Accra Hearts of Oak began their quest for their 22nd Ghana Premier League (GPL) title with a pulsating goalless draw with debutant, Hohoe United, at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday. The clash heralded the start of the 2025/26 league season. In attendance was the president of the Ghana Football Associ­ation (GFA), Mr Kurt Edwin … The post Hohoe United add to Hearts’ opening day misery appeared

 The Black Starlets were narrowly beaten 1–0 by Accra Hearts of Oak’s Division Two side, Auroras, in a thrilling curtain raiser to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League opener at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday. The Young Phobians stunned the national U17 side with an early strike, finding the back of the net under just … The post Auroras pip Black Starlets appeared first on Ghanaian

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has informed the general public that Abdul Munaf Lawal, aged 32, has been convicted and sentenced to thirty-five years imprisonment with hard labour for the offence of Defrauding by False Pretenses. The conviction follows a case reported on 27th July 2023, in which the accused, Abdul Munaf Lawal, collected an […]

 The Select Commit­tee on Information and Communica­tions in Parliament has pledged to ensure the Ghana News Agency (GNA) is allocated adequate resources to enhance its operations for effective delivery on its mandate. The assurance comes on the back of the committee’s working visit to the Agency on Friday to acquaint itself with the operations of … The post Parliamentary

 The caving in of two stores at the Tarkwa Women’s Market in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region, fol­lowing a blast occasioned by illegal miners along an aban­doned mine shaft, is a worrying development that should not be taken lightly. It is simply unacceptable that illegal miners continue to oper­ate with such impunity, blasting … The post  A stitch in time saves nine appeared first

Within a span of 48 hours in early August 2025, the world was shaken by four aviation tragedies stretching across nations—from Ghana to Algeria, Kenya, and the United States. In total, at least 20 lives were lost. At first glance, the timing seemed like a cruel twist of fate. Yet, through a forensic and investigative … The post Beyond

Last month in Accra, Africa’s energy leaders convened at the Future of Energy Conference (FEC) to debate our continent’s future. This week, I head to Banjul for the Energy Sustainability in Africa (ESIF) forum to tackle the pivotal question of finance. In the crucial interval between these two pivotal gatherings, our nation is drafting its … The post The next

 The government is targeting 100 per cent self-sufficiency in chick­en production within the next three years, President John Dramani Mahama has indicated. The President gave this assurance on Friday when he toured the National Ser­vice Authority poultry farm in Accra. The visit was for the President to acquaint himself with the operations of the facility. … The post Ghana to be chicken sufficient

All banks, schools, and public insti­tutions across Kumasi and surrounding areas will remain closed on Thursday, September 18, in observance of the burial of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The directive, issued by the Manhyia Palace, underscores the gravity of the occasion as the Asante Kingdom bids farewell to its revered Queenmother. The … The post Kumasi shuts down for Asantehemaa’s

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito says he will be elated to guide his side to win the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup. The Ghanaian powerhouse will compete in this year's CAF interclub competition after winning the FA Cup, beating lower-tier side Golden Kick FC 2-1.Kotoko will face Nigerian side Kwara United in the first leg of the preliminary round of games at the Accra Sports Stadium.However, Zito, speaking ahead of the fixture, reiterated that, having won the Confederation

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has revealed that the clubâ??s immediate target in this seasonâ??s CAF Confederation Cup is to reach the lucrative group stage.The Porcupine Warriors are set to begin their campaign against Nigeriaâ??s Kwara United in the preliminary round, with the first leg scheduled for Sunday, September 21, at the Accra Sports Stadium. The return fixture comes a week later, on September 28.Speaking ahead of the encounter, Zito appealed to the Kotoko

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Bank of Ghana is urging lenders to make greater use of risk-sharing mechanisms in expanding credit to small and medium-sized enterprises, which it says remain underserved despite their central role in the economy. Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama said that risk-sharing models such as partial credit […] The post Leverage

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has reaffirmed governmentâ??s commitment to grassroots sports development following his participation in the maiden Yingor Cup in Dabala, South Tongu District, over the weekend of September 13â??14, 2025.The two-day football tournament showcased community spirit and raw talent, culminating in a dramatic final where Yingor FC edged past Cule FC 8â??7 on penalties to claim the first-ever title.The grand finale drew several dignitaries,

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Abura Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has urged the Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA) to take urgent steps to address persistent shortages of raw rubber for local processors, warning that the situation threatens the country’s industrialisation drive and the 24-hour economy agenda. Speaking during a visit to Ghana Rubber Estates Limited […] The post W/R

At least 260,000 civilians trapped in El Fasher face a dire choice: risk being starved or bombed if they stay, and raped or killed if they flee.