Heart of Lions engages media in pre-season event
By: Tilda Acorlor Kpando-based Ghana Premier League side, Heart of Lions, has held a media engagement as part of its pre-season preparations. The event, dubbed “Media Day Out,” brought together sports journalists, broadcasters, and writers from the Volta Region and beyond. It provided a platform for the technical team, management, and players to interact with […]
Ghana pushes Green Shipping Corridors to cut emissions, mitigate impacts
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana is stepping up efforts to decarbonize its maritime transport sector while calling for measures to cushion the potential negative impacts on the economy. Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, in a speech delivered on his behalf by his deputy, Madam Dorcas Affo-Toffey, at the Green Shipping Corridors Pre-Feasibility Study Workshop […]
BoG suspends TapTap Send and 4 others over remittance breaches; effective September 18
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has suspended the remittance operations of five Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) — TapTap Send, Top Connect, Remit Choice, Send App, and Afriex — for breaching the country’s remittance guidelines. In a statement issued on Thursday, September 4, the Central Bank said the suspension will take effect from […]
Ebola outbreak kills 15 in DR Congo
At least 15 people have died in a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country’s health ministry has said. The presence of the virus had been confirmed in a 34-year-old pregnant woman who was admitted to hospital last month after showing symptoms that included a high fever and […]
Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies
The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. He was the archetype of Italian style and elegance, reimagining men’s and women’s suits for a modern audience. Armani, which began as a fashion company, expanded into beauty, fragrance, music, sport and even luxury hotels, while as a […]
President Mahama tasks new ambassadors to drive reset agenda abroad
By: Belinda Nketia President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned newly appointed High Commissioners and Ambassadors of Ghana, charging them to extend the government’s Reset Agenda beyond the country’s borders and position Ghana as a land of opportunity on the global stage. At the induction ceremony at the Jubilee House on Thursday, September 4, 2025, the […]
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Black Stars battle for crucial points against Chad today
By: Kwame Bediako The Black Stars will be looking to secure another vital three points when they face Chad in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers today at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Deby Itno in N’Djamena, 1 pm local time. Ghana currently sit at the top of Group I with an impressive 15 points […]
Black Stars Coach Otto Addo raises concerns over astroturf pitch ahead of World Cup qualifiers in Chad
By: Kwame Bediako Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has expressed serious concerns about the quality of the pitch for Ghana’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad. The Group I matchday 7 fixture is scheduled to take place on today, September 4, at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Deby Itno (MIDI) in N’Djamena, […]
Ghana loses GH¢23.3m to Cybercrime in 2024, GH¢ 14.9m in just six months
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana’s digital ecosystem is under strain as cybercrime continues to drain millions from the economy. The latest figures show cybercrime-related losses of GH¢23.3 million in 2024, with a staggering GH¢14.9 million recorded in the first half of 2025 alone. In response, the government has launched the 2025 National Cyber Security […]
GFA mandates minimum salary of GH¢1,500 for Premier League players
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has issued a directive to all clubs in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) to ensure that no player receives a salary below the minimum threshold of GH¢1,500 per month. This initiative aims to uplift the wages and improve the working conditions of professional footballers across Ghana’s top-tier […]
Antoine Semenyo nominated for Premier League Player of the Month for August
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month for August following an impressive start to the 2025/26 season with AFC Bournemouth. The forward’s impactful performances have caught the attention of football fans and pundits as he played a key role in the Cherries’ opening fixtures. […]
Digital Africa Summit marks turning point in Ghana’s tech agenda
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana has placed itself at the forefront of Africa’s digital revolution, with the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), reaffirming the country’s commitment to using technology as a catalyst for prosperity and continental leadership. Speaking at the Ghana edition of the Digital Africa Summit held […]
NPP petitions IGP over conduct of NDC officials at Akwatia by-election
By: Rachel Quartey The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over the conduct of two officials of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the Akwatia by-election held on September 2, 2025. In the petition, signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, the NPP named NDC National Vice […]
No jobs at risk as AT prepares to merge with Telecel – Communication Minister
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has assured staff and customers of AT (formerly AirtelTigo) that their interests will be fully protected as government takes decisive steps to merge the company with Telecel Ghana. Speaking at a staff engagement at AT’s Head Office in Accra, […]
