Teammates turn coach and protégé: Ayew and Amoah reunite at NAC Breda
By: Belinda Nketia Nearly two decades after first sharing a locker room for Ghana’s national team, André Ayew and Matthew Amoah have reunited at Dutch club NAC Breda, this time with a blend of mentorship, experience, and talent in a partnership that bridges generations. Their connection began in 2007, when André Ayew, then a rising […]
GOC awards Judo and Taekwondo stars Olympic scholarships for European training push
By: Gloria Peprah The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has awarded prestigious scholarships to two rising combat sports talents, propelling their preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Judo sensation Elizabeth Serwaa Oduro will head to France, while Taekwondo standout Henrietta Naa Ayele Armah sets off for Germany. These two-year advanced training programs, funded through Olympic […]
Ghana Sports Fund Governing Board inaugurated to drive national sports development
By: Belinda Nketia The Governing Board of the Ghana Sports Fund was inaugurated Friday January 23, 2026. This marks a key step toward establishing a dedicated and transparent system to support Ghana’s sports sector. The inauguration was announced by the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams on social media. It comes after years of […]
Vice-President receives briefing on sports sector reforms and plans
By: Belinda Nketia Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Jan. 22 2026 paid a working visit to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, where she received briefings on government’s 2025 sports interventions and the sector’s policy priorities for 2026. The Vice-President’s visit formed part of her engagements with first-time ministers aimed at strengthening coordination across government. […]
Vice-President visits Sports Ministry to strengthen inter-ministerial coordination
By: Belinda Nketia Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Thursday January 22, 2026 paid a working visit to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to engage officials on strengthening coordination between the Presidency and government ministries. The visit forms part of the Vice-President’s broader engagement with first-time ministers to close operational gaps between government agencies and ensure […]
VP Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang champions sports as Ghana’s growth engine during Ministry visit
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, declared sports and recreation essential drivers of national development, linking the sector directly to economic expansion, social unity and public health during a key visit to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation. She praised ongoing reforms and received updates on initiatives shaping a stronger sports […]
President Mahama has proven democracy is still viable with the right leadership – Shamima Muslim
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim has highlighted that, the President, John Dramani Mahama has proven beyond reasonable doubt that, democracy is still viable and can be achieved with the right leadership and policies. “President Mahama has proven that democracy is still viable with the right leadership and policies and that’s what […]
Watching Tony Yeboah made me want the Premier League – Asamoah Gyan
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s football icon Asamoah Gyan has opened up about the moment Tony Yeboah’s breathtaking goals in the English Premier League sparked his lifelong ambition to play in England’s top flight. As Ghana’s record goalscorer, Gyan credits those unforgettable strikes as the turning point that set his sights on the Premier League. The […]
Tanzanian Minerals Commission delegation visits GoldBod
By Magdalene Andoh A 15-member delegation from the Tanzanian Minerals Commission on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, paid a study visit to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to understudy Ghana’s gold governance and regulatory framework. The visit formed part of Tanzania’s efforts to modernise the management of its minerals sector, with a particular focus on understanding […]
Forestry Commission Deputy CEO targeted for defending Ghana’s forests
The ongoing legal and administrative challenges confronting Elikem Kotoko, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, are increasingly being viewed by forestry experts and civil society groups as a calculated attempt to punish an official who has refused to compromise Ghana’s fight against illegal logging. Mr. Kotoko has emerged as one of the most […]
Technological surveillance in the fight against illegal mining in Ghana
By: Kweku Atta Hagan Illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey, continues to devastate Ghana’s forests and rivers and water bodies. The resulting environmental damage threatens food production, drinking-water supplies and public health. Research and field reports have linked mining-related contamination to harmful chemicals in food crops and to adverse birth outcomes in affected communities. […]
Ghana set for Austria friendly test in March ahead of World Cup build-up
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars are set for a trip to Europe this March for a marquee friendly against Austria, intensifying their build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Set for Friday, March 27, 2026, at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium kick-off 17:00 GMT, the game delivers a stern European challenge […]
NACOC Director-General inaugurates Narcotics Inter-Agency Coordination Committee
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission, Brig Gen Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has inaugurated a sixteen member inter-agency Narcotics Coordination Committee to operate jointly in line with policy direction of the Commission. The committee, which is made up of personnel drawn from sister state security and intelligence agencies, will serve as a joint operation body […]
Trade Minister commends TMA for empowering women-led businesses to access export markets
By Rachel Kakraba The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare, has acknowledged the support of TradeMark Africa, TMA, for its role in empowering women-led businesses through targeted training to access the export market. The initiative she noted has helped equip women entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge required to meet international trade […]
