Ghanaian international Alexander Djiku has emerged as a key transfer target for French side Lille this summer, with negotiations already underway with Turkish giants Fenerbahçe.According to French outlet Foot Mercato, the Ligue 1 club is making significant progress in its bid to secure the experienced defender on loan.Djiku, who joined Fenerbahçe in 2023, remains under contract with the Istanbul club until June 2026. However, Lille are hopeful of convincing the Turkish side

The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has assured graduands of the Community Police Assistant programme that their salaries will not be delayed. In his address during the graduation ceremony at the Ghana Police Academy in Tesano on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Mr. Basintale said the payments would be made … The post YEA boss assures timely

Accra Hearts of Oak produced a commanding performance to defeat their bitter rivals, Kumasi Asante Kotoko 2-0 in the final round of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Top 4 competition 2025, but it was Bibiani GoldStars who lifted the trophy on head-to-head advantage. The Phobians, who have suffered from unfavourable results against their arch-rivals […] The post GHALCA

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Ghana’s import trade reached over $215 million in 2024. Speaking at the 8th Africa-Singapore Business Forum, the President said trade between Africa and Singapore grew by 50 percent between 2020 and 2024, rising to nearly $14 billion. He noted that West Africa alone accounted for more than half … The post 8th

By Janet AMO With cyber threats becoming ever more sophisticated and widespread, businesses throughout Africa are prioritizing cyber resilience as an essential business imperative. For one of Nigeria’s leading technology solution providers, IT Horizons, a subsidiary company under ITH Holdings that means thinking ahead, rather than just complying – but establishing – standards. IT Horizons […] The post Security

Lawyer for former Accra Hearts of Oak Technical Director, Rene Hiddink, has disclosed that his client has turned down an attempt by the club to reach a settlement agreement following FIFA’s ruling in his favour. Speaking on Akoma FM, legal representative David Winnie revealed that Hearts of Oak Board Chairman, Togbe Afede XIV, and the […]

GLICO General Insurance has presented accident cover and donated GH¢2 million to families affected by the August 6 helicopter crash.

Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) to strengthen collaboration in the automotive industry. The move is aimed at boosting green mobility and supporting industrial growth in the country. The agreement was signed by the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference … The post Ghana,

By Seade CAESAR The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again positioned itself as a global trailblazer, this time by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its national school curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12. This bold initiative, starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, is not just about teaching tech it’s about shaping a future where […] The post UAE’s

The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) and its partners have called on ECOWAS and national governments, particularly in Ghana, Nigeria and Burkina Faso, to take decisive steps toward decriminalisation and the protection of human rights for marginalised groups. Across West Africa, the criminalisation of people who use drugs, sex workers and people with diverse […] The post WADPN

The British High Commission in Accra hosted journalist Godwin Asediba, 2025 BBC Komla Dumor Award winner, praising his impact on journalism.

Defensive midfielder Elisha Owusu is set to make a return to the Black Stars as the team gears up for their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Mali and Chad early next month.The AJ Auxerre captain has missed recent national assignments, including the victories over Chad and Madagascar in March and the Unity Cup matches against Nigeria and Trinidad and Tobago in May.His absence was felt in midfield, where coach Otto Addo relied on several young options to fill the gap.Now back

Brighton and Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey is reportedly set for a return to the Black Stars squad as Ghana prepare for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and Chad.Lamptey, who switched international allegiance from England to Ghana in 2022, has struggled with injuries in recent years but is now back to full fitness and enjoying a solid run of form in the English Premier League.The 23-year-old right-back has been a consistent performer for Brighton, impressing

By Dr. Bernard TETTEH-DUMANYA In early 2025, something extraordinary happened in Accra. Against the backdrop of mounting debt, rising prices, and IMF programme fatigue, Ghana’s central bank decided to act boldly without permission. It injected foreign reserves directly into the currency market, reviving the dying cedi. Within three months, the currency had rebounded by nearly […] The post Our

By Appiah Kusi Adomako, Esq Last week in Tokyo, during the TICAD 2025 Conference,  the President announced that Ghana is about to abolish the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors who want to enter our market. The proposed changes will be reflected in the new GIPC Act, which is expected to be passed into law […] The post A surgical approach to minimum investment

Ghana’s High Commissioner-designate to the Republic of South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, has expressed optimism that major South African retail companies which exited Ghana in recent years, including Shoprite and Game, are likely to make a comeback. Speaking in an interview on Yen Nsempa on Onua FM, Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Mr. Quashie revealed that discussions […]

The Elite U-15 Boys Championship begins today, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, with regional teams and GFA elite academies set to compete for national honours.Ahead of the kickoff, participants were taken through orientation sessions covering discipline, player welfare and refereeing standards. Deputy Director of the Centre, David Alifoe, reminded players and officials to protect the facility and uphold discipline, while RFAs Coordinator,

By Maxwell Danso BOAKYE When Ghana struck oil in 2007 and began commercial production in 2010, optimism soared. Many believed “black gold” would supercharge the economy, joining cocoa and gold as the new pillars of prosperity. The narrative was simple: oil would transform Ghana’s development path. Fifteen years later, reality tells a different story. Despite […] The post Beyond oil: The

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has called for greater public appreciation of the Central Bank’s efforts in stabilising the economy, particularly during periods of severe currency depreciation and capital erosion in the business sector. Speaking on TV3’s Business Focus programme on Monday, August 22, Head of the Business and Economic Bureau at GUTA, […]

Referees selected from the Ghana Football Associationâ??s (GFA) Catch Them Young programme have commenced preparations for the upcoming FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) U-15 Boys Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.Ten referees and ten assistant referees, drawn from all ten football regions of Ghana, are currently undergoing intensive training to sharpen both their technical and physical readiness ahead of the competition.The camp is being