Black Stars defender Tariq Lamptey has shared his excitement after completing his move to Italian outfit Fiorentina. The 24-year-old inked a four-year deal to join La Viola from English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth.Lamptey, who started his career at Chelsea, is leaving England after spending most of his career in London. It is his first spell abroad and will be making his debut after the international break."Excited to be here, canâ??t wait to get started. Forza

Akwatia, situated in the Eastern Region of Ghana is famous for its rich history and known predominantly for its diamond mining industry, contributing meaningfully to Ghana’s economy. The town offers an exceptional blend of traditional culture and contemporary influences, branding it an enthralling place to visit. Not too long ago a member of the legislature […]

President John Dramani Mahama received, this morning, the first report of the Article 146 Committee of Inquiry, which is probing three petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. Presenting the report at a brief ceremony at the Presidency, the Committee’s Chair, Justice Gabriel Pwamang, said the panel conducted its work … The post Article

Enterprise Trustees LTD., Ghana’s largest private pension trustee company, grew its Master Trust Pension Schemes’ assets under management (AUM) to nearly GH¢7 billion in 2024, driven mainly by investment returns rather than fresh contributions. Managing Director, Joseph Ampofo said about 60 percent to 70 percent of the increase came from returns, with the remainder from […] The post Enterprise

German second-tier side VfL Bochum have confirmed the loan signing of German-born Ghanaian forward Farid Alfa-Ruprecht from Bayer Leverkusen for the 2025/26 season.The 19-year-old striker, who previously featured for Manchester Cityâ??s U18 side, joins Bochum in search of regular first-team football to aid his development. He will remain with the club for the entire campaign.â??Farid Alfa-Ruprecht is a highly skilled young player with real pace; his dynamism is exceptional,â?

The Accra Circuit Court has ordered prosecutors to file disclosures and witness statements, which will be relied on in the case against Wontumi FM presenter Emmanuel Kwakye Asare. The Kumasi-based journalist has been charged with offensive conduct and has pleaded not guilty to the charge of publication of false news with intent to cause fear […]

Every stay at a luxury hotel is meant to be an exercise in indulgence and reassurance. Guests arrive expecting pristine surroundings, impeccable service, and above all, confidence that every aspect of their experience has been carefully curated. Yet all it takes is the sight of a single cockroach skittering across a breakfast buffet to shatter […] The post Pest

Tariq Lamptey has penned an emotional message to English club Brighton and Hove Albion, expressing gratitude to the team following his move to Fiorentina in Italy. Lamptey signed a four-year deal to join La Viola in the summer transfer window, ending his five-year stay at the American Express Stadium.Following his departure, the Black Stars defender acknowledged Brighton's role in his development and hoped he had the opportunity to say his goodbye in the presence of the

In a move that signals serious intent from newly promoted Ghana Premier League side Hohoe United FC, the club has officially secured the signature of one of Division One’s most lethal forwards, Adamu Alhassan, affectionately known in football circles as “Conso.” The 25-year-old right-footed striker, born in Elmina in Ghana’s Central Region, joins Hohoe United […]

The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize financial inclusion across Africa is immense. With a young, rapidly growing population and increasing mobile penetration, the continent presents a fertile ground for AI-powered solutions to reach the unbanked and underbanked (Demirguc-Kunt et al., 2018). From streamlining mobile money transactions to enabling personalized micro-lending, AI offers tools […] The post Financial

Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission, Benjamin Bano-Bioh, has confirmed that all preparations are complete for the Akwatia by-election scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025. “The Commission is ready for tomorrow. Today, what is left is for us to do the packaging, and then at dawn, we set out to distribute our materials […]

Ghanaian centre-back Terry Yegbe made his first appearance for French Ligue 1 side FC Metz in their league game against Paris FC. The former Ghana U23 star started for Metz less than 48 hours after completing his move to the club, and lasted 77 minutes as the Lorraine-based club suffered a 3-2 defeat in Paris.Yegbe was deployed on the left side of defence and occasionally shifted into the middle when the formation changes.Meanwhile, in a thrilling encounter at Stade Jean-Bouin,

Simon Ekpa equipped armed groups campaigning for a breakaway state with weapons and explosives, a court has ruled.

By Isaac Frimpong (Ph.D.) Ghana’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of our economy. Yet our national MSME policy still categorises them by using US dollars rather than the Ghanaian cedi. While the original idea may have been to minimise the impact of exchange rate fluctuations and provide international comparability, this raises […] The post Open

The Committee that handled the petition for the removal of the Chief Justice has said that Madam Gerrtude Torkornoo, in her defence, called twelve witnesses, including expert witnesses, as she is entitled to do under the Constitution. The Committee said the Chief Justice testified personally at the inquiry and was cross-examined. “The committee received about […]

Ghana winger Frank Acheampong continues to hog the headlines in China with superlative performances for unfancied Henan FC. The evergreen forward defied all odds to lead his team to a first-ever FA Cup final and could make history with the team of they go on to clinch the title against their decorated rivals Beijing Gouan.Acheampong was the star of the show in the semi-final as Henan FC shocked Chengdu Rongcheng on penalties to reach the final.The former Anderlecht winger, who

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council will hold a meeting with Premier League club officials on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Associationâ??s headquarters in Accra.The engagement is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. local time.Central to the discussions will be preparations for the 2025/26 football season, alongside other issues critical to the growth and success of the domestic topflight.The meeting, part of the GFAâ??s ongoing stakeholder engagement strategy,

Ghana coach Otto Addo is optimistic about his teamâ??s chances of securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars currently top Group I in the qualifiers with 15 points from six matches, keeping their hopes alive for a fifth World Cup appearance.Ahead of Matchdays 7 and 8 against Chad and Mali, Addo emphasized the importance of focus and consistency.â??We are in a good situation, and I hope that we can do everything to qualify. We have to take it step by step; we

The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has expressed strong confidence that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate will win the upcoming Akwatia by-election. Speaking to journalists, Mr. Baafi said that although the election would be closely contested, he believed the NPP would emerge victorious. According to him, the party had … The post Michael

Former government spokesperson on governance and security, Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has emphasised that the National Peace Council has a critical role to play in ensuring peaceful elections in Ghana. He explained that engaging political actors was important because it reminded citizens that elections were about electing representatives in Parliament through a peaceful and violence-free process. … The post National