The Director of Legal Affairs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gary Nimako Marfo, has questioned who will bear the cost of conducting presidential and parliamentary primaries following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the party’s delegate system. Speaking to journalists, Mr. Nimako Marfo said he would not immediately comment on the ruling, adding that he … The post Who

The Supreme Court of Ghana has declared the delegate system used by political parties to elect presidential and parliamentary candidates unconstitutional. In a 5-2 majority decision delivered, the Court ruled that the long-standing system violates democratic principles and ordered all political parties to ensure every registered, card-bearing member participates in presidential and parliamentary primaries. The … The post Supreme

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has inaugurated its National Elections Committee to oversee preparations for the election of the party’s national officers. The committee was inaugurated by the Acting National Chairman of the party, Chairman Butey. According to a statement issued by the Office of the Acting National Chairman, the committee will be chaired by … The post NPP inaugurates

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) says a power system disturbance on the national transmission network caused electricity outages in parts of the country in the early hours of Wednesday. According to GRIDCo, the incident occurred at about 3:11 a.m. on July 29, 2026, and led to the simultaneous shutdown of some power generation plants, … The post Power outage hits parts of

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OMANBAPA AgriTech Limited to establish an organic fertiliser production facility in the Bono Region. The initiative is aimed at improving soil health, reducing dependence on inorganic fertilisers and boosting food production nationwide. The project will convert agricultural waste including maize … The post MoFA

The Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Mr Richard Djan-Mensah, has assured investors of a reliable and sustainable power supply, particularly within industrial enclaves. He said the government was directing all available resources into strengthening efficient energy supply systems to support economic growth. Speaking at the 60th Annual General Meeting of the Association of … The post  Govt

The Black Satellites Head Coach, Maxwell Konadu, remains confident his side will recover strongly despite suffering a 4-2 defeat to defending champions, Nigeria, in their opening Group B match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Ghana produced encouraging spells during the contest but were ultimately punished for costly defensive lapses … The post WAFU

Ghana’s Black Queens will begin their quest for honours at the ongoing 14th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, taking on debutants, the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde, at the Moulay Rachid Stadium, today. As the third-best team from the last edition, the Black Queens enter the tournament with two … The post Black Queens kick off WAFCON campaign against

Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have decided to resign from their roles with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Sky Sport Italia reported on Monday. The move comes days after both figures ?agreed to take on the roles as part of a major overhaul of the national team management. Maldini was appointed technical director of the FIGC … The post Maldini, Leonardo resign from

Spain midfielder, Rodri, has undergone minor back surgery, his Premier League club Manchester City said yesterday. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, who was named the player of the tournament as he captained Spain to World Cup glory this month, had been ?experiencing discomfort in his back before finally opting for surgery. “The midfielder had ?been … The post Man City’s Rodri undergoes

Former Italy manager, Roberto Mancini, will return for a second spell as national ?team coach, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) President, Giovanni Malago, said yesterday, while Claudio Ranieri will take over as technical director. Mancini will replace Gennaro Gattuso, who left the post in April following a World Cup qualifying defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina, the … The post Mancini

World number one, Aryna Sabalenka, and 24-time Grand Slam champion, Novak Djokovic, headline the initial entry list for this year’s U.S. Open mixed doubles championship, ?organisers said on Monday, as the revamped event returns for a second edition. Six-times Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, world number two Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, … The post Sabalenka, Djokovic

South Africa have made a poor start to their TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 campaign after they were beaten 2-1 by Tanzania in their Group B opener in Casablanca on Monday. It was a contest Banyana largely dominated, but failed to take their chances and were made to pay as … The post Banyana stunned by Tanzania in WAFCON opener appeared first on Ghanaian

Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach yesterday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced. Zidane, 54, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role and had been waiting for an opportunity to take charge of the national team for several years. He will replace … The post Zidane confirmed as France head coach appeared

Only one per cent of the estimated three million people living with chronic hepatitis B in Ghana have been diagnosed. The figure falls far short of the World Health Organisation (WHO) target of diagnosing 90 per cent of people living with chronic viral hepatitis and placing 80 per cent of patients on treatment by 2030. … The post 3 million Ghanaians living with hepatitis B – GHS appeared

Ghana’s building inflation inched up to 3.1 per cent in June 2026 from 2.7 per cent in May, driven largely by a sharp rise in the cost of plant and equipment, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported. The latest Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) showed that although the annual cost of construction increased compared … The post Rising equipment costs push up building inflation

The Government of Ghana recently destroyed more than2,000 illicit arms seized, confiscated by the courts and surrendered during the Gun Amnesty Programme at the Eighth (8th) National Arms Destruction Ceremony, held as part of the country’s observance of the United Nations Small Arms Destruction Day. The ceremony, organised by the Ministry of the Interior in … The post Why

The Upper West Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of a 42-year-old man for defiling a seven-year-old boy, with the Wa High Court sentencing him to 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labour. The conviction underscores the Police Administration’s commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and ensuring perpetrators of child sexual abuse are brought to justice. … The post Police