The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has charged the Black Stars to aim at playing in the final of the 2026 World Cup should they qualify. Ghana strengthened their chances of qualifying for the Mundial next year following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Mali on Monday night at the Accra Sports Stadium after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Chad last week.The win mean the four-time African champions now extend their lead in Group I to 19 points with Otto Addo and his charges

The Dangote Group, Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate, has revealed advanced plans to establish a sugar factory in Ghana; a move poised to significantly reduce the country’s $162 million annual sugar import bill. According to the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina such initiatives will spotlight how African industry is scaling across borders, powering […] The post Proposed

The initiative, spearheaded by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), aims to elevate the continent’s cultural industries by connecting creatives with investors, buyers, and policy makers. With a dynamic blend of exhibitions, performances, and business forums, CANEX is positioning itself as the continent’s premier platform for creative enterprise. CANEX at IATF 2025 is drawing thousands of […] The post CANEX

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo delivered a compelling inaugural address at the opening ceremony of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025, currently underway in Algiers, Algeria. Speaking to a packed auditorium of policymakers, entrepreneurs, and trade experts from across the continent, Obasanjo recounted the transformative journey of intra-African trade since the fair’s inception, celebrating its […] The post Obasanjo

Afreximbank has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by backing key reforms in tariff liberalisation, infrastructure development and logistics. All the reforms it said were seen as central to unlocking the continent’s border markets. Speaking at a panel discussion at the on-going Intra-African Trade Fai here yesterday  on the … The post IATF2025:

The Medical and Dental Council (MDC) has so far arrested at least four people for posing as medical practitioners and operating with­out licences this year. This followed routine checks and special assurance monitoring exercise embarked upon by the council across the country. The Registrar of the council, Dr Divine N. Banyubala, told the press in … The post 4 arrested by MDC for practising without

 Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye, also known as Abronye DC, says his life is under threat and seeks protection from embassies and high commissions in Ghana. The politician, in letter pub­lished across social media, said the threats against him had been escalated and feared it might end his … The post Abronye DC seeks refuge from embassies,

On Tuesday, September 9, the Cedi was buying at 12.0440 to a Dollar and selling at 12.0560 per the rate from the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The Pound was buying at 16.3148 and selling at 16.3323. The Euro was buying at 14.1535 and selling at 14.1663. These rates indicate a further depreciation of the Cedi […]

 The Royal Akua Korang Akwamu Abrade Family of Asamankese, Eastern Region, has appealed to the government to help bring finality to ongoing chieftaincy disputes over the Asamankese stool. According to the family, it was concerned about the conduct of some persons who were not from the Akwamu Abrade lineage, yet parading and purporting to be … The post Asamankese

 GCB Bank PLC (GCB Bank) has launched a new product dubbed the GCB Hajj Account, a specialised savings account designed to help Muslims plan and save towards the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The product, tailored to provide convenience and security for prospective pilgrims, enables customers to set aside funds over time into a dedicated account. The … The post GCB Bank launches Hajj

In some cases, a strong local currency is not good, Financial Analyst and CEO of Dalex Finance, Mr Joe Jackson, has said. Making references to Germany, he stated that the Germans are currently complaining that the Euros’ strength is too much. Mr Joe Jackson said this while assessing the Cedis’s performance over the past months […]

Dangote Sugar Re­finery Plc is moving ahead with plans to establish a major sugar project in Gha­na, a development expected to generate thousands of jobs and boost local farming, Bello Alkali Saddiq, General Manager, Sales and Marketing of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has disclosed. Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the on-going Intra-African … The post IATF2025:

Breast Care International (BCI) has installed a breast cancer diagnostic device called the CoreView at the Peace and Love Hospital in Kumasi. The revolutionary technology, designed to deliver breast cancer biopsy results in under 10 min­utes, marks a major leap forward in early detection and patient care—positioning Ghana at the forefront of global innovation. The … The post BCI gets new breast

 The Minister of Local Govern­ment, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, has urged religious and tradition­al leaders to impress upon their followers to actively participate in the National Sanitation Day (NSD) initiative. Speaking at the re-launch of NSD by President John Dramani Mahama in Accra on Saturday, Mr Ibrahim said that the reli­gious and … The post Religious,

 A clinical psychol­ogist, Mrs Ethel Obeng-Treve, has called for the reform of the country’s education system to better support neurodiverse learners who are of­ten excluded by traditional teaching methods. According to her, the current one-size-fits-all approach to teaching does not serve the diverse needs of all children, particularly those whose brains process infor­mation differently. Neurodiversity … The post Reform