The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is targeting about 2.8 million active members by 2028 as it steps up efforts to extend pension coverage to more Ghanaian workers. The target forms part of measures by the Trust to respond to the changing nature of work and improve retirement security for workers in both … The post SSNIT targets 2.8m active members by 2028 appeared first on

Brent rose to $89.63 and WTI to $83.91 on Wednesday as fading US-Iran peace hopes and Strait of Hormuz attacks offset a surprise build in US crude stocks.

Chelsea will open their 2026/27 campaign by playing three matches in the space of seven days after the Carabao Cup draw left them facing an early-season fixture headache. Xabi Alonso will face the first competitive outing of his Chelsea tenure on Monday, August 24, visiting Alvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham, before hosting Brighton the following Sunday. With … The post Chelsea face early fixture

Former Black Queens head coach Bashir Hayford says recent comments about the quality and credentials of Ghanaian coaches have affected him deeply and left him questioning his decision to pursue a career in coaching.Hayford was reacting to remarks by Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Frederick Acheampong, who revealed that GFA President Kurt Okraku had asked members of the Executive Council to recommend two Ghanaian coaches to join Black Stars head coach Carlos

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 33.6% in Q2 2026, a four-year high, as unemployed persons climbed to 8.5 million and jobs fell to 16.7 million.

The Bosomtwi Divisional Council has described the initial relationship between Damang Gold Mine Limited (DGML) and its host communities as positive and called for the momentum to be sustained. According to the council, barely four months after taking over operations of the Damang Mine, DGML had begun implementing a number of commitments it made to … The post Damang Mine delivers on community commitments

Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo is reportedly favouring a move to Turkish Super Lig side Genclerbirligi despite receiving a lucrative $10 million offer from an unnamed Libyan club.

Sunderland AFC are reportedly in discussions over a potential main shirt sponsorship agreement with Visit Ghana ahead of the 2026/27 season, in a deal that could see Ghanaâ??s national tourism brand take centre stage on the Premier League clubâ??s playing kits.The proposed partnership would place the Visit Ghana brand on the front of Sunderlandâ??s shirts, giving Ghana an international marketing platform through one of English footballâ??s historic clubs.Talks over the

The Adentan Municipal Assembly has presented assorted food items, drinks and an undisclosed amount of money to traditional councils in the municipality to support this year’s Homowo Festival. The items included 150 gallons of palm oil, 100 bags of maize, 20 cartons each of Castle Bridge and schnapps, 240 packs of bottled water, 140 cartons … The post Adentan Assembly supports traditional

Lebanon’s parliament Tuesday abolished the death penalty, making it the first country in the Arab world to replace the sentencing with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labor. The tiny Mediterranean country has committed to an unofficial moratorium on executions since January 2004. However, dozens of death sentences since then have been issued, but later suspended … The post Lebanon

A Private Citizen, Elorm Kwami Gorni has sued the Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine and the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Bafffoe-Bonnie over the practice of legal vacation.

Ghanaian model, entrepreneur and cultural advocate Hamamat has opened up about her mission as Ghana’s Shea Butter Ambassador, calling on Ghanaians to embrace local products and help take the story of Ghanaian shea butter to the world.

The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.

His justification is that courts are on legal vacation and he will uphold the long-standing legal tradition by not attending proceedings during the legal break.

Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for former National Signals Bureau Director Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife Angela Adjei Boateng has declared that he will not appear in court on August 17 while there is legal vacation.

President Hakainde Hichilema was elected five years ago, promising to protect civil liberties in his copper-rich African nation. Now, he’s accused of trampling on them.