Ednaldo Rodrigues was elected to head the Brazilian football association (CBF) for a second term on Monday days after his main rival, football great, Ronaldo, announced he would quit the race due to the lack of support from local federations. Rodrigues used a loophole in the CBF statutes to bring the election forward a year … The post  Rodrigues re-elected to lead Brazilian FA until

Former FIFA President, Sepp Blatter, and France soccer great, Michel Platini, were both cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss court on Tuesday, two and a half years after they were first acquitted of the offences. The pair, once among the most powerful figures in global soccer, were cleared of fraud at the Extraordinary Appeals … The post Blatter, Platini cleared in corruption case appeared first

 Tunisia left it late but secured a crucial 2-0 win over a stubborn Malawi side to tighten their grip at the top of Group H in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, while Ethiopia revived their campaign in emphatic fashion with a stunning 6-1 rout of Djibouti in Group A. Seifeddine Jaziri came off … The post Tunisia down resilient Malawi  …as Ethiopia stun Djibouti

 Barcelona midfielder, Pedri, said he is putting team trophies ahead of individual accolades this season and would only want to be awarded the Ballon d’Or if his side won the Champions League and completed the treble. Barcelona are on an 18-game unbeaten run in all competitions which has taken them to the top of La … The post Pedri puts Champions League glory ahead of Ballon d’Or

In an effort to alleviate the financial burden faced by Micro, Small, and Medi­um-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), Kintampo Rural Bank PLC, in collaboration with GIZ, have unveiled a tailored financial product designed to support these businesses for sustainable growth within the sector. The new initiative, dubbed: ‘MSME Financing,’ aims to pro­vide affordable credit alongside simplified payment … The post Kintampo

The much-anticipated Beverage Industry Forum, organised as part of Gha­na Beverage Awards (GBA) 2024, is set to take place virtually on March 26, 2025. The event will bring together leading industry players to chart a path for Ghanaian beverage brands to do better on the global stage. Under the theme: ‘Strength­ening the Ghanaian Beverage Industry … The post Ghana’s Beverage

 The Executive Director for Finance at Absa Bank Ghana Ltd, Munatsi Mkushi, has stated that financial literacy, not just job skills, is a key factor in long-term career success. Speaking at a recent Absa ReadytoWork webinar, he explained that young profes­sionals who take a strategic approach to financial manage­ment can better navigate career growth, reduce … The post Financial

The La Traditional Coun­cil has warned encroach­ers at Laboma Beach and in the Kpeshie Lagoon areas to stay off those sites. The La Shiketele (King­maker), Nii Adjei Koofeh IV, who issued the warning last Friday, indicated that none of the developers had title or the authority from the land owners or permits from the assembly … The post La Traditional Council

 Journalists have been urged to use their platforms to amplify the voices of vulnerable children, particularly girls, through ethical and im pactful storytelling. This call was made at the opening of a three-day training workshop in Ho, Volta Region on Wednesday, which was organised by Plan Internation­al Ghana (PIGHA), to equip journalists with the skills … The post Journalists urged

President John Dramani Maha­ma has appointed Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan as the Commis­sioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). He is expected to reset the Customs Divi­sion and support the GRA to meet its targets as the government worked towards fixing the economy. A statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye … The post President appoints

Justice Sophia Akuffo, a former Chief Justice, and Fellow of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), has urged the Government to imme­diately review all contracts pertaining to Ghana’s natural resources to enable the country to gain most from their exploitation. The review, she said, should make the country earn a return of at least 60 … The post Let’s review

 Four institutions yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train learners in a new competen­cy-based training programme in recycling technology. It would allow students access to the composting and recycling plant sites of the Jospong Group to gain workplace experience in the field. The four institutions are Com­mission for Technical and Vo­cational Education and … The post 4

 The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassi­el Ato Forson, has said that the gov­ernment remains fully committed to implementing the Internation­al Monetary Fund (IMF) pro­gramme, including its structural benchmarks and key performance criteria. Speaking in Parliament during the ongoing debate on the 2025 budget, he assured that the measures outlined would provide a stable business environment, … The post Govt

Despite the sterling perfor­mances in their last two games, Ghana Head Coach, Otto Addo, has cautioned the Black Stars against complacency, declar­ing that the task ahead of the team has not been accomplished. He said this in a post Ghana versus Madagascar match comment where the Black Stars recorded a 3-0 victory to stretch the … The post Shun complacency; we’re not there yet …Otto