Young, enterprising table tennis prodigy, James Marfo, puts up a dominant performance to emerge the winner of the Men Singles event of the 2026 Damba Table Tennis Championship that ended last weekend. Marfo delivered a commanding performance to defeat Ali Mohammed in a thrilling final that kept fans cheering throughout the period. The victory capped … The post Marfo, Borteye excel in 2026 Damba ping

Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics said yesterday they will open a second public ticket sale from August 10-20 ?after selling more than 4 million tickets in an initial release. LA28 said residents of the Los Angeles and Oklahoma City areas bought nearly 75 per cent of tickets sold in the first drop, including … The post LA28 to open 2nd ticket sale appeared first on Ghanaian

Iran threatened to halt its matches at the World Cup if unauthorised flags are displayed or slogans targeting the national team are chanted at stadiums, Iranian media reported, citing Sports Minister Ahmad ?Donyamali, following criticism of the team’s presence at the tournament. The World Cup begins today, with Iran opening their Group G campaign against … The post Iran threaten to stop World Cup

Germany have flown in veteran groundskeeper, Sebastian Breuning, to water and maintain their World Cup ?training ground at North Carolina’s Wake Forest ?University amid high temperatures, German newspaper Bild said in a report. Breuning, who has been the German soccer association’s (DFB) grounds keeping coordinator since 2022, was seen tending ?to the heavily watered pitch … The post Germany

England manager, Thomas Tuchel, does not rank his team among the favourites for the World Cup ?but believes they are in good shape heading into the tournament and can “dare to dream” about ?lifting the trophy. Most bookmakers have England among the leading title contenders but Tuchel reckons the six-decade drought since the nation’s solitary … The post England not favourites

The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US arrived on Wednesday in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials. Omar Artan was due to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FIFA’s final list for the … The post Ref.  Artan given hero’s welcome after US entry blockade appeared

“If there’s something I want to see before God takes me to heaven or hell it would be great to see an African nation win the World Cup, because this is a tournament that we all love passionately in Africa.” Sunday Oliseh was part of the first African team to win football gold at the … The post When will an African side win the World Cup? appeared first on Ghanaian

Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and Tullow Ghana have collaborated to facilitate the supply of Ghanaian crude oil to a domestic refinery for local processing. The move supports Ghana’s efforts to strengthen local refining capacity, enhance energy security and advance industrial development. A statement issued by Tullow and copied to The Ghanaian Times … The post Tullow

The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has urged stakeholders in the global gaming industry to intensify efforts to combat illegal gambling, warning of its growing impact on economies and livelihoods. He made the call when he addressed more than 200 participants from Europe and Africa at the 2026 European Lotteries (EL) … The post Illegal gambling drains

A rapist who held his victim at knifepoint and threatened to kill her is on the run from justice after being accidentally released from prison four months ago. Bernadin Dedic, 48, had been drinking red wine and was high on cocaine when he pulled out a knife on the woman, telling her that if she … The post Rapist on the run after accidental prison release appeared first on Ghanaian

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has officially launched Ghana’s Revised National Cultural Policy, describing it as a strategic roadmap for preserving the nation’s heritage while strengthening the cultural and creative industries to drive economic growth, job creation and social transformation. The policy aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Agenda … The post Revised

Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says the Black Stars are very ready and focused on teamwork as they wrap up preparations in Virginia ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama on Tuesday. The St. Gallen shot-stopper, who is set to represent Ghana at his second successive FIFA World Cup, shared his thoughts with … The post The biggest moment is now –

The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called for a break from aid dependency, urging African countries to treat healthcare as a national security and economic priority driven by domestic investment and strong health workforces. Addressing participants at the 2026 Annual Health Summit hosted by the Ministry of Health, … The post ????????????????????????

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has announced heightened security and flood prevention measures across the region as authorities prepare for the peak of the rainy season and the upcoming Homowo Festival. The decision was taken following an emergency meeting of the Council chaired by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo. … The post Greater

Sub–Saharan Africa is a global leader in the development of mobile financial services. Out of every ten mobile transactions worldwide, seven occur in Africa. The rapid spread of fintech, in which the Central Bank of Kenya played a key role, gave rise to the rapid development of the economic development and innovation. How It All … The post From M-Pesa to Digital Identity: Africa’s

The government has begun efforts to help Ghanaians in the diaspora secure tickets to support the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement, the Ghana High Commission in Canada said it had been directed by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to collect details of Ghanaians in Canada who want to … The post Govt begins ticket drive for diaspora fans appeared first on Ghanaian

The Commonwealth Games Association (CGA), Ghana, has confirmed participation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with a team of high-performing athletes set to represent the nation from July 23 to August 2. Mr Richard Akpokavie, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee and CGA Ghana, said Team Ghana would comprise athletes capable of competing for … The post Team Ghana confirms

Young, enterprising table tennis prodigy, James Marfo, puts up a dominant performance to emerge the winner of the Men Singles event of the 2026 Damba Table Tennis Championship that ended last weekend. Marfo delivered a commanding performance to defeat Ali Mohammed in a thrilling final that kept fans cheering throughout the period. The victory capped … The post Marfo, Borteye excel in 2026 Damba ping

Stakeholders in Ghana’s sanitation sector have called for an urgent transition from landfill-dependent waste disposal systems to sustainable, engineered waste treatment infrastructure. They warned that persistent funding gaps could derail efforts to maintain cleanliness and environmental safety within the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA). The call was made at a high-level stakeholder dialogue on landfill … The post Waste

The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) yesterday launched its maiden Business and Investment Forum in Accra, aimed at positioning the municipality as Ghana’s premier destination for business and investment while promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The forum, organised by the assembly in collaboration with key stakeholders, brought together government officials, investors, development partners, business … The post KoKMA