Ghana has to sustain annual growth above 6.5 percent and triple incomes by 2050 to avoid falling into the middle-income trap, according to the World Bank in its 2025 Policy Notes report ‘Transforming Ghana in a Generation’. The Bank says productivity, infrastructure and skills development will be decisive for long-term growth. The report notes that […] The post Editorial:

Veteran boxer Ayittey Powers has expressed his support for reforms in Ghana’s boxing industry after a meeting with Sports Minister Kofi Adams and National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Powers said he was pleased with the discussions and assured fans that better days are ahead … The post Ayittey Powers

Ernest Poku could not hide his delight after scoring his first Bundesliga goal for Bayer Leverkusen in their 2-1 away victory over FC St. Pauli.The Dutch-Ghanaian winger came off the bench and found the net just two minutes later, sealing the win in style."It was my second touch of the ball. I'm happy about the goal and that I was able to help my team. That's what the coach wants from me, and I'm trying to do it," Poku said with a smile after the match,

A Chinese court has sentenced 11 members of Myanmar’s powerful Ming family to death and jailed dozens more for running scam centres, illegal casinos, and trafficking operations that generated over $1.4bn.

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Veterinary Services Directorate (VSD)-Ministry of Food and Agriculture has collaborated with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to officially launch the Event-based Mobile Application plus (EMA-i+) as the country’s national digital tool for surveillance and reporting diseases in domestic animals, wildlife, aquatic animals and bees. First piloted in 20 districts during […] The post Animal

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has declared that the club’s main ambition in this year’s CAF Confederation Cup is to reach the group stages, even as they prepare for a stern test against Moroccan heavyweights Wydad AC. Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, Zito reaffirmed his belief in the team’s ability to go far despite […]

The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye, has vowed to continue speaking truth to power despite facing political harassment. He declared that he would openly criticise government without hesitation, even if it means being arrested multiple times. His comments follow his arrest a few weeks ago after a live … The post NPP’s

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has ordered the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, to reimburse an amount of GH¢113,00 to the state. The directive comes after the hospital failed to retrieve the money from the officers whose negligence resulted in the settlement of two different judgment […]

Los Angeles Galaxy coach Greg Vanney was full of praise for Ghana forward Joseph Paintsil after his hat-trick performance against Sporting Kansas City in the Major League Soccer on Saturday. The Black Stars forward scored a first half hat-trick as the MLS champions thumped Sporting Kansas at the Dignity Health Park in Los Angeles.Vanney, who was serving a suspension, lauded the Ghanaian, disclosing how his pace and skills help him make the most of the chances on Saturday night."I

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has called on his players to keep faith in the clubâ??s ongoing project after the Phobians secured a second successive league victory with a 1â??0 win over Eleven Wonders at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday evening.The narrow triumph lifted Hearts to third place on the Premier League table, collecting seven points from their opening three matches.Enock Asubonteng settled the contest in the 17th minute, drilling home a low effort past

By Dr Richmond Akwasi ATUAHENE The writer is a Corporate Governance/Banking Consultant  1.0 Background/Introduction The objectives of central banks reserve management are formulated in the IMF’s Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Reserve Management (2001): “Reserve management should seek to ensure that (1) adequate foreign exchange reserves are available for meeting a defined range of objectives; (2) […] The post Bank

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has confirmed that it is awaiting final approval from the Presidency for the budget submitted to cover the Black Starsâ?? upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.The Ghana Football Association (GFA) submitted the budget estimates on September 18 for the October 8 away fixture against the Central African Republic and the October 12 home clash with Comoros. The Ministry forwarded the submission to the Office of the President

In Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale, The Emperor’s New Clothes, we encounter a ruler so blinded by vanity and so shielded by sycophancy that he parades in public wearing nothing at all—believing himself magnificently dressed. \What makes the story endure across generations is not just the Emperor’s folly, but the silent complicity of his courtiers and […] The post Reflections

Director of Public Affairs at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Abdul-Hayi Moomen, has revealed that the players who powered the school to an historic international football title now believe they deserve a chance in Ghanaâ??s national teams.Speaking on Channel One TV, Moomen said the squadâ??s remarkable feat in China has fuelled hopes among the players that their exploits will be recognised by selectors from the Under-17 level through to the Black Stars.â??Itâ??s

By Katharina PISTOR US President Donald Trump recently announced that professional work visas (H-1Bs) for the United States will now cost sponsoring institutions $100,000. This is not a fee; it is the price that any company or university that wants to hire a foreigner must pay. Visas have become transactions, and so, too, has naturalization: […] The post When governments put a price on everything

South Africa will challenge FIFAâ??s disciplinary ruling that stripped Bafana Bafana of three points and overturned their March World Cup qualifier against Lesotho as a 3â??0 forfeit, insiders at the South African Football Association (SAFA) have told AfricaSoccer.com.The sanction, which also imposed a CHF 10,000 fine and a warning to midfielder Teboho Mokoena, has dropped Bafana from first to second in Group C and reignited the qualifying race.FIFAâ??s Disciplinary Committee

By Prof. Samuel Lartey [email protected]  Imagine running a logistics firm at midnight with no headlights, no map, and a delivery deadline that won’t move. That is what many Ghanaian teachers have faced since the roll-out of the 2019 Standards-Based Curriculum (SBC): a system-wide reform with patchy access to the very basics, approved curricula materials and […] The post Driving

The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the live broadcast selections for Matchday 4 of the Premier League, with three fixtures scheduled to be shown across multiple platforms from Friday, October 3, to Sunday, October 5, 2025.Fans will be able to watch all selected matches on TV3 and Onua TV, the leagueâ??s official broadcast partners, with additional live streaming available via the Adesa+ platform.The action begins on Friday, October 3, at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park

By Bernard Kelvin CLIVE Not long ago, I was on a long drive. My phone battery was running dangerously low, and I had forgotten my car charger. The previous night, I hadn’t charged the phone fully either, so I was running out of power fast. Along the way, I spotted a shop that looked promising, […] The post Personal branding with Bernard

South Africa's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup suffer a setback after Fifa imposes a 3-0 forfeit for fielding an ineligible player in a qualifier.