The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully contained and extinguished a diesel tanker fire at Asutuare Junction in the Eastern Region following a distress call received on June 28, 2026. Four fire pumps from Somanya, VRA, Akosombo and Gbetsile were deployed, with the first crew arriving at 0530 hours. The fire was brought under control … The post One dead, as GNFS contains tanker

Following recent floods in parts of Accra, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has visited affected areas including Circle VIP, Neoplan Station, and Achimota-Aloboshie to assess damage and fast-track interventions to prevent disease outbreaks. The Minister has tasked the Ghana Health Service to ramp up disease surveillance, improve risk communication, and strengthen community-level health actions in … The post Health

As at the time of going to press yesterday, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed that at least 12 people have died while nearly 500 others have been rescued following extensive flooding that affected several parts of Greater Accra Region after Monday’s heavy rains. Firefighters and rescue personnel have worked around the clock since […] The post Editorial: Assessment

Sources inside the Egypt camp say Mohamed Salah is winning his race to overcome a hamstring injury and play in Friday's last-32 game in Dallas.

Asante Kotoko are in discussions over a potential move for Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi, with sources indicating the Ghana international could be set for a switch to the Porcupine Warriors when his current contract expires.GHANAsoccernet.com understands Kotoko have opened talks with the shot-stopper as they explore strengthening their goalkeeping department ahead of the new season.While negotiations are progressing, no agreement has been finalised, and a deal is yet to

Hearts of Oak have taken time to celebrate the work of Abdul Rahman Alhassan at the 2026 World Cup currently ongoing in North America.Alhassan is with the Black Stars team in the United States, where he is working at the kits manager of the national team.While Benjamin Asare, Black Stars goalkeeper is hogging the headlines for all the right reasons, the club also took advantage of the moment to recognise Alhassan. The Black Stars kits manager plays an important role in ensuring

The country’s reliance on domestic borrowing is reducing exposure to foreign exchange shocks but creating new risks within national banking systems, Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama has observed. Dr. Asiama believes the next phase of debt reforms should focus on building deeper, longer-dated and more diversified domestic debt markets. Dr. Asiama, speaking at the Bank […] The post Editorial:

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has urged his team-mates to be more clinical in front of goal as they prepare for their World Cup knockout tie against Colombia.The Black Stars finished third in Group L after a 1-0 win over Panama, a goalless draw with England and a 2-1 defeat by Croatia, setting up a Round of 32 meeting with the Group K winners in North America.Colombia head into the tie unbeaten after collecting seven points from their three group matches.Ayew said the margin for error

Italian forward Mario Balotelli has revealed that former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah and ex-Inter Milan teammate Sulley Muntari were his favourite players from Ghana. Balotelli, born to Ghanaian parents in Italy, grew up watching the Black Stars and idolising some of the players of the national team.He ended up playing with Muntari at Inter Milan, where they won the UEFA Champions League in 2010 under the tutelage of Portuguese trainer Jose Mourinho. Also Balotelli watched

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has called on the Black Stars to learn from their mistakes after qualifying for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The four-time African champions progressed to the Round of 32 despite ending their Group L campaign with a 2-1 defeat by Croatia.The result saw Ghana finish third in the group, setting up a first-ever competitive meeting with Colombia on Saturday.Ayew insisted the defeat had not affected the squad's confidence but acknowledged

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), will on Wednesday unveil a landmark publication celebrating the life and enduring legacy of internationally acclaimed Ghanaian-born artist, El Anatsui, whose groundbreaking works have earned him global recognition as one of Africa’s most influential contemporary artists. The 411-page book, El Anatsui: The Man, the Myth, the Legend at 80 […] The post University

Leeds United are weighing up options in the transfer market as they monitor Japan international shot-stopper Zion Suzuki, with the clubâ??s goalkeeping department still far from settled heading into the new season. While interest in Suzuki, whose father is Ghanaian, is understood to be genuine, reports indicate the situation remains at an exploratory stage rather than an active pursuit, with Leeds currently assessing multiple alternatives before making any decisive move. The

By: Enoch Young Dogbe Another day of heavy rainfall brought lives, livelihoods and economic activity to a standstill across Accra. Beyond the floodwaters lies a more pressing question: why does a city that knows the rains will come still find itself unprepared? At exactly 5:00 a.m. on Monday, my alarm went off as it always […] The post When the rain brought Accra

The FIFA World Cup has taught us many things over the years. One is that footballers are constantly communicating, even when they are saying absolutely nothing. A defender stretches out an arm. A captain points to an empty space. A goalkeeper waves teammates forward. A striker spreads his arms in frustration after not receiving a […] The post On Cue with Kafui DEY: Silent signals appeared first

In the crypto world, not all digital assets behave the same way. Some cryptocurrencies are highly volatile. Their prices can rise sharply and fall dramatically within a short period. This is one reason many people associate crypto with speculation, risk and uncertainty. Stablecoins were created to address part of that problem. They are digital assets […] The post Crypto

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has been leading a team of health officials on an assessment tour of flood-prone communities to evaluate sanitation conditions and intensify public health education.

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has forecast a mix of cloudy skies, sunshine and thunderstorms across parts of the country on Wednesday.

By Justina NELSON WAMPEX 2026, held from June 2 to 4 in Accra, offered more than another industry gathering. It provided a timely assessment of opportunities and challenges shaping the future of mining in Ghana and across West Africa. While discussions touched on familiar themes such as production, commodity prices and investment trends, a deeper […] The post WAMPEX 2026: Renewed clarity

Safe interment is critical to containing the deadly disease, but in recent days around one Congolese town, that was not always being done.

I was amused by the recent headline announcing that the Ghanaian government had struck a deal with large-scale gold producers to buy up to 30% of their output. The video of the Goldbod CEO presenting the arrangement with the Ghana Chamber of Mines was even better; with the sound off, it had the unmistakable energy […] The post SIKAKROM with  Gideon Donkor: All that