A group established to empower newly qualified accountants to thrive in a rapidly evolving business and regulatory environment has been launched.
Known as the Young Chartered Accountants Network (YCAN), the group is to serve as a platfo…
The implementation of the European Union co-funded €1million Improving Study Programs in Ghana by Introducing Green Solutions, Sustainability Modules and Digital Transformation (ImPreSSion) project will put Ghana on the edge to achieve som…
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has cautioned African nations against allowing the continent to become an arena for global power rivalries, stressing the need for unity and strategic action to safeguard sovereignty and dev…
Grammy Award-winning musician, composer, and producer Wyclef Jean says the music industry is broken, which is why he’s now involved with a startup, OpenWav, that’s looking to give the power back to the artists. Through the OpenWav app, lau…
The government has earmarked GH¢1 billion to phase out the double-track system in senior high schools (SHSs).
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced this during the inauguration of a new staff accommodation facility at …
The fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023), hosted in Algiers, Algeria, ended on September 10, 2025 in a resounding success with US$48.3 billion in trade and investment deals signed during the weeklong continental exposition ev…
Ghana’s women’s table tennis team have officially booked their place at the ITTF African Championships 2025, set to take place from October 12 to 19 in Tunis, Tunisia.
The tournament will serve as Africa’s qualifier for the …
Okay, can we talk about how painfully predictable most events in Accra have become? Like, you know exactly what's coming – five industry bigwigs talking at you for hours while you sit there checking your phone after a while, just waiting f…
The Frafra community once again proved their supremacy over rivals Dagaaba, sealing a clean sweep in both football and volleyball at the 2025 Dagaaba–Frafra Friendship Fun Games at the El-Wak Stadium last Saturday.
Frafra stamped thei…
The Parliament of Ghana, under the leadership of the Rt. Hon. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has hailed the successful organisation of the second edition of the Democracy Cup.
The match, held at the University of Ghana Sports…
Ghana table tennis has been handed a fresh start after the High Court threw out a legal challenge against the leadership of the Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA), clearing the way for sweeping reforms to revitalise the sport.
The …
Golfers across Africa are preparing feverishly for the 90th Ghana Open, sanctioned by the Ghana Golf Association, The R&A, and WAGR.
Headline sponsor for this year's event is Rana Motors. The tournament is scheduled to take place at …
The Black Queens of Ghana are set for a major international test as they line up against England’s Lionesses in a friendly on 2nd December 2025, following an agreement between the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the English Football…
The Coordinator of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Awula Serwaa, has expressed disappointment with President John Dramani Mahama’s stance on the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Speaking at the Jubilee House during…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed support for Ghana’s proposed utility tariff adjustments, describing them as vital to fixing inefficiencies and attracting investment into the country’s electricity sector.
Addr…
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called for a freeze on mining lease renewals and a comprehensive reset of Ghana’s mining sector to ensure it serves the broader national interest.
As part of its recommendations, the p…
A Paediatric Oncologist, Dr Nihad Salifu, has called on all stakeholders, including parents, chiefs, and the media, to create more awareness of childhood cancer to ensure early treatment.
She explained that each year, approximately 1…
The MTN MobileMoney Limited lMTL) has launched its innovative MoMo Business App at the maiden event of MTN DigiFest 2025. The app is designed to empower merchants and businesses in Ghana, providing a range of features that simplify financi…
MTN Ghana has launched its maiden DigiFest 2025 in Accra, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to celebrate the country's vibrant digital ecosystem. The event showcased innovative solutions made in Ghana, highli…
A chartered accountant and corporate governance expert, Dr Valentin Kwasi Mensah, has attributed political patronage and blind loyalty to authority as part of the challenges impeding the country’s transformational growth.
“Our culture…
The Gold Board (GoldBod) has secured a parcel of land at the cargo village of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to build an International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certified assay laboratory.
The facility is expected…
Ghana has recorded 25 new cases of Mpox, bringing the country’s total confirmed infections to 519, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced.
The latest figure marks a steady rise in cases since September 1, when the Service report…
The sudden and violent death of the American activist Charlie Kirk, who rallied a youth movement and held celebrity status among his fans, has sparked fierce debate over his political legacy.
The 31-year-old's young supporters appreci…
Ghana’s comedy landscape is experiencing a refreshing shift, with Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, popularly known as Hon Ike, emerging as one of the rising stars shaping the future of digital entertainment.
Kofi Dzokpo has built a growing following…
The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison after being found guilty of plotting a military coup.
A panel of five Supreme Court justices handed down the sentence just hours…
The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrews Asiamah, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rally behind former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 elections.
Speaking during D…
The government has begun developing 100,000 hectares of farmland nationwide under an irrigation scheme, as part of the Feed Ghana Agenda, to complement existing projects and boost year-round farming, the Minister of Food and Agriculture,…
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old man, Kwame Mananyi Tuanda, for allegedly using a private ambulance to traffic large quantities of cannabis.
The arrest took place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, after sus…
The Gaming Commission of Ghana has launched the 2025 edition of Gaming Awareness Month to raise awareness of the risks of gambling addiction and promote responsible gaming, particularly among the youth.
The month-long campaign, themed…
In a troubling turn of global health diplomacy, nearly $9.7 million worth of USAID-funded contraceptives originally destined for African countries are at risk of being incinerated in France.
Currently stranded in a Belgian warehouse,…
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), as part of its campaign to sanitise the use of unearned academic credentials in Ghana, has decided to conduct a forensic audit of all appointments and promotions undertaken at the C.K. Teda…
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The country recorded 175 suicide cases in the first half of the year, representing a rise on the previous years’ cases, with the suicidal tendency blamed on dep…
The Acting General Secretary of the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers (IUF) has urged the ratification of International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 188 to secure d…
The government has renewed its partnership with the international charity, Mercy Ships, which will see the hospital ship, the Global Mercy, dock in Ghana in 2026.
The vessel is scheduled to arrive at the Port of Tema in August 2026, t…
Over the course of the international break, Middlesbrough fans would have been forgiven for taking a quiet moment - possibly lots of them - to gaze at the Championship table in a mix of wonder and sheer joy.
Four matches played, fou…
Like hanging around during that awkward period between Christmas and new year, the international break had many fans kicking their heels, but with players returning from all parts of the globe the EFL has a full programme this weekend.…
Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards has been named Championship manager of the month for August.
Boro have won all of their opening four games to land them at the top of the table and give them their best start in 31 years.
Edwards, w…
Norwich City striker Josh Sargent has been named Championship player of the month award for August.
The USA international has scored five of the Canaries' six goals across their opening four games and captained the first three while…
Manchester United are investigating how players' boots ended up getting lost before their crucial Women's Champions League qualifier in Norway on Thursday.
United officials had to buy replacement boots from a local shop after discov…
Yoane Wissa was about to realise a dream by moving to the Premier League.
But in July 2021, a month before he joined Brentford from Lorient, it very nearly turned into a living nightmare.
Wissa was attacked at his home, with acid…
To the casual observer, Everton v Tottenham is just another Women's Super League fixture.
But history will be made on Sunday at 14:30 BST, with Everton playing their first match at Goodison Park since it became the permanent home of…
Linfield manager David Healy says both he and his Glentoran counterparts are aware of the pressures surrounding the respective management teams as they prepare for the first 'Big Two' meeting of the season at the Oval on Friday night.
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Manchester United keeper Andre Onana has joined Trabzonspor on loan for the rest of the 2025-26 season.
The move has taken place before the transfer window in Turkey closes on Friday and follows the Cameroon international not playin…
Scottie Scheffler's streak of 21 sub-70 scores is over after he finished the opening round of the Procore Championship seven shots behind leader Mackenzie Hughes.
US Ryder Cup rookie Ben Griffin carded a six-under-par 64 and trails …
The Green Bay Packers maintained their impressive start to the NFL season by claiming a 27-18 win over the Washington Commanders on Thursday.
Quarterback Jordan Love threw for two touchdowns and 292 yards, while Josh Jacobs scored a…
The Premier League returns this weekend after the international break, and many Fantasy Premier League managers may have a conundrum on their hands.
Liverpool signed Alexander Isak from Newcastle for a British-record £125m on transf…
In football terms, brothers Conor and Josh Gallagher are poles apart.
One plays for Atletico Madrid, scored a winner against Real Madrid last season, has 22 England caps, and played for the Three Lions at Euro 2024.
The other onc…
Great Britain must beat Poland in Gdynia over the next two days to have a chance of winning the Davis Cup next year.
The world number seven Jack Draper is unavailable for the World Group 1 tie because of injury, but Cameron Norrie a…
"Please, can my son swap jerseys with you? He speaks so highly of you, and it would be his dream."
Number eight Aseza Hele received the message on social media before South Africa played their final pool game at the Women's Rugby Wo…
Wayne Rooney has been involved in plenty of Manchester derby moments - both good and bad.
He even partied with opposition players after one of the worst defeats of the Sir Alex Ferguson era.
United's all-time top scorer was speak…
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