Real Madrid escalated their complaints over scheduling on Saturday, with manager Carlo Ancelotti confirming the team will refuse to play in the future if their players aren’t given a minimum 72 hours’ rest between matches. Madrid played city rivals, Atlético Madrid, in their Champi­ons League round-of-16 second leg on Wednesday, a game which kicked off … The post Real

 Ghana will post the fastest growth in person­al care spending be­tween 2025 and 2029, among 10 selected markets in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). This will average 18.8 per cent year-on-year, as spending in­creases to US$1.5 billion in 2029. According to Fitch Solu­tions, this is due to largely rising stability of the cedi against the US … The post Ghana to post fastest

The Vice Pres­ident, Pro­fessor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has tasked the newly inaugurated board of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to provide exceptional and innovative leadership to restore economic stability and public confidence in the Bank. “The Bank presently requires dynamic and innovative leader­ship to deliver the public services it is known for and, ultimately, to … The post Provide

By Daniel KONTIE In attempt to provide alternative expert’s perspective on how we can tackle the perennial housing crises in Ghana, I have written and published quite a number of articles on alternative development models that we can adopt as a state to help mitigate if not bridge the housing gap entirely. It is common […] The post Exploring

GPL WK24 Round-Up: Hearts fell to Dreams, Kotoko hold Samartex as Lions beat Karela

 A programmes Management and Civil Engineering expert, Dr Emmanuel Abeere-Inga, on Friday assumed office as he took over from Mr Sulley Sambian, the outgoing CEO of the authority. He was appointed by Presi­dent John Mahama last month to be the acting CEO of the authority. Until his appointment, Dr Abeere-Inga was working as Director of … The post New NDA CEO assumes office …pledges

The Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Mar­keting Company (PMMC), Mr Sammy Gyamfi, has warned gold smugglers to cease their op­erations or face the full rigours of the law. He said, government through the establishment of the Gold Board (GOLDBOD), would streamline gold exports and check illicit trade, adding that, any person who smuggled gold, … The post  Cease

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged Hearts of Oak and coach Aboubakar Ouattara with violations of Articles 38(8)(a) and 34(6)(d) of the 2019 Ghana Premier League Regulations.The charges were for failure to comply with post-match media obligations following their narrow defeat in the league match against Dreams FC on Saturday.The Phobians suffered a 1-0 loss to Dreams at the University of Ghana Stadium with the only goal of the match coming from 18-year-old Abdul Razak

As part of efforts to ensure accountability and evidence-based engagement with policymakers, STAR Ghana Foundation is in the process of establishing a robust manifesto tracker. The tracker is to systematically monitor government commitments in the health sector, Mr Raymond Danso, Portfolio Manager, Right to Services at STAR-Ghana Foundation said. Mr Danso noted in an interview […] The post STAR-Ghana

Dr Afua Ansare, UN Women Ghana, says the potential of youth in agribusiness is limitless, but they require access to finance, mentorship, market integration, and digital literacy. She called on the government to commit to policies that dismantled these barriers and unleashed their entrepreneurial spirit. Dr Ansare was speaking at the maiden edition of AgriBiz […] The post Potential of youth

I have received numerous inquiries regarding whether the minimum paid-up capital requirementsfor establishing Universal Banks and Development Finance Institutions are the same. These questions have arisen following the government’s announcement of plans to establish a Women Development Bank with a budgetary allocation of GH¢50 million. I fully support the initiative to establish the Women Development […] The post Minimum

The Convener of the International Youth Empowerment Summit and Founder of Brian Amoateng Ministries, Pastor Brian Amoateng, has shared the story of how he gave up his clubbing lifestyle after an unexpected encounter with a gospel song on his way to a nightclub. In a conversation with Lois Shola Adeyemi on Joy Prime’s Changes show, Amoateng reflected […] The post How a gospel song

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, says government’s commitment to supporting women is “not just in words, but in action.” “A clear demonstration of this is the provision of free sanitary pads for girls in primary and senior high schools, as cap­tured in the recently read 2025 Budget. “This initiative ensures that young girls … The post Our commitment

STAR Ghana Foundation has welcomed the decision by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to uncap the National Health Insurance (NHIS) levy and the full allocation of funds to the health insurance sector. Mr Raymond Danso, Portfolio Manager, Right to Services at STAR-Ghana Foundation said that the decision is a significant milestone as it directly impacts […] The post Uncapping

Afro Harmony has opened up about the challenges they faced after the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the band, DJs had more gigs in the past, which led to a decline in the demand for live bands. Speaking on E Vibes Musical Band Series, the deputy leader of the band, Mac Hamlet, shared that things have now evolved, […] The post Demand for bands went down after Covid 19 –Afro Harmony

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disputed reports suggesting that actress Joselyn Dumas has earned an appointment in John Mahama’s government. This comes after news shared on various media platforms on March 2, 2025 that the film maker had been appointed as the Deputy Director of Diaspora Affairs […] The post Joselyn

Some stakeholders in Ghana’s tourism industry have raised concerns over the exclusion of the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, from cabinet. They argue that the ministry is a key driver of economic growth and revenue generation, with influence extending across various sectors. As a result, they believe her absence from […] The post Tourism

Footballer dies heroically in nightclub fire tragedy

Zone Three leaders Hohoe United avoided a second consecutive winless game for the sixth time this season, edging relegation-threatened Na God FC 1-0 at the Hohoe Sports Stadium at the weekend. Sena Ati scored the decisive goal in the 58th minute, following a goalless first half as Hohoe United remain atop the Zone Three table with 45 points.Elsewhere Koforidua Semper Fi staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 1-1 draw against former Premier League side Okwawu United, extending

Reginald Asamoah Collins of Ghana has been chosen by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate as a referee at the 2025 TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.He will join other selected referees from the continent for the tournament, scheduled to take place from March 30 to April 19, 2025.Recently, Asamoah Collins participated in the prestigious Young Referees Course in Ivory Coast.His selection for the championship underscores his talent, as he is one