Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has called for unity and patience following the Desert Foxes' 3-0 defeat to Argentina in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The loss to the reigning world champions left many Algerian supporters frustrated, not only because of the scoreline but also due to the team's lack of attacking threat and inability to impose themselves on the contest. Lionel Messi's hat-trick ultimately proved decisive as Argentina began their title

Hervé Renard has declared that the passion of the World Cup is what drew him to the Tunisia job, even as he acknowledged the monumental task ahead of him.Speaking at his first press conference following his appointment, the Frenchman made it clear that he is under no illusions about the scale of the challenge.Tunisia are rooted to the bottom of Group F after a humiliating 5-1 defeat to Sweden â?? their second consecutive match conceding five goals, following a 5-0 friendly

Coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle and his technical team have completed the first phase of their nationwide talent identification programme after a successful scouting exercise in the Upper West Region.The exercise, held on Thursday at the Malik Jabir Sports Stadium in Wa, attracted dozens of talented young footballers from across the region hoping to impress the national selectors and earn a place in Ghana's next Black Starlets squad.Mingle, together with his technical staff, including

The UN has just elected Dr Sylvia Ama Adusu to become the first African woman to serve as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), for the term 2026-2035.

Ghana spends up to $1.5 billion annually on vehicle imports. Developing its domestic automotive assembly industry could create jobs, stabilise the cedi, and position the country as a West African manufacturing hub.

There is an image that will not leave the minds of many any time soon. A pregnant woman steps into the detached restroom beside her home. The floor gives way. Beneath her, where the earth should be, there is a pit; dug by illegal miners who had tunneled under her house in search of gold, […] The post EDITORIAL: The dangerous ground beneath us appeared first on The

An early morning assault on Niamey airport was the second such attack in the West African country this year.

South Africa showed resilience and character at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday as they fought back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw against Czech Republic in their second Group A encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.A composed penalty from Teboho Mokoena ensured the spoils were shared after an early Czech breakthrough.On the matchday, Czech Republic had a bright start to the contest as Patrik Schick almost scored in the first minute. He latched onto a perfectly delivered

Hollard Ghana, the country’s favourite insurer, with subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life, has expanded its customer engagement capabilities with the opening of a new 50-seater Customer Experience Call Centre in Accra. The upgraded facility reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering faster, more responsive, and customer-centric service to policyholders and the public. The new Call […] The post Hollard

Pan-African Savings & Loans has successfully concluded the final draw of its Kudi & More Campaign at the forecourt of its Abeka-Lapaz Branch, rewarding customers for their commitment to saving and financial discipline. Launched in March 2026, the campaign was designed to encourage a stronger savings culture among customers by rewarding regular deposits. The promotion offered customers increased […] The post Pan-African

Ghana defender Jerome Opoku has expressed his gratitude to fans following the Black Stars' dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their World Cup opener.The centre-back, who started the match alongside Jonas Adjetey, took to social media to share his appreciation for the overwhelming support from the Ghanaian faithful.The 27-year-old, who made his World Cup debut in Toronto, was part of a defence that kept a clean sheet despite Panama dominating large spells of the match.His performance,

GCB Bank, Ghana’s largest bank has called on human resource practitioners to take a leading role in shaping a future-ready workforce by prioritising people leadership, digital capability and continuous skills development. The call was made in a message from the Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, Farihan Alhassan, delivered by the Bank’s Chief Marketing, Communications […] The post GCB

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has launched activities to commemorate its fifth anniversary, highlighting its contribution in expanding access to long-term finance and supporting private sector growth since its 2021 establishment. The anniversary celebrations were officially launched in Accra and will culminate in a two-day event scheduled for November 16-17, 2026. Speaking at the media launch, […] The post DBG

By King Adawu Wellington Ghana, the shining star of Africa, has achieved many successes but continues to grapple with a persistent problem: widespread scams and fraud. Fraud, officially ranked as a high-risk predicate offense for money laundering in Ghana’s 2024 National Risk Assessment, has been a recurring threat for years, undermining the nation’s integrity and […] The post Award schemes and

By King Adawu Wellington Ghana, the shining star of Africa, has achieved many successes but continues to grapple with a persistent problem: widespread scams and fraud. Fraud, officially ranked as a high-risk predicate offense for money laundering in Ghana’s 2024 National Risk Assessment, has been a recurring threat for years, undermining the nation’s integrity and […] The post Award schemes and matters

By: Professor Kwasi Dartey-Baah Leadership remains one of the most enduring and consequential subjects in organisational life. As long as organisations exist and people are called upon to inspire, direct and influence others toward shared goals, leadership will continue to occupy a central place in corporate success. While leadership takes many forms, one quality consistently […] The post Leading

Ana Candia Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, is finally heading to the US to see her son play.

Prudential Bank LTD has once again demonstrated its keen dedication to customer growth beyond the banking hall, organising an international business trip to Turkey and China for its Commercial Banking customers and prospects. The tour, in its second year running and facilitated in partnership with Nita Travel and Shipping Company, introduced the Ghanaian business leaders […] The post Prudential

Ghana International Bank Plc (GHIB) has signed  a Confirming Bank Agreement with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) under the Transaction Guarantee Instrument, marking an important milestone in the Bank’s strategy to expand support for African trade, investment and economic development. The facility will enhance GHIB’s capacity to support importers, exporters and financial institutions engaged […] The post GhIB

He made the statement during his welcome address at the high-level consultative meeting on the next steps after the United Nations (UN) resolution on trafficking of enslaved Africans in Accra on Thursday, June 18, 2026.