Ghana Premier League club FC Samartex have announced that youth team head coach Eric Bekoe has been suspended for two weeks and docked a monthâ??s salary for insubordination and breach of club regulations.The club, early in the week, temporarily suspended the former Ghana international and scheduled him for a hearing before the disciplinary committee over various allegations levelled against him.READ: FC Samartex suspend youth team coach Eric Bekoe over insubordinationOn Thursday,

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to host the first batch of the prestigious CAF Licence A Coaching Coursefrom February 17 to 26, 2026, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) in Prampram, reaffirming the country’s growing role as a hub for elite football education on the continent. Backed by the Confederation of […]

Member of Parliament for Kpandai constituency, Matthew Nyindam, has argued that he would have defeated the National Democratic Congress candidate if a rerun election had been held, insisting that his loss was a battle against the power of the state rather than a fair contest. Nyindam explained that his legal challenge to the 2024 parliamentary … The post Nyindam claims rerun would

Ghana’s tourism and creative economy continue to experience renewed growth as government strengthens efforts to position the country as Africa’s leading cultural and heritage destination. While many still associate Ghana’s global tourism successwith the landmark Year of Return campaign of 2019, it is important to understand that the country has since moved into a new … The post Black

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine has announced intentions to re-enact the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Act in an effort to improve the legal framework for seizing assets connected to illegal activity. Dr. Ayine claimed that the present Act 30 restricts the Attorney General’s office’s capacity to properly pursue criminal cases by denying […]

By Koichi Hamada While humans depend on cooperation to survive and thrive, our best, most innovative work often arises from competition. Striking the right balance between cooperation and competition is not always easy, but when it comes to the global economy, it is not as complicated as one might assume, thanks not least to important […] The post Trump is no game theorist appeared first on The

The Osu Cemetery   The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) has suspended all burials at the Osu Cemetery following revelations of illegal exhumations, desecration of human remains and the unauthorised Read More... The post KoKMA Suspends Burial At Osu Cemetery appeared first

By Desmond Lachman When US President Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his nominee to take over as US Federal Reserve Chair after Jerome Powell’s term ends in May, markets breathed a sigh of relief. But Warsh is set to confront two major monetary-policy challenges, only one of which he appears likely to handle well. […] The post The biggest mistake Warsh could make appeared first on The

Twenty-five participants, comprising six females and 19 males, have reported to the Ghana Football Association Technical Centre in Prampram to begin the CAF Licence B Module I Coaching Course.The Module I programme will run for ten days and will feature a combination of classroom-based theory and practical field sessions. Upon completion of the module, participants will be required to undertake a mandatory one-month internship with a club of their choice as part of the certification

By  Leila Pentsil As the month of love unfolds, chocolates and romantic gestures take center stage especially as this year’s valentine’s day falls on a Saturday. After the One Hundred and Eighty-Five Days (185 days) of January, February is a great time to talk about something else that’s often associated with love – spending! For […] The post February, a month for chocolates,

The Confederation of African Football Executive Committee will meet on February 13 at the Hyatt Regency in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with CAF President Patrice Motsepe expected to chair the session.The meeting follows an announcement made by Dr. Motsepe on January 30 confirming that an Executive Committee session had been convened. A press conference will be held immediately after the meeting to outline key outcomes and decisions.As CAFâ??s highest decision-making body outside

By Kizito CUDJOE The central bank is facing calls to tread carefully as it rolls out new reforms for the microfinance and rural banking sector, amid concerns that poor execution could unsettle a sub-sector that has only recently regained public trust. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced revised guidelines under a new microfinance framework […] The post RCB reforms pose confidence test for BoG           

Ghanaian forward Bernard Tekpetey endured a troubling and deeply regrettable experience during the Bulgarian Super Cup final on 3 February 2026, after being subjected to racial abuse by sections of Levski Sofia supporters at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia. The incident overshadowed what should have been a night of celebration, following Tekpetey’s decisive […]

The Ghana Football Association will host the first batch of the CAF Licence A Coaching Course from February 17 to 26, 2026, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.The 10-day intensive programme, backed by the Confederation of African Football, is expected to attract elite coaches from across the continent who are seeking to attain one of CAFâ??s highest coaching qualifications.Former Ghana internationals Laryea Kingston and John Paintsil are part of the first

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has urged the government to adopt a fair and transparent system in selecting Ghanaian fans to travel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghanaâ??s senior national team, the Black Stars, will be making their fifth appearance at the global showpiece, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.With plans underway for the government to sponsor supporters to cheer the team on, Vanderpuye cautioned against repeatedly selecting

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has paid a total of GH¢1,141,500 to support life-saving heart surgeries for eight children receiving treatment at the National Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Out of the eight cases, five children from across the country have recently been referred to Korle Bu and are currently preparing for […]

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has firmly rejected allegations that his office is cutting deals or entering plea arrangements in cases being prosecuted under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative. Addressing the matter during a working visit by Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang on Thursday, February 5, 2026, […]

 Africa’s human capital advantage Africa’s human capital is increasingly becoming a major competitive advantage in the global labour market. This advantage is primarily driven by the continent’s demographic momentum and the rapid growth of its educated youth population. According to the OECD Africa’s Development Dynamics 2024 report, by 2050, “85 percent of the total expected […] The post Why

Ghanaâ??s Black Queens will begin their preparations for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) by taking part in the Pinks Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates.The tournament, scheduled from February 28 to March 6, offers a competitive environment for the team to sharpen tactics, build match fitness, and assess squad depth ahead of the continental showdown.The UAE-based competition features national teams from across the globe, with this yearâ??s edition including

The Black Queens will kick off preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with participation in the Pinks Ladies Cup tournament in the United Arab Emirates. The tournament is scheduled to run from February 28 to March 6, 2026 providing the team with a competitive platform to fine-tune the squad, test tactical […]