MTN Partners Sika P3 Adwuma to Repair 500 Hospital Beds at Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital
MTN Ghana is partnering Sika P3 Adwuma Company Limited to repair 500 broken beds at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi. This forms part of this year’s 21-day Y’ello Care initiative, targeting challenges in the country’s healthcare sector. The initiative, undertaken by MTN employees as part of its volunteerism drive, is under the theme, “Expanding […]
Serena Williams wins on tennis return after nearly four years away
Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis at Queen’s after nearly four years away from the sport, teaming up with Victoria Mboko in a doubles victory over Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez. The 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 result marked a strong comeback for the 44-year-old at the pre-Wimbledon event. Playing in front of a full […]
Does referee case show FIFA has lost control of its own World Cup?
There had always been real concerns that supporters would have difficulty entering the United States for the 2026 World Cup. But not a referee. The tournament is supposed to bring together the best of the best in football – players, coaches and officials. Omar Artan is the number one referee from Africa. He will not […]
Global Media Alliance Partners UniMAC for World PR Day Festival 2026
Global Media Alliance has partnered with the Department of Public Relations in the Faculty of Business and Strategic Communication at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) for the World PR Day Festival 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry in the public relations and communications sector. Under the […]
Afarinick distributes 400,000 free cocoa seedlings to farmers in Volta Region
Afarinick Company Limited (ACL) has distributed over 400,000 improved cocoa seedlings free of charge to farmers across the Volta Region, a major intervention aimed at accelerating cocoa cultivation, improving farmer livelihoods and positioning the region as Ghana’s next cocoa production frontier. The large-scale seedling distribution exercise was held at Afarinick’s flagship cocoa project in Kpando, […]
Iran fans face uncertainty after World Cup ticket allocation withdrawal
By Kwame Bediako Iran’s football federation says its supporter-ticket allocation for the 2026 World Cup group stage has been revoked just days before the tournament starts. The move affects fans planning to follow Iran’s matches against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt. The federation said FIFA rules normally give each participating nation 8% of tickets for […]
Ghana Launches Revised National Cultural Policy to Drive Development and Preserve Heritage
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu MusahThe Government of Ghana has launched a revised National Cultural Policy aimed at leveraging the country’s rich cultural heritage and thriving creative industries to drive economic growth, social inclusion and sustainable development.The policy, unveiled at the National Theatre in Accra on Monday, June 9, 2026, by Vice President Prof. Naana […]
Somali referee responds to World Cup visa snub
By Kwame Bediako Somali football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has responded with calm professionalism after being denied entry into the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he remains focused on the next stage of his refereeing career. The Somali official, who was set to become the first referee from his country at […]
Ghana procures 1,840 agricultural machines from Belarus to boost mechanised farming, mining and industry – President Mahama
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana has placed an order for 1,840 pieces of agricultural machinery and equipment from Belarus to support the country’s agricultural modernisation drive under the Feed Ghana Programme. He says the move marks a practical step in deepening economic cooperation between the two […]
Sentuo Oil Commences Refining of Jubilee Crude in Major Industry Milestone
Ghana has taken a major step toward energy independence with the first delivery of Jubilee crude oil to be refined locally at the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Tema. Speaking at the crude oil berthing ceremony, Executive Chairman Ningquan Xu described the development as a historic milestone in Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda. “For many years, Ghana […]
2026 World Cup: Referees set for massive $100,000 payday
By Kwame Bediako 2026 World Cup referees will earn a base fee of $100,000 (£75,000) for the tournament, which is about double what they received in 2014. Key details about referee pay: Aspect Amount Aspect Amount Base tournament fee $100,000 (£75,000) Bonuses for later stages Additional pay if kept for knockout rounds Final match bonus Top refs […]
2026 World Cup: 10 Debutants to Watch Among 891 First-Timers
By Kwame Bediako The 2026 FIFA World Cup will introduce a new generation of stars to football’s biggest stage. With 891 players set to make their World Cup debuts across the expanded 48-team tournament, a select group arrives carrying enormous expectations. Some are already household names, while others see this tournament as their opportunity to […]
Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association. The game in Odense was stopped on 65 minutes when he collapsed and abandoned shortly after, with the 34-year-old able to walk from the field. The former Manchester United and Tottenham midfielder was fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter […]
Nigerian army frees 360 hostages from Boko Haram in northeastern Borno state
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent In one of the most significant hostage rescue missions in recent years, the Nigerian army announced Sunday it has successfully freed 360 people who had been abducted by Boko Haram militants within southern Borno, marking a major counter-terrorism breakthrough in the northeastern part of the country. The operation […]
