By Konrad Djaisi The 2025 Human Development Report shows that human development progress is experiencing an unprecedented slowdown. According to a new report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), instead of seeing sustained recovery following the period of exceptional crises for 2020–2021, it reveals unexpectedly weak progress. Excluding those crisis years, the meagre […] The post UNDP

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The group stage of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has wrapped up in thrilling fashion, delivering more goals than the opening round of the 2022 edition and showcasing standout performances from some of the continent’s top talents. Zambia’s dynamic duo Barbara Banda and Racheal Kundananji lit up the stage, while Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak, […]

By  Bernard TETTEH-DUMANYA (Dr) Ghana’s ‘24-Hour Economy Plus’ initiative is said to be a cornerstone of President John Dramani Mahama’s ‘Ghana Reset Agenda’, which aimed to transform the nation’s economic framework by fostering continuous productivity across vital sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and digital services. This ambitious policy objective is to move beyond the conventional […] The post 24-Hour

Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Gyasi has penned a heartfelt message to Empoli following his move to Serie B side Palermo. The 31-year-old joined Palermo on a season-long loan deal, with the Pink and Black having the option of making the move a permanent one.Gyasi spent two seasons at Empoli, featuring consistently for the Blues but they suffered demotion last season after finishing 18th in the Serie A.Following his departure, Gyasi posted on Instagram: "Thank you so much. After

Raphael Mensah, the individual wanted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for his alleged involvement in a corruption-related offence, has returned to Ghana and surrendered to authorities. Mensah, who was abroad when a wanted notice was issued for him on July 8, 2025, appeared in court on July 15 and was granted bail […]

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Black Queens players   GHANA’S SENIOR women’s national team, the Black Queens, have booked a place in the quarterfinals of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and Read More... The post Black Queens To Battle Algeria In WAFCON

Italy-born Ghana international Emmanuel Gyasi has joined Serie B side Palermo on a season-long loan. The 31-year-old signed for his hometown club from Empoli, with Palermo having the obligation of making the deal a permanent one.The experienced midfielder is expected to play a significant role at the Pink and Black as they eye a return to the Italian topflight league."Palermo FC announces the acquisition of Emanuel Gyasi from Empoli FC. The player is moving on loan with

Lamine Yamal   Spain’s Ministry for Social Rights has called for an investigation into potential violations of disability laws after reports emerged that individuals with dwarfism were hired as entertainers Read More... The post Lamine

Jordan Henderson   Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has signed with Premier League side Brentford, following a mutual agreement to end his contract with Ajax a year early. The 34-year-old Read More... The post Jordan Henderson Joins Brentford

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Pure Earth and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) have inaugurated a National Lead Technical Working Group, aiming to harmonise national strategies and actions to effectively address lead pollution. The technical working group is to provide strategic oversight, facilitate multi-sectoral coordination at the EPA level and drive the national agenda toward a […] The post Pure

Former Black Stars head coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has advised footballers to keep their personal lives out of the public eye.His comments follow recent revelations by midfielder Justice Blay, who in an interview with Kumasi-based Pure FM, accused his former Asante Kotoko teammate Kwame Opoku of allegedly taking his girlfriend.Blay also alleged that Mohammed Camara and Joseph Ablorh were involved in smoking shisha and excessive drinking.Reacting to the developments, Akonnor described

The Board of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has terminated 202 contracts worth $227.6 million, £1.17 million, and €4.08 million. This was announced by the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, July 16. The Minister further announced that the remaining 145contracts are under further […]

António Guterres, UN Secretary-General   A United Nations’ (UN) report on global development has revealed that the world is off track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Read More... The post World Off Track To Meet 2030 SDGs – Report appeared

Ghanaian international Samson Baidoo is close to joining French Ligue 1 outfit, RC Lens in the ongoing summer transfer window.The 21-year-old young Ghanaian centre-back is switching from Austrian powerhouse Red Bull Salzburg following a solid three-year spell at the club.Baidoo has already arrived in north of France to complete his move to the Ligue 1 club ahead of the upcoming 2025/26 football season. He is joining RC Lens for a transfer fee worth â?¬8m deal, including bonuses.The

The 3rd National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abanga Yakubu Alhassan, has denied involvement in illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey). He says reports of his involvement are meant to tarnish his reputation. “I have never been involved in illegal mining. This is a malicious attempt to tarnish my reputation,” he said on the […]

By Emmanuella Yamoah As a corporate communication consultant, I usually sit behind my screen, reviewing my contents, double checking tone, clarity, and intention. I take my time, not because I expect things to go wrong, but because I understand the weight that words carry in today’s world. Content development now is done with care, clear […] The post The polarization cure: PR’s

  The Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD) has “unequivocally condemned the acts of violence and lawlessness that marred the recent re-run elections in the Ablekuma North Constituency Read More... The post Busia Institute Slams Ablekuma North