He makes the point that politicisation distorts the facts on monetary policy issues.
He expressed deep concern over the increasing cases of kidney and liver diseases in communities affected by illegal mining activities.
The Ghana Air Sports Federation, in collaboration with the Heritage Africa Foundation, has rolled out scenic air tours over Accra to promote the city’s history, culture and tourism potential. Read More... The post Air
The inaugural Africa Cocoa Finance & Investment Forum (ACFIF 2026) will feature a Special Address by H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor, former President of the Republic of Ghana, under the theme: “Africa Cocoa Vision 2050 – Historical Reflections and Future Pathways.” The high-level forum, taking place at the London Stock Exchange on May 6, 2026, will […] The post J.
President John Dramani Mahama on Friday May 1, 2026, granted ‘amnesty’ to three hundred (300) Chief Inspectors of Police who obtained between 50-52% percent in the recently held Police College entry exams to enter the academy. The President issued the ‘fiat’ at Odumase Krobo in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region during […] The post Mahama grants
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup final will be played on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the University of Ghana Stadium.The showdown will see Dreams FC face Nations FC in what promises to be a compelling contest in Accra, with both sides chasing silverware and a place in continental competition.Dreams FC head into the final with experience at this stage, aiming to secure their second FA Cup title. Their route to the final has been impressive, overcoming
According to him, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, and concerns about Ghana’s debt sustainability significantly disrupted the country’s access to international capital markets while tightening domestic financing conditions.
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Council has confirmed Ghana’s Mawuko Afadzinu as Chair of the ITTF Sustainability Committee, reaffirming his growing influence in global table tennis governance and sustainable development.
He explained that the system is currently operating at full available capacity, supplying about 1,000 megawatts into a national generation mix of roughly 4,800 megawatts dependable capacity.
Former Ghana international Daniel Opare has accused FC Augsburgâ??s leadership of orchestrating a smear campaign to â??ruinâ?? his reputation following his controversial exit from the Bundesliga club in 2018.Speaking to Joy Sports, the defender claimed that Sporting Director Stefan Reuter engaged in "nasty work" by leaking false stories to the media.Opare suggests these tactics were employed because the club realized they could no longer profit from him as his
Speaking on the KeyPoints with Alfred Ocansey, he pointed to the strengthening of the cedi in 2025, which he says helped ease prices of goods and improved overall living conditions.
Ghana FA president Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has taken a decisive step in FIFAâ??s fight against racism and discrimination after holding a landmark meeting with the Players Voice Panel at the ongoing FIFA Congress.In his role as president of FIFAâ??s Anti-Racism and Discrimination Committee, Simeon-Okraku led his first official engagement with the panel, signalling a clear shift toward a more inclusive and player-driven approach to tackling long-standing issues within the game.The
Captain Ethan Ampadu believes Leeds United are well placed to secure Premier League survival after a 3-1 win over Burnley at Elland Road on Friday.Goals from Anton Stach, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin earned Leeds a comfortable victory and moved them nine points clear of 18th placed Tottenham, with three matches remaining.The result marked an important response after last weekendâ??s disappointment and further strengthened their grip on safety.Speaking after the match,
Speaking during discussions on the KeyPoints with Alfred Ocansey on the programme’s cost and impact, Dako questioned what he described as attempts to justify rising figures tied to the initiative.
Former Ghana midfielder Yussif Chibsah has called for stronger investment and long-term planning in Ghana football, saying the country must move away from short-term thinking if it is to rebuild the Black Stars.Speaking on Channel One TV, he stressed that modern football success is now driven more by structure and process than raw talent.â??Football is like farming. We have time to clear the land where you have to apply fertilisers, you have to plant, water it, have time for
A major anti-illegal mining operation in the Western Region has led to the arrest of 49 suspected illegal miners following an armed ambush on a National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) taskforce team stationed in Nzema East. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, when a NAIMOS operations team came under gunfire from suspected […] The post 49
The Bank of Ghana says the Ghana cedi appreciated by 40.7 per cent against the US dollar in 2025, a development that had significant accounting effects on its financial statements. According to the Bank, the appreciation of the cedi reduced the cedi value of foreign-currency-denominated assets held on its books, resulting in valuation losses. The […] The post The cedi gained 40.7% against the dollar
Newly appointed Black Stars goalkeepers trainer Daniel Gasper is expected in Ghana this weekend as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Gasper joins the national teamâ??s technical bench following the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, taking up the role of first goalkeepers trainer.The Portuguese coach is expected to begin work immediately upon arrival, with reports indicating he will first meet Benjamin Asare in Accra before travelling
Countries across Western and Central Africa are grappling with mounting pressure on their health systems as shrinking financing collides with rising demand driven by population growth, disease outbreaks, climate shocks, and a growing dual burden of disease. In response to these challenges, the World Bank Group has developed a new regional health strategy titled “Fit […] The post Accra
The Bank of Ghana says its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) has strengthened Ghana’s foreign exchange reserves and supported stability in the foreign exchange market. In its 2025 financial statements, the central bank said the programme has contributed to the stabilisation of Ghana’s foreign exchange market by strengthening reserve buffers and reducing structural pressures on […] The post Domestic
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