Ghana has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the fifth review of its US$3.2 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF), paving the way for the disbursement of about US$385 million once approved by the IMF Executive Board. The agreement signals growing confidence in the country’s economic recovery after years of fiscal […] The post Gov’t, IMF reach

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), a leading public policy think tank, will present a new study on the rice sector to a gathering of stakeholders in Accra on Wednesday. Entitled “Increasing Importation of Rice in Ghana: Can the Country Transform Its Fortunes in the Rice Sector?” the study examines the challenges and potentials of […] The post IFS to engage rice stakeholders

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) As cases of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to rise across the country, experts are calling for decisive reforms to safeguard employee well-being and make workplaces a front line in the fight against the growing health crisis. Speaking at the Ghana Health and Labour (GHL) Summit in Accra, health professionals, policy-makers and […] The post Decisive

By Kingsley Webora TANKE A Tax Partner at Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), Abeku Guan Quansah, has admonished government to eliminate the cascading effect of levies charged with the Value Added Tax (VAT) – stressing that taxes influence behaviour, investments and business competitiveness. Hence, the cascading effect of these levies scares investors away, impacts business operations […] The post VAT

Defender Alexander Djiku has shared how grateful he is after playing a significant role as the Black Stars secured qualification to the FIFA World Cup in North America. The Spartak Moscow centre-back helped Ghana recover from the disappointment of missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to qualify for the World Cup, scoring two goals in the qualifying series, including the winner against main rivals Mali.He was also on target in the thumping victory over the Central African Republic

Ghanaâ??s decision to keep faith with Otto Addo has been emphatically vindicated. The Black Stars beat Comoros 1â??0 in Accra to clinch qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup â?? and with it, Addoâ??s unbeaten run in the campaign now reads eight wins and one draw from nine matches.Ghana finish top of Group I on 25 points and return to the global finals for a fifth time.The head coach endured fierce criticism after failing to reach AFCON 2025, yet the Ghana Football

Telecel Group has handed over advanced cervical cancer diagnostic equipment and pledged free screening for women at three major hospitals across Ghana: Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, and Sefwi Wiawso Government Hospital. The donated equipment includes state-of-the-art digital colposcopes, HPV testing kits, and biopsy instruments. The project aims to screen at least 5,000 women […] The post Telecel

Ghana’s market leader in coffee mixes category, Cowbell Coffee has presented a brand-new Suzuki Jimny to Aaron Beteryel, the grand prize winner of the ‘With You Every Moment’ Promo. The consumer promo which ran from July 15 to September 30, 2025 received 952,659 entries and awarded 20,138 prizes including cash, PlayStation 5, smartphones, laptops, airtime, […] The post 23-year-old

Young Apostles made it back-to-back victories in the Ghana Premier League after strolling to a 2-0 win over Basake Holy Stars at the Wenchi Park on Sunday.Issah Hussein and Randy Abubakar scored at either side of the half to ensure the hosts collected all three points at home and move into the top four.Following a quick start to the match by Young Apostles, Samuel Prempeh almost opened the scoring with a fine shot which missed by inches.Moments later Issah Yakubu of Holy Stars went

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Ghanaian football fans for the passion, colour, and energy they bring to the global stage, following the Black Starsâ?? qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In a video message after Ghanaâ??s 1â??0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday night, a result that confirmed their place at next yearâ??s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Infantino commended both the players and their supporters,

FIFA has officially confirmed Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the Black Starsâ?? 1â??0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium.The finals, to be staged across the United States, Mexico and Canada, will mark Ghanaâ??s fifth appearance at the global showpieceâ??and their fifth in the last six editions.Mohammed Kudus settled Sundayâ??s decisive qualifier two minutes into the second half.The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder reacted

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Ghana on sealing a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and praised Black Stars supporters for the â??colour, style and passionâ? they bring to the global stage.His message followed Ghanaâ??s 1â??0 win over Comoros in Accra on Sunday, a result that booked the nationâ??s fifth appearance at the finals.Infantino said Ghanaâ??s return will enrich the expanded tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico and backed

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Ghana head coach Otto Addo is receiving praise from all corners after leading the Black Stars to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Deservedly so, the Germany-trained tactician has made history with the national team in style, with statistics proving his tactical prowess and silencing his critics.Addo took charge of the Black Stars for a second stint in March 2024 at a time when the team had played two matches in the qualifiers already, winning one and losing one.With eight games

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he is eagerly looking forward to discovering Ghanaâ??s group-stage opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars, four-time African champions, sealed their qualification for the global showpiece on Sunday night with a 1-0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium. The win confirmed Ghanaâ??s place at the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.In a congratulatory video message, Infantino

Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has congratulated the Black Stars following their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The four-time African champions sealed their place at next yearâ??s global tournament with a decisive victory on Sunday night at the Accra Sports Stadium, finishing top of Group I with 25 points.In a video message shared shortly after the qualification, Dr. Bawumia lauded the teamâ??s achievement and expressed national pride over

The Black Stars of Ghana confirmed their place at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.Ghana becomes the fifth African country to snatch qualification to the biggest soccer mundial next year after Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria.The West African football giants narrowly defeated Comoros on home turf, thanks Mohammed Kudus strike in the second half of the crucial game.Ghana, who are four time winners of the

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has congratulated Ghana on qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.The Black Stars on Sunday night at the Accra Sports Stadium secured their place in the Mundial, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.Ghana finished as Group I winners with 25 points.Following the qualification, the world football governing body boss, in a video, congratulated the four-time African champion."Congratulations to the Black Stars on reaching the FIFA

Ghana legend Abedi Pele has eulogized his son, Jordan Ayew after spearheading the Black Stars fifth World Cup qualification.The Leicester City attacker becomes the second son of the Ghanaian football legend to charge of Black Stars World Cup qualification after Andre Ayew, who led the team to the 2022 tournament in Qatar.Ayew, the son of Ghanaian football legend Abedi Pele enjoyed an amazing qualifying campaign with the Black Stars, scoring seven goals and delivering seven assists

Ghana have officially secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the 21st nation and 18th non-host to book their place at next yearâ??s global showpiece.The Black Starsâ?? qualification was confirmed following their 1-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday night at the Accra Sports Stadium, sealing their fifth appearance at footballâ??s biggest stage. Ghana also becomes the fifth African nation to qualify, joining Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria.The 2026