There is a well-known saying in international finance: “When the United States sneezes, the world catches a cold”. For Ghana, this is not just a metaphor. Movements in the U.S. economy influence exchange rates, borrowing costs, export demand, and even the purchasing power of ordinary households in Accra. Understanding the rhythm of the U.S. economy has therefore […] The post Why Ghana

Engineers & Planners Company Ltd (E&P) has successfully acquired all issued shares of Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd and Upwest Resources Ltd, following a share transfer agreement with the Ghanaian Beneficial Owner.The share transfers have been registered with the Registrar of Companies, with the prior approval of the Minerals Commission, formally placing the Black Volta and … The post Engineers

Ghana coach Otto Addo has pledged that the Black Stars will give their all as they gear up to host Mali on Monday in a critical 2026 World Cup qualifier.The pledge comes in the wake of last weekâ??s 1-1 draw against Chad in Nâ??Djamena, where Ghana looked set for victory before Celestine Ecau struck in the final minutes to cancel out Jordan Ayewâ??s 17th-minute opener. The result saw both teams share the spoils.Looking ahead to Matchday 8, the Black Stars return to the

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is convinced that playing at home against Mali will be much easier for his team compared to the game against Chad.In the Matchday 7 games in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw against Chad in N'Djamena last Thursday.However, Addo and his charges will host the Eagles of Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium today, September 8, in the Matchday 8 games in the qualifiers.Speaking ahead of the game, the gaffer is confident the

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has expressed shock over Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The four time African champions will not compete in the tournament scheduled to be hosted in Morocco later this year after failing to secure qualification.After six matches played during the qualifiers, the Black Stars failed to record a single win, finishing at the bottom with just three points making it the first time in over two decades

The long-dormant Black Volta and Sankofa gold projects in Ghana’s Upper West Region are poised for revival after one of West Africa’s largest indigenous mining contractors, Engineers & Planners (E&P), completed the acquisition of the equity in Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd and Upwest Resources Ghana Ltd. The transaction, finalised with the Registrar of Companies and […] The post MINING

By Juliet ETEFE MTN Group Chief Executive Officer Ralph Mupita has underscored the need for enabling regulatory frameworks and investment in cyber resilience as Africa works to advance its digital growth journey. He stressed that, while the continent’s digital economy is advancing, the journey is still at the “beginning of the beginning” and requires deliberate […] The post MTN

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Chief Executive Officer-Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), Mark Badu-Aboagye, has warned that a ‘blanket’ removal of minimum capital requirements for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) would be detrimental to indigenous businesses. Speaking exclusively to Business and Financial Times (B&FT) in Accra, Mr. Badu-Aboagye argued that such a move, […] The post ‘Blanket’

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Barekese Nwabiagya Rural Bank PLC at Barekesse at the Atwima Nwabiagya District of the Ashanti Region has announced a remarkable financial growth, posting a significant 79.74 percent growth in profit before tax for the 2024 year under review. Return on assets increased by 19.11 percent, resulting in the change in ratio from […] The post Nwabiagya

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has declined to confirm whether defender Alexander Djiku will start in Mondayâ??s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium.Djiku missed Ghanaâ??s 1-1 draw with Chad in Nâ??Djamena last Thursday after travelling to Moscow for medical checks. His potential return has been a major talking point ahead of the decisive Group I fixture, but Addo insists he will not reveal his line-up plans.â??I will never

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo insists Ghana remain firmly in control of their qualification destiny despite Thursdayâ??s draw with Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Ghana conceded late in Nâ??Djamena to settle for a 1-1 draw, a result that narrowed their lead at the top of Group I. Comorosâ?? win on Sunday saw them move to within a point of the Black Stars, but Addo believes the situation remains in Ghanaâ??s hands.â??The positive truth is that nothing

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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has downplayed criticism of his record and says he is unconcerned about the possibility of being sacked ahead of Ghana's crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali in Accra.Since the start of his second stint in charge, Addoâ??s numbers have not been overly impressive on paper.In 15 matches, he has recorded five wins, five draws and five defeats. His side has scored 27 goals, conceded 18, and managed only four clean sheets, amounting

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has brushed aside concerns about the condition of the Accra Sports Stadium pitch ahead of his sideâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ghana on Monday, September 5.Speaking to the press before the encounter, the Belgian trainer stressed that he is not the type of coach to dwell on pitch conditions, insisting that both teams will play under the same circumstances.â??I have only seen pictures of the pitch. I am not the type of coach who talks

Board Chairman of National Cocoa Farmers Association Credit Union and General Secretary for the National Cocoa Farmers Association Zone 37, Elubo Branch, Augustine Ackah, has reiterated his claim that the previous government’s cocoa pension scheme was a “scam”. He argued the scheme never provided any benefits to farmers who got registered. After reviewing the current […]

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has confirmed that debutant Derrick Kohn is still awaiting FIFA clearance to be eligible for Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, September 8.Kohn, born in Germany, earned his first call-up for the September doubleheader against Chad and Mali but missed Thursdayâ??s 1-1 draw in Nâ??Djamena due to incomplete documentation.â??So, yeah, we had a lot of difficulties in Chad. One was also

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says his team is determined to respond strongly when they face Mali in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night.Speaking at the pre-match press conference at the stadiumâ??s Media Centre, Addo admitted that the 1-1 draw against Chad in Nâ??Djamena left the entire squad frustrated but insisted that lessons have been learned.â??The whole team, everybody was very disappointed after the draw in Chad.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed South African referee Badi Luxolo as the centre referee for Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I qualifier against Mali on Monday. The 30-year-old Luxolo will be supported by compatriot Cledwin Baloyi as Assistant Referee II and Lesothoâ??s Phatsoane Souru as Assistant Referee I. Namibiaâ??s Naftal Mweshitsama Negongo will act as the fourth official. Moroccan referee Guezzaz Mohammed has been named Referee Assessor,