The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that Ghana is on course to establish its first modern fire assay laboratory, a move he describes as a historic breakthrough in the country’s gold value-chain and revenue assurance framework. Dr. Forson made the declaration during an inspection visit to the Gold Coast Refinery, where […] The post Gov’t targets

German-born Ghanaian forward, Aaron Opoku has returned to home to sign for Bundesliga 2 side Eintracht Braunschweig. The 26-year-old signed a deal to join Braunschweig until the summer of 2028 from Turkish club Kayserispor.Opoku, who spent most of his career in the German lower tiers, arrives with enormous experience as Eintracht Braunschweig eye a good finish to the campaign.â??Iâ??m delighted to be back in Germany and to have found such a passionate and traditional club

Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented if known risk factors were addressed, according to a new global analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its cancer research arm, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The study, released ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4, estimates that […] The post Four in Ten Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented – WHO

â??Ghanaian winger Kingsley Schindler produced a sparkling display as Buriram United thrashed Cebu FC 6â??0 in the ASEAN Club Championship group stage at Chang Arena.Schindler scored Buriramâ??s third goal and added two assists in a dominant first-half performance that broke the visitorsâ?? resistance early.Buriram went ahead on 18 minutes when Sandy Walsh finished from close range after Schindlerâ??s low cross from the right. Goran Causic doubled the lead just past

John Steenhuisen, who led a party supporting the A.N.C. in a coalition government, is leaving after controversies about his handling of a livestock virus and Uber Eats orders.

President of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, has placed Morocco among the top contenders for the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament.The global showpiece, to be co-hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico will feature an expanded 48 countries, with Morocco securing one of Africaâ??s automatic nine slots for the tournament.The North African powerhouse are paired in Group C alongside record World Cup winners, Brazil, European side,

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has inspected the successful reclamation of 320 hectares of mined-out sites at Manso Nyankomanse in the Ashanti Region. During a visit to the site on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Minister applauded the completion of the project, which has healed the devastation caused by illegal […]

Ghana’s Honourable Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, is set to play a prominent role at the 8th Association of International Sports Press (AIPS) Africa Congress, scheduled to take place in Banjul, The Gambia, from February 6 to 9, 2026. The Sports Minister will appear as a guest speaker at the high-profile congress, where […]

A recent study published in SN Business & Economics (2025) reveals that Ghanaians are more likely to buy local rice when they’re passionate about it and it’s easily accessible. The research explores the complex relationship between passion and purchase behavior, providing valuable insights for marketers and policymakers. When Love Meets Local Rice Ghanaians who have […]

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has described the teamâ??s performance against Heart of Lions on Sunday as one of the worst he has seen since the start of the 2025/26 football season. The Porcupine Warriors faced off with Lions over the weekend in a Week 21 fixture of the Ghana Premier League campaign.In a four-goal thriller played at the Kpando Sports Stadium, Heart of Lions thumped Asante Kotoko 3-1 to amass all three points.Speaking ahead of Kotokoâ??s upcoming

Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Ltd [GTBank] is set to expand its nationwide footprint with the opening of its branch at Ahodwo in Kumasi, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to bringing convenient, innovative and customer-focused banking services closer to its customers. The new Ahodwo Branch, located at Plot No. 15, Block “O”, Ahodwo, close to Atinga Junction, […] The post GTBank opens 41st

EL, an award-winning rapper and producer from Ghana, has advised artistes not to go into record label deals without adequate knowledge and expert advice. In an interview on Accra-based Hitz FM, Tuesday, the musician described signing record deals without giving it much thought “savage” and strongly encouraged talented musicians to stay clear of such blunders. […]

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Egyptian officials have been appointed to handle the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations second-leg qualifier between Zambia and Ghana.Ahmed Gamal Abdelmoneim Mohamed Elabbasi will take charge as centre referee, with fellow Egyptians Ahmed Hamdi Abdelhalim Mohamed and Mabrouk Nabil Abdelatty Zidan serving as his assistants. Ismael Awaleh Hared of Djibouti has been named Reserve Assistant Referee, while Abdelsalam Mohamed Abdou Tarek will act as the Time Keeper.Match supervision duties

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has inspected the Gold Coast Refinery, signalling Ghana’s push to end raw gold exports and deepen value addition in the mining sector.

The UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, has announced the commercial rollout of its next-generation mobile communications satellite, Thuraya-4, in South Africa. The commercial availability of Thuraya, a subsidiary of Space42, marks the company’s first operational presence in the country and a major step in expanding secure, reliable satellite connectivity to one of Africa’s […] The post Space42

By Sanjeev Mansotra Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its education journey. Across Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and other countries across the continent are working to improve their domestic education systems. However, pressures stretch across the entire system, threatening the very heart of education. UNICEF warns that six million more children may be […] The post An

The Vice President, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has stressed the need for Africa to unite. She said failure to do so will delay the attainment of the laudable objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. “We must continue to interrogate the borders. Africa must unite. This is not about erasing sovereignty. It […]

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, arrived in Lusaka, Zambia, for a three-day visit at the invitation of his Zambian counterpart President Hakainde Hichilema. President Mahama, who is being accompanied by his wife, the First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama, was met on arrival by President Hichilema at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport […]

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has received a delegation from Hwaseong, South Korea, led by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), as part of efforts to strengthen trade, investment and industrial cooperation between Ghana and South Korean companies. The engagement focused on expanding partnerships that will position Ghana more prominently within global value […]