Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, is calling on the International Monetary Fund to scale up support for Africa’s artificial intelligence capabilities, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure to accelerate economic transformation across the continent.

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, today led the National Executives of the party to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late H.E. Samuel Odoi-Sykes. Odoi-Sykes, former National Chairman of the NPP, was a distinguished lawyer, diplomat and statesman. In a message after the visit, Dr. Bawumia … The post Bawumia leads NPP Executives to mourn

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 33% increase in annual financial support to its 54 member associations, raising their allocation to up to $700,000.The decision, announced by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, represents a significant increase from the previous annual subvention of $525,000 and could provide the Ghana Football Association (GFA) with additional resources to support football development.Under the revised structure, CAFâ??s annual funding

Former Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé believes African coaches are just as capable as their European and South American counterparts.Faé, who guided the Elephants to glory at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil, has, however, urged African football leaders to provide coaches with the necessary support to develop their ideas and build competitive teams.The Ivorian tactician made the remarks during a strategic conference organised by the Confederation of African Football

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced revised dates for the reopening of the 2026/2027 academic year.

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by former Chief Executive of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Solomon Asamoah, seeking to quash the High Court decision ordering him to open his defence.

It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.

Hearts of Oak coach NebojÅ¡a Kapor has warned his side to expect a different challenge against Vision FC on Saturday, insisting their previous 1-0 defeat to the Tema-based club offers limited guidance ahead of the Ghana Premier League clash.Vision FC beat Hearts of Oak 1-0 in their last meeting in Tema, but Kapor, who was not in charge of the Phobians at the time, believes changes to both squads, a new coach at Vision and the artificial turf will make Saturdayâ??s encounter

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has defended Ghanaâ??s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Black Stars cannot be said to have had a poor campaign after advancing beyond the group stage.Ghana finished third in a group featuring England, Colombia and Panama, collecting four points from a win over Panama, a draw against England and a defeat to Colombia before losing narrowly to Croatia.Despite scoring just two goals in four matches, Adams believes the team made progress

The Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, has challenged authorities in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region to increase their membership drive of 49.63 percent of its population covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

The Upper West Regional Police Command has begun assessing the impact of community policing training provided to 90 police officers, as part of efforts to strengthen public trust, improve intelligence gathering and enhance crime prevention in the region.

Antoine Semenyo will be aiming to score his first UEFA Champions League goal when Manchester City face Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.The Ghanaian forward has made two appearances in the competition without scoring, having featured for City against Real Madrid in the 2025/26 knockout stage before making another appearance in the 2026/27 campaign.Ahead of the showdown with PSG, Semenyo has revealed how manifestation and writing down his ambitions have played

Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s, but Rwanda's deal to stage a race has prompted accusations of sportswashing against the country.

The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Ransford Anertey Abbey, says proceeds from the Board’s maiden commercial paper issuance will be restricted to cocoa purchases and core operations, and will not be used to settle other legacy debts.

Hearts of Oak coach Nebojsa Kapor has urged supporters to turn out in large numbers for Saturdayâ??s Ghana Premier League clash against Vision FC, stressing that their backing is vital to the team.The Phobians travel to the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema Newtown for the Matchday 7 fixture, which kicks off at 15:00 GMT on October 17.Kapor says the connection between the team and its supporters can help Hearts as they seek to build on their recent return to winning ways.â??I

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has dismissed claims that the introduction of a new digital Value Added Tax (VAT) collection system will impose an additional 20% tax on subscriptions and payments for online services. In a press release issued on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the Authority clarified that the new system does not introduce a … The post GRA dismisses claims of additional

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed Julius Kwame Anthony as a Deputy Communications Director of the party, effective immediately. The appointment was approved by the party’s Functional Executive Committee (FEC) at a meeting held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. In a press release signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the NDC … The post NDC

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the appointment of Emelia Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) by President John Dramani Mahama, questioning her ability to remain politically neutral in the role. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and signed by its National Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, … The post NPP

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for certiorari and prohibition filed by the 1st accused person in the case of Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another (Skytrain Case). The applicant had sought an order of certiorari to quash the Ruling of the High Court dated July 2, 2026, which dismissed his submission of no … The post Supreme Court dismisses application

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has contained two separate fire incidents in Takoradi on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with no casualties recorded. The first incident was a warehouse fire at Somoco Company Limited, a tricycle assembly company near the Takoradi Air Force Base. The Service received a distress call at 10:37 a.m. and dispatched … The post GNFS contains Somoco warehouse