Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike made history for South Africa as they reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time following a victory over South Korea in Monterrey. Three points moved South Africa up to second in the table, behind Mexico, and left South Korea having to cling on to hopes of getting out … The post South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history

Their discussions focused on practical and cost-effective energy solutions to support residential facilities and other critical operations within tertiary institutions

Distance runners will be targeting places in the national team for the World Athletics Road Running Championships when they compete over three distances at the ASA Road Running Championships in Gqeberha on Saturday, to be held in conjunction with the Nelson Mandela Bay Half-Marathon. The annual national championships will serve as the SA trials for … The post Road runners chasing

Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000 (£7,600) for each Games they compete in, says the International Olympic Committee. The ‘fit for the future Olympian grant’ has been established to support the sporting career of Olympic athletes, or their career transition. A fund of $140m (£106.5m) will be set aside … The post IOC announces new $10,000 grant for Olympians

Kies, 21, who played for Guingamp in Ligue 2, was in a critical condition when he was pulled from the water by firefighters on Monday, and later died in hospital. Kies and three friends entered the river near Lyon to escape the blistering heat in France, with temperatures reaching 40C in parts of the country … The post French footballer dies from drowning appeared first on Ghanaian

He said it is reflected in whether citizens feel heard, institutions remain accountable, public policies respond to the needs of ordinary people

VFS Global has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, applicant protection and secure visa application services, and urged Ghanaians to be vigilant against fraudsters as demand for outbound travel continues to increase. The company cautioned residents against dealing with unauthorised agents and intermediaries who falsely promise early visa appointments, faster processing or guaranteed visa approvals in … The post VFS

Ghana's development strategy is centred on moving beyond the export of raw materials

He said Accra, as the capital city and the country’s commercial hub, required bold planning, efficient land use and strong institutional leadership

Remembrance, education, dialogue and cooperation remain central pillars of the landmark UN resolution

From SAMUEL AGBEWODE, HO The Rector of Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, Professor Doctor Ron Tuninga, has called on technical universities in Ghana and across Africa to develop curricula that are relevant to the development needs of their societies. He said there was the need for technical university education to become more … The post Rector urges curriculum

Heroic goalkeepers have repeatedly stepped up at this World Cup. Spain could not find a way past Cape Verde number one Vozinha on his nation’s tournament debut. Curacao keeper Eloy Room made a record-equalling 15 saves as his side also claimed their first ever World Cup point. Iran’s Alireza Beiranvand produced a string of superb […] The post Is the World Cup ball making it hard

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Mion District in the Northern Region, Mr Azindow Hamza Moabaly, has called on chiefs, opinion leaders, youth and residents to support government initiatives to ensure their successful implementation. He said active participation and contributions from the people would enable the assembly to accelerate development in the district. Mr … The post DCE calls

The government purchased a total of 135.843 metric tonnes of gold, valued at approximately US$16.1 billion, between January 2025 and May 2026, the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has said. He disclosed that the purchases were made through the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), with all the gold sourced from the Artisanal and … The post 135.843

The High Court has ordered the continuation of the eight-year old case involving Multimedia journalist Latif Iddrisu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Attorney-General after rejecting a request by the State for a further adjournment to pursue an out-of-court settlement. The case returns to active proceedings four months after the State informed the court … The post Latif

… urges stronger governance structures By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has warned that weak succession planning and governance gaps are putting the survival of family-owned businesses at risk, calling for stronger structures to ensure smooth leadership transitions and long-term business continuity. According to IFC, succession remains the most critical challenge facing […] The post Succession

By Kizito CUDJOE A climate finance expert has called on government to establish a dedicated national fund to address the country’s recurring floods, mounting waste management challenges and other climate-related risks, arguing that existing financing mechanisms remain fragmented and inadequate. The General Manager for Green Transition at the Jospong Group, Dr. Glenn Kwabena Gyimah, proposed […] The post Expert

Businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama has praised Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz for transforming the national team in a short space of time ahead of Ghana's decisive FIFA World Cup clash against Croatia.Mahama made the remarks during a visit to Ghana's training camp in Rhode Island on Thursday as part of a high-powered government delegation led by Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Smith.The delegation also included Sports and Recreation

The Black Stars arrived in Philadelphia on Thursday evening ahead of Saturday's decisive FIFA World Cup Group L clash against Croatia, with a place in the Round of 32 at stake.Carlos Queiroz's side travelled from Providence, Rhode Island, after concluding their preparations at Bryant University, where the squad held a recovery session on Wednesday following Tuesday's goalless draw with England at Gillette Stadium.The team checked into its hotel in Philadelphia later

GCB Bank has been named Regional Bank of the Year – West Africa at the 20th African Banker Awards held in Brazzaville, Congo. The award, presented on the sidelines of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings, recognises the Bank’s market leadership, resilience, innovation and contribution to economic growth and financial inclusion in Ghana and […] The post GCB Bank named