Ghana’s Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has announced a sweeping directive: all rivers and forest reserves are to be treated as high-security zones. The move, aimed at clamping down on illegal mining and deforestation, would see permanent deployment of military and police operatives to protect these natural resources. But what does “security zone” actually mean […]

Charles Mwesigwa led a degrading network exploiting vulnerable women in glamorous parts of Dubai.

US President Donald Trump has said he will move matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup away from any American cities he considers unsafe, casting uncertainty over the staging of the tournament just months before kick-off.The United States is set to host 78 of the 104 matches at the expanded 48-team tournament, which will also be co-hosted by Canada and Mexico. Eleven US cities have been confirmed as venues: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New

All boxing activities in Ghana are suspended following the death of super-middleweight Ernest Akushey 11 days after a bout in Accra.

By Prof. Samuel Lartey [email protected] Observers often describe President Donald Trump’s style as “transactional” prioritising quid-pro-quo deals, immediate payoffs, and leverage over long-term alliance-building. In diplomacy, that translates into a world where tariffs, bilateral bargains, and hard-nosed negotiations dominate and where countries with bargaining power thrive while others must sharpen their strategy or risk being […] The post Commercial

Medeama SCâ??s flying start to the season faces its first major test when they travel to Tamale to face Karela United at the Aliu Mahama Stadium on Sunday.The Yellow and Mauves have been flawless so far, winning both of their opening games against Vision FC and Young Apostles. With six points and six goals scored without conceding, they sit top of the table and look determined to build early momentum in their title pursuit.Karela United, however, have also enjoyed a strong start.

Heart of Lions will be aiming to extend their perfect start to the season when they welcome Bechem United to the Kpando Sports Stadium on Sunday in the Ghana Premier League.The Lions have been in flying form, winning their opening two matches. Their 4-1 away thrashing of newly promoted Eleven Wonders last weekend underlined their attacking prowess and boosted confidence in Kpando ahead of this encounter. Victory on Sunday could see them climb to the top of the table, depending on

…donates medical equipment to Manfo Model Health Center The Collins Healthy Liver Foundation (CHLiF-Gh) organized a successful hepatitis B screening and vaccination outreach at the R/C School Park in Manfo, Ahafo Region, as part of its mission to eradicate hepatitis B and promote healthy liver living in Ghana. A total  of 245 participants were screened […] The post CHLiF-Gh screens 245 participants

Acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Mr Julius Kpekpena, has said that as part of ECG’s broader reform agenda, the company has cancelled the contracts deemed non-performing or unnecessary. Mr Kpekpena said during a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Energy on Friday, September 26. He also announced that ECG had […]

Black Starlets head coach Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum has made five changes to his starting XI ahead of Ghanaâ??s crucial final group game against Niger in the ongoing WAFU B U17 Boys Championship in Yamoussoukro.With a semi-final spot on the line, Dr Ogum has reshuffled his squad in search of a winning formula. Goalkeeper Solomon Kwame Kesse retains his place, but the defence sees changes as Mujahid Osman replaces George Clinton, while Gabriel Denyinah returns after serving a suspension

Acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Mr Julius Kpekpena has accused some Members of Parliament (MPs), District Chief Executives (DCEs), and Municipal Chief Executives (MCEs) of allegedly facilitating the installation of illegal electricity meters in their constituencies. These meters, he said, are not captured in ECG’s official records, resulting in significant […]

The Acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Julius Kpekpena, has disclosed significant strides made by the company in addressing internal challenges and enhancing operational performance. According to Mr. Kpekpena, ECG has successfully retrieved more than 1,000 containers that had gone missing in the early part of 2025. This revelation was made […]

Ghanaâ??s University for Development Studies (UDS) will take on Brazilâ??s Paulista University in the final of the FISU World University Football Tournament after a dramatic semi-final triumph in China.The Ghanaian side sealed their spot in Sundayâ??s showpiece with a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory over Spainâ??s University of Granada on Friday in Dalian.UDS, the first Ghanaian university to reach the final of a global football competition, overcame a nerve-wracking

The WAFU B U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying tournament has confirmed the officiating team for the Group A encounter between Ghanaâ??s Black Starlets and Niger on Friday at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro.Moroccan referee Mohammed El Baroudi will take charge of the must-win fixture. He will be supported by Lamen Dofinte Adolphe of Burkina Faso as Assistant Referee 1 and Mifitahou Amidou from Togo as Assistant Referee 2. Côte dâ??Ivoireâ??s

By Rev’d Fiifi AFENYI-DONKOR When the Ghana Water Company shut down the Kwanyako Dam, over ten districts in the Central Region were left without water. The closure was triggered by severe pollution from illegal mining upstream, which caused excessive silt and turbidity in the Ayensu River. Families queued with buckets, schools struggled, hospitals faced crises, […] The post Galamsey is sin appeared first on The

The Africa Tourism Research Network (ATRN) says tourism remains one of Africa’s most powerful drivers of sustainable development, job creation and regional integration. ATRN Said “with our diverse cultures, natural wonders and vibrant communities, Africa has the potential to remain a global leader in authentic tourism experiences”. ATRN said this in a statement signed by […]

By Bright DJIKUNU Ghana is on the crossover of a digital inflection point. Demand for artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, and cloud-powered services is burgeoning, not just globally, but right here in Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, and beyond. The promise is enormous: local firms, if given the right support, can become regional hubs for […] The post Powering the

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Capital Rural Bank Plc, based at Abesim near Sunyani in the Bono Region, delivered strong performance in the 2024 financial year, recording impressive growth across key performance indicators.   The bank’s profit after tax rose sharply by 212.75%, reaching GH¢2.22 million in 2024 compared with GH¢709,916 in 2023. The bank attributed this remarkable performance to […] The post Capital

Picture this: two leaders walk into a room. One has the latest MBA, a CV longer than a Nollywood movie script, and an entourage that could fill a football stadium. The other? Just a microphone, a confident smile, and the ability to string words together so clearly that even the back row feels seen. Guess […] The post On Cue with Kafui Dey: Why the future belongs