Dr Kweku Ofosu Asare, the Executive Chairman of the Accra 2023 Africa Games Local Organising Com­mittee (LOC), has dismissed claims of breaches against the LOC, declaring that it followed the country’s procurement laws and procedures in the selection of service providers for the Games. At a press conference yester­day to respond to claims of over … The post Accra

 Karen Kwarteng, Head of Global Market Sales at Stanbic Bank Ghana, says the adjustment of the farmgate price of cocoa is important in curtailing the smuggling of the commodity. She said, “getting the price right is crucial” to discourage smuggling and stabilise cocoa production. Speaking in an interview with CNBC Africa she stated that, “in … The post Adjusting

Two mining companies have expressed their concerns regard­ing the escalating activities of illegal miners within their concessions, emphasising the need for a uni­fied response. Gold Fields Ghana Limited (GFGL), Tarkwa, and Anglogold Ashanti Iduapriem (AAI) Mine Ghana have indicated that these unlawful operations represent a significant threat to their invest­ments. During a media tour organ­ised … The post Mining

Assistant Director of Prisons (ADP) Mr James B. Mwinyelle, Commander of the Wa Central Prisons, says the health of pris­on inmates is a major concern to management of the Ghana Prisons Service. He said the Service was making frantic efforts despite its challenges to improve the welfare of inmates, particularly their health. ADP Mwinyelle stated … The post ‘Health of inmates major concern

The police have con­ducted a forensic examination on the gun of Constable Smith Gyekyi, a policeman accused of shooting an adult at Kuntunse over an alleged transport fare dispute, according to prosecutors. Chief Inspector Apewah Achana told the Adabraka Dis­trict Court that the police were awaiting the forensic report. The trial Judge, Ama Adomako Kwakye, … The post Kuntunse murder

A widow is asking the Accra High Court to stop a family head from denying her access to her late husband’s home, following his death. A writ filed by DianahAsa­fuAdjei, the widow, and plain­tiff, against AbusuapayinOsei Tutu of Daaban, Kumasi, is requesting the court’s assistance to allow her to participate in the funeral rites of … The post Widow seeks justice for denial of

 The UK is about to stop producing any electricity from burning coal – ending its 142-year reliance on the fossil fuel. The country’s last coal power station, at Ratcliffe-on-Soar, finishes operations on Monday after running since 1967. This marks a major milestone in the country’s ambitions to reduce its contribu­tion to climate change. Coal is … The post  UK to end coal power after

 Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner said he was “very disappointed and also surprised” after a decision to clear him of wrongdoing following two positive drug tests was appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency. The Montreal-based body known as WADA announced Saturday that it is seeking a ban of one to two years for the U.S. … The post  Sinner surprised over WADA appeal appeared first on

 Ghana will play host to the maiden edition of the Africa Skills Week scheduled between October 14 and 18 this year. Organised under the auspices of the African Union Com­mission on Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, the week will bring together all skills training institutions and agencies to discuss the way forward for the continent … The post Ghana hosts maiden Africa Skills

A project aimed at screening new­borns of sickle cell disease (SCD) and linking them to comprehensive care was launched in Accra Friday. Spearheaded by the Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate, the “Community-Based Sickle Cell Disease Care and Screening Project” would provide rapid diagnostic test kits at various wel­fare clinics to detect SCD among children to … The post Comprehensive

Introduction In recent months, Ghana’s economic landscape has been marred by significant financial challenges, most notably the government’s failure to meet its treasury bill (T-bill) targets for two consecu­tive months. Between July and Au­gust 2024, the government missed its target by GH¢991.61 million, securing only GH¢4.094 billion against a target of GH¢5.088 billion. This shortfall … The post Resetting

Berekum Chelsea came from a goal down to hold Asante Kotoko to a 1-1 draw encounter at the Golden City Park yesterday in their match day four game of the Ghana Premier League (GPL). The Porcupine Warriors wasted no time after the first whistle, storming the area of the host in search of an early … The post Chelsea hold Kotoko …Nations, Hearts split points appeared first on Ghanaian

 Karela United record­ed their first victory of the season, beating Legon Cities 2-0 at the Universi­ty of Ghana Stadium in Legon, yesterday. Ibrahim Giyasu scored the opener in the 14th minute with Muhammad Hadi adding the second in the 88th minute to seal victory for the visitors. Cities began the afternoon on a strong note … The post Karela United shock Legon Cities appeared first on Ghanaian

Accra Lions on Saturday bagged their first win of the ongoing Ghana Premier League (GPL) when they defeated Nsoatreman FC 3-1 in their match day four game played at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. Goals from Salman Faris Ta­hiru, Ezekiel Kwame Alladoh, and Blessing Assuman Dankwah were enough to drown Stephen Diyou’s goal … The post Accra Lions thrash Nsoatreman to record first win

Legon (Saturday) Accra Lions 3-1 Nsoatreman FC Legon (Sunday) Legon Cities 0-2 Karela United Abrankese Nations FC 0-0 Heart of Oak Berekum Berekum Chelsea 1-1 Asante Kotoko Bechem Bechem United 1-0 Dreams FC Anyinase Basake Holy Stars 1-2 Medeama SC Wenchi Young Apostles 3-2 Aduana Stars Kpando Heart of Lions 0-0 Bibiani Gold Stars Samreboi … The post Scores at a glance appeared first on Ghanaian

 The national deaf football team, the Black Wonders, has commenced prepara­tion for their participation in the West Africa Deaf Sports Union (WADSU) football championship expected to kick start on October 10. Nigeria is expected to host the 2024 edition that would assemble the best from the sub-region as they chase the ticket to participate in … The post Black Wonders begin

The Brong Ahafo and Volta Regional football associations are preparing to hold their respective Ordinary Congresses on Thursday. According to an FA statement, the Suncity Imperial Lodge would host the Brong Ahafo Regional Football Association (BARFA) at 10am with the Volta Region Football Association (VRFA) version slated for the Ho Municipal Assembly Hall at 9am. … The post  BA, Volta RFAs

Coach Mas Ud Didi Dramani has invited two batches of 27 players each for a screening ex­ercise as the Black Galaxies prepare to begin camp­ing for their upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers. The first round of the 2025 CHAN qualifiers is scheduled to be played on October 25-27. Players from the recent U-23 and … The post 2 batches of players invited for Black Galaxies

 KOSMOS Innovation Centre (KIC) says it will continue to empower young entrepreneurs through its renowned AgriTech Challenge Classic Programme in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. At the heart of the pro­gramme are the Market Research Tours, designed to foster entre­preneurial thinking while exposing participants to the realities and opportunities within Ghana’s ag­ricultural landscape, the Executive … The post  KIC,

 The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has launched the Ghana Gold Coin (GGC) as part of measures to mop up excess liquidity in the banking sector in order to enhance the stability of the Cedi. The product under the BoG domestic gold purchase pro­gramme, is also to deepen the country’s financial market and provide more investment … The post BoG launches gold