By Ephraim Ofori NUMOSUOR If there is one financial principle that every Ghanaian seeking to maximise his/her investment should embrace, it is the power of compound interest. Often called the “eighth wonder of the world,” compound interest is the silent force that can either make you wealthy or keep you trapped in debt, depending on […] The post Understanding compound interest:

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Private legal practitioner Kofi Bentil has said that the Akwatia by-election will not make any difference in terms of the numbers in parliament, especially for the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He suggested that the NPP rather focuses its energies on its upcoming flagbearer elections. “What difference does it make in parliament? On a scale of […]

Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Ghana, Prof. Alhassan Sulemana Anamzoya, has expressed the view that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) should have allowed the wife of the late MP for Akwati to contest in the by-election. That would have attracted some sympathy votes, he said. “NPP should have considered the spouse of […]

Midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang has extended his stay at Austrian top-flight side Wolfsberger AC until the summer of 2029. The 21-year-old was rewarded with a new contract after impressing performances last term.He scored three goals and six assists in 28 appearances.The former West African Football Academy SC player said: "I'm very happy to extend my contract with WAC, and I can't wait to celebrate further successes-like last year's cup win-with our fans."Agyemang

Afghanistan was on a timid recovery path. But four years after the Taliban retook power, it has been badly hit by aid cuts and an inflow of two million Afghans forced out of Iran and Pakistan.

Actress Nandi Nyembe's final months were marked by money problems that threatened to overshadow her career.

Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku scored for Leicester City in their 2-0 win over Birmingham in the English Championship, days after missing out on Ghana’s World Cup qualifying squad. The winger started brightly and netted his team’s first goal in just eight minutes, set up by Louis Page. Leicester City dominated the match and doubled […]

The earthen berm is intended to trap people inside el-Fasher, Yale University research shows.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.