Asante Kotoko deputy captain Lord Amoah is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the sides clash against Young Apostles last week.Amoah, who joined Kotoko from Berekum Chelsea was forced off with injury after just 19 minutes following a horrific tackle in their 2-0 away win over Young Apostles in matchday 23 of the Ghana Premier League.Following MRI scans, the enterprising g full-back has been diagnosed with an anterior

As a result of the Black Queens of Ghana caught in the Israel-Iran conflict, Ghana mission in the UAE have paid a visit to Black Queens at their camp base in Sharjah. The delegation, made up of Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai, Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto and Head of Transport Anas […]

THE Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Rashid Pelpuo, has emphasised the vital role of private sector sanitation companies in advancing Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy policy. He singled out Zoomlion Ghana Limited as a model enterprise capable of driving both employment creation and economic productivity. Dr Pelpuo made the remarks during a working visit … The post Labour

Zenith Bank Ghana has rolled out the maiden edition of the Zenith SME Business Empowerment Lab, a quarterly webinar series, as part of efforts to strengthen the operations of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The virtual event, which was streamed via Zoom and the Bank’s Facebook and YouTube pages, was held  on […] The post Zenith

The taxpayer’s money should not be used to recover the damage done by illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey), Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD Ghana), Professor H Kwasi Prempeh, has said. He said that the government should not tax innocent citizens to repair the damage from galamsey, when the criminal-beneficiaries and their […]

Officials from the Ghana Mission in the United Arab Emirates have paid a morale-boosting visit to the camp of the Ghana women's national football team, who are in the country for the ongoing Pink Ladies Cup.The delegation â?? comprising Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto, Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai and Head of Transport Anas Shaibu, met with players and technical staff to reaffirm the governmentâ??s unwavering support and commitment to the

ONE of my favourite hymns is Tell Me the Old Old Story which was on a much-thumbed page in my school Church Hymnary in my school days. To this day, I feel a bit of a shiver when I hear its dying strains because it is one of a number of items in my personal … The post Tell Me the Old Old Story appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD Ghana), Professor H Kwasi Prempeh, has expressed an opposing view on a plan by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to spend an estimated $35 million to completely restore the Birim River, which has been severely polluted by illegal mining activities. Prof Prempeh makes the point […]

The long journeys to Axim or Takoradi for Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) services will soon be a thing of the past for residents, drivers, and business owners in the Jomoro and Ellembelle Municipalities of the Western Region. ?The Member of Parliament for Jomoro and Deputy Transport Minister, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, is set to commission […]

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) had, as of December 2025, recovered over GH¢600 million for the country’s coffers. Speaking last Friday during the State of the Nation Address in Parliament of Ghana, he said the Office had investigated 462 cases, with 15 currently under prosecution, and … The post EOCO recoversGH¢600m

The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has stressed that licensing for cannabis cultivation in Ghana is reserved for Ghanaian citizens or permanent residents aged 18 and above. He also explained that corporate applicants must maintain at least 50% Ghanaian ownership and a majority of Ghanaian directors. Ghana has launched the Cannabis Regulatory Programme, establishing a controlled […]

Ghana’s cocoa sector, the nation’s economic and cultural bedrock, is facing an existential crisis. The functional collapse of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) in 2024, amidst a global price boom, is not an operational anomaly but a systemic failure of a state-controlled model that has its roots in the colonial era. This proposal argues that […] The post Re-imagine

MTN Ghana reports 55.9% rise in 2025 profit to GHS7.8bn, pays GHS10.5bn in taxes and declares higher dividend. Telecom giant to also invest US$1.1bn in network expansion and 5G rollout.

The Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that the newly appointed members of the Black Starsâ?? technical team will not receive a monthly salary.Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) expanded the senior national teamâ??s backroom staff with five new additions.Alain Ravera and Kim Lars Björkegren have been brought in as assistant coaches, while Jose Daniel Martínez Alfonso joins as the teamâ??s analyst. Carlos Lozano

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has set an ambitious target for the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming for the team to reach the final in the tournament co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.The West African side, making their fifth World Cup appearance, have been drawn into Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia.After early exits in the 2014 and 2022 editions in Brazil and Qatar, Adams says Ghana is determined to go all the way this summer.â??Our

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has backed the appointment of new members of the Black Stars technical staff. On February 6, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed the appointment of five new members to beef up the technical team of the senior national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer.Alain Ravera and Kim Lars Björkegren have both been named as the new assistant coaches.Jose Daniel Martínez

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has emphasized that no player holds a permanent place in the Black Stars squad.His comments follow reports that European-born talents, including Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi and Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah, are considering switching allegiance to Ghana after previously declining call-ups.Ghana utilized 46 players across 10 World Cup qualifying matches, but only 26 will make the final squad,

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has expressed support for including Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Both European-born players, who previously declined call-ups, are now reportedly willing to switch allegiances to represent Ghana, a move that has sparked debate among fans and pundits.Afriyie drew parallels with Ghanaâ??s historic 2010 World Cup campaign in South Africa, highlighting

President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana's appearance at the 2026 World Cup should help improve national branding and economic development.He mentioned that Ghana is preparing for its fifth FIFA World Cup appearance, describing the tournament as an opportunity not just for sporting glory but also for boosting the countryâ??s international profile and economic prospects.Speaking on the floor of Parliament during his 2026 State of the Nation Address in Accra on Friday, February

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo is steadily settling into life at Manchester City after his January move from AFC Bournemouth, despite already making a notable impact.The 26-year-old forward marked his arrival in style, scoring the decisive goal in Manchester Cityâ??s 1-0 win over Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday.Reflecting on his performance, Semenyo said, "Definitely [his most important goal for City ]. Every game is important, happy for the win, but still a