The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, says government’s commitment to supporting women is “not just in words, but in action.” “A clear demonstration of this is the provision of free sanitary pads for girls in primary and senior high schools, as cap­tured in the recently read 2025 Budget. “This initiative ensures that young girls … The post Our commitment

STAR Ghana Foundation has welcomed the decision by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to uncap the National Health Insurance (NHIS) levy and the full allocation of funds to the health insurance sector. Mr Raymond Danso, Portfolio Manager, Right to Services at STAR-Ghana Foundation said that the decision is a significant milestone as it directly impacts […] The post Uncapping

Footballer dies heroically in nightclub fire tragedy

Reginald Asamoah Collins of Ghana has been chosen by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate as a referee at the 2025 TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.He will join other selected referees from the continent for the tournament, scheduled to take place from March 30 to April 19, 2025.Recently, Asamoah Collins participated in the prestigious Young Referees Course in Ivory Coast.His selection for the championship underscores his talent, as he is one

The government is set to begin re-construction of the stalled Anlo Afiadenyigba to Havedzi road in the Volta region in the coming weeks. This follows the allocation of over 2.4 billion cedis to the roads ministry. The deplorable road has caused the death of a minor in recent times attracting little effort from state authorities […] The post Government is set to

 Mr Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, a pop­ular sports jour­nalist, has been appoint­ed as the new Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA). Mr Ankrah, who also serves as President of the Ghana Beach Soccer Association, will oversee the authority’s transfor­mation as Ghana aims for sporting success. The seasoned broad­caster brings extensive expertise to his new … The post Yaw Ampofo

Barcelona stun Atletico Madrid with a 4-2 comeback to top the La Liga table

Parents and guardians have been advised to immediately send their children who com­plain of eye issues to the hospital to rule out the possibility of glaucoma. “Glaucoma is a silent thief of sight and we advise that all people 21 years and above go for regular check up on the eye for early detec­tion and … The post Check for early detection, prevention of advanced Glaucoma

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a firm ultimatum to former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, demanding his appearance for questioning in relation to five high-profile corruption investigations. The OSP has set June 2, 2025, as the mandatory date for Mr. Ofori-Atta to appear in person. According to an official statement […] The post Ken

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farmers struggle with payment delays stakeholders call for urgent financial intervention to prevent industry collapse By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The domestic citrus industry is at risk of severe contraction as liquidity constraints and delayed payments threaten the survival of farmers and processors. Despite an annual production of 440,000 tons of citrus in 2024, stakeholders […] The post Citrus

…interdicts one for poor oversight By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) has initiated a formal investigation into its long-delayed depot upgrade project, which has caused significant operational disruptions and drawn industry scrutiny. The project, initially contracted to Automation Services Limited (ASL) for US$23 million, remains incomplete despite […] The post BOST

Patrick Agyemang scored his first goal of the season on Saturday to help Charlotte FC beat Cincinnati 2-0 in the MLS.The Ghanaian kept peppering the backline, finally beating his man and fired home to double their lead.Pep Biel set him up with a lovely through ball.In the 27th minute, Miles Robinson made an incredible play on a darting Agyemang, preventing a shot on goal.Charlotte FC opened the scoring in the 48th minute thanks to a mistake from Cincy.This opened up Abada and Zaha

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC Group has delivered an impressive financial performance for the 2024 financial year, achieving significant growth across all key financial indicators and reaffirming its position as one of the most resilient and customer-focused Banks in Ghana. The Group posted a 30.4% growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT), from GHS 252.3 million in […] The post Republic

… push for women’s financial empowerment By Sandra Agyiewaa OTOO The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) – in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), World Federation of Exchanges and United Nations Global Compact – marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a bell-ringing ceremony aimed at highlighting strides made in attaining gender-parity in financial markets. The […] The post GSE,

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, was thrilled to high performance battles during the Independence Armwrestling Challenge held at the Center Point Mall in Accra. There were wow performances from top armwrestling athletes from Ghana, Benin, Nigeria and Togo. The event, organised by the Ghana Armwrestling Federation was held to celebrate Ghana’s independence […] The post Armwrestling:

Asante Kotoko fought back to earn a crucial point against defending champions Samartex in a pulsating encounter at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Saturday afternoon. The 1-1 draw ensured the Porcupine Warriors remained at the summit of the league table, though their position could be temporary, with their closest challengers just a point behind. Samartex […] The post Kotoko earn crucial point against