Customs administrations function as a nation’s ultimate economic heart; they possess the singular power to either facilitate trade or effectively strangle it. Their mandate is expansive: simultaneously regulating trade flows, securing national revenue, enforcing statutory laws, and safeguarding the physical border. Yet, throughout the developing world and within many advanced economies, Customs remains the most […]

The Referees Manager at the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Alex Kotey, has acknowledged that referees in the Ghana Premier League do make mistakes. However, he refuses to accept that referees assigned to matches are sometimes biased in their officiating.Speaking on the GFA Podcast, Alex Kotey assured that the referees committee is committed to improving officiating in the Ghana Premier League.â??It is very difficult to agree or to generalise that the referees are biased. I

For years, the shadow of conflict loomed over communities within the Bunkprugu-Nakpanduri, Yunyoo-Nasua and Chereponi districts in the North East Region. Disputes over chieftaincy and land ignited tensions, leading to cycles of violence that disrupted peaceful coexistence and hindered socio-economic progress. The toll was heavy, with over 30 lives lost and properties destroyed, leaving communities […]

Bibiani Gold Stars deputy communications and administrative manager Joseph Oti Manu has declared that his side's 2-1 victory over Accra Hearts of Oak sends a clear message about their title intentions.The defending champions secured their first-ever win over the Phobians since gaining promotion to the Ghana Premier League, a result that keeps them firmly in the title hunt. Gold Stars remain second in the standings but have now reduced the gap to league leaders Medeama SC to

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that staff of Ghana’s embassy in Iran have been evacuated from that country. This follows renewed strikes on the country by US-Israeli sponsored missiles. “I am delighted to announce that we have conducted a successful evacuation of all our embassy staff in Iran. The Ghanaian […]

Asante Kotoko interim coach Prince Yaw Owusu has pointed to his side's inefficiency in front of goal as the primary reason for their frustrating goalless draw against Vision FC at Baba Yara Stadium.Speaking after the Week 24 Ghana Premier League encounter, Owusu described the match as "open" but lamented his team's inability to deliver where it mattered most."It was an open game. Vision is not a bad side. When they get the ball, they do what they want to

President John Mahama has met his Tanzanian counterpart, Samia Suluhu Hassan in Arusha on March 2. Their discussions covered a wide range of issues including bilateral relations between the two countries. Here highlights of their meeting. On Middle East Tensions & Economic Impact: – President Mahama expressed alarm over escalating attacks between the U.S., Israel, […]

Belgian-Ghanaian winger Francis Amuzu delivered on the big stage, scoring as Gremio cruised to a 3â??0 first-leg win over arch-rivals Internacional in the Gaucho Final at Arena do Grêmio.After a tight opening half-hour, the hosts broke through on 34 minutes when Jose Enamorado made it 1â??0, setting the tone for a dominant display.Amuzu then doubled Gremioâ??s advantage in first-half stoppage time, striking in the 45+1st minute to put his side firmly in control before

Some members of the Coalition of Unpaid Newly Posted Ghana Education Service Staff (2022 cohort) took their concerns directly to the offices of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT). The group accused the mother union of teachers, GNAT for failing to push hard enough for the payment of their salary arrears, among other grievances. […]

English-Ghanaian attacker Daniel Adu-Adjei came off the bench to seal Rijekaâ??s 2â??0 home win over NK Lokomotiva with a stoppage-time goal in HNL Round 24.Rijeka had taken an early lead on 13 minutes when Tiago Dantas finished calmly after a clever assist from Ante Matej Juric, giving the hosts control at Stadion HNK Rijeka.Lokomotiva saw more of the ball and edged possession, but Rijeka created the clearer chances, staying compact and dangerous on the break. Coach Victor

Canadian-Ghanaian forward Kwasi Poku stepped off the bench to score a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as RWDM Brussels drew 2â??2 at home to Eupen in the Belgian Challenger Pro League.RWDM had fallen behind twice late on, with Eupen leading 1â??0 through Merveille Bokadi on 79 minutes and then 2â??1 after Kevin Möhwald struck in the 87th minute.Huguinho first dragged RWDM level in the 83rd minute, finishing from an Ilyes Ziani assist to make it 1â??1 and spark belief

The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to implementing a 20 percent allowance for teachers who accept postings to deprived and hard-to-reach communities. Speaking at a ceremony in honour of 52 candidates who excelled in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), Dr. Apaak said the allowance is designed to boost […]

Medeama SC maintained a narrow lead at the top of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League standings after their draw against Swedru All Blacks over the weekend. The Tarkwa-based side now sits on 46 points from 24 matches, maintaining a slender advantage at the summit as the title race intensifies.Hot on their heels are Gold Stars SC, who reduced the gap to just one point following an impressive victory over Hearts of Oak SC.Their crucial win moved them to 45 points, firmly piling pressure

In a concerted effort to strengthen vocational skills and entrepreneurship, the Government of Ghana has extended significant support to young entrepreneurs in the North East Region through the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP). This initiative marks a pivotal step towards fostering economic empowerment and sustainable development in the region. Over 300 young men and women in […]

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has noted that his team is not under pressure following Gold Starsâ?? victory against Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League over the weekend.The Yellow and Mauves played against Swedu All Blacks on Sunday in their Week 24 fixture of the ongoing league campaign.Despite putting up a top performance, Medeama SC only earned a point after the contest ended in a 1-1 draw.Elsewhere, Gold Stars defeated Hearts of Oak 2-1 in their Week 24 clash,

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A novel initiative, the Property & Polo Classic, is set to gather investors with extensive interests in Ghana’s lifestyle sectors and property developers to deal, network and have fun over the Independence Weekend. The event, which aims to connect domestic and international property developers with over 500 business leaders and potential […] The post Property

The Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education (NJACE), in Wa has matriculated a total of 379 fresh students into its four-year Bachelor of Education programme, as part of its seventh batch and the third cohort under the College’s affiliation with the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Kumasi. According to the […]

Mr. Charles Osei Asibey has officially filed his nomination to contest for the presidency of the Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA), signaling his intention to continue leading the sport on the continent. Mr. Osei Asibey, who has served as President for the past three years and seven months, says his decision is rooted in a […]

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), with support from the Ghana National Fire Service and the National Disaster Management Organisation, has embarked on a special operation to remove traders dealing in explosive chemicals from the market. The exercise, carried out on March 2, 2026, forms part of measures to prevent future fire outbreaks at the busy […]

Based on recent occurrences in the cocoa and gold sectors it appears that President John Mahama’s government has prioritized gold over cocoa. Instead of addressing the structural and financial issues confronting the cocoa sector, the government rather established a new Goldbod that is receiving more attention than cocoa. Prior to establishing Goldbod, the Previous Minerals […] The post DEVELOPMENT