The town of Bawku, once a thriving commercial hub in Ghana’s Upper East Region, is today a shadow of itself—caught in the vice grip of a prolonged conflict whose consequences are far-reaching and devastating. What began as a local chieftaincy dispute has now escalated into a complex crisis that has paralysed virtually every facet of […] The post Reflections

Twenty-five final-year students of Agona Swedru Senior High School have been suspended indefinitely following their alleged involvement in a fight stemming from a same-sex relationship proposal. According to school authorities, the altercation occurred after one male student allegedly proposed a romantic relationship to another male student, who declined the offer. The student who rejected the […]

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is calling on healthcare providers to maintain high professional standards to ensure the smooth operation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This follows a midyear performance review by the NHIA’s Bono Regional Office, which highlighted both progress and challenges in membership enrollment and claims payment. The NHIS has […]

Sovereign credit ratings, issued by leading global agencies such as Moody’s Investors Service, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), and Fitch Ratings, are crucial instruments in the international financial system. These ratings reflect the ability and willingness of a sovereign nation to meet its debt obligations in full and on time. More than mere symbolic labels, sovereign […] The post Financial

The Government has announced a significant increase in the producer price of cocoa ahead of the 2025/2026 crop season, which opens on Thursday, August 7, 2025. According to the Minister for Finance, Mr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the new price has been reviewed upwards from US$3,100 per tonne to US$5,040 per tonne. He stated that it … The post Producer price of cocoa jumps from

Prosper Harrison Addo, General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has dismissed claims that the GHC18 million involved in the recent partnership agreement between Adesa Production Limited (APL) and the GFA originates from government funds.The partnership, unveiled last week in Accra ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, promises each Premier League club a GHC1 million payment before the season begins.Additionally, three matches are slated to be broadcast

The Minister for Finance, Mr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed that the President, His Excellency (H.E) John Dramani Mahama, has introduced a Tertiary Education Scholarship Scheme for children of cocoa farmers. As a result, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) will, during the 2025/26 cocoa season, develop the necessary guidelines and begin implementing the Cocoa Tertiary … The post President

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has provided details surrounding the gruesome murder of a Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officer, Stephen King Amoah, whose charred body was discovered on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The suspect, identified as Bright Aweh, has been formally charged with murder and remains in police custody as […]

The Ada community came alive this weekend as they celebrated the annual Asafotufiami Festival, a vibrant tribute to their rich cultural heritage. The festival, which honors the bravery of Ada’s ancestors and the battles fought for their settlement, was a testament to the community’s strong sense of identity and tradition. As visitors and locals alike […] The post Asafotufiami

Ghanaian forward Kwame Peprah has won his first trophy with Cambodian giants King Svay Rieng after starring in the Super Cup against rivals Phnom Penh Crown.The former King Faisal striker scored a brace as the Cambodian league champions triumph 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in regulation time.Peprah opened the scoring in the 16th minute after connecting a cross from left-back Kim Sokyuth.However, the Hun Sen Cup champions responded after the break through Bolivian winger

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu says the recent broadcast partnership deal between the Ghana Football Association and Adisa Production Limited offers an opportunity to make the Ghanaian top-flight competitive again.The new partnership will see each Ghana Premier League club pocket a sum of GHS 1 million before the start of the season.Additionally, clubs will also receive reasonable amounts of money based on their finish in the league log, promoting healthy competition

The Minister of Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has said that the increase in the producer price of cocoa represents 70% of the gross Free-On-Board (FOB) value of $7,200 per tonne, and aligns with President Mahama’s promise to pay cocoa farmers 70% of the FOB price. He had announced that the government had increased the […]

Latest figures from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) show that total public debt declined by GH¢113.7billion within a six-month period. The country’s public debt-to-GDP (Gross Domestic Product) ratio dropped to 43.8 percent at end-June 2025, down markedly from 61.8 percent in December 2024 on account of strong currency appreciation, nominal GDP growth and fiscal restraint. […] The post Editorial:

  Brazil legend Marta led her country to a dramatic defence of their Women’s Copa America Femenina title on Saturday by defeating Colombia via a penalty shootout after a rollercoaster Read More... The post Marta Helps Brazil Win Thrilling

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially released the fixture list for the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, setting the stage for another thrilling campaign of local football. The season will kick off on the weekend of September 12, 2025, with defending champions Gold Stars FC beginning their title defence at home against Bechem United … The post GFA

  THE SECOND phase of the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Talent Identification and Development (TID) Programme is in full swing, with the Greater Accra and Western Regions hosting the first Read More... The post GFA Talent Hunt

Samini   THE 2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, powered by Smirnoff, will witness a star-studded performance from celebrated dancehall icon Samini on November 29 at the Palms Convention Centre. The Read More... The post Samini Set To Perform At 2025

Akufo-Addo consoling Lumba’s wife   FORMER PRESIDENT Nana Akufo-Addo was seen shedding tears at the residence of the late highlife musician, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. Nana Read More... The post Daddy Lumba’s Death: Nana Weeps appeared first on

Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku is ready for the new English Championship season which begins this week following Leicester City's return to the second tier. The Black Stars forward missed most of last season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, which kept him on the sidelines for six months, as the Foxes suffered demotion from the English Premier League.Issahaku has fully recovered after a long rehabilitation procedure and was involved in his side's pre-season

Julius Debrah (R) exchanging pleasantries at the launch   CHIEF OF Staff, Julius Debrah, has called on the Ministry of Sport and Recreation, the Ghana Football Association (GFA), and other Read More... The post Julius Debrah Advocates For Sport Museum appeared first on