By Seade CAESAR The rapid evolution of Islamic banking across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states comprising Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman has positioned the region as a global benchmark for Shariah-compliant finance. Rooted in principles that prohibit interest-based transactions while promoting profit-sharing, risk reduction, and social justice. Islamic banking […] The post GCC

They are barred from areas like mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining and curio shops.

Ghana Premier League side Vision FC have parted ways with right-back Ben Tsatsu Teyechu.The 20-year-old defender featured in 16 matches for the 'Eewo' Boys during the 2024/25 campaign, playing a key role in their debut season in the top-flight.Teyechu, with his pace and work rate, quickly established himself as a dependable presence on the right side of defence.While the club has not disclosed the reasons behind his departure, it is understood that Teyechu is expected

King Mohammed VI has granted royal pardons to 19,673 individuals on the occasion of Throne Day, marking the 26th anniversary of his accession to the throne. According to a statement Read More... The post Morocco: 19,673 Convicts Receive Royal Pardon

Ambassador Emmanuel O. Darko, former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association (CUA) and current Goodwill Ambassador of the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA), has been awarded the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU). The award, presented at the World Credit Union […] The post Amb.

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has described the Black Queens' bronze medal finish at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as a defining moment in the journey of womenâ??s football in Ghana.Speaking during the teamâ??s courtesy call on the Presidency at the Jubilee House, Okraku thanked President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang for their sustained support for Ghana football. He said the

The current President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, aged 83, has officially announced his intention to run for a fourth term in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 25, 2025. Ouattara who was re-elected for a contested third term in 2020 had previously said he would like to step down. But in a brief […]

By Richard A. WIAFE Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) have become increasingly vital instruments for financing high-growth enterprises, especially in regions where traditional financial intermediation remains underdeveloped or exclusionary. In many developing economies, access to long-term capital through conventional banking systems is often limited by stringent collateral requirements, high interest rates, and short […] The post Private

  The Court of Appeal has granted William Ato Essien, founder of the defunct Capital Bank, a GH?10 million bail with two sureties pending his appeal. This follows a campaign Read More... The post Court Of Appeal Grants Ato Essien GH?10m Bail

Reading captain Andy Yiadom is set to rejoin training this week as the Royals prepare for their League One curtain-raiser against Lincoln City on Saturday.The 32-year-old full-back signed a new contract over the summer, committing to an eighth season at the club. With his 250th appearance on the horizon, Yiadom remains a key figure in Noel Huntâ??s plans, both on and off the pitch.However, his pre-season involvement has been limited. Yiadom featured for just one half during the

The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) is embarking on a transformative energy initiative, which seeks to roll out solar power systems across its key fuel depots as part of a broader green transition strategy. The move, which aligns with Ghana’s Energy Transition Framework, is expected to significantly cut operational costs, reduce emissions, and […]

The Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has filed an emergency motion in Parliament, calling for urgent action to address what he describes as a national security crisis, with particular focus on the prolonged conflict in Bawku. The motion, filed under Parliament’s Standing Orders 110 to 113, is expected to trigger a half […] The post Bryan

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaâ??s Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak, to prioritise sportsmen and women during security services recruitment exercises.The President made this appeal during a meeting with officials of the Ghana Football Association and members of the Black Queens at Jubilee House.The engagement followed Ghanaâ??s third-place finish at the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco â?? the countryâ??s first medal at

By Peter Martey AGBEKO For over three decades, a powerful bond of friendship, philanthropy, and quiet service has existed between the people of Ghana and the family of Greek shipowner Captain Panagiotis N. Tsakos. What began as a commercial maritime relationship in the early 1980s has grown into a remarkable legacy of compassion, education, and […] The post Three Generations,

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has noted that though the local currency, the Cedi is performing well against major world currencies, its purchasing power continues to decline indicating weaker economic fundamentals driven by the current administration’s strategies. At a news conference in Accra yesterday, which was jointly addressed by the Mohammed Amin Andam, Ranking Member, […] The post Purchasing

The management of the Forestry Commission (FC) has expressed dismay over the forcible closure of its District Offices at Bekwai, Nkawie and Offinso, all in the Ashanti Region, on Monday, July 28, 2025 by a group of 20 masked and heavily-armed men, claiming to be operatives from the National Security (NS). A statement issued on […] The post Forestry Commission condemns

Joyous fans received the Blank Queens at the airport   THE BLACK Queens returned to Accra to a rousing and emotional reception after clinching the bronze medal at the 2024 Read More... The post Black Queens Welcomed Home As Heroes

The Lionesses at Downing Street   THE LIONESSES, England’s women’s national football team received a rousing welcome on Monday as they arrived home following their Euro 2025 championship victory over Read More... The post Lionesses

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced that the government is going to identify contractors who do shoddy work and surcharge them. He says this is the only way to ensure sanity in the system relative to the award of road contracts and the execution of the projects. Addressing a press […]

Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum   THE GHANA Football Association (GFA) has named Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum as the new head coach of the national U17 team, the Black Starlets, as Read More... The post Dr. Prosper Ogum Appointed Black Starlets Head Coach appeared