The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that the August edition of the National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon across the capital. In a statement issued on Monday, July 27, 2026, the Assembly directed traders, shop owners, transport operators, market leaders, corporate … The post AMA

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched the “PROTECT” technical package, a global policy framework aimed at accelerating efforts to reduce drowning as a major public health threat. The framework, built on seven evidence-based strategies, is expected to guide governments, policymakers and other stakeholders in developing and implementing effective drowning prevention measures. The PROTECT package … The post Drowning

The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Mr Adam Mutawakilu, has inspected three water treatment plants in the Western and Central Regions ahead of a GH¢8.4 million rehabilitation project funded by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). The project will focus on the Bonsa, Daboase and Sekyere-Hemang water supply systems, with the aim of boosting … The post 3 water treatment plants set for overhaul

Ghanaian boxer, Amadu Mohammed, said he was confident of winning a medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after securing an emphatic victory over Kiribati’s Temakau Eriu in the men’s 55kg bantamweight round-of-16 bout. The young Ghanaian prodigy took control from the opening bell and stopped Eriu inside two minutes, underlining his credentials as one of … The post C’wealth

Accra Hearts of Oak has appointed Serbian coach, Nebojsa Kapor, as its new Head Coach on a two-year contract.    The appointment, announced by the club’s Board of Directors in a statement issued, follows what it said was an extensive recruitment process to identify a coach capable of leading the Phobians back to domestic success and … The post Hearts appoint Nebojsa Kapor as head coach

The Black Satellites suffered a 4-2 defeat to defending champions, Nigeria, in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, yesterday. Nigeria made a bright start and took an early lead through Olayemi Ayinla in the sixth minute before Ghana responded … The post WAFU B U20: Black Satellites falter

The Black Queens will begin the quest for glory from tomorrow when they face Cape Verde in the opening Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. After weeks of intensive preparations, including a successful pre-tournament training camp and friendly matches, Coach Kim Lars Björkegren’s side is eager … The post Black Queens ready for

English gymnast Gabriel Langton admitted he feared for his future in the sport after a “freak” horror fall at the Commonwealth Games. The 19-year-old fell head-first from three metres after missing his catch on the horizontal bar during the men’s team event in Glasgow, spending the night in hospital. “I knew that I could talk … The post Langton feared for gymnastics

Manchester City are hopeful that Rodri will sign a new contract, but the club are braced for a bid from Real Madrid for the midfielder as well as moves from other suitors. Rodri’s contract expires in June next year and he has failed to sign City’s new deal, which has been on the table for … The post Man City hopes Rodri stays despite Real Madrid interest appeared first on Ghanaian

Former Italy international Andrea Pirlo said yesterday he was no longer in contention to become the ?country’s head coach after his commercial links to a Russian betting company drew criticism and opposition to his potential appointment. The 47-year-old World Cup winner had reportedly emerged as a leading candidate to replace Gennaro Gattuso after Spaniard Pep … The post Pirlo out of Italy coaching race

It was a good morning for the home nations in the men’s 100m heats at Scotstoun Stadium as Team Wales’ Jeremiah Azu and England’s Elliot Jones comfortably booked their spots in the semi-finals with impressive runs. Jones crossed the line in 10.07 seconds, with Azu marginally slower, stopping the clock at 10.10 seconds as the … The post Commonwealth Games: Azu, Azamati,

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a “plan” to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer and believes the England international will make an “instant impact”. The midfielder became the most expensive British player of all-time when he moved from Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge last week. The 24-year-old is on … The post Rogers, Palmer can play together

The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU)-Ghana has strongly opposed the proposed sale of a majority stake in the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), describing the move as a threat to Ghana’s strategic national interests, job security and industrialisation drive. The union said any attempt to transfer a controlling stake in VALCO to a private investor … The post ICU

The European Union (EU) has urged Ghanaian students selected for the 2026 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme to embrace new cultures, build lasting international networks and return home with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to Ghana’s development. The advice was given at a pre-departure orientation held at the EU Residence in Accra … The post Erasmus

Parliament has launched the National Integrity Awards Scheme (NIAS) to recognise and reward individuals and institutions that uphold ethical conduct, transparency, accountability and integrity in public life. The initiative, established last year under the leadership of the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, is intended to foster a national culture where integrity is … The post Parliament

Businessman Mr. Ibrahim Mahama has denied reports linking him to a takeover bid for the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO). His reaction follows a demonstration by members of the VALCO Labour Union today, during which some protesters alleged that Mr. Mahama was interested in acquiring the state-owned aluminium company. In a statement issued by his Special … The post Ibrahim

The leadership of Kristo Asafo has dismissed reports circulating on social media and in some media outlets that the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka will be buried on July 30, 2026, describing the claim as false. The current head of the Kantanka family and leader of Kristo Asafo, Kwadwo Safo Akofena Kantanka, addressed the issue … The post Kristo Asafo leadership

The Black Queens kick off their 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations journey on Wednesday, July 29, when they take on Cape Verde in their Group C opener in Morocco. Coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his team go into the match full of confidence after weeks of intensive preparations. The Queens held a successful … The post Black Queens open WAFCON 2026 campaign against

Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has revealed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) directed a change in the legal representation for Ashanti Regional Chairman of the party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi. According to the MP, the party’s directive led to Samuel Atta Akyea replacing Andy Appiah-Kubi as counsel … The post NPP ordered

The Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong, has donated 300 cleaning materials to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in appreciation of the hospital’s support to firefighters injured in the line of duty. The items, which included mops and sweeping brushes, were presented on behalf of the CFO by a delegation from the Ghana … The post Chief Fire Officer