The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Mr Sammy Gyamfi, has issued a warn­ing to all persons engaged in gold trading in the country, stating that effective immediately, it was a criminal offence to trade gold with­out a valid licence issued by GoldBod. He said the previous licenses issued by the … The post It’s crime to trade gold without valid licence

William Tolbert was killed during the 1980 coup - his body was then believed to be dumped in a mass grave.

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has recorded 14 new Mpox infections, bringing the national case count to 133.  The post

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US$370m awaits IMF board approval By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The country has received a US$360million disbursement from the World Bank, the first tranche of an anticipated US$730million in foreign exchange inflows aimed at supporting macroeconomic stability and reinforcing national recovery efforts. The injection comes ahead of an expected US$370million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), […] The post World

A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region.

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected]) Government plans to mobilise US$4billion for its 24-hour economy initiative by leveraging blended finance, pension funds and diaspora capital. With a seed capital of US$300million, government expects to initiate its programme under the FUND24 framework. The remaining 90 percent is expected to come from private sources through a mix of […] The post Blended

In its quest to increase royalty receipts from mining companies operating across the country, the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF or the Fund) has intensified its monitoring efforts to ensure players in the industry honour their obligations to the state. The exercise, being carried out by the Business Development team of the Fund, is also […] The post MIIF

By Seth KRAMPAH, back from Abuja, Nigeria Africa is still lagging behind in global trade volumes despite its recent impressive growth rate of 12.4%. The continent’s share in global trade remains alarmingly low holding just 3.3%, notwithstanding signs of economic resilience and a strong rebound in merchandise trade, Afreximbank Trade Report has revealed. In spite […] The post Africa

Happy Hour A girls’ night out or beers with the bros could give you more than a hangover. Even though it’s a liquid, alcohol can actually dry out your mouth, which encourages the bacteria that cause halitosis, the medical term for bad breath. Drinks with caffeine, spicy foods, and cigarettes can, too. A dry mouth from not making as […] The post 10 Things You Didn’t Know Could

There are certain places and objects which are held very sacred in all societies and nations across the world. These include, places of worship, symbols that represent nations or societies and final resting places of people who had passed on to the life hereafter. Under no circumstance must anyone be allowed to desecrate any of […] The post Feature: South Africa Must Learn To Respect appeared first

Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak are set to part ways with 11 players ahead of the 2025/26 season according to multiple media reports. The Phobian side endured a disappointing campaign, finishing fourth in the league and bowing out in the Round of 16 of the FA Cup under former coach Aboubakar Ouattara. Following […] The post Hearts to part ways with 11 players ahead

Abdul Aziz Issah’s time with FC Barcelona has officially concluded, as the Spanish club has opted not to activate the purchase clause in his loan agreement, the club announced on Monday.  The 19-year-old Ghana international midfielder joined Barcelona’s B team, Barca Atletic, on loan from Dreams FC in September 2024. He now leaves alongside six […] The post Abdul Aziz Issah departs

Recently appointed head coach of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Cub, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, has stated that his vision for the club is one built on consistency and sustainability. Dramani was appointed as Hearts head coach replacing Aboubakar Ouattara following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season. Ouattara has since been re-assigned as a special advisor […] The post I

Ecobank Ghana has launched a US$ 31 million concessional financing initiative to accelerate the deployment of solar energy in Ghana, in what is seen as a growing shift toward private-sector-led climate action in West Africa. The programme, known as the Accelerating Solar Action Programme (ASAP), is being rolled out in partnership with the Green Climate […] The post Ecobank

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorgren has named his 24-woman squad for the delayed 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The squad includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders, seven midfielders as well as six players in attack. The Black Queens are Group C alongside defending champions South Africa, Mali and Tanzania. The team is […] The post WAFCON 2024: Black Queens name

Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), John Ansah, has announced that this year’s Top Four tournament is scheduled to kick off on August 1. The annual Top Four competition is traditionally held before the start of each new football season. This year, the tournament will feature Bibiani GoldStars, Heart of Lions, Asante Kotoko, […] The post GHALCA Top Four tournament

Brentford are in “constant dialogue” with forward Bryan Mbeumo and it is “not impossible” he will stay, says director of football Phil Giles. Cameroon international Mbeumo is the subject of serious interest from Manchester United, who have had two offers for the striker rejected – the second of which was worth up to £62.5m. Mbeumo, 25, wants […] The post ‘Not

Tottenham are interested in West Ham star Mohammed Kudus, in what would be the first transfer between the two clubs in 14 years if a deal is agreed. Kudus has an £85million clause for Premier League clubs, active for the first 10 days of July. The Ghanaian forward is one of West Ham’s most sellable assets, and the London club […] The post Tottenham ‘target £85m-rated Mohammed Kudus’