Connie Francis, 'Pretty Little Baby' singer, dies at 87

A 69-year-old man, Francis Quarm—popularly known as Gabo—has been tragically murdered in his room by a young man believed to be in his early twenties at Kansaworado, a suburb of the Sekondi-Takoradi in Western Region. According Paulina Quarm who is a daughter of the deceased, her father was asleep when the suspect forcibly entered his […]

Critics say women's bodies should not be policed in the name of cultural pride.

By Abaogye Mintah A few days ago, Chelsea FC stunned the footballing world by pulling off a monumental victory in the Club World Cup, beating the team widely regarded as the best in the world. It wasn’t just a football match—it was a story of underdogs rising, of relentless preparation, and of strategic genius playing […] The post What Chelsea’s win can teach entrepreneurs

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has commended the government for putting its own party members alleged to be involved in illegal mining under probe. He says the action is rare in Ghana’s political dispensation, especially considering what transpired in the previous administration headed by William […]

By Prince ASUMAH The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has welcomed a strategic insurance partnership between Vitality Health International and Acacia Health Insurance, describing it as a positive development for Ghana’s health sector. Speaking at the partnership’s official partnership, Dr. Andy Mprah, Deputy Director-Private Health Insurance Services Directorate, NHIA, acknowledged the growing importance of private […] The post NHIA

The Ghana Football Association (GFA), through its Womenâ??s Football Development Desk, has held a strategic meeting with all ten Regional Football Association (RFA) Chairmen and their respective Heads of Womenâ??s Football to finalise plans for the nationwide rollout of the U15 Girls Colts Leagues.This development follows the successful pilot of the leagues in the Northern Region and in Ashaiman under the Greater Accra RFA, laying the groundwork for full implementation across

The Northern Region will host the second edition of the GFAâ??s Free Licence D Coaching Course from Tuesday, July 23 to Tuesday, July 30, 2025, at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale.Targeted at coaches of juvenile (colts) clubs, the week-long programme is part of the Ghana Football Associationâ??s drive to develop grassroots football by equipping coaches with modern techniques and knowledge in player development, child safety, and football education. The initiative is offered

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to meet with all 18 Premier League clubs on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, for its annual season review meeting in Accra.GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku will chair the engagement, supported by Vice-President Mark Addo and Executive Council members Dr. Ransford Abbey, Frederick Acheampong, Kingsley Osei Bonsu, Nana Sarfo Oduro, and James Kwesi Appiah.The meeting will offer a platform to evaluate the 2024/25 season, discuss key challenges,

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The Western Regional Health Directorate has confirmed 97 Mpox cases out of 387 suspected infections reported between January and July 12, 2025. A situation report made available to the Business and Financial Times (B&FT) indicated that all 387 suspected cases were tested. Of these, 260 returned negative results, while results […] The post Mpox spreads

The military authorities said it was a waste of money and the government will run elections itself.

It’s not for nothing that the Attorney General will issue the letter. The same rigor that was used on the Akonta mining individuals must be applied to the new individuals too. This political king pins are involved in this illegal mining and must be looked into — Dr Ken Ashigbey Don’t forget to subscribe for […]

Real Tamale United are set to send four of their rising stars to Turkey for club trials as part of a bold move to elevate the careers of their most promising talents. The group includes midfielder Wisdom Manyina Jonas, winger Yaya Latif, defender Samuel Lamptey, and forward Lukman Abdul Shakur The four individuals were key […]

The 6th African Philanthropy Conference (APC) is set to take place from Sunday, July 27 to Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt, bringing together leading voices in philanthropy to advance sustainable, African-led financing solutions under the theme “Sustainable Financing for Development in the Majority World.” Hosted by the John […] The post 6th

Israeli Liga Leumit side Maccabi Petah Tikva FC have announced the signing of Ghanaian winger Samuel Owusu as they bolster their squad in a determined push for promotion to the Israeli Premier League.The 29-year-old Black Stars international joins from Serbian top-flight outfit OFK Beograd, where he featured prominently during the 2024/25 season.Owusu made 23 league appearances, scoring three goals and providing two assists in a campaign that reaffirmed his creative influence from

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Transparency International Ghana has called for criminalisIing conflict of interest, describing it as one of the most pervasive and harmful forms of corruption within the public sector. Speaking at an anti-corruption forum held in Kumasi, Fundraising Manager of the organisation Michael Boadi said that current administrative sanctions are insufficient to deter […] The post Criminalise

Dr. Mustapha Hamid The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has charged former Chief Executive of National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, with multiple charges of corruption, extortion and money Read More... The post Mustapha

Black Queens winger Princess Marfo expressed relief after Ghana progressed to the quarter-final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana had picked only a point from their opening two games, putting pressure on the team ahead of the final Group C encounter against Tanzania.The Black Queens produced a spectacular second half display to dismantle the East Africans, with Marfo winning a penalty that gave Ghana a second half lead.The spot kick was converted by Alice Kusi

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced plans to increase its compliance rate to 90% by the end of 2026, as it intensifies efforts to ensure more Ghanaian workers secure their retirement through regular pension contributions. Currently, SSNIT records a compliance rate of between 70% and 80%, with many employers—particularly in the […]