FIFA rejects Mexico’s offer to host Iran’s World Cup matches amid Trump fury
By Kwame Bediako FIFA has rejected Mexico’s offer to host Iran’s matches at the 2026 World Cup, just days after US President Donald Trump publicly questioned the Middle Eastern nation’s participation. The decision comes as tensions between the USA, Israel, and Iran intensify with no end in sight, casting a shadow over the tournament co-hosted […]
M&C Group throws support behind Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy policy
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama assented to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill on February 19, 2026. The 24-Hour Economy Authority is expected to oversee the implementation of a multi-shift work system aimed at maximizing the use of industrial capacity and creating sustainable employment opportunities, particularly for the country’s youth. The initiative is […]
Green for Change Ghana wins national award for empowering communities to adapt to climate change
Green for Change Ghana (GCG), a Ghanaian environmental non-governmental organization committed to working with communities to promote sustainable environmental practices, has been honored with the Outstanding Service in Empowering Communities for Climate Adaptation Award at the 2026 Ghana Development Awards, held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra on March 5, 2026. The […]
Who are Ghana’s four new call-ups ahead of Austria, Germany friendlies? Everything you need to know
By: Belinda Nketia Head coach Otto Addo has handed first senior national team call-ups to four players ahead of Ghana’s friendlies against Austria and Germany, as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The friendlies are scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, in Vienna against Austria, and Monday, March 30, 2026, in Stuttgart against Germany. Among the debutants is Marvin […]
Pupils of Anny Memorial International School receive dental screening
Dental health specialists are warning that preventable conditions such as tooth decay and gum disease remain among the most common health challenges affecting children, often linked to poor brushing habits and frequent consumption of sugary foods. To promote early screening and improve oral hygiene practices, dental professionals from Entrance University of Health Sciences organized an […]
Iran seeks to relocate World Cup matches to Mexico amid US security fears
By Kwame Bediako Iran‘s football federation is urgently negotiating with FIFA to shift its World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing grave safety concerns for its players following recent US-Israel airstrikes on the country. Iranian football president Mehdi Taj announced the discussions on Monday, March 16, 2026, emphasizing that the team will […]
Otto Addo names Black Stars squad with four debutants for Austria, Germany friendlies
By Kwame Bediako Ghana head coach Otto Addo has named his Black Stars squad for crucial international friendlies against Austria and Germany this month, ramping up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matches, set for Vienna on March 27 and Stuttgart on March 30, blend familiar faces from qualifiers with fresh talent to […]
Tackling youth unemployment is gov’t’s central focus now – Finance Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has disclosed that tackling youth unemployment is now the government’s central focus for the country’s next phase of economic reforms following efforts to stabilise the economy. Speaking shortly after meeting the Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank Group, Paschal […]
47th Change of Guard Ceremony held at the Presidency
By Rachel Quartey and Rukayatu Musah The 47th Change of Guard Ceremony has been held at the Presidency in Accra, with the Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, in attendance. The ceremony, a formal and symbolic military tradition, saw the Ghana Air Force hand over guard duties at the Presidency to the Ghana Army. The event […]
Ghana Beverage Awards Industry Forum to Convene Industry Leaders on Sustainability, 24-Hour Economy and AfCFTA Opportunities
By Oti Emmanuel The Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) Industry Forum will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, bringing together leading voices from government, industry, and sustainability advocacy to deliberate on the future of Ghana’s beverage sector. The forum will be held at the Silverbird Cinemas in Accra and is expected to attract policymakers, manufacturers, […]
Upcoming utility tariff reduction to ease costs for producers – Prince Ntiamoah Boampong
By: Sarah Baafi The planned reduction in utility tariffs, with electricity set to decrease by 4.81% and water by 3.06% starting April 1, is expected to provide significant relief for businesses and producers across Ghana. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, Prince Ntiamoah Boampong explained that even modest reductions in utility costs can have a […]
Utility tariff reduction to ease economic pressure on businesses and consumers – Zakaria Tanko Musah
By: Sarah Baafi Legal practitioner and communication analyst Zakaria Tanko Musah has described the upcoming reduction in utility tariffs as a positive step that could provide financial relief to businesses and households while boosting economic activity. Speaking during a panel discussion on the GTV Breakfast Show, Musah Tanko said the decision to reduce electricity tariffs […]
Chelsea fined over £47m worth of secret payments
Chelsea have been fined £10m and handed a suspended transfer ban after admitting making £47m in secret payments to unregistered agents and third-parties over transfers between 2011 and 2018. The £10m fine is the largest ever imposed by the Premier League, topping the £5.5m fine given to West Ham United in 2007 over the signings of Javier Mascherano […]
Jomoro Municipal wins 2026 Indep. Day Inter-District JHS Quiz Competition
The President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, HRM Nana Kobina Nketia V, has admonished students in the region to eschew all forms of negative acts that would jeopardise their future aspirations. According to him, students must focus on their education and refrain from indulging in nefarious acts to enable them to become useful […]
