Gabon’s mili­tary leader Gen Brice Oligui Nguema has announced his intention to run for president in next month’s election. Nguema seized power in 2023 in a coup that ended the long-standing rule of the Bongo family. He then pledged to hand over power to civilians. The country has however since passed a new constitution and … The post Junta leader Nguema declares bid for presidency

The Mfantsiman Old Girls’ Asso­ciation (MOGA) over the weekend inducted its newly elected National Executive Committee members with the mandate to coordinate the affairs of the alumni com­munity to support and advance the growth of its alma mater in various areas of endeavour. The 10 member National Executive Committee members sworn in by Justice Eleanor … The post Mfantsiman Old

Early this year 2025, the West Af­rican Examination Council (WAEC) released the dates of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for the year 2025. In a competitive learning envi­ronment like Ghana where high schools especially public senior high schools are evaluated and classified into category A, … The post External

 The Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Mr Kurt Okraku, has urged Ghanaians to wholeheartedly support the Black Stars quest for qualification to the FIFA 2026 USA, Canada and Mexico FIFA World Cup. According to him, what the team (Black Stars) needed now was the support of every Ghana­ian and not the constant back­lash members associated … The post  Support

Introduction: AS Ghana cele­brates its 68th independence anniversary, it’s essential to recognise the contributions of some exceptional business heroes and Nationalist pioneers who paved the way for the country’s freedom. One such hero is Alfred John Kabu Ocansey, a colonial-era Ga-Dangme exceptional businessman, nationalist, media mogul, and philanthropist. Ocansey’s life is a testament to his … The post Unveiling

 This year’s Heritage Month celebration was yesterday launched in Accra with a call on the citizenry to endeavour and preserve the country’s culture, customs and traditions. Organised by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), the event marked the beginning of a month-long programme to show­case the diverse cultures of the various regions in the country. Speaking … The post Let’s

 VOLKSWAGEN GHANA is set to roll out a Ve­hicle Financing Scheme by the second quarter of the year to enable Ghanaians to acquire locally assembled brand new VW cars. The initiative, when taken off, is aimed at making Ghanaians to own new cars from the VW brands and create the culture of buying new cars … The post VOLKSWAGEN Ghana to roll out vehicle financing appeared first on Ghanaian

 Manchester City will visit Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarterfinals as Pep Guardiola’s side look to salvage a disappointing season. The draw, which was made on Sunday evening, has also thrown up a London derby between, Ful­ham and Crystal Palace. Fulham knocked holders, Man­chester United, out of the com­petition on Sunday, winning their fifth round … The post FA Cup quarterfinal

 Former FIFA presi­dent, Sepp Blatter, said he was innocent when he appeared in a Swiss court on Monday alongside France soccer great, Michel Platini, 2-1/2 years after they were both cleared of fraud. Blatter and Platini were acquitted in 2022 at a lower Swiss court following a seven-year investigation into a payment of 2 million … The post I am innocent – Blatter appeared first on Ghanaian

 THE Madrid derby takes centre stage in the round of 16 of the Champi­ons League, with Atletico Madrid in a commanding position to try to finally get the best of rival, Real Madrid, in the European compe­tition. Diego Simeone-Atletico Madrid Carlo Ancelotti-Real Madrid Madrid, the record 15-time European champion, has been a thorn for Atletico … The post In-form Atletico

 Absa Bank Ghana has opened an SME Banking Suite at its Adum branch in Kumasi to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the region. The new SME Banking Suite provides a dedicated space where businesses can connect, collabo­rate, and access tailored banking solutions conveniently. The suite is part of the bank’s commitment to enhancing … The post Absa opens innovative SME banking

The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS), an economic think tank, has stated that the government should establish achievable budgetary objectives to maintain fiscal credibility while formulating the 2025 budget and economic policy. It said effective fiscal policy rests on credible budgets and if a budget lacked credibility, its policy intentions were less likely to be … The post Establish

The Ghanaian-Eu­ropean Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development, in partnership with the Jackson Insti­tute of Technology, has launched a transformative IT entrepreneur­ship training programme. This initiative aims to equip as­piring entrepreneurs with essential skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities to excel in the rapid­ly evolving tech industry. Mr Andreas Berding, Head of the Ghanaian-European Centre for … The post IT

 The Accra East Region of the Ghana Water Limited has launched Operation Recover All Arrears owed, to retrieve a total of GH¢250 million owed by its customers. More than 168 to 398 customers in 11 districts of the Accra East Re­gion of the company are expected to be affected by the operations. The Communications Manager … The post GWL Accra East launches Operation Recover All Arrears

Recently , I wrote extensively on how Sobolo can be developed to im­prove heart health and also generate revenue for Ghana. In this article, I present how Vanuatu is cashing in on their kava. Kava, scientifically known as Piper methysticum, is a tropical plant native to the Pacific Islands. Traditionally integral to cultural and ceremonial … The post Vanuatu kava: A natural remedy for stress

 President John Dramani Mahama has assured that he has the political will to see through all the reforms that would be pro­posed at the end of the National Economic Dialogue underway in Accra. President Mahama said consensus building and consultation would be the hallmark of this administra­tion because “I believe that all of us as … The post Nat’l Economic Dialogue:  I’ll see

 There is the need to imple­ment digital revenue collec­tion systems at the Metro, Municipal, and District Assembly (MMDA) levels to secure essential funding for development initia­tives in various regions, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, the Deputy Minister -designate of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), has stated. This approach, she said, would aid in identifying … The post Revenue

 The Special Pros­ecutor of Ghana, Mr Kissi Agye­beng, has called for significant consti­tutional reforms and a shift in national mindset to strengthen the fight against cor­ruption and state capture. He stressed that these measures are crucial to ensuring the country’s development. Speaking at the 5th Annual Constitution Day Public Lecture in Accra on February 28, … The post Special

Pro-Ukraine protests have taken place across the US after Donald Trump and JD Vance’s angry exchange with Volodymr Zelensky at the White House. Hundreds of people gathered in New York, Los Angeles and Boston to express their support for Ukraine after the furious row in the Oval Office. Protesters holding pro-Ukraine signs also lined a … The post Pro-Ukraine protests across US after

 For the third week in a row, Pope Francis has been unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person, with the Vatican publishing his written comments instead. The Vatican said the text, sent from his hospital room in Rome, had been written “in the past few days”. In it, the Pope thanked peo­ple for … The post Pope absent from St Peter’s Square for third