French clubs block release of African players for Afcon qualifiers
French Lique 1 and Lique 2 clubs have voted unanimously to block players from leaving over the international break, which effectively rules out four Ghanaian players from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa and Sao Tome. The Ligue de Football Professional (LFP) have announced players will not be allowed to travel […]
Asante Kotoko announce signing of Brazilian forward Michael Vinicius
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have confirmed the signing of Brazilian forward Michael Vinicius. The former Fluminese striker joins the Porcupine Warriors on a two and a half year deal. Vinicius becomes the second Brazilian to join the Reds in the ongoing campaign after the arrival of Fabio Gama at the start of the season. “M […]
NDPC prepares draft Medium-Term Development Policy Framework, 2022-2025
The National Development Planning Commission has commenced a consultative process to draft the next Medium-Term National Development Policy Framework (MTNDPF, 2022-2025) for the next three years. The new draft policy framework will succeed the MTNDPF, 2018-2021, also known as “An Agenda for Jobs: Creating Prosperity and Equal Opportunity for All” ends in 2021. Dr Kodjo […]
GNAT calls for investigations into source of unapproved textbooks
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has called for swift investigations into how unapproved textbooks with inappropriate content found their way into schools in the country. The Association has also entreated the National Security to get to the bottom of the matter, since the source of distribution of the books was yet to be […]
Eastern Regional Hospital clarifies detentions; says 246 detainees is cumulative figure
The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua has clarified that it has not detained some 246 patients at a go for failure to pay their bills during admission. “We wish to state emphatically that the 246 persons are not being kept in the hospital for failure to pay their bills, and we do […]
Make probation, parole non-custodial sentences – Prisons Service urges govt
The Chief Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Prisons Service, Chief Supt Courage Atsem, has reiterated the need for the government to ensure that appropriate legislation or Constitutional Instrument is passed to make probation and parole non-custodial sentences to deserving prisoners. That, according to him, would go a long way to reduce congestion in […]
Chief of Klagon, six others granted bail
The Chief of Klagon, Nii Bortey Klan I, and six others accused of causing the death of one Ibrahim Mohammed Abass over a parcel of land, have been admitted to bail by a Tema High Court. Nii Bortey Klan I and five of the accused persons: Tahiru Mamudu; Haruna Yakubu; Latif Moro; Kwaku Anane, aka […]
Ghana FA signs partnership agreement with Qatar FA
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has signed a five-year cooperation agreement with the Qatar Football Association (QFA). The partnership takes effect immediately and will be covering technical and professional exchanges, general management, study and research and assistance in sport facilities, sports science, sports medicine, Futsal, Women’s football, Youth football, promotional and marketing. The two Associations […]
President leaves for Cote d’Ivoire to attend funeral of late Ivorian PM
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo left Ghana on Tuesday for Cote d’Ivoire to attend the funeral of the late Ivorian Prime Minister (PM), Hamed Bakayoko. Bakayoko, 55, died on March 10, 2021 in Germany whilst undergoing cancer treatment. His funeral is to be held on March 17 in Abidjan, Commercial capital of Cote d’Ivoire. President […]
Ministry of Education to transform teaching of mathematics
The Minister of Education has pledged to collaborate with the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), Ghana and other mathematics Bodies to make the teaching of the subject more practical and lovely. The Minister said the contributions of AIMS would be a strong foundation to empower prospective and mathematics teachers to be professional, identify the […]
Medeama Assistant Coach Mohammed Hamza quits club; set to join Hearts
Medeama SC assistant coach Mohammed Obeng Hamza has resigned from his post. Obeng tendered in his resignation letter on Tuesday (March 16,2021) to the club’s management, citing personal reasons for his decision. About a month ago, his boss Samuel Boadu quit the Yellow and Mauves outfit to join Hearts of Oak. GHANAsoccernet.com understands the young […]
Washing bay attendant jailed 10 years for stealing
The Nkawie Circuit Court has sentenced a washing bay attendant to 10-years imprisonment for stealing at North Patase, in Kumasi. Kwasi Sarfo was said to have illegally entered the Palmer International School at North Patase and made away with five pieces of iron rods and CCT camera valued at GHC1,000.00, at the back of the […]
GUPS swears-in new executive
Former Minister of Railway Development, Joe Ghartey, has advised newly elected executive of the Ghana Union of Professional Students (GUPS) to work hard and discharge their duties with dedication for a brighter future. “The success of a country is hinged on the great qualities of its human resource. You are the future of the country […]
Covid-19: KMA donates PPE to schools
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has donated quantities of personal protective equipment to some selected educational institutions to help fight the spread of the coronavirus in the schools. The items, which included 400 boxes of hand sanitizers and 16,000 pieces of nose masks, were donated under the assembly’s Covid-19 PPE distribution programme. Some of the […]
