The seventh edition of the Kwahu Mountain Marathon will take place on Saturday, April 4, organisers have announced, with more than 1,000 runners expected and several new additions introduced for the 2026 event. Marathon Foundation Ghana, which stages the annual race in collaboration with the Kwahu Traditional Council, said this year’s programme will feature two … The post 7th Kwahu Mountain Marathon

The second edition of the Otumfuo Smash II tournament, held at the Ahinsan Youth Centre in Kumasi, ended over the weekend with Augustina Baidoo and James Marfo running home with top honours in the seniors division. The two-day event, organised by the Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA), was dubbed: ‘Otumfuo Smash II’ and was held … The post Marfo, Baidoo shine at ‘Otumfuo Smash

With just three matches left to conclude the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League (WPL), Matchweek 15 delivered action across all centres as leaders in both zones strengthened their hold at the top of the table. In the Southern Zone, league leaders, Hasaacas Ladies, secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Soccer Intellectuals at the Kobby’s … The post Hasaacas Ladies, Ampem Darkoa

Former 100m world champion, Fred Kerley, was hit with a two-year ban on Friday after failing to notify anti-doping officials of his whereabouts, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has said in a statement. Kerley, who won 100m gold at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, has been provisionally suspended since August last year after committing … The post Former 100m champion Kerley hit with 2

Football’s governing bodies and Australian authorities are being urged to ensure the safety of Iran’s women’s team as they prepare to fly home from Australia after being eliminated from the Asian Cup. Hundreds of supporters surrounded the Iranian Lionesses’ coach as it left the stadium on the Gold Coast on Sunday evening, with chants of … The post Australia

After defeating Kamil Majchrzak in Indian Wells, Novak Djokovic, 41, reiterated that it would be great to compete in the upcoming Summer Games. Although he admits that it becomes harder each year, he continues to insist that he will try to be there. Speaking to reporters, Djokovic placed the long-term target squarely on the table. … The post Djokovic eyeing LA28 glory appeared first on Ghanaian

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo regained the world half-marathon record as he claimed victory in Lisbon on Sunday. The 25-year-old won in 57 minutes and 20 seconds to take 10 seconds off the record set by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha in Valencia in 2024. Kiplimo was the previous record holder, having clocked 57:31 on the same Lisbon course … The post Kiplimo sets world half-marathon record in

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has apologised to motorists for any inconvenience caused by the road diversion at Tetteh Quarshie Interchange. The Minister said these diversions are necessary in the interest of Public Safety. “Please bear with us. Apologies for any inconvenience,” he wrote on his X page. Motorists who were […]

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has said that looking ahead, the outlook of Ghana’s economy remains encouraging. He said lower inflation, stronger external buffers, and improving financial sector conditions provide a solid foundation for sustained economic recovery. At the same time, he said they remain mindful of risks in the […]

Times Ladies Association, the female wing of the New Times Corporation, yesterday celebrated International Women’s Day with a strong call for women to pursue higher education and position themselves for leadership roles in society. The celebration brought together female staff and management of the corporation in an atmosphere of reflection, encouragement, and renewed commitment to … The post Times

The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has filed a Right To Information (RTI) request on the on the governments spending on the Feed Ghana Programme. One year into the Feed Ghana Programme, he said, Ghanaians want to know the true state of the promise to transform Ghana through agriculture. […]

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama has said that macroeconomic stability must ultimately be reflected in the strength of the domestic financial system. He noted that the banking sector entered 2025 still adjusting to the effects of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme. Capital buffers were under pressure, non-performing loans were elevated, […]

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) on Thursday received a donation of GH¢1 million from FuelTrade Ghana Limited, a fuel Bulk Distribution Company (BDC), at a short ceremony in Accra. The donation is part of FuelTrade’s corporate social responsibility and its support for GETFund’s strategic partnerships with the private sector. Presenting the cheque on behalf … The post FuelTrade donates GH¢1m

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has outlined a series of strategic measures aimed at gradually strengthening the financial position of the Central Bank, following the economic stabilisation efforts undertaken recently. The BoG has tabled at least six measures to improve the financials of the Central Bank in the medium […] The post BoG

The Government of Ghana has formally granted One hundred and fifty five (155) Africans in the diaspora Ghanaian citizenship at a colourful ceremony in Accra yesterday. The ceremony, held at the Accra International Conference Centre, symbolically and legally reaffirmed that while history may have scattered African peoples across continents, it cannot erase their identity or […] The post 155 Diaspora

The embattled former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, has filed yet another application before the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra seeking a stay of proceedings in her ongoing trial. The application is intended to halt the trial to allow the Court of Appeal to determine an […] The post Gifty Oware Files Another

Former Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Osei Assibey Antwi, has been slapped with 21 criminal charges following the filing of an amended charge sheet by the prosecution after further investigations. The charges were read before the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra, on Monday, presided over by Justice Kizita Naa […] The post Former NSA boss slapped with new charges

The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has disclosed that the government has begun distributing water pumps seized from illegal miners to farmers across Ghana to support irrigation farming. Speaking on Joy News during a discussion on Ghana’s food sovereignty, nearly 69 years after independence, Mr. Dumelo explained that the move forms part […] The post Distribution

The Chief of Akyem Anamase in the Achiase District of the Eastern Region, Odeefuo Akwasi Awuah III, has called on residents to unite and work together for the development of the community, one year after a violent incident disrupted the installation of the town’s traditional leaders. His appeal came during a remembrance durbar organized by […] The post Akyem Anamase Chief Calls For Unity appeared first

Residents of Akyem Anamase in the Achiase District marked Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebration with a colorful parade and renewed calls for community development, particularly in the education sector. The district was divided into three zones for the celebration; Anamase, Achiase and Apreade, with a total of 16 schools participating in the march past held […] The post Akyem