Ambassador Emmanuel O. Darko, former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association (CUA) and current Goodwill Ambassador of the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA), has been awarded the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU). The award, presented at the World Credit Union […] The post Amb.

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has described the Black Queens' bronze medal finish at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as a defining moment in the journey of womenâ??s football in Ghana.Speaking during the teamâ??s courtesy call on the Presidency at the Jubilee House, Okraku thanked President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang for their sustained support for Ghana football. He said the

The current President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, aged 83, has officially announced his intention to run for a fourth term in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 25, 2025. Ouattara who was re-elected for a contested third term in 2020 had previously said he would like to step down. But in a brief […]

By Richard A. WIAFE Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) have become increasingly vital instruments for financing high-growth enterprises, especially in regions where traditional financial intermediation remains underdeveloped or exclusionary. In many developing economies, access to long-term capital through conventional banking systems is often limited by stringent collateral requirements, high interest rates, and short […] The post Private

  The Court of Appeal has granted William Ato Essien, founder of the defunct Capital Bank, a GH?10 million bail with two sureties pending his appeal. This follows a campaign Read More... The post Court Of Appeal Grants Ato Essien GH?10m Bail

Reading captain Andy Yiadom is set to rejoin training this week as the Royals prepare for their League One curtain-raiser against Lincoln City on Saturday.The 32-year-old full-back signed a new contract over the summer, committing to an eighth season at the club. With his 250th appearance on the horizon, Yiadom remains a key figure in Noel Huntâ??s plans, both on and off the pitch.However, his pre-season involvement has been limited. Yiadom featured for just one half during the

The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) is embarking on a transformative energy initiative, which seeks to roll out solar power systems across its key fuel depots as part of a broader green transition strategy. The move, which aligns with Ghana’s Energy Transition Framework, is expected to significantly cut operational costs, reduce emissions, and […]

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaâ??s Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak, to prioritise sportsmen and women during security services recruitment exercises.The President made this appeal during a meeting with officials of the Ghana Football Association and members of the Black Queens at Jubilee House.The engagement followed Ghanaâ??s third-place finish at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco â?? the countryâ??s first medal at

By Peter Martey AGBEKO For over three decades, a powerful bond of friendship, philanthropy, and quiet service has existed between the people of Ghana and the family of Greek shipowner Captain Panagiotis N. Tsakos. What began as a commercial maritime relationship in the early 1980s has grown into a remarkable legacy of compassion, education, and […] The post Three Generations,

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has noted that though the local currency, the Cedi is performing well against major world currencies, its purchasing power continues to decline indicating weaker economic fundamentals driven by the current administration’s strategies. At a news conference in Accra yesterday, which was jointly addressed by the Mohammed Amin Andam, Ranking Member, […] The post Purchasing

The management of the Forestry Commission (FC) has expressed dismay over the forcible closure of its District Offices at Bekwai, Nkawie and Offinso, all in the Ashanti Region, on Monday, July 28, 2025 by a group of 20 masked and heavily-armed men, claiming to be operatives from the National Security (NS). A statement issued on […] The post Forestry Commission condemns

Joyous fans received the Blank Queens at the airport   THE BLACK Queens returned to Accra to a rousing and emotional reception after clinching the bronze medal at the 2024 Read More... The post Black Queens Welcomed Home As Heroes

The Lionesses at Downing Street   THE LIONESSES, England’s women’s national football team received a rousing welcome on Monday as they arrived home following their Euro 2025 championship victory over Read More... The post Lionesses

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced that the government is going to identify contractors who do shoddy work and surcharge them. He says this is the only way to ensure sanity in the system relative to the award of road contracts and the execution of the projects. Addressing a press […]

Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum   THE GHANA Football Association (GFA) has named Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum as the new head coach of the national U17 team, the Black Starlets, as Read More... The post Dr. Prosper Ogum Appointed Black Starlets Head Coach appeared

President Bola Tinubu and Super Falcon players pose with the WAFCON trophy   PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu on Monday conferred national honours on Nigeria’s Super Falcons, winners of the 2024 Women’s Read More... The post Tinubu

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has strongly condemned a recent incident captured in a viral video circulating on social media that shows an overcrowded boat dangerously packed with passengers on the Volta Lake, none of whom were wearing life jackets. In a statement signed by the Authority’s Corporate Communications Officer, Issah Issahaku on Thursday, 24 July, […] The post GMA Condemns Overcrowded Boat Incident on Volta Lake

In a bold and transformative step for Ghanaian football, five clubs have joined TransferRoom - the worldâ??s leading football marketplace - to elevate their player trading strategies and expand their international reach.Ghana Premier League titleholders Bibiani Gold Stars, Medeama SC, Dreams FC, FC Samartex 1996, and Division One outfit Koforidua Semper Fi are leading the charge in linking local talent with global football markets.This groundbreaking partnership provides these

Dignitaries at the launch of GOCEMS   IN RESPONSE to the country’s environmental pollution, which has contributed to the decline in ecosystem services, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has launched Read More... The post EPA Launches

Swedish international of Ghanaian descent Isak Malcom Kwaku Hien has agreed terms to extend his contract with Italian outfit Atalanta.The 26-year-old centre-back is expected to sign a one-year new deal with Atalanta, keeping him at the club until summer 2029.Isak joined Atalanta in August 2024 from fellow Italian club Hellas Verona and has since established himself as a key member of the team.Despite attracting significant interest this summer, the tough-tackling defender has committed