Roma sporting director Ricky Massara is intensifying efforts to secure a deal for Chelsea youngster Tyrique George, as negotiations continue in London.The Giallorossi chief is attempting to convince the Premier League side to reduce their â?¬20 million valuation of the highly rated winger.George, who is of Nigerian and Ghanaian heritage, has been on the radar of several top clubs after emerging from Chelseaâ??s academy ranks.His talent has drawn attention across Europe, and

A practical guide for Ghanaian businesses preparing for the 2027 implementation deadline By Prof. Wayne DUNN Time is running out. The countdown has begun for Ghana’s most significant companies and institutions. With just 18 months until mandatory IFRS S1 & S2 implementation, organisations across Ghana’s key sectors face an urgent deadline that will fundamentally reshape […] The post IFRS

From September 1, 2025, staff of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital will no longer be required to pay for healthcare services and subsequently apply for refunds. They will, instead, be able to access care directly by presenting their staff ID cards. The Chief Executive of the Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, announced this during the Hospital’s … The post Korle Bu Staff to enjoy Free Healthcare

Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has called for stronger action against racial abusers in football, saying current punishments are not enough. Semenyo said he was angry at half-time during a recent match after facing racist abuse but decided to use the incident as motivation. He explained that his two goals in the game came from turning … The post Antoine Semenyo calls for

Ghanaian international Alexander Djiku has emerged as a key transfer target for French side Lille this summer, with negotiations already underway with Turkish giants Fenerbahçe.According to French outlet Foot Mercato, the Ligue 1 club is making significant progress in its bid to secure the experienced defender on loan.Djiku, who joined Fenerbahçe in 2023, remains under contract with the Istanbul club until June 2026. However, Lille are hopeful of convincing the Turkish side

Accra Hearts of Oak produced a commanding performance to defeat their bitter rivals, Kumasi Asante Kotoko 2-0 in the final round of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Top 4 competition 2025, but it was Bibiani GoldStars who lifted the trophy on head-to-head advantage. The Phobians, who have suffered from unfavourable results against their arch-rivals […] The post GHALCA

By Janet AMO With cyber threats becoming ever more sophisticated and widespread, businesses throughout Africa are prioritizing cyber resilience as an essential business imperative. For one of Nigeria’s leading technology solution providers, IT Horizons, a subsidiary company under ITH Holdings that means thinking ahead, rather than just complying – but establishing – standards. IT Horizons […] The post Security

Lawyer for former Accra Hearts of Oak Technical Director, Rene Hiddink, has disclosed that his client has turned down an attempt by the club to reach a settlement agreement following FIFA’s ruling in his favour. Speaking on Akoma FM, legal representative David Winnie revealed that Hearts of Oak Board Chairman, Togbe Afede XIV, and the […]

The British High Commission in Accra hosted journalist Godwin Asediba, 2025 BBC Komla Dumor Award winner, praising his impact on journalism.

Defensive midfielder Elisha Owusu is set to make a return to the Black Stars as the team gears up for their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Mali and Chad early next month.The AJ Auxerre captain has missed recent national assignments, including the victories over Chad and Madagascar in March and the Unity Cup matches against Nigeria and Trinidad and Tobago in May.His absence was felt in midfield, where coach Otto Addo relied on several young options to fill the gap.Now back

Brighton and Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey is reportedly set for a return to the Black Stars squad as Ghana prepare for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and Chad.Lamptey, who switched international allegiance from England to Ghana in 2022, has struggled with injuries in recent years but is now back to full fitness and enjoying a solid run of form in the English Premier League.The 23-year-old right-back has been a consistent performer for Brighton, impressing

By Dr. Bernard TETTEH-DUMANYA In early 2025, something extraordinary happened in Accra. Against the backdrop of mounting debt, rising prices, and IMF programme fatigue, Ghana’s central bank decided to act boldly without permission. It injected foreign reserves directly into the currency market, reviving the dying cedi. Within three months, the currency had rebounded by nearly […] The post Our

By Appiah Kusi Adomako, Esq Last week in Tokyo, during the TICAD 2025 Conference,  the President announced that Ghana is about to abolish the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors who want to enter our market. The proposed changes will be reflected in the new GIPC Act, which is expected to be passed into law […] The post A surgical approach to minimum investment

Ghana’s High Commissioner-designate to the Republic of South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, has expressed optimism that major South African retail companies which exited Ghana in recent years, including Shoprite and Game, are likely to make a comeback. Speaking in an interview on Yen Nsempa on Onua FM, Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Mr. Quashie revealed that discussions […]

The Elite U-15 Boys Championship begins today, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, with regional teams and GFA elite academies set to compete for national honours.Ahead of the kickoff, participants were taken through orientation sessions covering discipline, player welfare and refereeing standards. Deputy Director of the Centre, David Alifoe, reminded players and officials to protect the facility and uphold discipline, while RFAs Coordinator,

By Maxwell Danso BOAKYE When Ghana struck oil in 2007 and began commercial production in 2010, optimism soared. Many believed “black gold” would supercharge the economy, joining cocoa and gold as the new pillars of prosperity. The narrative was simple: oil would transform Ghana’s development path. Fifteen years later, reality tells a different story. Despite […] The post Beyond oil: The

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has called for greater public appreciation of the Central Bank’s efforts in stabilising the economy, particularly during periods of severe currency depreciation and capital erosion in the business sector. Speaking on TV3’s Business Focus programme on Monday, August 22, Head of the Business and Economic Bureau at GUTA, […]

Referees selected from the Ghana Football Associationâ??s (GFA) Catch Them Young programme have commenced preparations for the upcoming FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) U-15 Boys Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.Ten referees and ten assistant referees, drawn from all ten football regions of Ghana, are currently undergoing intensive training to sharpen both their technical and physical readiness ahead of the competition.The camp is being

John Mborti, Commissioner, Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB Ghana), has said that the investigation into the fatal helicopter crash is not engaging in a blame game. He says the purpose is to help in preventing future occurrences. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, August 26, he said, “The purpose […]

Former Asante Kotoko attacker Charles Taylor has raised concerns about the seriousness of the team ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.His comment stem from the Porcupine Warriors underwhelming performance at the just ended GHALCA Top 4 tournament. Kotoko finished bottom after succumbing to defeats in all their games.As the team gear up for the Africa campaign, Taylor has questioned the prepared of the team, while urging them to improve on all aspect before the commencement