Four of Africa’s football heavyweights — Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and Egypt — will contest the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 on Wednesday, following a dramatic quarter-final weekend. The last-eight stage produced goals, tension and heartbreak, with Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Algeria and Mali all falling short in tightly fought encounters. […] The post AFCON

The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) has capped 2025 with significant institutional progress, reaffirming its commitment to strengthen its impact on Ghana’s financial system and expand selected programmes across the West African sub-region in 2026. Speaking at the Institute’s annual Thanksgiving Service and Carols Night in Accra, the Chief Executive Officer of CIB […] The post CIB

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has officially kicked off its 2026 engagement calendar with a high-level stakeholders’ meeting, bringing together key players across Ghana’s tourism value chain to set the tone for the year ahead. The engagement, the first of its kind for the year, was attended by representatives from across the tourism industry, including […]

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has settled outstanding per diem payments owed to the Black Princesses ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier against Tunisia.Ghanaâ??s U-20 womenâ??s team had been awaiting the allowances for their previous training camp and double-header against the North African side last year.Despite the delay, the Princesses impressed on the pitch, recording a 4-1 aggregate victory to progress to the next phase of

Iranian officials say about 2,000 people, including security personnel, have died during nationwide protests sparked by economic hardship, marking the first official admission of the scale of the unrest.

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Founding Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe has challenged the leadership of the NPP over their intention to expel former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng from the NPP. Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng in an interview with Channel One TV on Monday described the NPP as a […]

Organisers of the Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) 2026 have announced that the event will be held in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The summit is scheduled for September 29–30, 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. It is expected to bring together […] The post Digital Assets Summit Africa

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has announced plans to link Terminals 2 and 3 at Kotoka International Airport to reduce congestion and improve passenger comfort.

Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng   The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has begun formal processes to expel former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, following comments he made Read More... The post NPP

The Supreme Court has set Wednesday, January 28 to rule on the application by MP for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam to quash the decision of the Tamale High Court. NDC Parliamentary candidate Kpandai, Daniel Nsala Wakpal filed an election petition which resulted in the annulment of Nyindam’s election. Lawyers of Nyindam then escalated the matter to […]

By Patrick Botchwey Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs account for over 90% of businesses and 60–70% of employment across Africa, according to the World Bank and IFC. Yet they remain highly vulnerable: over 40% of African SMEs fail within five years of incorporation, with higher rates among informal firms. While financing constraints are often blamed, […] The post How

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi Takoradi Technical University (TTU) has graduated a total of 3,750 students at its 26th Congregation held in Takoradi. Of the total number, 1,520 students were awarded Bachelor of Technology degrees, 1,464 received Higher National Diplomas – including 38 Competency-Based Training certificates, while 766 students obtained Diplomas of Technology. A breakdown […] The post 3,750

By Gordon Hanson, Dani Rodrik, and Rohan Sandhu We are at the dawn of a new age: the climate transition is upon us, the era of hyper-globalization is receding, middle classes worldwide are under strain, and poverty reduction in developing countries faces new headwinds. Even without the destabilizing shifts brought about by US President Donald […] The post The global economic transformation

The MC is not the star (even if the suit is expensive) Every January, the season opens with a familiar sound across conference halls, hotel ballrooms and community centres from Accra to Abuja, Nairobi to Kigali. It is not the clink of cutlery or the hum of a sound system warming up. It is the […] The post On cue with Kafui DEY:13 January 2026 appeared first on The

A suspected land dispute has turned deadly at Kensere, a farming community in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region, after a middle-aged farmer was murdered, throwing the area into Read More... The post Farmer Murdered Over Land Dispute At Kensere appeared first

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani insists he remains fully committed to his job despite the transfer ban imposed on the club by world football governing body FIFA.The former Black Stars assistant was appointed ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, replacing Abubakar Ouattara on a two-year contract.Dramani has faced early challenges in the role, including the clubâ??s exit from the FA Cup. However, Hearts of Oak remain firmly in the Premier League title

Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on the private sector to support the government’s Free Sanitary Pad Initiative, highlighting its role in keeping girls in school and protecting their dignity. Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of Sunda Group, producers of Softcare Sanitary Pads on January 13, the Vice President praised the […]

Former All Blacks head coach Ahmed Fathi has dismissed reports suggesting that his resignation is motivated by an approach from Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko.The Egyptian tactician stepped down just a few days ago, sparking widespread speculation about his next destination.Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, Fathi was clear in rejecting claims that discussions have taken place between him and the Porcupine Warriors. â??If this is about claims that someone from Asante Kotoko

The vehicle in flames A tragic road accident at Offinso Old Town in the Ashanti Region has claimed the lives of two people, while two others sustained injuries and are Read More... The post 2 Killed, 2 Injured In Offinso Old Town Crash  appeared first on