The wife of the late Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has paid her last respects to her husband. In her tribute during the state funeral in Accra on Friday, August 15, she said, “Kofi B, thank you for loving me.” She earlier shared their love story. She did so in a tribute read […]

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The Duns Park in Bibiani is shaping up ahead of the 2025 Champion of Champions clash between league winners, Goldstars and FA Cup champions, Asante Kotoko.In a high-stake clash, the Miners will take on the Porcupine Warriors on Sunday, August 31, officially kicking off the 2025/26 Ghana football season.The playing surface is currently in top condition, offering both Goldstars and Kotoko equal opportunity to grind results in the highly competitive clash.Thousands of fans are expected,

Ghana mourns national heroes in a solemn state funeral at the State House, honouring leaders and soldiers who died in the Adansi helicopter crash.

 The African Wom­en Leaders Network (AWLN) Ghana Chapter, has expressed worry about the devastating impact of illegal mining (galamsey) and called for its immediate end, describing it as a menace the country has “no reason to continue.” The network emphasised that the practice had caused exten­sive environmental destruction, ruined livelihoods, and led to needless loss … The post AWLN

 The Chairman of Swiss Bio Shield, a Switzer­land-based med­ical equipment and healthcare solutions provider, Mr Issaka Sidi, has announced a partnership with the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) in the Volta Region to establish a world-class showroom and production hub. It is aimed at transforming healthcare delivery in West Africa. He said the initiative would include … The post Swiss

Oleksandr Usyk has requested an extension on the negotiations for his mandatory fight with Joseph Parker, according to the Kiwi’s promoter, Frank Warren. On July 27, the WBO ordered Usyk to defend his undisputed heavyweight crown against the major sanctioning body’s interim champion, Parker. Both sides have been given 30 days to agree on terms … The post Usyk makes Parker fight

 In a jaw-dropping courtroom twist, 38-year-old Priscilla Koduah — infamously known as Maame Kraa — has been remanded into police custody by the Atasomanso Circuit Court for allegedly masterminding a high-stakes fraud that cost a Senior High School headmistress a staggering GH¢560,000. Koduah, a former Newmont Ghana Gold Limited staffer turned unemployed schemer, is accused … The post Priscilla

The French national is accused of working "on behalf of the French intelligence service" in Mali.

Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has paid his respect to Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Bioamah, who was among the victims of the helicopter crash. Kwakye Ogosu thanked Dr Omane Boamah for the impact he had on his life. In a Facebook post ahead of the final state funeral for the victims, he […]

MTN Ghana has signed a $2million agreement with the Gha­na Football Association (GFA) to become the headline sponsor of four national teams from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027. The sponsorship will cover the Black Stars, Black Queens, Black Satellites, and Black Starlets for the next two years. Speaking at the signing ceremony held … The post  GFA, MTN Ghana sign $2m deal for 4 national

The state funeral for the victims of the helicopter will be held today, Friday, August 15, in Accra. The government announced detailed plans for the state funeral . Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, August 14, Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stan Dogbey, said the ceremony will be primarily a military […]

Helen Alormenu scored a quick brace and compatriot Constance Agyemang also found the back of the net on Thursday night as Texas State University clobbered Our Lady of the Lake University 9-1 away on the opening day of NCAA Soccer.The former Ghana U20 star snatched the go-ahead goal on four minutes for the Bobcats.Her second goal in the 20th minute was an olimpico which got all off their seats.Just before the half-hour mark, Agyemang- a new signing- scored for Texas State to make

The nation will pause on Friday, August 15 as the state bestows formal military honours on eight Ghanaians who died in last week’s Ghana Air Force helicopter crash in the Adansi area of Ashanti Region. The ceremony, scheduled for Black Star (Independence) Square from 8 a.m., follows Islamic burials already performed for two of the […] The post Gallant men go home today appeared first on The

By Kizito CUDJOE Commissioner-General-Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Anthony Kwasi Sarpong has reaffirmed the tax agency’s readiness to roll out the Fiscal Electronic Device Act, 2018 (Act 966), as part of broader reforms to the Value Added Tax (VAT) regime. The law, which came into force on May 4, 2018, mandates the use of approved Fiscal […] The post GRA keen

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Government has allocated GH¢100million this year to strengthen the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) and safeguard the country’s food reserves against potential emergencies. The allocation, contained in the Food and Agriculture Ministry Medium-Term Expenditure Framework 2025-2028, indicates the amount will be used to strengthen the country’s food buffers to improve food […] The post GH¢100m

Absa Bank has hosted the 2025 edition of its flagship Inspire Me Conference in Lusaka, Zambia. The annual pan-African gathering brought together women entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers and strategic partners to share their journeys, build networks and support the growth of women-led enterprises. Held under the theme “Elevating HerStory – United for Purpose”, the 2025 […] The post Absa

A Rhode Island man accused of faking his death and fleeing the United States to evade rape charges was found guilty Wednesday of sexually assaulting a former girlfriend in his first of two Utah trials. A jury in Salt Lake County found Nicholas Rossi guilty of a 2008 rape after a three-day trial in which his accuser and her […] The post Man accused of faking

A row has broken out between two German states, Bavaria and Thuringia, as to who can lay claim to inventing the Bratwurst sausage. Until now, the “Wurstkuchl” tavern in Bavaria has claimed to be “the oldest Bratwurst stand in the world.” Die Wurstkuchl is situated on the Stone Bridge in Regensburg on the Danube River. […] The post German states debate who invented sausages