Tanzania secured a commanding 2-0 Group B victory against Burkina Faso at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Saturday. The win followed the opening ceremony which was graced by Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe and several Member Association Presidents. Playing in a packed stadium, the Taifa Stars needed a goal in either … The post Tanzania beat Burkina Faso in

Kenya national team Harambee Stars kicked off their TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win against DR Congo in the opening Group A fixture at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday. Gor Mahia midfielder Austin Odhiambo settled the tightly contested tie with a superbly taken goal in the 45th minute to hand … The post Harambee Stars stun DR Congo

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has explained the reason behind the recent increase in prize money for the African Nations Championship (CHAN). A brand new trophy and a 75% increase in prize money for the winners make this year’s edition co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda exciting. For the first time … The post CAF President Motsepe explains

A Dutch soccer players’ group is preparing a “potentially billion-dollar” Europe-wide class action claim against FIFA and other associations, seeking compensation over alleged loss of income due to restrictive transfer rules, it said on Monday. The Dutch Foundation for Justice said world soccer governing body FIFA’s rules had affected approximately 100,000 players in European member … The post FIFA

The Electricity Com­pany of Ghana (ECG) has cautioned the public against the unauthorised transfer of electricity meters, describing the act as illegal and punishable by law. According to ECG, all meters issued by the company were registered to specific loca­tions and must not be moved without formal approval. Unauthorised transfers, the utility provider says, could … The post ECG cautions

The government has approved the implementation of a new national programme aimed at transforming Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) into a more sustainable, environmentally responsible, and economically viable sector. The initiative, known as the Re­sponsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), was approved by Cabinet following a proposal from the Ministry of Lands and … The post Small-Scale

 The Mount Zion School has commemorated its 70th anniversary celebration in a colourful event on Saturday in Accra. The event was marked to honour seven decades of academic excel­lence and community impact. Delivering the keynote address at the event, Dr Fatimatu Sulemanu, an alumna of the school, praised Mount Zion for its pioneering role in … The post Mount Zion School celebrates 70th anniversary

The former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr. Titus Glover, has encouraged the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to organize periodic press conferences to keep the government on its toes. In an interview, he said it was important to speak to Ghanaians through such platforms to enlighten them. “It is our right. our constitutional duty to … The post Titus

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has arrested 65 individuals during a series of joint operations aimed at dismantling cybercrime and online human trafficking networks across the country. At a joint press conference held on Monday, August 4, CID Director?General, Commissioner of Police … The post Cyber

The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr. Samuel Nartey George, has inaugurated a new governing board for Ghana Post. The new 7-member board is chaired by Ms. Petra Aba Asamoah, with Ms. Rita Sraha serving as the Managing Director. Other members include Mr. Alexander Yaw Arphul, Mr. Jerry John Kofi Asiedu, Dr. Samuel … The post Min. of Communications inaugurates

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA), in partnership with the National Insurance Commission (NIC), has secured 500 training slots to prepare young Ghanaians as certified insurance agents. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to formalise the partnership, with the Chief Executive Officer of YEA, Malik Basintale, signing on behalf of the agency, and Dr. Abiba … The post YEA

The Government has announced a significant increase in the producer price of cocoa ahead of the 2025/2026 crop season, which opens on Thursday, August 7, 2025. According to the Minister for Finance, Mr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the new price has been reviewed upwards from US$3,100 per tonne to US$5,040 per tonne. He stated that it … The post Producer price of cocoa jumps from

The Minister for Finance, Mr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed that the President, His Excellency (H.E) John Dramani Mahama, has introduced a Tertiary Education Scholarship Scheme for children of cocoa farmers. As a result, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) will, during the 2025/26 cocoa season, develop the necessary guidelines and begin implementing the Cocoa Tertiary … The post President

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially released the fixture list for the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, setting the stage for another thrilling campaign of local football. The season will kick off on the weekend of September 12, 2025, with defending champions Gold Stars FC beginning their title defence at home against Bechem United … The post GFA

Legendary Ghanaian rapper and entrepreneur Reggie Rockstone has commended the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for their swift response after fire gutted parts of the Accra Tourist Information Center, where his popular food joint, Rockz Waakye, is located. The fire incident, which broke out in the early hours of Monday, August 4, 2025, at around … The post Reggie

The government of Ghana has approved a new national programme aimed at reforming small-scale mining and creating sustainable jobs across the country. Known as the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), the initiative is an upgrade of the existing Community Mining Scheme and the National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Programme. According to a … The post *Cabinet

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) remains one of the most important social interventions in Ghana’s healthcare system. For many Ghanaians, it is a lifeline that removes the financial burden of paying for basic healthcare out of pocket. But while many people own an NHIS card, not everyone is fully aware of what it covers … The post What your NHIS card can do for you appeared first on Ghanaian

Former Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on government to honour the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba with a state burial. He said this would be a fitting tribute to the musician’s immense contribution to Ghana’s music industry and cultural heritage. Dr. Bawumia made the appeal during a visit … The post Dr. Bawumia appeals for state burial for Daddy

The Minority Caucus in Parliament have expressed support for ongoing campaigns by citizens and the Minister for Communications to ensure a significant reduction of DStv subscription prices in the country. In a press statement dated August 3 and signed by the ranking Member on the information and communications Committee in parliament, Hon. Matthew Nyindam, the … The post Minority back calls

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has criticised MultiChoice Ghana over its reluctance to reduce DStv prices in Ghana. This comes after the company released a statement on August 3, describing the proposed price reduction as not feasible. The Minister had earlier directed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to suspend … The post DStv