President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has expressed strong confidence that the Ghana national football team will make the nation proud at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. After the disappointment of missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Ghana responded in emphatic fashion by topping their World Cup qualifying group […]

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO With less than four months until the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the High Commission of Canada in Ghana marked Black History Month by celebrating the deep football ties between the two nations and the vital role of the black diaspora in the beautiful game. The event, titled “Football […] The post Canada marks ‘Black

As Valentine’s Day approached, a visible shift unfolded across Ghana’s urban centres — a rising floral culture that is redefining how love and appreciation are expressed. Markets and flower shops, particularly in Accra, are awash with roses, tulips and bespoke bouquets as demand surges ahead of February 14. What was once viewed as a luxury […]

The national U20 Women’s Football Team has travelled to South Africa to secure victory and advance to the final stage of the World Cup qualifiers. The Black Princesses left Ghana desperately needing a win to progress after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at the Accra Sports Stadium last week. However, unfazed by […] The post Black Princesses keep World Cup hopes alive appeared

Introduction In an era where technology drives nearly every aspect of business operations, securing the infrastructure that underpins organizational systems has never been more crucial. Active Directory (AD), the cornerstone of identity and access management for enterprises worldwide, has become a prime target for sophisticated cyberattacks. As businesses adopt cloud services and hybrid infrastructures, the […] The post ICT

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Ghana has addressed reports linking a supposed Russian citizen to an incident involving some Ghanaian women. This comes after several media outlets reported that the man allegedly lured the women, secretly filmed them during sexual encounters, and shared the videos online, sparking public outrage across social media. Many … The post Russian

The leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has paid a high-powered courtesy call on the Minister for Sports and Recreation (MoSR), Mr Kofi Iddie Adams, to deepen strategic collaboration and rally stronger institutional support for the growth of the sector.The delegation, led by Mr Kwabena Yeboah, President of SWAG, marked a first official engagement between the Association and the Minister since his assumption of office.Mr Yeboah, in his address, commended

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has responded to growing public calls for the disclosure of the Black Stars budget, insisting he has no objection to transparency but questioning why football is being singled out.The debate has gained momentum because the senior national team is supported by government funding. Since taking office, Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has made it a practice to publicly outline the teamâ??s budgets ahead of matches, a move

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced salary reductions for its Executive Management and Senior Staff as part of measures to address ongoing liquidity challenges in the cocoa sector. In a press release dated February 16, 2026, the Board stated that the decision takes effect from Monday, February 16, 2026, and will remain in force … The post Cocobod management

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the longtime civil rights activist, Baptist minister and two-time presidential candidate, died Tuesday, his family said. He was 84. “Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” the Jackson family said in a statement. “We […]

Musician Kwaw Kese has credited journalist Kwame Dadzie for helping him secure a royalty payment of GHC 13,000 from the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHMRO). Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM, the artiste explained that Kwame Dadzie informed him that he had money owed to him at GHAMRO and encouraged him to follow up. … The post Kwame Dadzie championed for me to get

FC Winterthur has signed Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Essiam on loan from FC Basel until the summer of 2027.FC Winterthur signed Essiam as a dynamic option to strengthen their central midfield over the long term.The 22-year-old Ghana U-23 international already knows Swiss football well, having arrived from the Ghana Premier League to Basel in early 2022. Since then, he has made over 40 appearances in the Super League, Challenge League and Swiss Cup for Basel, Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy,

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has called for continued backing of Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, praising his achievement of guiding the national team to consecutive FIFA World Cup qualifications.Addo is currently in his second stint as head coach, having returned to lead the team through another qualification campaign. The former Ghana international previously guided the Black Stars to the 2022 FIFA World Cup and has since overseen the teamâ??s successful

The Institute for Liberty and Economic Education has welcomed the decision by the Ministry of Finance and the Ghana Cocoa Board to adjust the cocoa producer price to GH?2,587 per bag, describing it as a difficult but necessary step to protect the financial stability of the cocoa sector. The adjustment, announced on February 12, comes … The post ILEE proposes market

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the general public against the use of cement for preserving beans after taking notice of a viral video circulating on social media. According to the FDA the viral video purported to demonstrate the preservation of beans using a white powdery substance believed to be concrete cement. In […]

As the country is in the throes of implementing a 24-hour economy policy, the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) reiterates that the initiative’s success hinges on strengthening local manufacturing capacity and protecting domestic industries from unfair competition. At the end of the AGI National Council Retreat 2026 held in Accra recently, captains of industry threw […] The post Editorial:

The CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final draw has set up a series of high-stakes regional rivalries following the ceremony held on Tuesday at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters in Cairo.The standout tie is an all-Moroccan clash between Olympic Safi and Wydad AC. Safi reached the quarter-finals for the first time in their history after finishing second in Group A, but face a stern test against a Wydad side that topped Group B with authority.The Botola Pro derby guarantees

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako – who happens to be a financial economist, has called on government to allow the export of surplus food produce. He believes this will be a remedy to country’s recurring food gluts, arguing that restrictions on external sales are worsening post-harvest losses and squeezing farmers’ incomes. […] The post Editorial:

Benjamin Asare   Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, has pledged to sustain his outstanding form as he sets his sights on making a strong impression at the 2026 Read More... The post Benjamin Asare Targets World

The Executive Management and Senior Staff of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) have announced voluntary salary reductions in response to ongoing liquidity challenges within the cocoa sector. In a press release dated February 16, 2026, COCOBOD disclosed that the decision takes immediate effect and will remain in place for the rest of the 2025/2026 crop […] The post COCOBOD