Pan Africanist, Legal Practitioner and Governance Expert, Prof Patrick Loch Otieno (PLO) Lumumba has blamed the illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey) on governance failure. He makes the point that the time to act against illegal mining is now, given the devastating impact on the environment, water bodies and human lives. Prof Lumumba said this when speaking […]

emPLE Group has launched emPLE Ghana after acquiring Metropolitan Life, Health and Pensions businesses, assuring customers of uninterrupted services and strengthened innovation.

Pan Africanist, Legal Practitioner and Governance Expert, Prof Patrick Loch Otieno (PLO) Lumumba has observed that many African countries do not control the involvement in the mining sector. He stated that the mining sector in Africa is dominated by foreign-owned companies. Prof Lumumba said this when speaking during a virtual environmental conference organised by the […]

Black Stars will play their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage matches in Toronto, Boston and Philadelphia, following the release of the full tournament schedule on Saturday.Ghana open their campaign against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, at the BMO Field in Toronto. The match is expected to set the tone for Group L as Otto Addoâ??s side target a strong start in the expanded format.The second group game comes against England on Tuesday, June 23, at the iconic Gillette Stadium in

Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people.

The Paramount Chief of the Bole Traditional Area and President of the Bole Traditional Council, Bolewura Sarfo Kutugefeso I, is making an urgent appeal to traditional rulers to invest royalties into science and mathematics education in their traditional areas. The Bolewura believes, the learning of science and mathematics at the basic level especially, is critical […]

Five persons describing themselves as the immediate maternal principal family members of the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu (Daddy Lumba), have filed a writ praying the High Court in Accra, among others, to prevent the release of the deceased’s body to anybody without their consent. The Plaintiffs are; Obaapanyin Afia Adomah Pakoso of Kumasi, Rober Gyamfi […]

Dreams FC will hosts Bechem United in an early battle for survival after a terrible start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Both teams, known for their ability to unearth new talents and still remain competitive, have found themselves struggles and currently sit in relegation places.While Dreams FC sit 16th position and Bechem United in 17th place, only a point separate the two sides. In 12 matches, the Still Believe lads have won only three and lost seven games.Meanwhile,

AbilityTalks, the storytelling platform dedicated to elevating the voices, experiences, and rights of persons with disabilities, is proud to partner with the Girls Education Initiative of Ghana (GEIG) to release a special podcast episode in honour of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), observed globally on December 3. This episode comes off the […] The post AbilityTalks,

President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Mr Fouzi Lekjaa, hosted Mr Mamadou Diagna Ndiaye, President of the Senegalese National Olympic and Sports Committee and Chair of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Sale.The visit formed part of continued efforts to strengthen cooperation and technical exchange between Morocco and Senegal.Discussions centred on the organisation of major sporting events, with both parties

The police said they were searching for three assailants who opened fire, shooting 25 people. A 3-year-old boy was among the dead, while 14 survivors were being treated in the hospital.

Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with UN Women Ghana and the African Women Leaders Network, held an event under the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, reinforcing the urgent need to protect and empower women and girls across workplaces, homes and communities. The ceremony took place at Absa Bank’s Head Office on […] The post Absa Bank, partners advocate

Assistant coach of the Black Stars, John Paintsil, feels confident ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the draw held in Washington, DC on Friday, December 5, 2025. The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside former champions England, 2018 runners-up Croatia and Panama.Having failed to go beyond the group stage of their last two World Cup appearances, Painstil believes 2026 offers the team a golden opportunity to dominate the global showpiece."It was a long

Ghana coach Otto Addo beleives Antoine Semenyo is ready to take the â??next stepâ?, and a transfer away from Bournemouth would be â??naturalâ? for him.The 25-year-old has been linked to Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the January transfer window.Semenyo has a £65million release clause, which is only active until a specific date in the January window.â??He has done very well at Bournemouth, but with all the respect

Former Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah, has jokingly poked at the Black Stars' World Cup opponents following last night's draw in Washington, DC. The Black Stars will face Panama, 1966 champions England and 2018 runners-up Croatia in Group L at the World Cup in North America next year.Appiah, who led Ghana to their first tournament in 2006, is currently a member of the management team of the national team and observed the draw on Friday.After Ghana's opponents were

I used to be very worried about little little but important things at home until I changed since she won’t change or rather continues changing! For some time now, she has stopped sleeping in my bedroom. She sleeps in her room. When she needs it, she would come in the middle of the night to […] The post Useless Column with Mawuli ZOBGENU: Apor swerve appeared first on The

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins in style as the world prepares for the grand spectacle of the World Cup draw, set to take place at the iconic John F.?Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. This will be far more than a simple procedural event; it is a […] The post FIFA World Cup draw: The countdown begins! appeared first on The

Karela United will aim to continue their impressive home record when they host Hearts of Oak in Tamale on Sunday.The Pride and Passion have remained unbeaten at the Aliu Mahama Stadium this season, claiming four wins and two draws. Their attacking play has been encouraging, but concerns persist over defensive discipline, with 14 goals conceded so far.Hearts of Oak arrive seeking a response after their shock midweek exit from the MTN FA Cup at the hands of third-tier side True Life

As Ghana marks National Farmers’ Day today, Friday, 5th December 2025, AGRA proudly joins the nation in congratulating and honouring our farmers for the extraordinary and tireless work that keeps our country food secure. Farmers labour throughout the year, often without a day of rest. Setting aside a day to celebrate our farmers is not […] The post AGRA congratulates Ghanaian farmers appeared

As Ghana marks National Farmers’ Day today, Friday, 5th December 2025, AGRA proudly joins the nation in congratulating and honouring our farmers for the extraordinary and tireless work that keeps our country food secure. Farmers labour throughout the year, often without a day of rest. Setting aside a day to celebrate our farmers is not […] The post GRA Congratulates Ghanaian Farmers appeared first