Construction of Ghana’s 1st ever Bauxite refinery to start this year
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Construction of Ghana’s first-ever bauxite refinery is set to begin by October this year, as the country moves to add value to its mineral resources and boost the national economy. Officials say having a domestic refinery will ensure that even ore below the current export-grade threshold—rejected by foreign off-takers—can be processed locally, […]
Skolars extend lead as Panthers stun Dragons in Rugby League showdown
By Isaac Tetteh The University of Ghana Rugby Stadium was abuzz with excitement on Saturday, May 31, 2025, as Week 4 of the Rugby League Federation Ghana’s Men’s 13s Championship delivered two thrilling matches. Skolars Rugby League Club continued their impressive run, trouncing the UG Titans 40–4 in the day’s first match. Meanwhile, Accra Panthers […]
Entrepreneurs unlocking opportunities in plantain value addition
By: Sefakor Fekpe When she could not bear the losses that came with her fresh tomato business, she resorted to plantain selling and distribution in the Ashaiman and Tema Community One markets in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Mary Gyamfia, a trader, saw how attractive the business became five years ago when the consumption […]
GhBC sensitises Wa West border communities under its ‘Mitigating the Destabilising Effects of Transnational Organised Crime’ project
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC) recently organized a series of sensitization and training needs assessment sessions for several border communities in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region. The beneficiary communities were Kolingu, Maase, Chiatanga, Jambussi, and Dabo. The exercise, under the aegis of the GhBC, enabled officials from various […]
Pyramids beat Mamelodi Sundowns to win historic first CAF Champions League title
By: Kwame Bediako Egyptian club Pyramids FC secured their first-ever CAF Champions League title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on Sunday, 1 June 2025. The second-leg win gave them a 3-2 aggregate score, marking a historic achievement for the club and cementing their […]
Police arrest 49 suspects in nationwide crackdown on illegal mining
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 49 individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities during a series of intelligence-led operations across the country. The operations took place in Huniso, Wassa-Dadieso, and Wassa-Gyapa in the Western Region; Akrokerri in the Ashanti Region; Dunkwa-On-Offin and Diaso in the Central Region; and along the Awin River at Pankese […]
GPL: Kotoko, Goldstars win to keep title hopes alive; Accra Lions relegated
By: Kwame Bediako Asante Kotoko kept their Ghana Premier League title hopes alive with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Medeama SC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The win reduced their gap at the top to just two points, with only one fixture remaining in the season. The closely contested […]
Emotions run high as Nations FC abandon match against Basake Holy Stars
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana Premier League leaders Nations FC caused major controversy on Sunday, June 1, 2025, by abandoning their penultimate league game against Basake Holy Stars in a dramatic walk-off. The incident occurred midway through the second half, with Holy Stars leading 1-0 after converting a penalty in the 32nd minute. Tensions escalated sharply […]
Oscar Piastri wins Spanish Grand Prix to extend F1 Championship lead
By: Kwame Bediako Oscar Piastri secured a commanding victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, extending his lead in the Formula 1 World Championship standings. The race was marked by a dramatic late Safety Car period, during which Max Verstappen received a penalty for a collision with George Russell. Piastri’s strong performance and strategic resilience allowed […]
Walewale SHS girls receive 1,000 reusable sanitary pads from Plan International Ghana
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong The assembly hall of Walewale Senior High and Technical School was filled with excitement as about 1,000 reusable sanitary pads were distributed to female students by Plan International Ghana, a humanitarian and development organisation. The gesture is expected to help students feel more comfortable and confident during their periods, knowing they […]
PSG clinch first Champions League title with 5-0 win over Inter Milan
By: Kwame Bediako Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their first-ever Champions League trophy on Saturday, May 31, 2025, delivering a commanding 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the final. The dominant performance was highlighted by an early burst of energy from Luis Enrique’s squad, setting the tone for a memorable victory and a historic achievement for […]
Meet Asomaniwaa Akrofi: Ghana’s 7-year-old referee turning heads on the pitch
By: Kwame Bediako Football officiating has become a pivotal focus in Ghana’s broader efforts to elevate its sports industry and nurture grassroots talent. Central to this vision is the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) innovative ‘Catch Them Young’ programme, designed to identify, train, and inspire young individuals to become the referees of tomorrow. This initiative aims […]
2025 Unity Cup: Ghana thrash Trinidad & Tobago to seal third place
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Stars cruised to a 4-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago to claim third place in the 2025 Unity Cup at the G-Tech Stadium in West London. The dominant performance was a strong response to their semi-final defeat to Nigeria, showcasing the team’s resilience and growing potential ahead of future international […]
KYLA launches pad banks to fight period poverty in Kpando
By Jones Anlimah The Kpando Young Ladies Association (KYLA), in partnership with the Kpando Municipal Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has marked this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day by donating sanitary pad banks and over 600 sanitary pads to schools in the municipality for distribution to female students. The Association also made a collective […]
