The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) Board Chairman Charles Abugre and its Chief Executive Officer Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould recently toured Ghana’s Voltaian Basin to assess sites for the establishment of Agro-Ecological Parks (AEPs). The proposed Agro-Ecological Parks will serve as integrated production zones designed to support year-round farming, food processing, storage, logistics and export. The tour […] The post Editorial:

The Chairman of the ECOWAS Parliament’s Committee on Education, Science, and Culture is calling for an urgent and radical realignment of educational curricula across West Africa, warning that the current system is producing graduates who are unfit for the job market. George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan made the remarks on the sidelines of the ongoing joint delocalised […]

Former Asante Kotoko tactician Abdul Karim Zito has expressed his displeasure over the clubâ??s recent performances weeks after his departure, while encouraging the team not to give up as the season unfolds.The Porcupine Warriors, under a new coaching setup, have struggled to grind out results, winning only one game, drawing one and losing two matches since Zitoâ??s exit.After 25 games in the Ghana Premier League, the two-time Champions League holders find themselves in fifth

REHABILITATION work has officially begun on the Pantang Junction–Abokobi road in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality in the Greater Accra Region. The project involves elevating and widening the existing road, improving side drains to curb perennial flooding, replacing selected culverts, constructing U-drains, and resealing and resurfacing the entire 8.6-kilometre stretch with bitumen. Messrs Awerco Construction Limited … The post Rehabilitation

NORTHERN Ghana has recorded a major milestone in its industrialisation drive as Northshore Apparel Ghana Ltd adopts Coats Digital’s full digital suite to power the region’s first sustainable apparel manufacturing hub. The facility, located in Savelugu Municipality, will leverage Coats Digital’s GSDCost, FastReactPlan, and FastReactFabric solutions to enable precise costing, efficient production planning, and fabric … The post Northern

Veteran Ghanaian tactician Abdul Karim Zito has refused to shut the door for Asante Kotoko return, stressing his bond with the Porcupine Warriors remains intact.Zito recently parted ways with the two-time Champions League champions after a string of unimpressive results in the domestic competitions.Speaking to Kumasi-based Akoma FM, the former Dreams FC gaffer botched to rule out a return to the Ghanaian giants, emphasizing that his loyalty to the Porcupine Warriors will never change.Quizzed

THE Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, has made a historic working visit to the office of the Ghana Olympic Committee at the Olympic House in Accra. In a significant reversal of traditional protocol, the minister sought to meet the board on their own turf, signalling a deep respect for the autonomy of … The post Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams calls on GOC

THE MTN FA Cup action returns this week with mouthwatering quarterfinal clashes spread across two centres, starting from tomorrow. This stage of the competition will see eight clubs, consisting of six Ghana Premier League (GPL) and two Division One League (DOL) sides, in which they will chase for qualification to the next stage of the … The post 2025/26

DEMOCRATIC Republic of Congo striker Yoane Wissa has returned to the squad for their World Cup playoff this month after missing the Africa Cup of Nations finals at the turn of the year. The Newcastle United forward suffered a knee injury playing for his country against Senegal in a World Cup qualifier in early September, … The post Wissa back for DR Congo’s World Cup playoff appeared first

COVENTRY City swept aside out-of-form Preston North End to move eight points clear at the top of the Championship table. Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s heavily deflected shot gave the Sky Blues a 17th-minute lead. Brandon Thomas-Asante chested in a second, after Preston goalkeeper Daniel Iversen had clawed away Ellis Simms’ hooked effort. And Matt Grimes’ second-half penalty … The post Thomas-Asante

WORLD number one Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant run at Indian Wells, beating Norway’s Casper Ruud 6-1 7-6(2), while Jack Draper upset world number three Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-4 7-6(5) on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals in the California desert. Alcaraz relied on a near-flawless service game to seize control of the match, racing through … The post Alcaraz, Draper powers

MANCHESTER City face a mammoth task to keep their Champions League ambitions alive after Federico Valverde’s brilliant first half hat-trick put Real Madrid in control of this last-16 meeting. Valverde tormented City with a display of the highest class, Pep Guardiola’s side offering threat up front but too often vulnerable at the back. Real were … The post Valverde’s hat-trick sinks Man City

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea winger Pedro Neto after he pushed over a ball boy during the Champions League defeat by Paris St?Germain. The 26?year?old Portugal international shoved the youngster in stoppage time of Wednesday’s last-16 first leg at Parc des Princes where Chelsea lost 5?2 which caused him to fall off a … The post UEFA opens Neto case after push

DOZENS of U.S. lawmakers have called on FIFA to lower the cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, saying in a letter sent to the global soccer governing body this week that the use of dynamic pricing has turned the sporting event into an exclusionary enterprise at the expense of fans. The letter, which … The post Lower World Cup ticket prices —US lawmakers appeared first on Ghanaian

 Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are reportedly preparing a significant move for Belgian winger Jeremy Doku as the club look to strengthen their attacking options ahead of next season.The Madrid-based outfit is ready to table a lucrative offer to Manchester City in an attempt to lure the 23-year-old away from the Premier League champions. Atletico Madrid view the dynamic winger as a player capable of becoming a central figure in their attacking project.According to sources, Doku

A NEW research has revealed that most traders in the informal economy pay taxes and market fees, with many low-income workers spending a significant share of their earnings on taxes. The study was commissioned by Women in Informal Employment: Globalising and Organising (WIEGO) on the topic; Improving the Efficiency of Tax and Fee Collection in … The post Informal sector workers pay more taxes

Denkyirahemaa, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, has categorically refuted allegations that she has taken over Akwaboso Land and handed it to some individuals for mining purposes. According to her, such allegations are not just unfounded but also appear to have been carefully fabricated by certain disgruntled individuals to settle chieftaincy disagreement with her. It will […] The post Akwaboso Land Dispute:

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to refund application fees totalling GHS113m paid by thousands of unsuccessful applicants in the recent recruitment exercise into the country’s security services, describing the process as exploitative and unfair to unemployed youth. Addressing a news conference in Parliament yesterday, the ranking member on the Select […] The post Security

Traditional leaders in the Sampa Traditional Area of the Bono Region have warned that rising tensions over a long-running chieftaincy dispute are showing early signs of degenerating into a conflict similar to the protracted crisis in Bawku, calling on the President to intervene urgently to prevent further violence. Speaking at a news conference in Accra […] The post Chiefs Raise Alarm: Sampa

The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has raised concerns over the apparent delay in negotiations between Ghana and BP on a proposed carbon credit agreement, urging government officials to provide clarity on the status of the discussions and consider alternative steps to move the process forward. Speaking on the […] The post Minority