Black Stars Management Committee member Dr Richard Nsenkyire says the team's focus is to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The senior national team will regroup next month for the Matchday 7 and 8 games of the qualifiers.Ghana will take on Chad at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno on Thursday, September 4, before returning home to face Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, September 8.With four matches left to end the qualifiers, Dr Nsenkyire insists

 A financial ed­ucation campaign for informal sector workers to increase insur­ance penetration has been launched. The three-month nationwide campaign, an initiative of Sanlam Allianz in partnership with the National Insurance Commis­sion (NIC) and partners such as the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA), is targeted at traders, tailors, dressmakers, hairdressers, barbers and other players in the informal … The post Sanlam

The Government of Ghana has pledged to intensify reforms in the gold sector as it prepares for a crucial international evaluation of its anti-money laundering efforts. At a high-level stakeholder meeting, Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem who spoke on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson warned that Ghana faces potential […]

Dr. Yaw OseiAdutwum, former Minister for Education and a presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has declared an unwavering commitment to eradicating poverty in Ghana, as he officially filed his nomination to contest the party’s flagbearer position. Addressing an enthusiastic crowd of supporters at the NPP headquarters in Accra, on Friday, Dr.Adutwum outlined […] The post Adutwum:

Former Presidential Candidate and flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Dr.Mahamudu Bawumia says his quest to lead the party into the 2028 General Elections is anchored on a mission to change the narrative of Ghana’s struggling economy, which has returned to the IMF seven times since independence. “My vision is to expand […] The post My Vision Is To Expand The Economy -Bawumia

Ghana National Gas Company has completed the planned maintenance works at the Atuabo Plant ahead of the scheduled 14-day period. The team of Engineers behind the plant maintenance had requested 14 days for the planned exercise, but ended up beating the targeted time by using 10 days to successfully complete the assignment. Following the successful […] The post Ghana Gas completes planned maintenance

A 26-year-old mechanic, David Ofori, who is facing three counts of stealing, totaling GH¢58,000 was on Monday granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 with two sureties, both of whom must be Public Servants earning not less than GH¢3,500 monthly. The accused, who pleaded not guilty to all three charges, appeared before Her Honour Mrs. […] The post Mechanic Granted GH¢50,000 Bail for stealing 

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, on Wednesday led a government delegation to Adansi Akrofrom to honor the chiefs and youth of the area. The delegation was tasked by President John Dramani Mahama to express the government’s profound appreciation to the people of Brofoyedru, Nananom, and the youth […] The post Helicopter

Stakeholders in the land sector have said that the lack of enforcement of provisions in the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) was a major catalyst for corruption in the sector, according to a graphiconline.com report. At a forum on Land and Corruption in Africa, organised under Transparency International’s initiative, experts noted that the main challenge […] The post Editorial:

A second batch of 955 Community Protection Assistants (CPAs), drawn from Ashanti and Bono regions, under the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service (GPS) has passed out after completing months of intensive Police training at the Police Training School at Patasi in Kumasi. The first batch, made up of 1,200 […] The post 955 Community Protection Assistants pass out 

The reconstructed Kotokuom Bridge has been commissioned and opened for public use by Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister and Mr. Alhasaan Suhini, the Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways. The bridge serves 15 communities and was reconstructed after the residents appealed to the government through Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, citing safety […] The post Rehabilitated

Mr Vincent Antwi Agyei, the Sunyani Municipal Chief Executive, says the assembly is finalising modalities for the construction of a model market project to boost the implementation of the government’s touted 24-hour economy policy. He said he had done extensive engagements and consultations with the chiefs and queens as well as other key stakeholders, saying […] The post Sunyani

In a hard-hitting address that has sent shockwaves through the local government machinery, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has issued a stern warning to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), accusing many of them of gross incompetence and complacency. She declared that those failing to deliver on their mandate must “step aside” […] The post G/A

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The country’s labour market has recorded modest improvements in 2024, with about 409,000 more people employed in the fourth quarter according to latest Quarterly Labour Statistics (July Edition) from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The increase in employment helped push the national unemployment rate down to 13.1 percent in Q4 2024 […] The post Unemployment

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Public Services Commission (PSC) has revealed that women account for only 26 percent of public sector management positions, a situation it says requires urgent attention with increased opportunities to promote female participation in leadership. Commission Chairman Prof. Victor Agyeman told B&FT that the low proportion of women in public service decision-making […] The post Women

Constance Agyemang scored twice on Thursday night as Texas State University thumped Stephen F. Austin 5-1 at home to return to winning ways in NCAA Womenâ??s Soccer.The Ghanaian gave The Bobcats an early lead when she pounced on a through ball and sublimely slotted it past the visiting goalkeeper.Texas State doubled their lead on 16 minutes courtesy an own goal but SFA managed to reduce the deficit five minutes later.Watch Constance Agyemang's first goal:GOAL!!! Agyemang

By Samuel SAM Farmlands and properties along the Black and White Volta Rivers in the Upper East, North East, Northern and Savannah Regions risk destruction following spillage from the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso. The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has urged residents living along river banks to relocate immediately to avoid loss of lives […] The post Bagre Dam

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Global and African leaders have urged renewed investments in inclusive and robust data systems to accelerate Africa’s transformation, warning that without urgent action inequity, climate risks and weak accountability will continue to stall progress. This call came at the Pre-Global Data Festival High-Level Meeting in Accra that gathered senior officials from […] The post Renewed

The deadly fire was called a "wake-up call" but residents are waiting for permanent homes.

Visa, a world leader in digital payments and Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd, a leading financial institution in Ghana, have announced their collaboration on a new Fleet Solution for corporate and enterprise customers. This innovative solution aims to digitize fleet and fuel expenses, providing enhanced visibility and accountability for businesses. Visa Commercial Fleet Solutions will enable […] The post Visa,