By Prince ASUMAH The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has welcomed a strategic insurance partnership between Vitality Health International and Acacia Health Insurance, describing it as a positive development for Ghana’s health sector. Speaking at the partnership’s official partnership, Dr. Andy Mprah, Deputy Director-Private Health Insurance Services Directorate, NHIA, acknowledged the growing importance of private […] The post NHIA

The Ghana Football Association (GFA), through its Womenâ??s Football Development Desk, has held a strategic meeting with all ten Regional Football Association (RFA) Chairmen and their respective Heads of Womenâ??s Football to finalise plans for the nationwide rollout of the U15 Girls Colts Leagues.This development follows the successful pilot of the leagues in the Northern Region and in Ashaiman under the Greater Accra RFA, laying the groundwork for full implementation across

The Northern Region will host the second edition of the GFAâ??s Free Licence D Coaching Course from Tuesday, July 23 to Tuesday, July 30, 2025, at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale.Targeted at coaches of juvenile (colts) clubs, the week-long programme is part of the Ghana Football Associationâ??s drive to develop grassroots football by equipping coaches with modern techniques and knowledge in player development, child safety, and football education. The initiative is offered

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to meet with all 18 Premier League clubs on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, for its annual season review meeting in Accra.GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku will chair the engagement, supported by Vice-President Mark Addo and Executive Council members Dr. Ransford Abbey, Frederick Acheampong, Kingsley Osei Bonsu, Nana Sarfo Oduro, and James Kwesi Appiah.The meeting will offer a platform to evaluate the 2024/25 season, discuss key challenges,

The five-day FIFA Member Association (MA) Referee Course, organised by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) under the auspices of FIFA, has ended successfully at La Tua Villas in Prampram.The training brought together 40 participants, comprising 21 Technical Instructors and 19 Fitness Instructors, in an intensive programme designed to enhance instructional delivery and align participants with modern refereeing methodologies.FIFA Referee Technical Instructor Mohammed Ali from Somalia

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The Western Regional Health Directorate has confirmed 97 Mpox cases out of 387 suspected infections reported between January and July 12, 2025. A situation report made available to the Business and Financial Times (B&FT) indicated that all 387 suspected cases were tested. Of these, 260 returned negative results, while results […] The post Mpox spreads

The Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA) has issued a directive requiring all importers of crude palm oil and related products to register with the agency and obtain permits before bringing such goods into the country, effective July 14, 2025. The move forms part of a broader effort to strengthen regulatory oversight across the oil palm […] The post TCDA tightens oversight of palm oil imports

By Kofi DENTEH At the heart of journalism lies a simple but profound principle: fairness. It is what separates reportage from propaganda, investigation from rumour, and professional media from tools of vested interest. And yet, in recent weeks, some media outlets in Ghana have discarded this standard entirely in their coverage of the ongoing commercial […] The post When

The military authorities said it was a waste of money and the government will run elections itself.

It’s not for nothing that the Attorney General will issue the letter. The same rigor that was used on the Akonta mining individuals must be applied to the new individuals too. This political king pins are involved in this illegal mining and must be looked into — Dr Ken Ashigbey Don’t forget to subscribe for […]

Jobberman Ghana has launched the SHE CAN campaign with the objective to train 1500 women between the ages of 18 and 35 in future ready skills and place them in dignified jobs across Ghana under the HAPPY Program, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Agri-Impact Limited. According to the Programs Manager, Asiwome Biekro, the […] The post 1500 women

Real Tamale United are set to send four of their rising stars to Turkey for club trials as part of a bold move to elevate the careers of their most promising talents. The group includes midfielder Wisdom Manyina Jonas, winger Yaya Latif, defender Samuel Lamptey, and forward Lukman Abdul Shakur The four individuals were key […]

The 6th African Philanthropy Conference (APC) is set to take place from Sunday, July 27 to Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt, bringing together leading voices in philanthropy to advance sustainable, African-led financing solutions under the theme “Sustainable Financing for Development in the Majority World.” Hosted by the John […] The post 6th

By Prince Asumah The Chief Executive Officer-Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Prof. Ransford Gyampoh, has criticised some international shipping lines for avoiding regulatory oversight. Speaking to Business and Financial Times, Prof. Gyampoh stated that certain shipping lines operate outside the Authority’s rules. “Some shipping lines do not want to be regulated,” he said. “They want unfettered […] The post GSA

Israeli Liga Leumit side Maccabi Petah Tikva FC have announced the signing of Ghanaian winger Samuel Owusu as they bolster their squad in a determined push for promotion to the Israeli Premier League.The 29-year-old Black Stars international joins from Serbian top-flight outfit OFK Beograd, where he featured prominently during the 2024/25 season.Owusu made 23 league appearances, scoring three goals and providing two assists in a campaign that reaffirmed his creative influence from

The 2025 edition of the Citi Business Festival, hosted by Citi FM and Channel One TV, culminated in a high-impact Management Bootcamp from Sunday, June 22 to Saturday, June 28 at Abokobi. The event assembled leading facilitators and business thought leaders to deliver practical insights across critical management areas. One of the standout sessions was […] The post Delayed

Ons Jabeur says she is to take a "step back" from tennis for her own wellbeing as she has not "felt happy on court for some time now".

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Transparency International Ghana has called for criminalisIing conflict of interest, describing it as one of the most pervasive and harmful forms of corruption within the public sector. Speaking at an anti-corruption forum held in Kumasi, Fundraising Manager of the organisation Michael Boadi said that current administrative sanctions are insufficient to deter […] The post Criminalise

Dr. Mustapha Hamid The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has charged former Chief Executive of National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, with multiple charges of corruption, extortion and money Read More... The post Mustapha

Black Queens winger Princess Marfo expressed relief after Ghana progressed to the quarter-final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana had picked only a point from their opening two games, putting pressure on the team ahead of the final Group C encounter against Tanzania.The Black Queens produced a spectacular second half display to dismantle the East Africans, with Marfo winning a penalty that gave Ghana a second half lead.The spot kick was converted by Alice Kusi