By Evelyn Arthur Opportunity International has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling poverty through education financing in Ghana and globally, with a focus on expanding access to quality schooling for low-income communities. Chief Executive Officer-Opportunity International Atul Tandon said the organisation has disbursed more than US$2billion to 27,000 schools worldwide, supporting over 20 million schoolchildren. “Our […] The post Opportunity

Ghanaian music icon, Akwasi Poku Addae, known in Showbiz circles as Kwaisey Pee has honoured his promise to children suffering from cancer. Ahead of his 25th anniversary event held at the D’ Icon Event Centre at East Legon last year, he made a promise to donate some funds to children suffering from cancer. True to … The post Kwaisey Pee honours promise, donates

The Confederation of African Football has announced new dates for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations, while the Ghana women's national team, the Black Queens, remain stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to airspace disruptions caused by escalating tensions in the region.CAF confirmed on Thursday that the tournament, which will be hosted by Morocco, has been moved from its original window of 17 March to 3 April 2026.The competition will now take place from 25 July

A disagreement has emerged between Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, and energy consultant Kwadwo Poku over government funding for Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The debate centred on government’s decision to budget about 13 million dollars to support the national team, even though FIFA is expected to provide an … The post Dickson

It was only in this school that I got to know that football in Ghana is played in Ga – k3l3 aya! Hahaaa! Right from Cadbury House through to McCarthy House were a group of radical and good boys, and maybe girls in Clarke House. Was Slessor House a major Seminary or could just pass […] The post Useless Column with Mawuli Zogbenu: ‘He was not Rawlings’ appeared first on

The government has signed a debt restructuring agreement with Belgium as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise the country’s public finances following the severe economic crisis of 2022–2023. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, recalled the difficult period Ghana endured during the crisis, which forced the government at […] The post Gov’t

Veteran Ghanaian music producer and sound engineer, Fred Kyei Mensah, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to settle an outstanding payment he claims the state owes him. Speaking during a discussion on Joy prime, Mr Kyei Mensah explained that he has been waiting for about eight to nine years to receive the payment. He … The post Fred Kyei Mensah appeals to Mahama to settle

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has declared a nationwide strike beginning Monday, March 9, 2026, citing the government’s failure to implement a new salary structure and conditions of service agreed upon with the union. The industrial action is expected to see more than 60,000 members withdraw their services across the […]

The upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has been postponed, with new dates set for July 25 to August 16, 2026, according to reports. The tournament was originally scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026, but organizers have opted to delay the competition. After discussions between CAF and its […]

In the ever-evolving journey of Ghanaian music, there are individuals whose contributions transcend the spotligh. There are always men and women who work quietly yet powerfully to preserve culture, nurture legends, and keep the soul of the music alive across generations and borders. One such figures is Jerry Amoah, widely known and affectionately called Nana … The post A

By: Professor Kwasi Dartey-Baah In many corporate conversations, strategy, performance and compliance dominate the agenda. Yet one of the most decisive factors in organisational success often escapes serious scrutiny: who sits on the board. Board composition is sometimes treated as a procedural matter: fill the seats, meet regulatory requirements, and move on. That mindset is […] The post Who

The First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, joined President John Dramani Mahama to host the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Drew, and his spouse, Diani Jimesha Prince-Drew, at an official luncheon at the Presidency during the Prime Minister’s visit to Ghana. Ahead of the luncheon, Mrs Mahama held cordial discussions with Mrs Prince … The post Lordina

The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed the Ghana Police Service Professional Standards Bureau to investigate allegations in a viral video claiming that some police personnel were involved in the unauthorised withdrawal of GH¢400,000 from the mobile money account of an agent at Kibi. A statement from the Ghana Police Service indicated … The post IGP

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has appealed to members of the Majority caucus to stop displaying placards bearing the name and image of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on the floor of Parliament and describing him as corrupt. His appeal followed concerns raised by the Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party … The post Afenyo

By Ebenezer Adu-Acquah In conversations about economic development, the focus often goes to sectors such as oil and gas, agriculture, banking, and infrastructure. However, one critical pillar that quietly supports all these sectors is insurance and, more importantly, reinsurance. While insurance is gradually gaining visibility in Ghana, the role of reinsurance remains less understood by […] The post Importance

Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Addai scored a sensational brace to lead FK Qarabag to the semi-final of the Azerbaijani Cup. The 24-year-old inspired the Azerbaijani giants to a comeback victory against Shamakhi following a 4-3 aggregate win at the end of two exciting legs.Addai opened the scoring with a low drive finish in the 6th minute at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium, but the visitors responded in the 31st minute through Karim Rossi.After the break, Addai added his second

In accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) intends to update its supplier database for Contractors, Consultants, and Service Providers for Goods, Works and Services. The supplier database update and registration exercise is open to companies, firms and enterprises registered with the Office […] The post Bank

Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, 'smart' police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

President John Dramani Mahama last Friday delivered a calm but confidence boosting assessment of Ghana’s current economic trajectory in the second State of the Nation Address in his second term. After years of hardship marked by high inflation, a weakening cedi, debt restructuring and sluggish business activity, President Mahama’s remarks echoed what many households and […]

Stanbic Bank Ghana has extended its support to the Muslim community with a donation to the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, in observance of the holy month of Ramadan. As part of its annual Ramadan outreach, the bank presented food items and a cash donation of GHS50,000 at the Chief […] The post Stanbic Bank supports Chief Imam in aid of Ramadan