis…
Fade to (All) Black.
For a trilogy of England matches in 2024, the ending was always the same.
They played New Zealand three times in four months.
In Dunedin, England were two points ahead after 60 minutes. At Eden Park at the…
It is one of the more unlikely World Cup qualifying stories.
The Faroe Islands, an 18-island volcanic archipelago between Iceland and Scotland, still harbour dreams of making next summer's finals with just one group match left.
T…
Carlos Alcaraz said securing the year-end world number one ranking "means everything" after he reached the knockout stages of the ATP Finals with three straight wins.
Alcaraz was already assured of a semi-final place, after Alex de …
A "nervous" Kai Trump shot a 13-over-par round on her LPGA debut as she ended the first day of the Annika tournament in last place.
The 18-year-old amateur, who is the granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, hit two double bogey…
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has been named one of baseball's Most Valuable Players for the third year in a row, and the fourth time overall.
The 31-year-old played a key role in the Dodgers winning the World Series f…
Emile Heskey feels it is difficult to see where the next main England striker comes from, following the decline of the traditional number nine in recent years.
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane was the only out-and-out striker named …
The New England Patriots matched their longest winning run since the Tom Brady era as they beat AFC East rivals the New York Jets 27-14 in the NFL.
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson led the way with three touchdowns as the Patriots claimed …
When Thomas Tuchel introduced a selection of substitutes that was a graphic illustration of the formidable strength in depth at England's disposal, one crucial component of his World Cup plans remained untouched.
Jude Bellingham, Ph…
At the centre of Conor Benn's heavily tattooed torso is a large cross and at the bottom of his stomach he has the words 'Fear God' inked on his skin.
Since childhood, Benn has been a devoted Christian but his commitment to the faith…
Before Portugal's World Cup qualifying defeat by the Republic of Ireland, Cristiano Ronaldo said he would "try to be a good boy" to keep Irish fans off his back.
In the heat of battle, however, Ronaldo ensured he joined Thierry Hen…
The concept of blended-wing aircraft – where fuselage and wing are all one structure – is not new. But this radical design might soon be a credible concept for airliners.
In March 2025, a small V-shaped remote-controlled aircraft to…
If there’s any question about whether data centers are driving the global economy, a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) should dispel any doubts. This year, the world will spend $580 billion on data centers, $40 billion …
A TikTok influencer has been forced to apologise, after admitting that she had previously lied about being diagnosed with cancer.
Brittany Miller, who is originally from Oxfordshire, is known for posting food and lifestyle content to …
Adele is to swap music for acting when she makes her film debut in the next movie by former fashion designer Tom Ford.
The singer will appear alongside big names including Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Colin Firth, Paul Bettan…
Bonsucro, the global leader in promoting sustainable sugarcane, has announced a new partnership with the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) to advance the Climate Resilience P…
The Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) expresses its deepest condolences and profound outrage over the tragic deaths of six young women during the 2025/2026 Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sport…
It is not an exaggeration to say that South Africa’s offshore gas discoveries offer up a potential economic transformation for the country that would be on par with Guyana’s oil-driven boom or Suriname’s emerging energy sector.
…
Cassava Technologies (www.CassavaTechnologies.com), a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced a strategic partnership to expand access to Google's advanced AI, Gemini, across the continent.
The collaboratio…
Fodder beet is gaining attention as a key livestock feed crop in South Africa, and new research from the North-West University (NWU) shows how nitrogen fertiliser and planting season shape its growth and nutritional value.
Zabesuthu S…
Papaye Group last Friday honoured 148 of its employees for their long-standing dedication and service at the 2023/2024 Long Service Awards ceremony in Accra.
The awardees included 140 staff from Papaye Fast Food Limited and eight from t…
Airbnb is piloting a service with Instacart that will allow guests to order groceries directly through the Airbnb app before and during their stay, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Wednesday.
“We are regularly testing new product …
It has become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a survey released Wednesday.
The polling firm Ipsos asked 9,000 people to li…
Seven men have survived being lost at sea for six days after their dinghy capsized in the Mediterranean, with 42 people presumed dead, the International Organisation for Migration has said.
Citing survivors, the UN agency said the rub…
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced plans to expand its power generation capacity up to 1,800 megawatts over the next five years, aiming to strengthen its role in Ghana’s electricity sector.
Board Chair, Mr Jabesh Amissah-…
Mr Donatus Atanga Akamugri, the Upper East Regional Minister, has charged security agencies in the region to strengthen collaboration to prevent any spillover of terrorist activities from the Sahel region and to bring internal conflicts un…
The Savannah Women Farmers Association (SWFA) has organized a day’s leadership, governance, and advocacy training workshop for its leaders and members in Tamale to strengthen their internal technical capacity and enhance their role in infl…
Marc Manara, OpenAI’s head of startups, says the reality of AI has advanced far beyond ideas and experiments. AI-native companies are hitting $200 million in annual recurring revenue, and product cycles have shrunk from two-week sprints to…
The National Peace Council (NPC) has expressed regret over the tragic events that occurred during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) 2025/2026 recruitment exercise at El-Wak Stadium on Wednesday, November 12.
According to available re…
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, nominee for Chief Justice, has pledged to make it his priority to ensure that presidential election petitions are fully adjudicated before the swearing-in of a new President on January 7.
Speaking during his …
The Managing Director (MD) of Qualiplast Ghana Limited, Mr Fares Akl, has underscored the importance of packaging innovation as a driver of industrial growth and sustainability, urging manufacturers to invest more in research and creativ…
A five day training workshop for staff of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the Volta and Oti regions Monday opened in Ho. The workshop which focusses on the Updated Financial Manual of the Authority is a significant step i…
International football might seem simple - you are born and raised in a country, and that is who you play for.
But in an increasingly globalised world it does not always pan out like that - and few people know that better than forme…
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