2022 WCQ: South Africa beat Ghana’s Black Stars to top group ‘G’ qualifier with 4 points
The Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Monday evening, September 6, 2021, beat Ghana’s Black Stars in a Qatar 2022 World Cup group “G” qualifier at the FNB stadium in South Africa. The 1st half ended goalless and the South Africans resumed the 2nd half probing for the much-needed goal. Ghana’s Goalkeeper Richard Ofori got […]
Two months after eviction, some Onion sellers are yet to fully re-locate to Adjen Kotoku
By Nathaniel Nartey A number of traders at Agbogbloshie say they are unable to relocate to Adjen Kotoko as directed by the Greater Accra Regional Minister following their eviction from the market On July 1, 2021. This is because their customers have refused to transact business at Adjen Kotoku which is their new location and […]
Foreign Minister lauds deep ties between Ghana and Spain
Story by Nathaniel Nartey Bilateral relations between Ghana and Spain is said to have improved tremendously over the years. This was made known by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey in Accra. Madam Ayorkor Botchwey lauded “the fruitful cooperation that exists between Ghana and Spain” which she says has “deepened […]
2022 World Cup: Mali frustrated in Uganda as Niger win
Uganda managed to force a goalless draw with visitors Mali in Kampala in Group E of 2022 World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. The Cranes played the final 24 minutes of the game with 10 men following the dismissal of Murushidi Jjuko for a second bookable offence. Despite the draw, Mali remain top of the group […]
Police in Bekwai on manhunt for assailants who stabbed final year student of Oppong Memorial SHS to death
The Ashanti Regional Police Command in Bekwai have indicated that they have commenced investigations into the circumstances that led to the stabbing to death of a 19-year-old final year student of Oppong Memorial Senior High School. According to the Police, they are currently on a manhunt for the assailant(s), after they picked up some intelligence […]
Guinea coup leader to form new government in weeks
The leader of the coup which ousted Guinea’s President Alpha Condé has said a new “union” government would be formed in weeks. Col Mamady Doumbouya told ministers who served in Mr Condé’s government that there would be no witch-hunt against former officials. President Condé remains in detention, but his fate is unclear. The UN, African […]
Qatar to inaugurate sixth World Cup stadium next month
Qatar’s sixth stadium for the 2022 World Cup will be inaugurated on October 22 with the 49th Amir Cup final, organizers said late Sunday. The Al Thumama Stadium joins the Khalifa International, Al Janoub, Education City, Ahmad Bin Ali and Al Bayt stadiums in being completed for the World Cup next year. Two of Qatar’s […]
Pressure mounts on Coup Leaders in Guinea to return Country to immediate constitutional rule
By: Nathaniel Nartey UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutierres, the African Union and ECOWAS have all condemned the coup detat in Guinea, demanding the immediate release of ousted President Alpha Condé and calling for the immediate return to constitutional rule. The group of Military men involved in the coup has formed what they call the National Committee […]
Eat Ghana Rice Campaign Launched 2 years ago yields results
By: Yvonne Atilego Consumption of Ghana Rice or indigenous produced rice is steadily enjoying patronage in the country. Many have attributed this to the “Eat Ghana Rice Campaign’’ launched 2 years ago. Views sampled from rice farmers and the public attest to the quality and nutritious nature of the Ghana rice, compared to imported rice. […]
Reports of rising teenage pregnancies among young girls after COVID lockdown
Research conducted at Jumapo, a town in the New Juaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region has shown that 33 out of one hundred and 41 adolescent girls between the ages of 11 and 14 years got pregnant and reported back to school after the COVID-19 break. This development has been attributed to peer pressure […]
