President John Dramani Mahama has launched his government’s flagship infrastructure initiative, the Big Push programme which aims to bolster road infrastructure in the country. The President launched the project in Accra on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 while cutting sod for multiple road projects to begin in the Greater Accra Region. The programme, which was first […]

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has revealed that government secured €47million funding from the French government to construct 10 new small dams and rehabilitate 8 irrigation facilities in northern parts of the country. The project also features installation of about 250 solar-powered boreholes across the country this year […] The post Gov’t secures

The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) has announced the opening of tender applications for several educational infrastructure projects in the Volta Region, funded by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund). VRCC said the projects are aimed at improving facilities in selected senior high schools, including dormitories, an administration and library block, a technical block, a … The post VRCC

Flagbearer hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2028 general elections, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has appointed Mr. Yaw Opoku Mensah as his official spokesperson. Announcing the appointment, Dr. Adutwum described Mr. Opoku Mensah as a passionate communicator with eloquence and a commanding presence, qualities he believes will help in effectively conveying his … The post Dr.

The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has cut sod for the commencement of the Government’s Big Push Agenda for massive infrastructural development, starting with the construction of major road projects in the Greater Accra Region. The ceremony took place on Tuesday September 15 at Afienya to mark the beginning of the … The post Prez Mahama cuts sod for Big Push

An economist and lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Dr Eric Boachie Yiadom, has urged utility companies to tackle operational losses before pushing for tariff increases. Speaking on TV3’s Business Focus on Monday, 15 September 2025, Dr Yiadom stressed that utilities must be given “clear and realistic targets” to reduce losses. He […]

By Mark BLYTH &Nicolò FRACCAROLI  As its September meeting approaches, the US Federal Reserve is once again coming under political pressure to lower rates. President Donald Trump has been calling for such a move for months – sometimes demanding cuts as large as three percentage points – and openly attacking Fed Chair Jerome Powell and […] The post Lower interest

For decades, the name Asante Kotoko struck fear across the continent. Twice champions of Africa, the Porcupine Warriors were synonymous with pedigree, resilience, and intimidation. But in the past five years, their continental record has told a very different story: early eliminations, penalty heartbreaks, and entire seasons without even a taste of African football. As […]

Ghanaian clubs are set to be among the beneficiaries of the FIFA Club Benefits Programme (CBP) as FIFA confirmed a record USD 355 million will be distributed to clubs worldwide for the release of players during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the final tournament.For the first time in the programmeâ??s history, clubs releasing players for the World Cup qualifiers will also directly benefit, marking a significant shift in how solidarity funds are shared.Previously, only

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Serious concerns are mounting over the safety and welfare of both students and staff at Sefwi Wiawso Senior High Technical School, as the only available kitchen facility on campus has turned into a death trap. Despite its alarming condition, the facility remains in daily use, putting not only students but also the matrons and kitchen […]

As the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League gets underway, Ghana will be represented by an impressive contingent of eight players across Europe’s top clubs. From seasoned veterans to promising debutants, these Ghanaian stars are set to showcase their talents on football’s grandest stage this season. The Experienced Campaigners Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur) The versatile midfielder […]

…as ISA unveils new partnerships in Accra By Kizito CUDJOE African countries have secured US$200 million in new financing under the International Solar Alliance’s (ISA) Africa Solar Facility at the Seventh Meeting of the Regional Committee for Africa, in Accra, as the group rolled out new partnerships to accelerate solar deployment across the continent. The […] The post African

The Grand Lodge of Ghana, joined by the District Grand Lodge of England and its Eminence, was among the thousands of mourners who thronged the Manhyia Palace to observe the Doteyie rites for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. Her passing has eclipsed the revered Asante Kingdom in mourning, a community noted for its […]

Former Black Queens forward Samira Suleman after successfully completing her UEFA A Diploma program has laid down an audacious game plan she will apply if given a national team managerial role in Ghana. The former Hasaacas Ladies player who has been coaching in Iceland achieved a major stride in his career when she studied a […]

Ghana took her place at the table of global Maritime decision-making as Prof. Ransford Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), led the country’s delegation to the 11th session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC-11), held in London from 8th  to 12th September 2025. […] The post Prof.

CAF 2nd Vice-President and GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has commended CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe for his commitment to ensuring safety at football events across the continent.Speaking at the opening of the CAF Safe Stadium Initiative workshop in Accra, Okraku highlighted Motsepeâ??s pledge to deliver football in secure and welcoming environments for all stakeholders."Since our President [Patrice Motsepe] took office, one of his foremost promises has been

CAF 2nd Vice-President and GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has commended CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe for his commitment to ensuring safety at football events across the continent.Speaking at the opening of the CAF Safe Stadium Initiative workshop in Accra, Okraku highlighted Motsepeâ??s pledge to deliver football in secure and welcoming environments for all stakeholders."Since our President [Patrice Motsepe] took office, one of his foremost promises has been

The National Maritime Security Committee (NMSC), an inter-agency body dedicated to fostering national collaboration within Ghana’s maritime industry, held its 20th meeting to discuss critical initiatives aimed at bolstering Ghana’s maritime security. The committee, chaired by the Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Dr Kamal-Deen Ali (Naval Capt. rtd.), had representatives from 12 core […] The post Ghana

The Ghana Gold Board has announced a GH¢1 million bounty on each of four fugitives believed to be behind a major gold smuggling syndicate. Chief Executive of the Board, Sammy Gyamfi, told journalists in Accra that the syndicate is the most elaborate uncovered since the Gold Board was established. He said the suspects identified as … The post Gold Board places GH¢1 million