The Amasaman–Medie section of the Ofankor–Nsawam road was blocked for more than 15 hours from Thursday evening to late Friday, leaving thousands of commuters, long-distance travellers and heavy-duty trucks stranded in a massive gridlock. Vehicles travelling between Accra and the Northern Region, as well as other Sahelian neighbouring countries, were caught in the standstill, unable … The post 15

Aug 14 (Reuters) – Accenture (ACN.N),said on Thursday it will buy Australian cybersecurity firm CyberCX in its largest-ever deal in the sector, with the Australian Financial Review valuing the transaction at more than A$1 billion ($650 million). A wave of devastating cyberattacks has battered Australia, including a 2022 breach at telecom major Optus that exposed the personal data … The post Accenture

A rout in shares of European companies embracing artificial intelligence deepened this week, as powerful new AI models raise questions about whether sectors from software to data analytics could find themselves overtaken by the technology. European software stocks, including Germany’s SAP (SAPG.DE), and France’s Dassault Systemes (DAST.PA), tumbled on Tuesday as worries that AI will disrupt the software sector … The post Powerful

Shares of Applied Materials (AMAT.O), tumbled nearly 14% in premarket trading on Friday after the chip equipment maker issued weak fourth-quarter forecasts on sluggish China demand, fueling concerns over tariff-related risks. The Santa-Clara, California-based company’s forecast comes after similar tariff warnings from ASML Holding (ASML.AS), the world’s biggest supplier of chip-making equipment, last month. CEO Gary Dickerson flagged lower visibility and … The post

 The African Wom­en Leaders Network (AWLN) Ghana Chapter, has expressed worry about the devastating impact of illegal mining (galamsey) and called for its immediate end, describing it as a menace the country has “no reason to continue.” The network emphasised that the practice had caused exten­sive environmental destruction, ruined livelihoods, and led to needless loss … The post AWLN

 The Chairman of Swiss Bio Shield, a Switzer­land-based med­ical equipment and healthcare solutions provider, Mr Issaka Sidi, has announced a partnership with the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) in the Volta Region to establish a world-class showroom and production hub. It is aimed at transforming healthcare delivery in West Africa. He said the initiative would include … The post Swiss

Oleksandr Usyk has requested an extension on the negotiations for his mandatory fight with Joseph Parker, according to the Kiwi’s promoter, Frank Warren. On July 27, the WBO ordered Usyk to defend his undisputed heavyweight crown against the major sanctioning body’s interim champion, Parker. Both sides have been given 30 days to agree on terms … The post Usyk makes Parker fight

Roma have made a £20m offer to sign England winger Jadon Sancho from Manchester United, where he remains excluded from training with the first-team squad. The 25-year-old, who has been told to find a new club before the transfer window closes on 1 September, joined United for £73m four years ago. Juventus, who unlike Roma … The post Roma make £20m bid for Sancho appeared first on Ghanaian

Tony Yoka believes a fight with Anthony Joshua could take place in Ghana in December. The Frenchman has been linked as a possible opponent for AJ in recent weeks as speculation ramps up over the Watford powerhouse’s next steps. Joshua hasn’t boxed since his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last September, but is expected to … The post Joshua eyes Ghana as next fight destination appeared

 World number one Jannik Sinner reached the Cincinnati Open quar­ter-finals with a 6-4 7-6 (7-4) victory over a stubborn Adrian Mannarino. Sinner quickly took control of the match when he broke the 37-year-old Frenchman in the third game. Mannarino, ranked 89th in the world, saved a break point in the seventh game with an ace … The post Sinner beats Mannarino to reach Cincinnati last

 European champions Paris St-Germain pro­duced a superb late recovery before winning a penalty shootout to clinch the Uefa Super Cup and deny Thomas Frank a first trophy as Tottenham boss. Spurs led 2-0 after 84 minutes and were then seconds away from clinching an impressive victory be­fore PSG substitute Goncalo Ramos headed in a 94th-minute … The post PSG win UEFA Super Cup

 In a jaw-dropping courtroom twist, 38-year-old Priscilla Koduah — infamously known as Maame Kraa — has been remanded into police custody by the Atasomanso Circuit Court for allegedly masterminding a high-stakes fraud that cost a Senior High School headmistress a staggering GH¢560,000. Koduah, a former Newmont Ghana Gold Limited staffer turned unemployed schemer, is accused … The post Priscilla

MTN Ghana has signed a $2million agreement with the Gha­na Football Association (GFA) to become the headline sponsor of four national teams from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027. The sponsorship will cover the Black Stars, Black Queens, Black Satellites, and Black Starlets for the next two years. Speaking at the signing ceremony held … The post  GFA, MTN Ghana sign $2m deal for 4 national