Manchester City will visit Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarterfinals as Pep Guardiola’s side look to salvage a disappointing season. The draw, which was made on Sunday evening, has also thrown up a London derby between, Ful­ham and Crystal Palace. Fulham knocked holders, Man­chester United, out of the com­petition on Sunday, winning their fifth round … The post FA Cup quarterfinal

 Former FIFA presi­dent, Sepp Blatter, said he was innocent when he appeared in a Swiss court on Monday alongside France soccer great, Michel Platini, 2-1/2 years after they were both cleared of fraud. Blatter and Platini were acquitted in 2022 at a lower Swiss court following a seven-year investigation into a payment of 2 million … The post I am innocent – Blatter appeared first on Ghanaian

 THE Madrid derby takes centre stage in the round of 16 of the Champi­ons League, with Atletico Madrid in a commanding position to try to finally get the best of rival, Real Madrid, in the European compe­tition. Diego Simeone-Atletico Madrid Carlo Ancelotti-Real Madrid Madrid, the record 15-time European champion, has been a thorn for Atletico … The post In-form Atletico

 Absa Bank Ghana has opened an SME Banking Suite at its Adum branch in Kumasi to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the region. The new SME Banking Suite provides a dedicated space where businesses can connect, collabo­rate, and access tailored banking solutions conveniently. The suite is part of the bank’s commitment to enhancing … The post Absa opens innovative SME banking

The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS), an economic think tank, has stated that the government should establish achievable budgetary objectives to maintain fiscal credibility while formulating the 2025 budget and economic policy. It said effective fiscal policy rests on credible budgets and if a budget lacked credibility, its policy intentions were less likely to be … The post Establish

The Ghanaian-Eu­ropean Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development, in partnership with the Jackson Insti­tute of Technology, has launched a transformative IT entrepreneur­ship training programme. This initiative aims to equip as­piring entrepreneurs with essential skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities to excel in the rapid­ly evolving tech industry. Mr Andreas Berding, Head of the Ghanaian-European Centre for … The post IT

 The Accra East Region of the Ghana Water Limited has launched Operation Recover All Arrears owed, to retrieve a total of GH¢250 million owed by its customers. More than 168 to 398 customers in 11 districts of the Accra East Re­gion of the company are expected to be affected by the operations. The Communications Manager … The post GWL Accra East launches Operation Recover All Arrears

Recently , I wrote extensively on how Sobolo can be developed to im­prove heart health and also generate revenue for Ghana. In this article, I present how Vanuatu is cashing in on their kava. Kava, scientifically known as Piper methysticum, is a tropical plant native to the Pacific Islands. Traditionally integral to cultural and ceremonial … The post Vanuatu kava: A natural remedy for stress

 President John Dramani Mahama has assured that he has the political will to see through all the reforms that would be pro­posed at the end of the National Economic Dialogue underway in Accra. President Mahama said consensus building and consultation would be the hallmark of this administra­tion because “I believe that all of us as … The post Nat’l Economic Dialogue:  I’ll see

 There is the need to imple­ment digital revenue collec­tion systems at the Metro, Municipal, and District Assembly (MMDA) levels to secure essential funding for development initia­tives in various regions, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, the Deputy Minister -designate of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), has stated. This approach, she said, would aid in identifying … The post Revenue

 The Special Pros­ecutor of Ghana, Mr Kissi Agye­beng, has called for significant consti­tutional reforms and a shift in national mindset to strengthen the fight against cor­ruption and state capture. He stressed that these measures are crucial to ensuring the country’s development. Speaking at the 5th Annual Constitution Day Public Lecture in Accra on February 28, … The post Special

Pro-Ukraine protests have taken place across the US after Donald Trump and JD Vance’s angry exchange with Volodymr Zelensky at the White House. Hundreds of people gathered in New York, Los Angeles and Boston to express their support for Ukraine after the furious row in the Oval Office. Protesters holding pro-Ukraine signs also lined a … The post Pro-Ukraine protests across US after

 For the third week in a row, Pope Francis has been unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person, with the Vatican publishing his written comments instead. The Vatican said the text, sent from his hospital room in Rome, had been written “in the past few days”. In it, the Pope thanked peo­ple for … The post Pope absent from St Peter’s Square for third

 PALESTINIANS in Gaza are struggling to put their lives back together in the cur­rent, fragile peace. Israel has blocked the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza as it demands Hamas agree to a US plan for a ceasefire extension. The first phase of the ceasefire expired on Saturday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s of­fice … The post Israel blocks entry of all humanitarian

 African leaders past and present gathered in Namibia on Saturday to bury the country’s “founding father” Sam Nujoma, who challenged colonialism and a military occupation by South Africa’s racist white minority government. Dignitaries including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, former President Thabo Mbeki and ex-Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete attended the fu­neral of Nujoma, who rose … The post African

 Egypt’s top diplomat says his country’s plan to rebuild Gaza after 16 months of war is practical and can be achieved without forcing people to leave. Badr Abdelatty was speaking after meeting with the Palestinian prime minister days ahead of an Arab summit in Cairo to an­nounce the Egyptian plan. The Israeli military campaign in … The post Egypt set to announce

 A four-year-old child became the second person to die of Ebola in Uganda since the outbreak was announced in late January, the World Health Organisation said on Saturday. On Tuesday, Ugandan health officials confirmed that the country had recorded 10 infec­tions with the Sudan strain of the virus. The death of the child is seen … The post Young child becomes second person to

A 230-page book titled: ‘History of Pungu and the Butu Family,’ of Navron­go in the Upper East Region, was launched in Accra by a retired Oil and Gas Specialist, Shell Interna­tional, Mr Lawrence Lou Anuseh. It is co-authored by a for­mer Member of Parliament for Navrongo Central and Chief Executive Officer of Commu­nity and Sanitation … The post Book on ‘History of Pungu and the

 The Vice Presi­dent, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, on Friday led the flag-raising and wreath laying ceremony to com­memorate the 77th anniversary of the February 28, 1948 Christian­borg Crossroad shooting incident. The shooting, which led to the death of three ex-service­men – Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe and Private Odartey – was the impetus for the 1948 … The post 77th

 The United Kingdom (UK)-Ghana Healthcare Roadshow was last Thurs­day launched in Accra with a call on delegates to delve into the MahamaCare announced by the President during the delivery of the State of the Nations (SONA). This is to enable them to explore the opportunities within the initiative yet to be launched and find ways … The post UK-Ghana Healthcare Roadshow takes