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

Malawi announced themselves in unforgettable fashion at the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations by producing one of the greatest upsets in the tournament's history.

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

Large parts of Ghana were plunged into darkness in the early hours of Wednesday after a major disturbance on the national electricity transmission system triggered the shutdown of several power generation plants, prompting the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to launch emergency restoration efforts and a technical investigation. The power system disturbance occurred at approximately […] The post GRIDCo

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

The Minority in Parliament has announced plans to file Right to Information (RTI) requests to obtain the full details of three tax administration agreements approved by Parliament, insisting lawmakers were denied critical information needed to properly scrutinise the deals.

Thunderstorms will hold over the northwest and the transition belt, with slight rain along the coast, mist inland and a rough sea, the weather agency says

Cape Verde head coach Pedro Brito, popularly known as Bubista, has confirmed that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has contacted him regarding the Black Stars head coach position.Speaking in an exclusive interview with Cape Verdean newspaper A Voz do Arquipélago, the experienced tactician revealed that he has received several offers but stressed that no decision has been made over his future.According to Bubista, Ghana is among the national teams to have approached him as

Romance fraudsters build trust fast, move you off the app, then target your money or your images. The red flags EOCO and the CSA say every Ghanaian should watch for.

Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, who police say posed as a pastor on Instagram, is accused with his wife of defrauding seven women and blackmailing some with intimate images

Parliament has passed the Excise Bill, 2026, paving the way for a new legal framework governing the imposition and collection of excise duties on selected imported and locally manufactured excisable goods.

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has expressed confidence in his squad ahead of Ghanaâ??s opening fixture at the 2026 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Ghana will begin their Group D campaign against tournament debutants Cape Verde today at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, with the Swedish tactician backing his players to make a strong start.Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Björkegren praised the teamâ??s commitment, tactical awareness

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has announced that Ghana's National Interconnected Transmission System experienced a major power system disturbance in the early hours of Wednesday, July 29, leading to widespread interruptions in electricity supply.

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has raised concerns over the long-term suitability of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, arguing that Ghana requires a younger and more ambitious tactician capable of delivering sustained success.Queiroz was appointed as Ghanaâ??s head coach following the dismissal of Otto Addo, taking charge on a short-term deal with less than three months to prepare the team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Despite

Yan Diomande has quickly gone from being a relatively unknown winger to the brink of becoming Real Madrid's record signing.

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Nana Oduro Sarfo has revealed that most members of the associationâ??s Executive Council were against Otto Addo continuing as head coach of the Black Stars.Addo returned for his second stint as Ghana coach in March 2024, signing a three-year contract with an option for a further two years.However, his tenure quickly came under scrutiny after the Black Stars failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Nana Oduro Sarfo has defended the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, insisting the Portuguese coach proved his critics wrong by guiding the team to a successful 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.Queiroz took charge of the national team on a short-term deal after Otto Addo was dismissed less than three months before the tournament, a decision that attracted criticism due to the limited preparation time

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Nana Oduro Sarfo remains confident in the future prospects of the Black SBlack Stars will improve with timetars, insisting the team needs time and patience to reach its full potential.His comments come after Ghanaâ??s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, where the Black Stars exited the competition at the Round of 32 stage following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia.Despite falling short of progressing

Bibiani Gold Stars Chief Executive Officer, Akwasi Adu, has thrown his support behind Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew, commending the forward for his years of dedicated service to Ghana despite criticism following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ayew has come under intense scrutiny from sections of Ghanaian football fans after the Black Stars' campaign at the tournament in North America.The experienced forward captained the side as Ghana reached the knockout stage of the World Cup

The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to competing for England at Glasgow 2026.