The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has called on food and agro-processing companies, particularly those operating within free zone enclaves, to take advantage of the abundant raw materials in the cashew sector by establishing processing plants in the country. The move, the authority underlined, would help transform raw cashew apples into value-added products such as … The post Tap

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technologies and Innovation has presented 2,000 laptops to the University of Ghana (UG) to support the implementation of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), a flagship government initiative. The latest donation brings the total number of laptops supplied to the university to 2,500, following an earlier consignment of 500 laptops. … The post Ministry

Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal’s pre-season camp in Spain for a check-up on his long-standing groin injury. Dutch defender Timber missed most of the final two months of last season due to the injury. He did make a substitute appearance in the Champions League final defeat to PSG, but then missed the World Cup. Timber … The post Injured Timber leaves Arsenal pre-season camp appeared first on

Russian tennis player Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on court and retired from her first-round match at the Memphis Classic due to sweltering temperatures. The world No 19 trailed 7-6(7-2) 4-6 5-4 in a match that lasted over three hours against 16-year-old compatriot Kristina Liutova and visibly struggled in 34C heat. As she served to stay in … The post Tennis player collapses in 34C heat

Weeks after Brazil’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Neymar has officially closed the door on his international career. The Santos star confirmed he has played his final match for the Seleção, bringing an end to one of the most remarkable eras in Brazilian football. Neymar’s future with the Brazil national team is … The post Neymar confirms end of Brazil career appeared

Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsiders Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday in a Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C match in Morocco. Temwa, who plays for United States club Kansas City Current, scored twice and Tabitha from French outfit Lyon once in one of the greatest shocks … The post WAFCON 2026: Malawi shock holders

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has been urged to strengthen its institutional capacity and embrace innovation to effectively respond to emerging labour challenges driven by artificial intelligence (AI), climate change and digital transformation. The call was made at a stakeholders’ forum held in Accra yesterday to mark the Commission’s 20th anniversary under the theme: “Two … The post NLC

The government has been urged to make sustained investments in the health, education and skills development of young people to enable Ghana harness its demographic dividend and accelerate inclusive economic growth. The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) said with more than one-third of the country’s population comprising young people, strategic investments were needed to bridge the … The post Govt

Parliament has approved a multi-year expenditure commitment by the government, through the Ministry of Finance, for the development, implementation and deployment of digital and electronic platforms to enhance revenue generation. The approval followed the adoption of the Finance Committee’s reports on Tuesday. Under the arrangement, a service provider would be engaged to support the implementation … The post Parliament

The Director of Legal Affairs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gary Nimako Marfo, has questioned who will bear the cost of conducting presidential and parliamentary primaries following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the party’s delegate system. Speaking to journalists, Mr. Nimako Marfo said he would not immediately comment on the ruling, adding that he … The post Who

The Supreme Court of Ghana has declared the delegate system used by political parties to elect presidential and parliamentary candidates unconstitutional. In a 5-2 majority decision delivered, the Court ruled that the long-standing system violates democratic principles and ordered all political parties to ensure every registered, card-bearing member participates in presidential and parliamentary primaries. The … The post Supreme

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has inaugurated its National Elections Committee to oversee preparations for the election of the party’s national officers. The committee was inaugurated by the Acting National Chairman of the party, Chairman Butey. According to a statement issued by the Office of the Acting National Chairman, the committee will be chaired by … The post NPP inaugurates

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) says a power system disturbance on the national transmission network caused electricity outages in parts of the country in the early hours of Wednesday. According to GRIDCo, the incident occurred at about 3:11 a.m. on July 29, 2026, and led to the simultaneous shutdown of some power generation plants, … The post Power outage hits parts of

Lawyers for the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, have filed an appeal challenging his conviction and prison sentence. The notice of appeal was filed at the Court of Appeal on Tuesday by his lead lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea. According to the appeal, the … The post Chairman Wontumi appeals conviction and

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned people seeking teaching jobs not to pay anyone who promises to help them secure recruitment into the service. The Service said recruitment into GES is free and advised applicants to ignore calls and messages from people claiming to be GES officers and demanding money in exchange for employment. … The post GES warns teacher applicants against

Legal practitioner and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has weighed in on the Supreme Court’s decision declaring the delegate system used by political parties unconstitutional, warning that the ruling raises fundamental questions about democracy and party funding. In a post on Facebook reacting to the landmark 5-2 majority decision, Bentil argued that representation … The post Kofi

The Adabraka District Court has remanded Bright Owusu and Thomas Zigah into prison custody over the alleged killing of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah. The two suspects appeared before the court on Wednesday, where the prosecution said investigations were still ongoing. According to the prosecution, investigators are awaiting additional information from the Cyber Crime Unit … The post Bright

The Government of Ghana, in collaboration with the Gbeho and related families, will hold a state funeral for the late former Foreign Affairs Minister, James Victor Gbeho, on Friday, July 31, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Presidency on Wednesday, the funeral will take place at the forecourt of the State House in … The post State funeral for Ambassador James Victor

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says his side’s experience will be key when Ghana opens its Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign against debutants Cape Verde. Speaking ahead of the match, Björkegren said he expects a difficult test but is confident in his team. “It’s the first time for Cape Verde in the … The post Black

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OMANBAPA AgriTech Limited to establish an organic fertiliser production facility in the Bono Region. The initiative is aimed at improving soil health, reducing dependence on inorganic fertilisers and boosting food production nationwide. The project will convert agricultural waste including maize … The post MoFA