Rice farmers at the Weta Irrigation Scheme in the Volta Region are recording higher yields while using more than 30 per cent less irrigation water after adopting the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) technology. Researchers said the breakthrough could significantly strengthen Ghana’s efforts towards rice self-sufficiency by improving water-use efficiency without compromising productivity. The findings, … The post Weta

The United States has donated 84 pallets of military and intelligence equipment valued at about $4 million to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to strengthen the country’s defence and security capabilities. The equipment was handed over at a ceremony at the 48 Engineers Regiment in Accra yesterday. The donation is expected to enhance border security, … The post US donates $4m military equipment to GAF

Elite referee Julian Nunoo and Assistant Referee Theophilus Akugre have been appointed to officiate at the upcoming WAFU Zone B U20 Championship in Cote d’Ivoire. Nunoo is the only Ghanaian centre referee selected for the prestigious tournament, which will take place from July 26 to August 10, 2026. The experienced referee, who was named Ghana’s … The post Ref Nunoo, Akugre appointed

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to release the full fixtures of the 2026 Ghana Premier League today. The fixtures would officially map out the journey for all 18 Ghana Premier League clubs ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The full schedule, according to a statement from the FA, featuring all 306 league matches, will … The post FA to release 2026/27 GPL fixtures today appeared first on

The Ghana Badminton Association (GBA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Special Olympics Ghana as part of preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Paralympic cycle. The landmark agreement aims to strengthen collaboration between the two organisations by creating greater opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities to participate in badminton while expanding … The post Ghana

Beginning today and continuing through August 2, the iconic Hydro Stadium in Glasgow, located in Scotland’s western Lowlands, will host the opening ceremony of the XXIII (23rd) Commonwealth Games, officially known as the Glasgow 2026 Games. His Majesty King Charles III, accompanied by Queen Camilla, will lift the curtains on this premier multi-sport event. As … The post Glasgow

Manchester City forward Phil Foden gave a boost to new boss Enzo Maresca by signing a four-year contract extension on Wednesday. Foden’s deal provides the England international with much-needed stability after a turbulent period. The 26-year-old had struggled for form during an injury-plagued period that included being left out of England’s squad for the recent … The post Foden extends Man City stay

Spain midfielder Gavi does not believe Argentina’s Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his part in the confrontation following the World Cup final. Argentina players Paredes, Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada plus assistant coach Roberto Ayala all appeared to be involved in the fracas on the pitch as Spain celebrated their 1-0 win. Paredes seemed … The post Paredes should not be suspended –

British boxer Tyson Fury insisted on Wednesday that “the best is yet to come” ahead of a charity fight in Thailand, a warm-up to his long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua. “I don’t feel like the world’s seen the best Tyson Fury yet,” said the former two-time world heavyweight champion, who turns 38 next month. Fury … The post The best is yet to come-Fury appeared first on

Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on Tuesday in a deal British media valued at £117 million ($157 million), a price that smashed the transfer record for a British player. “The 23-year-old forward has signed a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2033,” the London club posted on their web site. Rogers passed … The post Chelsea signs Rogers for reported UK

The Northern Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has resolved 433 out of 436 complaints received during the first half of 2026, representing 99.31 per cent. The Commission disclosed this in its Mid-Year 2026 Regional Performance Report, which also highlighted improvements in consumer protection, utility service delivery and public education across the … The post PURC

Global Media Alliance (GMA), in partnership with the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) Faculty of Business and Strategic Communication (FoBSC) and the Public Relations Department, has marked the World Public Relations Day (WPRD) Festival 2026 with a special PR Dialogue in Accra. Held under the theme: ‘Connecting Learning to Practice,’ the flagship event … The post GMA,

Serving as Australia’s High Commissioner to Ghana has been an immense honour. Over the last four years, I have come to know a country of exceptional richness, not only because of its natural resources, but above all because of the strength, creativity and resilience of its people. I arrived as the world was still emerging … The post Ghana gave me more than I expected appeared first on Ghanaian

THE Office of the Attorney-General has rejected a GH¢30 million settlement offer proposed by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, under a plea bargain arrangement in the Ghana Export-Import (EXIM) Bank fraud case. The Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, disclosed this to journalists in Accra … The post A-G

Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, has alleged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) appears more concerned and emotionally invested in the imprisonment of its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, than the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking on Joy Prime on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, … The post NPP

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned that traders, transport operators, businesses and individuals who refuse to accept Ghana cedi coins as payment for goods and services could face arrest, prosecution, fines or imprisonment. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the central bank expressed concern over the widespread refusal to accept … The post ejecting

Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has claimed that the legal team representing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta played a major role in the recent decision by a United States court to grant him a Green Card. Speaking in an interview at Joy prime on July 22, 2026, Mr. Kpebu argued that Ofori-Atta’s lawyers have strong political … The post Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team influenced

Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, says he has no personal grudge against former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, describing their relationship as cordial despite their past political differences. Speaking in an interview with Umaru Sanda on Channel one TV yesterday, Mr Afoko said he does not hold on to … The post My relationship with Akufo Addo

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has declared his support for the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing him as a political prisoner. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 22, Mr Boadu expressed concern over Chairman Wontumi’s detention and said the party … The post John

Twenty-two patients with severe heart rhythm disorders have received life-saving cardiac device procedures worth about GH¢2 million through a partnership between the Mount Carmel Foundation, the National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) and Africa World Airlines. The procedures were carried out during a five-day medical mission … The post Twenty-two