Birkirkara FC are banking on the experience of newly signed Ghanaian forward Asumah Abubakar-Ankrah as they prepare for a decisive run of fixtures in the Maltese Premier League.The Stripes, currently sixth with 13 points from eight matches, trail leaders Floriana by six points and are seeking greater attacking consistency to close the gap.The club confirmed Abubakarâ??s arrival this week, describing him as the ideal reinforcement following the long-term injury of Nigerian striker

By Samuel SAM PureTrust Foundation (PTF) LBG, a non-profit organisation focused on livelihoods, advocacy, social services and community development, has empowered over 500 women from the Dalogyili Zaapayim Shea Butter Group with the provision of an agro-processing centre at Dalogyili in the Tamale Metropolis of the Northern Region. The facility is expected to boost shea […] The post PureTrust

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani says his technical team will step up efforts to improve the sideâ??s attacking efficiency despite already putting significant work into that area.The Phobians have made an unbeaten start to the 2025â??26 Ghana Premier League season but have struggled in front of goal, scoring only twice in five matches, but yet to concede as well.Their run includes two wins and three draws, leaving them fifth on the 18-team table.Speaking after

Ghanaian referee Bless Yao Selorn has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup fixture between Coton Sport Benin and FC San Pedro of Ivory Coast.The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo.Selorn will lead an all-Ghanaian officiating team for the crucial encounter. He will be assisted by Paul Kodzo Atimaka as Assistant Referee I and Emmanuel Dolagbanu

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Ghana Black Stars have officially booked its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sealing the qualification with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Comoros at a vibrant Accra Sports Stadium. The Accra Sports Stadium came alive on Sunday as the Black Stars shone bright, qualifying for the fifth time for the […] The post Black Stars secures 5th

Thirteen-year-old British-Ghanaian author and philanthropist, Sarah Afua Kittoe, has been nominated among 22 British children from across the UK for this year’s British Citizen Youth Award (BCyA), slated for October 30, 2025, at The Palace of Westminster. The highly coveted BCyA Medal of Honour is reserved for a small number of exceptional young individuals aged … The post Kid

Fresh off the achievement of securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the technical staff of the Ghana Black Stars took their celebrations beyond the football pitch with a meaningful visit to the Osu Children’s Home in Accra. As a gesture of gratitude and compassion, the team made a thoughtful donation to support the […]

The race for qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group C of the African qualifiers reaches a thrilling conclusion Tuesday evening, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Benin all still in contention to secure a ticket to next yearâ??s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.In what promises to be a decisive night of football, Nigeria host Benin in Uyo, while South Africa take on Rwanda in Mbombela. All three sides can still finish top of the group, making it one

By Peter Justice GARIBA On the 16th of July 2025, I published an article in the Business & Financial Times (BFT) drawing attention to the long-standing issue of prisoner feeding in Ghana. Specifically, I highlighted the gross inadequacy of the GHC 1.80 daily feeding allowance allocated per inmate—an amount that could hardly provide a nutritious meal, let […] The post A

The lack of a dedicated maternity block coupled with inadequate beds, has compelled Management of the St Anne’s Hospital in Damongo to admit patients and place them on the floor. Appropriately 10 to 12 patients face this challenge on a daily basis, which according to Management is derailing efforts at achieving zero maternal and child […]

The Minority in Parliament are kicking against assertions that they are responsible for high number of unpaid nurses in the country. The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh on Monday, October 13, 2025 during a press conference accused the previous government of posting graduate nurses without any financial clearance, a situation he says has created a […]

Your Excellency, Ghana’s foreign policy under your leadership has advanced key priorities, including youth mobility and strategic partnerships. Recent steps, such as the reversal of U.S. visa restrictions on September 26, restoring five-year multiple-entry visas, the September 2025 awarding of diplomatic passports to distinguished Ghanaians like Ibrahim Mahama, Wode Maya, Rocky Dawuni, Anita Erskine, and […] The post Open

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence that Ghana is well-positioned to make a significant impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The four-time African champions secured their place at the global tournament on Sunday following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, topping Group I with 25 points.Speaking after the Black Starsâ?? fifth World Cup qualification, Adams, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Buem constituency,

Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has disclosed that Germany icon Manuel Neuer has been his idol since the early days of his career. Asare has distinguished himself as the best goalkeeper in the country, earning his place in the senior national team in 2025 following a breakout season with Hearts of Oak in the 2024/25 season.The late-bloomer has not conceded a goal in the Ghana Premier League this season and has seen only one ball in his net in the World Cup qualifiers.Asked

By Ebenezer FORSON Road accidents and reckless driving significantly contribute to increased insurance claims, resulting in higher costs for insurance companies and, ultimately, higher premiums for all drivers. To create a fairer, data-driven, and transparent insurance pricing model, insurance companies can collaborate with the Drivers and Vehicles Authority (DVLA) And Police MTTD to introduce a […] The post Integrating

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has made the point that football development in Ghana requires both governmental and corporate sponsorship. From the government side, the Minister assured that the Mahama administration would do all it could to support football development by providing infrastructure and other support. Haruna Iddrisu said this when the President of […]

Former Accra Lions midfielder Abass Samari Salifu has joined Israeli outfit Hapoel Kfar Shalem.The 21-Year-old signed a deal to join the second-tier outfit for the 2025/26 season after leaving Ramat HaSharon."Welcome Samari. The midfielder (2004) has signed with the club," wrote Hapoel Kfar announcing his arrival.The Black Meteors midfielder is expected to make a huge impact at the club as they eye promotion to the top tier.Samari has been training with the club after

By Seade CAESAR As the global energy landscape evolves, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is proving that its economic future extends far beyond oil. With forecasts from the IMF, World Bank, and the UAE Central Bank projecting real GDP growth between 4.0% and 5.0% in 2025 and slightly higher in 2026 the country’s non-oil sector […] The post Inside the

“A UK-trained teacher enters the classroom as a reflective practitioner equipped to adapt lessons, differentiate for diverse learners, and integrate technology effectively. A Ghana-trained teacher often enters with limited exposure to such methods, relying on inherited practices and struggling to innovate within resource-constrained environments.” Education is widely recognized as the foundation of national growth. Nations […]

By Kambale Musavuli Africa is once again at the center of a global scramble. This time not for rubber, gold, or oil, but for data. Every mobile payment, social media post, satellite image, and biometric enrollment enriches the digital empires of Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, and other power centers. The pattern is hauntingly familiar: Africa supplies […] The post Africa at the digital crossroads appeared