Black Stars forward Joseph Paintsil has been named in the Major League Soccer Team of the Week after his Man of the Match display for Los Angeles Galaxy against Sporting Kansas City. The Ghanaian forward scored a hat-trick to inspire the 2024 MLS champions to a thumping 4-1 victory over Sporting KC at the Dignity Health Park on Saturday.His performance earned his a place in the best eleven of the weekend alongside Tottenham Hotspur and South Korea legend Heung-min Son.Also making

More than a third of Etosha National Park in Namibia has burned, threatening the rich biodiversity in a popular tourist attraction.

In the world of business today where revenue, profit margins, and market share often claim the spotlight, there exists a critical backstage operation that, for too long, has been relegated to a simple line item on the general and administrative expenses sheet – the Human Resources function.  For many executives, HR is a cost center, […] The post HR

By Amos SAFO With just nine months into his second four-year tenure, President John Mahama’a government appears to be speedily undermining freedom of expression and forcefully imposing the culture of silence on Ghanaians. Many Ghanaians who lived under the various military regimes have an idea of what the culture of silence means and dread a […] The post Fighting to reclaim

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Joseph Paintsil has emphasised the importance of returning to the Black Stars and potentially qualifying for the World Cup in North America. Paintsil returned to the Ghana national team early this month after a long absence for the World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali. He missed the trip to N'Djamena due to travel delays but helped Ghana secure an important victory against Mali, which places the West Africans in good position to qualify for

“The world suffers a lot not because of the violence of bad people but because of the silence of good people” …..Napoleon Bonaparte. What is Whistle blowing? According to Wikipedia, “A whistleblower is a person who exposes any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization that is either private or public. The […] The post Risk

Members of Parliament (MPs) are expected to formally return to the Chamber for legislative business as the 9th Parliament resumes work on Tuesday, October 14, for the Third Meeting of the First Session. The announcement made pursuant to Order 58 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, by Speaker Alban Bagbin, indicated that sitting on the […]

Multichoice Africa to upgrade customers to the next bouquet offer effective October 1, Minister of Communication and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has announced. During a press briefing, the minister stated that the committee, which was earlier set up to handle the matter, will reconvene in three months to evaluate the impact of the initiative. This … The post DStv subscribers

FC Koln coach Lukas Kwasniok was full of praise for Ragnar Ache after the striker marked his first Bundesliga start with an inspired performance in the 2-1 defeat against VfB Stuttgart.Ache, 27, set up Jakub KamiÅ?ski's goal and fought tirelessly, often winning physical duels against Stuttgart defender Julian Chabot.Kwasniok spoke with admiration after the match: "He was our starting point. And that's exactly what he's there for: extending and controlling long

Ghana has to sustain annual growth above 6.5 percent and triple incomes by 2050 to avoid falling into the middle-income trap, according to the World Bank in its 2025 Policy Notes report ‘Transforming Ghana in a Generation’. The Bank says productivity, infrastructure and skills development will be decisive for long-term growth. The report notes that […] The post Editorial:

Veteran boxer Ayittey Powers has expressed his support for reforms in Ghana’s boxing industry after a meeting with Sports Minister Kofi Adams and National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Powers said he was pleased with the discussions and assured fans that better days are ahead … The post Ayittey Powers

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has congratulated the University for Development Studies (UDS) football team for winning the football competition at the 2025 FISU World University Games. UCC described the victory as a sign of the team’s discipline, determination and resilience. It also noted that the win reflected the strong tradition of sporting excellence … The post UCC

Ernest Poku could not hide his delight after scoring his first Bundesliga goal for Bayer Leverkusen in their 2-1 away victory over FC St. Pauli.The Dutch-Ghanaian winger came off the bench and found the net just two minutes later, sealing the win in style."It was my second touch of the ball. I'm happy about the goal and that I was able to help my team. That's what the coach wants from me, and I'm trying to do it," Poku said with a smile after the match,

A Chinese court has sentenced 11 members of Myanmar’s powerful Ming family to death and jailed dozens more for running scam centres, illegal casinos, and trafficking operations that generated over $1.4bn.

An alarming 54 cases of cervical cancer have been recorded in the Volta Region between January to July this year. This figure, according to the Ghana Health Service, shows an increasing trend in the number of cases as against 86 cases reported for the whole of 2024. Since 2016, the region has had 500 reported […]

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD)-Ministry of Food and Agriculture has collaborated with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to officially launch the Event-based Mobile Application plus (EMA-i+) as the country’s national digital tool for surveillance and reporting diseases in domestic animals, wildlife, aquatic animals and bees. First piloted in 20 districts during […] The post Animal

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has declared that the club’s main ambition in this year’s CAF Confederation Cup is to reach the group stages, even as they prepare for a stern test against Moroccan heavyweights Wydad AC. Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, Zito reaffirmed his belief in the team’s ability to go far despite […]

Asante Kotoko head coach, Karim Zito, has thrown his weight behind striker Albert Amoah, insisting the forward has done enough to earn a place in the senior national team, the Black Stars. Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, Zito praised Amoah’s recent displays, particularly in front of high-profile observers. “Albert Amoah has proven that he deserves […]

The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye, has vowed to continue speaking truth to power despite facing political harassment. He declared that he would openly criticise government without hesitation, even if it means being arrested multiple times. His comments follow his arrest a few weeks ago after a live … The post NPP’s

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has ordered the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, to reimburse an amount of GH¢113,00 to the state. The directive comes after the hospital failed to retrieve the money from the officers whose negligence resulted in the settlement of two different judgment […]