Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has given diplomatic passports to five well-known citizens who have distinguished themselves in Champion positive native of Ghana and African as a whole. This is to help strengthen their pursuit for promote the countries in the diaspora and make their work less challenging. The Minister for Foreign Affairs Okudzeto Ablakwa … The post Foreign

MTN Group Fintech, Africa’s largest fintech platform, has concluded its inaugural Fintech Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, a landmark three-day gathering that brought together over 350 delegates including policymakers, regulators, innovators, and industry leaders from across the continent. Under the theme “Take-Off”, the Summit underscored MTN Group Fintech’s vision of driving financial inclusion, supporting small businesses, […] The post MTN

By Peter Martey Agbeko In the quiet dawn of Thursday, September 11, 2025, Ghana lost a titan—Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, also known simply as “Kantanka, the African Star.” At 77, he passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that spanned far beyond pulpit sermons. Although I never met the man in person, his imprint on […] The post Kantanka: A life of faith, innovation

A delegation from Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, led by Board Chairman Dr. Felix Addo and accompanied by Managing Director Mr. Frédéric Feraille and the leadership team, paid a courtesy call on President  John Mahama. The purpose of the visit was to formally introduce Guinness Ghana’s new Managing Director following the company’s recent strategic transition to […] The post Guinness

Africa’s booming property sector is faced with an uncomfortable reality: there are not enough skilled professionals to meet demand. The continent’s rapid urbanization has created a gold rush atmosphere in real estate markets from Cairo to Cape Town, but industry leaders warn that a severe shortage of qualified professionals threatens to derail this growth. In […] The post Orient

By Isaac Haizel This article explores the hidden world of data collection that accompanies the seemingly simple act of ordering food online in Ghana. It delves into the types of personal information collected by popular food delivery apps, from names and addresses to payment details and location data. Further, it discusses the connection between the […] The post Beyond the plate By Isaac Haizel appeared

The Ministry of Transport has announced plans to resolve grievances of railway workers who have not received salaries and other entitlements for a year. The Railway Workers Union of Ghana (RWU) on September 16 threatened a nationwide strike and peaceful picketing on September 30 to protest the government’s failure to pay salaries and entitlements owed […]

Antoine Semenyo has been awarded AFC Bournemouth’s Michael Matthews Jewellers Player of the Month for August, following a stellar start to the 2025/26 Premier League season. The Ghanaian forward played a pivotal role in helping Andoni Iraola’s side make an impressive start to the campaign. Semenyo kicked off the season in sensational fashion, netting a […]

Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo has been named AFC Bournemouth's Player of the Month for August. The Black Stars forward scored twice and delivered an assist in three matches in the month to win the coveted award presented by Michael Matthews Jewellers.Fans of the club voted massively for the Ghanaian to scoop the award once again, having achieved similar feat in the opening month of last season.Semenyo started the season in blistering form, netting a brace in the six-goal

A man who threatened to kill the President and government officials in a viral video has been sentenced to seven months in prison.

After a smooth four-hour flight from Cairo, I arrived in Algeria’s capital, Algiers, popularly referred to as the white city, (Alger la Blanche in French) due to its dazzling white buildings cascading down the slopes of the Sahel Hills to the Mediterranean Sea. As the largest city of Algeria, it is a historic port with French […] The post Chris Koney’s column:

A backlog of more than 440,000 unprinted driver’s license cards has been successfully cleared by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), that’s according to Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe Bukari. Speaking about initiatives to enhance DVLA service delivery, the Minister disclosed that 440,000 license cards were still outstanding as of December 2024 but all of […]

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has named 20 promising referees from its Catch Them Young Refereeing Policy to officiate at the 2025 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U-17 Colts Tournament, reinforcing its commitment to grooming the next generation of match officials.The group, comprising both centre and assistant referees, will gain valuable experience and exposure as they manage matches in this prestigious youth competition.Scheduled for September 19â??27, 2025, the tournament

Convenor of the Professionals for Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong, James Gawuga Nkrumah, Esq. has said Kennedy Agyapong is fit to be flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and subsequently president of Ghana due to his record in job creation. He says that Mr Agyapong stands out as a bold, fearless, and visionary leader—one who […]

Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has said government would need huge financial resources to resume operations of Aayalolo buses. The Minister made this statement at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Answering questions from journalists, Mr. Bukari Nikpe said his ministry has held talks with the Ministry of Local Government which is […]

At the geographical center of Ghana, Kintampo, a different kind of conversation took place. Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong used the platform of his Unity Tour not to trade political slogans, but to redefine how Ghanaians should think about their future. His message was both direct and disarming: Ghana is not poor. What the country lacks […]

The NDC government is granting diplomatic passports to Wode Maya, Anita Erskine, and three others to promote African unity.

First National Bank Ghana has announced the launch of Helping Every Woman Rise (H.E.R.), a dedicated service designed to provide tailored financial solutions and holistic support to women. The H.E.R. initiative reaffirms First National Bank’s long-standing commitment to help improve lives by delivering relevant, impactful, and inclusive financial services. The Executive Director and Head of Corporate […] The post Empowering

Libyan club El Ettihad Al Misraty have completed the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Richmond Lamptey. The 28-year-old former Asante Kotoko captain arrived in Tripoli on Tuesday to complete the necessary formalities before signing a deal to join the North Africans.He moves to Libya after a successful spell in Rwanda with giants APR FC, helping them qualify for the CAF Champions League."Zimbabwe defender Gerald Takwara and Ghana midfielder Richmond Lamptey arrived at Misurata