Brazil qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 win against Paraguay in South American qualifying to give Carlo Ancelotti his first win as manager. Real Madrid forward, Vinicius Jr, scored from close range in the second half, finishing after fine work from Manchester United-bound playmaker Matheus Cunha. The victory, Ancelotti’s first after a … The post Ancelotti earns first win

Senegal became the first African team to beat England in 22 games on Tuesday, winning 3-1 in a friendly at the City Ground thanks to goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra and Cheikh Sabaly. Senegal stretched their unbeaten streak to 24 games, while England’s loss, which included a disallowed late goal from Jude Bellingham for … The post Senegal hand England 1st ever loss to African team

The Ministry of Health (MoH) is taking significant steps towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through a three-day forum focused on strengthening community health systems. This initiative aims to improve health outcomes by enhancing the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) program, which has been the foundation of Ghana’s primary care system for over two … The post Ministry

The Parliament of Ghana has held a briefing session on a new support initiative in partnership with the World Bank and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The project aims to enhance the capacity of Members of Parliament and their staff in economic and financial governance to improve legislative efficiency and oversight. The … The post Parliament

 The World Bank has cautioned that the growth outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana, is facing increased downside risks. According to the Bret­ton Woods institution, global growth could be weaker than projected if global trade tensions were to escalate further. In its June 2024 Global Pros­pects, the World Bank said the di­rect effects of the … The post Global growth could

 The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) con­tinue its strong per­formance in May this year with improved returns on the Accra bourse. On the equities market, the GSE Composite Index gained 0.90 per cent in May 2025 to close the month at 6,150.31 points, bringing the year-to-date gain to 25.81 per cent. The GSE in a statement … The post Ghana Stock Exchange sustains positive momentum in May

The Ghana Water Accra West Ladies’ Association on Tuesday donated essential supplies to the Chosen Children’s Centre, an orphanage dedicated to caring for abandoned and vulnera­ble children. The items included diapers, wipes, baby food, toiletries, detergents, bottles of water, rice, cooking oil, sugar, and clothing for children of various ages.” Presenting the items, the Chair­person … The post Ghana

Leaders as indi­viduals are all very different people. Any prospective leader who attempts to em­ulate all the charac­teristics of a specific leader may not succeed. The one essential quality you must have to lead is to be your own person, authentic in every regard. The best leaders are autono­mous and highly independent. Those who are … The post Authentic leadership appeared first on Ghanaian

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the 24-hour economy policy of the government would be ready to go into operation from July 1, 2025. He made the announcement at the opening of the 2ndedition of the Horticulture Expo held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) yesterday under the theme, “In­novation, Transform, Sustain: Driving … The post 24hr economy policy ready July

 Despite generating billions of dollars in oil revenue over the past decade, Ghana has failed to deliver on its promise of balanced regional development and reduced inequal­ity. From 2011 to 2013 alone, Ghana earned nearly 10 billion dollars in oil revenue, yet, the vast developmental gaps the country sought to close particularly the entrenched north-south … The post Prioritise

As a result of the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses andMidwives Association (GRNMA), it has become imperative for the Ministry ofHealth to implement additional measures to mitigate any inconvenience that has been caused. According to the Ministry, in a statement, it has through all appropriate channels, led negotiations to ensure the smooth … The post Seek

The Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism has engaged key stakeholders within its purview to discuss the impact of the appreciation of the cedi on the prices of goods and services in the country. The Chairman of the Committee, Alexander Roosevelt Hottordze noted that, the cedi’s relationship with the dollar affects most indicators for determining … The post Committee

 The Ghana Police Service, through an intelligence-led oper­ation, has arrested a man for impersonating a medical doctor and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public under the pretext of securing for them international travelling oppor­tunities. Fredrick Papa Kow-Assi­fuah, the suspect, was arrested by personnel of the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) Headquarters on Thursday June 6, at … The post Police

The Executive Secretary of the National Com­mission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), Dr Adam Bonaa, has cautioned transport operators against allowing themselves to be used as channels for the illegal movement of arms and explosives across the country. To this end, he has asked them to remain vigilant and col­laborate with security agencies … The post Transport operators

68–year-old man, Kwame Tsoafonan­yo, has been sentenced to six months in prison for manslaughter in hard labour under Section 239 of Act 30 by the Accra High Court (Criminal Division 3) on March 12, 2025. This was after he pleaded guilty to the charge of man­slaughter, having spent almost seven years in prison custody. Tsoafonanyo … The post Man convicted of manslaughter, Legal Aid

The Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana (CFAG) has appealed to health workers to recognise their critical role in the nation’s healthcare system and abstain from industrial action. “As essential workers, health professionals play a vital role in maintaining the well-being of Ghanaians,” said the President of CFAG, Farmer General Nana Oboadie Boateng Bonsu ||.In a … The post CFAG

 The Oti Regional Minister, Mr John Kwadzo Gyapong, has called on the chiefs of Challa, Adele and Akyode tradi­tional areas involved in the conflict at Nkwanta, to strictly adhere to the directives of the Oti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) which banned all festival celebrations in the traditional areas. Mr Gyapong explained that the directive formed … The post  Oti REGSEC bans

 The  Minister of Tourism, Cul­ture and Creative Arts, Mrs Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has appealed to Ghanaians to change their attitude towards throwing away plastics as waste. According to her, proper disposal of plastic waste could be recycled into beautiful and pur­poseful things that could be sold to generate revenue. This, she emphasised, would help address … The post Change

 Telecel Ghana has launched its most rewarding consumer promotion, Telecel 2Moorch Money, a nationwide cash give­away campaign set to reward customers daily, weekly and climax with a staggering grand prize of GH¢ 1.2 million. The promo, which runs from June until September, will reward over 10,000 customers with daily, weekly, and grand prize draws. Throughout … The post Telecel Ghana rolls

Today is the second ever International Day of Play (IDOP), and Lively Minds is delighted to mark this special occasion with a dedicated episode of their radio show, Lively Minds Together!(LMT). The IDOP aims to highlight the global concern that many children lack opportunities for play due to poverty, conflict, and a widespread undervaluing of … The post Lively Minds Together and the International