President John Dramani Mahama has announced that feasibility studies for a new Green City aimed at decongesting Accra are set to commence, with the Finance Ministry expected to make the necessary budgetary allocations for the city’s design. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Multi-purpose Norbert Anku Solar Energy Project at the Dawa Industrial Park … The post Decongesting

Hearts of Oak Communications Director, Kwame Opare Addo, has acknowledged the disappointment following the clubâ??s 1-0 loss to arch-rivals Asante Kotoko in Sundayâ??s Super Clash at the Accra Sports Stadium.The only goal of the match came in the first half from Guinean striker Morifing Donzo, ending Hearts of Oakâ??s unbeaten run in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.Speaking to Asempa FM, Opare Addo admitted the setback was painful but expressed confidence in the squadâ??s

Undue discretion and possible arbitrary removals of heads of anti-corruption agencies in Ghana are especially concerning regarding officials or bodies with operational and regulatory functions or where boards hold decision-making powers that can compromise the autonomy of agency heads, a Technical Assistance Report, titled “Governance Diagnostic Assessment March 2024”, prepared by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), […]

Ghana suffered a 3-1 defeat against Nigeria in their second match of the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup. The Black Princesses started the game strongly, controlling possession and pressuring Nigeria’s defence. Mary Amponsah and Linda Owusu Ansah had early chances but were unable to convert. A pivotal moment came when Ivy Osei Owusu handled the … The post Ghana Lose to Nigeria in WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup

Nottingham Forest came from behind to beat relegation rivals Leeds United and earn their first Premier League win under manager Sean Dyche. United struck first when Brenden Aaronson picked out Lukas Nmecha, who drove his shot into the bottom corner. But Ibrahim Sangare levelled for Forest after goalkeeper Lucas Perri parried Dan Ndoye’s ball into […] The post Dyche’s Forest come from behind

In the heart of Africa’s correctional system, the World Prison Brief estimates a prison population of 3.8 million people, nearly one-third of the global prison population of 11.5 million. Ghana’s 14,133 inmates as of August 25, 2025, comprise 7.1 per cent foreigners and 1.6 per cent female prisoners. Men and women who are incarcerated face … The post Correctional

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has broken his silence on comments by Asante Akim South MP, Kwaku Asante Boateng, who labelled him a stranger in the New Patriotic Party ( NPP), who is not fit to lead the party as its flagbearer. The MP’s comment attracted widespread criticism, with the national secretariat of the […]

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An advocate for inclusive education, Dr. Priscilla Dseagu, has called for a collective societal effort to empower individuals with autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). She emphasised that with the right skills and opportunities, individuals with autism and IDD could transition from dependence to become active and contributing members of society. Dr. Dseagu, who … The post Equip

For decades, the global economy has promised convergence. The message has been straightforward: open your markets, liberalise your trade, attract investment, and prosperity will follow. Yet many nations across the Global South (primarily Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania) have followed this path and still find themselves burdened by persistent poverty, inequality, and dependence. To […] The post Dependency

NPP members in the Oti Region, have been urged to consider the progress of the party by supporting a leader who has demonstrated competence and has been better marketed, over the lure of money. Welcoming Dr. Bawumia to the Oti Region on Friday November 7, the Regional Chairman of the NPP, Evans Yaw Dapaah, alleged […]

At the 9th Biennial General Meeting held in Accra, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin was elected President of the African Parliamentarians’ Network Against Corruption (APNAC). As part of his role, he is expected to promote integrity in public life and support the continent’s fight against corruption. Speaker Bagbin expressed gratitude to the […]

Hearts of Oak have been charged by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for failing to control their supporters during Sundayâ??s Super Clash defeat to Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium.The decision follows chaotic scenes after referee Reginald Collins Amoah blew the final whistle in a match that ended 1-0 in favour of Kotoko. Several Hearts players and fans confronted the referee over his key decisions, including a first-half penalty awarded to Kotoko and a late offside

Hearts of Oak defender Hussein Mohammed has been charged by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for misconduct following an incident involving referee Reginald Collins Amoah after the Super Clash defeat to Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.The confrontation reportedly occurred after the final whistle, as the referee and his assistants were making their way to the dressing room. Hussein Mohammed is alleged to have rushed toward the referee in anger, but was quickly

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By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Amid renewed economic stability following years of macroeconomic turbulence, the private sector is urging government to ensure that recent fiscal gains are translated into tangible economic growth. This call forms the central message of the 2026 Pre-Budget Survey Report jointly released by KPMG and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which […] The post Fiscal