The Criminal Division 4 of the High Court in Accra has convicted the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and sentenced him to a total of 40 years’ imprisonment with hard labour after finding him guilty of offences under the Minerals and Mining Act […] The post Why Wontumi Was Jailed For 20 Years appeared first on

The Police disclosed that 4,627 vehicles have been intercepted nationwide since the enforcement exercise began on June 15, 2026.

More than 200 delegates from across Africa are expected to converge in Accra on July 24, 2026, for an international conference on “Economic Restructuring, Political Reforms and Integration for Sustainable Development in Africa.” The conference, organised by Harakati Za Muungano, will take place at the GNAT Hall and will bring together policymakers, academics, business leaders, […] The post Accra

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (CAGG) has disputed the government’s own assessment of its fight against illegal mining, accusing state institutions of applying enforcement unevenly across regions, and raising unverified allegations of corruption within the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). The claims were made at a press briefing in Accra, convened by CAGG convener, […] The post Ghana

English Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers have secured the signing of Ghana international Tariq Lamptey ahead of the upcoming football campaign.The former Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion full-back joins the Championship club as a free agent after parting ways with Italian side Fiorentina, following an unsuccessful spell.Lamptey and Fiorentina mutually parted ways in May, bringing an abrupt end to a disastrous chapter that saw the Ghanaian defender play just 25 minutes

Parliament’s passage of the Tribunals Bill, 2026 has reignited one of Ghana’s most sensitive constitutional debates. The legislation, approved on July 17, 2026 despite strong opposition from the Minority in Parliament and the Trades Union Congress (TUC), seeks to establish a legal framework for the establishment, composition, jurisdiction and operation of tribunals, while creating a […] The post Editorial:

Abena wakes at 5:30 in the morning in Madina, a suburb of Accra. She is 34 years old. She sells fabric at the market, supports two children, and sends money to her father, a cocoa farmer in the Eastern Region. Nothing about her day will make the news. And that is exactly why her day […] The post The Systems -Who Controls Them, Who Benefits, and Who Pays:

In an inspiring display of hope, empowerment, and commitment to youth development, the Royal Vine Foundation has celebrated the graduation of the maiden cohort of beneficiaries under its Educational and Developmental Support Project (EDSP) through the Royal Vine Book Club (RVBC) in the Akuapem North Municipality of the Eastern Region. The colorful graduation ceremony, held at […] The post Royal

Zijin Golden Ridge Limited has donated 13 air conditioning units worth GHS 83,125 to the Abirem Government Hospital as part of its ongoing commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and services within its host communities. The air conditioners will be installed in critical areas of the hospital to support the effective operation and maintenance of sensitive […] The post Zijin

Telecel Ghana has commissioned and handed over a fully equipped 42-unit computer laboratory to the University of Ghana to support digital learning, research and innovation at the country’s premier university. The information technology lab, which is a corporate social responsibility initiative, is in response to a request from the university’s leadership and reflects the telecommunications … The post Telecel

The Founder and President of the Design and Technology Institute (DTI), Ms Constance Swaniker, has urged the youth to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cultivate entrepreneurial mindset to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving world of work. She said although AI and automation were transforming industries across the globe, Africa’s greatest risk was not losing … The post Embrace

Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah was spotted wearing Bukayo Saka's England shirt from Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage clash while playing padel during his holiday in Ghana.The left-back swapped shirts with the Arsenal star after Ghana's goalless draw against England, a match in which Mensah produced one of his standout performances of the tournament.Mensah returned to Ghana for a short break after completing his move to Bundesliga side FC Köln, where

The Court further held that Wontumi was the effective controlling mind of Akonta Mining.

Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi finished the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the tournament's highest goals prevented statistic, underlining his outstanding impact despite featuring for just 135 minutes.The St. Gallen shot-stopper recorded a goals prevented figure of 2.35, the best among all goalkeepers at the tournament. The metric compares the quality of shots faced, based on expected goals on target, with the number of goals conceded.Ati-Zigi started Ghana's opening group

The Samuel Inkoom Football Academy (SIFA) has appointed a Tema based professional sports management expert, Mr Lawrence Kofi Abedu Aubyn, as the Academy’s Sporting Director. He would be responsible for the strategic planning, operational governance and institutional development of the academy. Mr Aubyn, who also serves as Co-Founder of Africa x (AXT), a lifecycle management … The post Samuel

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the calendar for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League (GPL), with the new season set to kick off on the weekend of September 4–7, 2026, and conclude on the weekend of May 28–31, 2027. The approved schedule reflects the GFA’s continued commitment to aligning Ghana’s domestic football calendar with the … The post FA releases

A 13-year-old boy was killed after part of a fountain collapsed in Salamanca province, northwestern Spain, during the country’s World Cup victory celebrations. Two other young people were injured, emergency services told the BBC, including one child who was taken to hospital with a possible broken bone in his leg. People were celebrating Spain’s victory … The post Boy, 13, dies during

World Cup winners, Spain, climbed back to the top of the FIFA men’s rankings yesterday, while runners-up Argentina dropped to second place. Luis de la ?Fuente’s side beat 2022 world champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time on Sunday to return to the top of the rankings for the first time since January. France and England … The post Spain top of FIFA rankings, Morocco reach record

Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in the final in New Jersey. The France captain scored 10 goals to top the charts ahead of Argentina great Messi, who finished with eight. England midfielder Jude Bellingham and Norway striker Erling Haaland each … The post Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot appeared first on Ghanaian

Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi’s dreams of a triumphant farewell to football’s greatest stage. Barcelona striker Torres lashed home a thumping finish in the 106th minute to reward a dominant display by Spain against an Argentina … The post Spain down Argentina