By Isaac Frimpong (PhD) Imagine Maame Akosua at Suame. She sells kenkey three evenings a week, supports two children, and saves small amounts with a susu collector. She wants a secure income in old age and hopes her adult children can help one day. But the idea of “registering” with yet another private or government […] The post All-Covered Pension Programme: Mo-Ne-Yo’s

Former Ghana forward Derek Boateng says Stephen Appiah set the standard for leadership during his time as Black Stars captain, describing him as a player who led by example on and off the pitch.Speaking to Sporty FM, Boateng praised Appiahâ??s work ethic and authority within the national team, noting that his influence shaped Ghanaâ??s most successful modern era.Appiah is widely hailed as the greatest Black Stars captain of all time and remains the first skipper to lead Ghana

Stakeholders in Ghana’s education sector have renewed calls for adequate, equitable and innovative financing of public education to improve learning outcomes and reduce inequality. The call was made at the 2025 Education Financing Conference, organised by Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) in partnership with Oxfam and ActionAid Ghana, under the theme “Towards Adequate, Equitable and Innovative […]

… accelerating the continent’s digital economy Major leap in digital payments access as Mastercard expands presence, products and financial inclusion initiatives New market entries, new hires and SME-focused collaborations unlock scale for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital payments opportunity Mastercard has grown its acceptance network across Africa by 45 per cent in 2025 – a major […] The post Mastercard

Ghana is set to receive a monument from Rwanda to honour the Ghana Armed Forces’ (GAF) heroic role in saving lives during the 1994 genocide, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed this on TV3’s NewDay on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Ablakwa said Ghana’s military has earned global recognition, particularly at the UN, since deploying troops […]

Two of African football's biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

The Minister for the Interior, acting on the advice of the National Security Council, has imposed a curfew on Nalerigu Township and its surrounding communities in the North East Region. The curfew, announced through an Executive Instrument and published on the Ministry of Interior’s website, takes effect from 5:00?p.m. to 6:00?a.m., starting Thursday, December 18, […] The post Night-Time

Absa Bank Ghana has won three honours at the 2025 Marketing World Awards in Accra, recognising the bank’s work in brand building and sustainability, as well as leadership in marketing and corporate affairs. The bank received Most Impactful Brand Campaign of the Year for its ‘Get More with Absa’ campaign and was also recognised as […] The post Absa Bank wins three honours

In response to escalating tensions and recent arson attacks in Nalerigu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has deployed reinforcement teams and armored vehicles to the area. This deployment aims to restore calm, protect lives and property, and enforce the government-imposed curfew, according to a press release issued by the Police Public Affairs Unit. The decision […]

Private legal practitioner Moses Foh-Amoaning has called for forgiveness and unity in discussions around the possible inclusion of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Eddie Nketiah in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on Asempa FM, Mr Foh Amoaning urged football fans to move past earlier disagreements and focus on strengthening the national team. He … The post Moses

Former Black Stars head coach James Kwesi Appiah is confident the team will impress at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to Akoma FM, the Ghanaian tactician, who is currently in charge of Sudanâ??s national team, backed the Black Stars to progress from their group and go far in the tournament.â??All the teams in the group are beatable, and a team in the World Cup canâ??t be underrated. We pray that our players donâ??t sustain any injuries before or during the stages.

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has explained that although Ghana was ready to cooperate fully in extradition matters, the return of former Finance Minister Ken Oforiata from the United States could not happen instantly because the process must go through the courts. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series, Dr … The post I

Las Vegas Lights FC Sporting Director Gianleonardo Neglia has expressed strong enthusiasm about how well Ghanaian midfielder Abraham Okyere fits the clubâ??s playing identity.Okyere arrives in Las Vegas after an impressive 2025 season in Finlandâ??s Veikkausliiga, where he made 32 appearances, scored once, and added an assist for FC Haka.Known as a dynamic midfielder comfortable in possession, he is expected to strengthen the Lightsâ?? options in the middle of the park.â??Weâ??re

Former Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng has argued that inviting Callum Hudson-Odoi and Eddie Nketiah to the Black Stars will not benefit the team and could rather create problems within the squad. Boateng shared his views during a discussion with Sporty fm on the ongoing debate about whether players who did not feature in Ghana’s qualifiers … The post Hudson-Odoi and Nketiah

By Chester FIAMEGBE-SANI Fraud and cybercrime are no longer distant or hidden problems in many African societies. They have become increasingly visible, normalized, and in some cases subtly celebrated. Across Ghana and other parts of Africa, unexplained wealth is openly displayed, luxury cars, expensive homes, and lavish lifestyles boldly showcased on social media by individuals […] The post As

Government has announced the imposition of curfew on Nalerigu township and its environs in the North East Region. The curfew, imposed from 5:00 pm to 6:00 am, effective Thursday, December 18, 2025 was announced by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed on the advice of the National Security Council. Also, there is a total […]

Ghanaian midfielder Abraham Okyere has joined Las Vegas Lights FC from Finnish top-flight side FC Haka, signing a deal that runs through the 2027 season with a club option for 2028.The 23-year-old becomes the latest addition to Head Coach Devin Rensingâ??s squad as the club continues to build for the upcoming USL Championship campaign.â??Okyere arrives in Las Vegas after an impressive 2025 season in Finlandâ??s Veikkausliiga, where he made 32 appearances, scored once, and

.Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) Ghana Limited, the only cocoa processing facility in the Northern Sector, a leading exporter of cashews and a Licensed Buying Company (LBC) in Ghana’s cocoa sector has been awarded Gold in the Outstanding Agribusiness category at the 33rd & 34th President’s National Awards for Export Achievement. The award recognised its outstanding […] The post Olam

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Professor RansYaw Gyampo, has indicated that behaviour such as lateness, gossip and the circulation of unfounded rumours, among others, are going to be a thing of the past in the organisation. He said such a mentality akin to ‘government-work attitude’ has no place in a […]

Bechem United assistant coach Mallam Yahaya has acknowledged the impressive form of Swedru All Blacks but insists his side has what it takes to take all three points from their upcoming Ghana Premier League encounter.The struggling Hunters will host All Blacks on Saturday, December 20, in a Week 15 fixture of the ongoing 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Mallam Yahaya described All Blacks as a good side, but stressed his teamâ??s determination