… calls for wider public engagement The Council of State has expressed strong commendation for the Bank of Ghana’s stewardship of the economy, following a wide-ranging briefing delivered by Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, and has urged the central bank to mount a sustained public education campaign to bring the story of Ghana’s economic recovery to […] The post Council of State

Ghanaâ??s newly appointed Black Stars head coach, Carlos Queiroz, is not earning the widely reported $100,000 monthly salary, sources close to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation have clarified.The Ghana Football Association (GFA) officially unveiled the 73-year-old Portuguese tactician on Thursday, April 16, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, naming him as the new head coach of the senior national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Queiroz, a veteran manager who has previously

Black Starlets head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum says Ivory Coast will provide the ideal level of opposition as his side step up preparations for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) later this year.Ghanaâ??s U-17 team will face the Young Elephants in a double-header friendly in Abidjan as part of their build-up to the continental showpiece scheduled to be staged in Morocco.Both matches will be played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, with the first set for Tuesday,

Absa Group Chief Executive Officer, Kenny Fihla, has concluded a visit to Ghana as part of an engagement tour across Africa, designed to reaffirm Absa Group’s commitment to regional growth, sustainable financial inclusion, and a strong customer-centric approach. During the visit, Mr Fihla met with various stakeholders, including clients and customers, regulators, and colleagues across […] The post Absa

Board Chairman of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has described the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (BILT), as a “game-changer” for Ghana’s economic landscape. During a recent high-level inspection of the site in the Ejisu Constituency, the GHPA Board Chairman emphasised that the project is no longer just a goal, […] The post Boankra

FirstBank Ghana has  appointed Mr. Osahon Ogieva as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Ghana Limited, marking a significant leadership transition as he takes over from Mr. Victor Yaw Asante, who has concluded a successful two-term tenure and has been elevated to an International Banking role within the FirstBank Group. Mr. […] The post Osahon Ogieva appointed

Nkawkaw-based Salvation Army Primary School dominated Kwabenya Atomic M/A Basic School 2-0 on Saturday, 25 April to win the 2026 Milo U13 Champions League at the Essipong Stadium.The Eastern Region champions scored late on in either half to deservingly lift the trophy and become the third representative from that region- after two-time winners Bepong Methodist Primary School- to win the competition.It was Kwabenya Atomic M/A [KAMA] who nearly took the lead half-way inside the first

The fifth edition of the Yale Model African Union (YMAU) concluded successfully in Accra, bringing together over 300 delegates, policymakers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs from across Africa and the diaspora for three days of dialogue, innovation, and collaboration. Held from March 13–15, 2026, under the theme “Imagine, Challenge & Build the Africa We Want,” the […] The post African

Ghana has been confirmed as the host nation for the 2027 edition of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, following an announcement by Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku on social media.The President of the Ghana Football Association and Vice President of CAF revealed the development in a Facebook post, signalling another major boost for the countryâ??s growing reputation as a host of elite continental competitions.The tournament will bring together Africaâ??s finest youth talents, offering

GHANAsoccernet.com brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues worldwide.Goal ScorersBrandon Thomas-Asante continued his impressive form in front of goal on Sunday afternoon, finding the back of the net as Coventry City secured a convincing 3-1 win over Wrexham A.F.CMorrison Agyemang scored for Charlotte FC in their 4-2 loss to Nashville SC in the MLSKwaku Agyabeng saw 90 minutes of action for Sporting Kansas

…to deliver faster, more scalable market intelligence across emerging economies Maverick Research, a leading African market intelligence and technology company, has announced the launch of Mapela.io, an AI-powered mapping and retail census platform designed to transform how businesses understand and navigate emerging markets. Powered by technology acquired from Lengo AI, Mapela.io introduces a step-change in […] The post Maverick

This year’s Ashanti Business Excellence Awards, Ashanti Financial Services Excellence Awards and Ashanti Business Leaders Excellence Awards Ceremonies have been scheduled to be organised simultaneously on Friday 8th May 2026 in Kumasi. This year marks the 23rd editions of both the Ashanti Business Excellence Awards and the Ashanti Financial Services Excellence Awards as well as […] The post Joint