The jersey worn by late football legend Pele during Brazil’s 1958 World Cup victory will headline an auction set to coincide with this year’s tournament, Sotheby’s announced on Tuesday. Pele, then just 17 years old, scored two of Brazil’s five goals in the 1958 final against host nation Sweden. The victory marked Brazil’s first of … The post Pele’s World Cup jersey to be

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has signed a binding feedstock agreement with Numatter Recycling Technologies Limited (NRTL) for Ghana’s first industrial-scale plastic-to-fuel pyrolysis plant. Under the agreement, NRTL is expected to convert more than 100 tonnes of plastic waste daily into premium-grade petrol, diesel, kerosene and activated carbon. The initiative is aimed at addressing Accra’s … The post Plastic

The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has expressed confidence that the Black Stars possess the quality to advance beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana, four-time African champions, will compete at the global tournament jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, where they have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.The Black Stars are aiming to improve on disappointing group-stage exits in both the 2014 and 2022 editions of

Spain recorded its highest heat-related mortality for the ?month of May since records began ?in 2015, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday after many parts of Europe experienced record heat. According to estimates by Spain’s daily mortality monitoring system, May 2026 recorded 101 ?deaths attributable to ?high temperatures, the highest figure for this month since … The post Spain

Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan says there is growing optimism in Ghana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while acknowledging the weight of expectation on the national team.The tournament, set to be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will mark Ghanaâ??s fifth appearance at footballâ??s global showpiece. Despite back-to-back group-stage exits in 2014 and 2022, Gyan believes supporters remain hopeful of a stronger showing this time.â??Ghanaians are

He also gave his word that all concerns raised by the personnel during the engagement would be reviewed and addressed.

The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived safely in the United States as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.pic.twitter.com/Pa4ViewlLp— ð??¬ð??­ Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) June 4, 2026 The senior national team departed Cardiff on Wednesday, June 3, after several weeks of training and conditioning work. The squad, together with technical staff and officials, is now based in Providence, Rhode Island, where they will continue their build-up to the

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He also asked the government to address regional inequalities in market access.

The buffers will help the economy absorb shocks and have already proven effective through the recent global pressures.

“We have secured stability. Our charge now is to sustain it,” she told leaders from banking, finance, agriculture, and the public sector.

Ghana National Fire Service rescues four from a collapsed building at Adenta New Site after heavy rains, but one victim was retrieved unconscious and feared dead.

Ghana's Group stage opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Panama, wrapped up their home preparations with an entertaining 4-2 victory over the Dominican Republic on Tuesday night before departing for the United States.The farewell match, played in front of a packed home crowd, gave Thomas Christiansen's side a confidence boost ahead of their final pre-World Cup friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Panama opened the scoring inside the first 15 minutes following a well-worked

Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has urged international investors to assess Ghana based on the institutional reforms and economic frameworks implemented in recent years rather than the economic crisis that confronted the country in 2022. Speaking at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, Dr. Asiama said many investors continued to […] The post Governor

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Confidence in Ghana’s capital market is steadily returning, creating renewed opportunities for businesses to access long-term financing needed for expansion and sustainable growth, experts at the 2026 Money Summit have observed. Speaking during the summit’s second plenary session on the theme ‘Mobilising long-term capital for growth and enterprise’, industry leaders highlighted improving […] The post Confidence

By Juliet ETEFE Consumer inflation rose marginally to 3.7 percent in May 2026, marking the second consecutive monthly increase and signalling a slight rebound in price pressures largely driven by higher food costs, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The year-on-year inflation rate increased from 3.4 […] The post Price

…for first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and Numatter Recycling Technologies Ltd. (formerly Intellivision Technologies Limited) have signed a binding feedstock agreement for the long-term supply of 100 metric tonnes of plastic waste per day to Ghana’s first industrial-scale pyrolysis plant, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition toward a circular […] The post AMA,

Founder of Fidelity Bank Ghana, Edward Effah, has cautioned that aspects of the proposed National Information Technology Agency (NITA) bill could undermine the country’s ambition to become a leading artificial intelligence (AI) hub in West Africa Delivering the keynote address at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit attended by President John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Effah said […] The post Edward

By Business Desk The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has assured investors of a more transparent, predictable and growth-oriented tax regime as part of efforts to restore investor confidence and position Ghana as a preferred destination for foreign direct investment. Speaking on the sidelines of the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026, Technical Advisor to the Commissioner-General of […] The post GRA