The Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has ordered the immediate eviction of encroachers from public school lands across the city. This comes after he toured several basic schools and discovered that school compounds had been taken over by unauthorized people. The encroachers include traders, squatters, and religious groups who have put up structures … The post Kumasi

The African Cashew Alliance (ACA) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the All India Cashew Association (AICA) to deepen collaboration and promote transparency across the cashew value chain. The agreement was formalised during the 2nd AICA Cashew Convention in Mahabalipuram, India. ACA Board President Ibrahim Sanfo and AICA President Pham Van Cong […] The post ACA,

GFA President Kurt Okraku says the association is committed to reversing the trend of mass player departures by making the Ghana Premier League an attractive and competitive destination for footballers.â??Why should Ghanaian footballers have to leave to be appreciated, when we can make this league a destination in itself?â? he said. â??We may not be able to match the multimillion-dollar deals offered by external clubs, but we can make our Clubs so attractive that our players

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) Upper East Regional Office has resolved 97.5 percent of complaints it received in the first half of 2025. A total of 636 complaints were lodged by electricity and water consumers in the Upper East and North East Regions. Of these, 593 were against the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), […] The post PURC resolves 97.5%

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has declared that the nationâ??s football is poised to reclaim its prominence on the global stage, backed by a transformative new partnership.Speaking at the unveiling of a landmark deal with Adesa Production Limited (APL), Okraku emphasized that the collaboration will provide the resources and structure needed to elevate Ghanaian football."Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come for Ghanaian football to

The Forestry Commission (FC) was honored to host Professor Erin O. Sills, Edwin F. Conger Professor and Head of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University, USA, during her official visit to Ghana. Professor Sills, an esteemed research associate of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Environment for Development […]

By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI ?The African Federation of Miners and Mineral Wealth (‘the Federation’), a federation made up of giant mining trade unions across the continent of Africa – including the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union, has made a bold statement for Africans to derive maximum benefit from their rich mineral resources. ?At its second Executive Board […] The post Africa’s mining

H.E. Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana’s High Commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, is a seasoned lawyer, diplomat, and politician whose journey through public service is as distinguished as it is inspiring. Appointed in May 2025 by President John Dramani Mahama, Mrs. Benson makes history as the first female High Commissioner to serve […]

Nana Poku Ashis, manager of highlife musician Kwabena Kwabena, has urged Charterhouse, organisers of Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) to lead a planning of a national event to celebrate the late Daddy Lumba. Speaking on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, Ashis stated that such a gathering ought to take place prior to the Yentie Obiaa hitmaker’s […]

Ghanaian centre-back Samuel Ofori has completed his move to Cambodian side Kirivong Soksenchey Football Club. The 26-year-old signed a deal that will keep him at the club till the end of the season."We are proud to announce that Ghanaian athlete Samuel Ofori joins the Kirivong Soksenchey family with a wealth of experience in Africa and Asia with a wealth of accomplishments," wrote the club.The strong guardsman started his career at Dolphins FC before moving to play

Yunus Musah is reportedly holding off on a transfer move as he waits for AC Milan to lower their â?¬30 million asking price, amid growing interest from West Ham United, Nottingham Forest, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Musah, who represents the United States at international level but is of Ghanaian descent, could be set for a return to English football just a year after leaving Valencia for Milan. The 22-year-old is attracting attention from several Premier League sides, but none

Barbara Dede Ama Okai-Tettey, a lawyer and Senior Compliance Manager at Stanbic Bank Ghana LTD, has urged risk and compliance professionals to evolve beyond a prescriptive mindset and embrace a more strategic, solution-driven approach that enables business growth and unlocks competitive advantage. Speaking at Risk Summit 2025 on the topic “Compliance as a Catalyst: Unlocking Competitive […] The post Stanbic

In line with FirstBank’s commitment to nurturing future leaders and bridging the gap between academic learning and professional excellence, FirstBank Ghana hosted an engagement session for its current Talent cohort. The session, which centered on intentional leadership, personal growth, and professional development featured an inspiring interaction with Dr. Esi Ansah, a renowned teacher, certified coach, […] The post Building

The Ghana Football Association has announced that fixtures for the 2025 Beach Soccer Premier League will be officially released on Friday, August 1, 2025.This marks a key step in final preparations for what is expected to be another thrilling season of Ghanaâ??s elite beach soccer competition. Clubs, players, and fans nationwide are eagerly anticipating the reveal of opening day matchups, rival clashes, and venue allocations.The upcoming season is expected to feature an expanded

The High Court (Criminal Division) in Accra has dismissed an application filed by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta challenging the legality of an arrest warrant issued by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Mr. Ofori-Atta had sought a judicial review of the warrant, asking the court to nullify both the arrest directive and related […]

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says the High Court has dismissed an application filed by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta to cancel a warrant for his arrest. According to the OSP, Mr Ofori-Atta asked the court to strike out the arrest warrant and set aside all related steps taken by the OSP, including … The post Court rejects Ofori-Atta’s challenge to arrest warrant

FC Samartex 1996 have completed the signing of Clinton Kumi, formerly of Kotoku Royals, on a three-year contract, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm.The dynamic winger joins the Timber Giants as they reinforce their attacking options ahead of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.Kumi, known for his pace, dribbling, and direct play, impressed during his stint with relegated side Kotoku Royals despite their struggles in the topflight.FC Samartex have been active in the transfer window

…as cedi gains take effect The country’s public debt-to-GDP (Gross Domestic Product) ratio dropped to 43.8 percent at the end of June 2025, down markedly from 61.8 peecent in December 2024, on account of strong currency appreciation, nominal GDP growth, and fiscal restraint. New figures from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) show the total public […] The post Debt-to-GDP ratio drops below 44% appeared first

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has held a commemorative lecture at the Broadcasting House to mark its 90th anniversary celebrations. The event, held under the theme “GBC: The First Chapter, the Making of a National Radio”, sought to chart a new path for the national broadcaster while reflecting on its journey and achievements since its … The post GBC