The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed plans to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to 28 participating countries, a move aimed at increasing competitiveness and giving more nations the opportunity to shine on the continental stage.Patrice Motsepe, who is the president of CAF disclosed the proposal during a press briefing in Tanzania, confirming that the expanded tournament would be held every four years.â??The AFCON as we know it now is one of Africaâ??s

…2026 dual milestone year, celebrating 75 years of VWGA in SA and 3 decades of building an export icon Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) is celebrating a landmark year in 2026, marking both its 75th anniversary in South Africa and 30 years of Polo production at its Kariega manufacturing plant. The latter significant feat has seen […] The post Motoring

By Rev’d Fiifi Afenyi-Donkor The recent failure of Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun’s widely publicized prediction that Mr Kennedy Agyapong would win the New Patriotic Party’s national primaries has reignited a familiar debate about prophecy in Ghanaian politics. What drew attention was not only the prophecy’s inaccuracy, but that it came from a prophet whose earlier […] The post Prophets and Politicians

A Development Economist, Dr Kwadjo Ahodo , is predicting that more cocoa farms are likely to be turned into sites for illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey) due to the reduction in cocoa prices. He has told farmers to brace themselves for further price cuts by the Finance Minister. In a statement Dr Kwadjo Ahodo said, “So, […]

A Development Economist, Dr Kwadjo Ahodo , has estimated that losses from the cocoa price rduction could hit more than 2 billion Cedis. He said this is depending on the number of farmers and how many bags they have to sell at the new price of GHS2,587 per bag. Apart from this, he pointed he […]

President John Dramani Mahama has called on African governments to urgently increase investment in gender equality, warning that underfunded programs are stifling women’s empowerment and economic growth across the continent. Speaking at the African Union (AU) General Assembly, President Mahama said, “Decades of declarations on our gender agenda remain chronically underfunded. Gender-responsive programmes are often […] The post Mahama

The president of the Africa Business Council, Dr. Amany Asfour has called for African governments to reserve at least 40% of public procurement for continental businesses, arguing that preferential treatment for African firms is essential to implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Speaking during a session on the AfCFTA podcast, Dr. Amany […] The post 40%

Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has firmly rejected claims that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations could be stripped from its East African hosts. Addressing journalists after a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam, Motsepe rubbished a report by The Guardian which suggested that infrastructure challenges in the […]

The frenzy about Ghana’s fugu which took the entire African continent by storm is not settling anytime soon. This is because the Zambian government has invited Ghana to hold a mega Fugu and Kente exhibition at their biggest events ground in Lusaka the capital to further promote the Ghanaian cultural outfit which has become a […]

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO World Vision Ghana – a non-governmental organisation (NGO) focused on relief, development and advocacy for vulnerable groups – and Business & Financial Times (B&FT) held a strategic meeting to deepen their existing collaboration and explore concrete avenues to transform lives of the most vulnerable in society. The collaboration, among others, aims […] The post World

Mohammed Salisu   Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu will not feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury, according to Black Stars team doctor Dr. Prince Read More... The post Salisu Ruled Out Of 2026 World Cup With ACL Injury

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia   The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today commence a two-part thanksgiving programme with prayers at the Kanda National Mosque under the auspices of the National Chief Read More... The post NPP Begins Thanksgiving At Kanda Mosque Today appeared

Grace Agyemang Asamoah receiving her award   The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly, Grace Agyemang Asamoah, has received a prestigious international humanitarian award in recognition of Read More... The post Atwima Kwanwoma

A group photograph at the end of the engagement   The Paramount Chief of Teshie, Gbetsoolo Nii Ashitey Akomfra III, has pledged the support of the traditional council towards improving Read More... The post We Shall Support

St. Sark   The General Overseer of Open Arms Ministry, St. Sark, has cautioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government against any move to downgrade the Suame Interchange project from Read More... The post Don’t Downgrade Suame Interchange –

  Guide Radio 91.5 FM, Ghana’s leading urban youth-driven on-air station, will stage a Valentine’s Day event on Saturday, February 14, organised by Simmer Down and Fiesta de Salsa, programmes Read More... The post Guide

Concerns over a possible increase in consumer prices and market distortion following implementation of the new Value Added Tax (VAT) regime have been debunked by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). It is to be recalled that GRA rolled out major VAT reforms since January 1, 2026 under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151), […] The post Editorial: Deeper public education on VAT reforms

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has described the government’s newly announced cocoa sector reforms as a sign of weakness and incompetence, arguing that farmers should have been cushioned with a bailout instead of being subjected to price reduction. Reacting to the reforms in an exclusive interview on TV3, […]

  At first, everything seemed perfect. Abilolo was a rising star in Ghana’s music scene who had signed with BigHit Records. He got ‘a big advance’, a recording contract, a Read More... The post The Prodigal Artiste: Why Ghanaian

THE Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Mr George Opare Addo, has called for enhanced collaboration between the government and the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) to address the growing challenges confronting young people in the country. Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of the Christian Council of Ghana in Accra on Thursday, Mr … The post Minister