No talks with Saintfiet yet as GFA eyes other coaches for Black Stars Job
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association has yet to make any approach to Tom Saintfiet regarding the vacant Black Stars head coach position. Sources close to the association confirm no approach has been made to the 61-year-old, who is not on the current shortlist of candidates under discussion to replace Otto Addo. Saintfiet, renowned […]
Damang Mine takeover on track as Lands Minister, Parliamentary Committee tour site
Ghana is inching closer to reclaiming the Gold Fields Damang Mine. With 15 days to go, Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is reassuring workers that job security is the government’s top priority amid this historic handover. The minister’s assurance followed a tour of the Damang Mine with parliamentarians, aimed at gauging readiness for the April 18, […]
Ghana lifts ban on four vessels after illegal fishing violations
By: Sarah Baafi The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has officially lifted the one-year suspension imposed on the fishing operating licences of four industrial vessels, marking the end of a sanction tied to illegal fishing activities. In a press statement issued on Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Ministry announced that the affected vessels—WV Long Xiang […]
EPL Ghana commends fellows at WACSI and GCX for outstanding contributions
By: Dr Denise Diana Duncan The Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana) has commended Fellows at the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) and the Ghana Commodities Exchange (GCX) for their exceptional contributions to national growth and development. During a series of visits to the two institutions on Tuesday, March 24, an EPL Ghana […]
Ghana to introduce free visa policy for all Africans from May 25
Ghana will introduce a free visa policy for African travellers from May 25, 2026, as part of a new electronic visa (e-visa) system, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced. In a Facebook post on Friday, April 3, the minister said African applicants would no longer pay visa fees but would still be required […]
World Cup winner Joachim Löw set for Black Stars Job
By Kwame Bediako Multiple sources confirm former Germany coach Joachim Löw is on the brink of signing as Ghana Black Stars head coach on a short-term deal laser-focused on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After intense 24-hour negotiations, personal terms hover near finalization, with Löw reportedly poised to pocket €150,000 monthly, a seismic boost for […]
Kwahu Business Forum 2026: Mahama to hold dinner with business leaders
President John Dramani Mahama is set to host an exclusive high-level dinner with Ghana’s leading business figures, marking a key highlight of the Kwahu Business Forum 2026. The event, to be held at the Kwahu Convention Centre, is expected to provide a platform for direct engagement between the President and industry leaders on Ghana’s economic […]
Salaga South MP donates GH¢21,100 to Gonjaland youth groups
The Member of Parliament for Salaga South Constituency, Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has donated a total of GH¢21,100 to four local branches of the Gonjaland Youth Association in the East Gonja Municipality to support their participation in the association’s 50th anniversary celebration. The donation was presented on behalf of the MP by Chief Kijipuwura Mohammed […]
Ghana to introduce free E-Visa policy for Africans from May 25
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will introduce a free e-visa regime for all African nationals effective May 25, 2026, as part of efforts to promote regional integration and ease travel across the continent. The policy, which takes effect on African Day, is expected to strengthen Ghana’s […]
Anbariya Sunni Community backs LGBTQ+ Bill, urges President Mahama to stand firm
By Murtala Issah The Anbariya Sunni Community in Tamale has thrown its support behind the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, adding its voice to growing calls for the legislation to be passed. At a news conference in Tamale, the Muslim group described the bill as both a religious duty and a constitutional […]
Ghana’s economic recovery opens new growth avenues for SMEs – Expert
By Dominic Hlordzi A Senior Manager at Deloitte Ghana, Peter Nii Charway, has asserted that Ghana’s improving economic outlook is presenting fresh opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand, formalise, and attract investment, following a period of significant macroeconomic challenges. Speaking during a UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) and Deloitte Ghana webinar on […]
GoldBod marks one year of transforming Ghana’s gold trading sector
By: Magdalene Andoh Ghana’s gold trading landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, one year after the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), a state-backed institution created to regulate and streamline the country’s gold value chain. The creation of GoldBod followed presidential assent by John Dramani Mahama to the Ghana Gold Board Act (Act 1140), […]
New Brazil law allows separated couples joint custody over pets
Courts in Brazil will be able to determine shared custody arrangements for the pets of separating couples under new laws. Lawmakers in the Brazilian Congress viewed the law change as a reflection of the importance people place on their pets. The legislation means that, if a couple separates without reaching an agreement regarding their pet, […]
Chelsea make biggest loss in Premier League history
Chelsea have announced the biggest pre-tax loss in Premier League history. The £262m deficit for 2024-25 eclipses the £197.5m lost by Manchester City in 2011. It comes despite Chelsea bringing in £490.9m in revenue, which the club says is the second highest total in their history. In 2024-25 the Blues won the Uefa Conference League and Club World Cup, and […]
