Real Madrid have signed France defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer, the LaLiga club ?said on Thursday, securing the centre back on a deal until June 2030. The 27-year-old, currently at the World Cup with France, joins from ?Liverpool after failing to agree a contract extension to remain at Anfield. He becomes one of … The post Real Madrid sign Konate from Liverpool appeared first on Ghanaian

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Ghana’s economy is projected to expand by between 5.9 per cent and 6.1 per cent in 2026, supported by growth in gold mining, major infrastructure investments and stronger foreign exchange buffers, the Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank, Mr Jibran Qureishi, has indicated. He said the country’s better-than-expected performance in 2025, when growth reached … The post Economy to grow up to 6.1% in 2026

 The Management of Kwakukrukrom D/A KG and Primary School in the Tano South Municipality in the Ahafo Region has appealed to the government  to construct a new school block to replace the weak and dilapidated wooden structure currently serving as classrooms. The structure, according to the school management, had become a death trap, which often … The post Kwakukrom D/A

Yesterday’s  Africa Young Diplomats Forum (AYDF) International Diplomatic Leadership Conference held in Accra has once again brought to the fore an issue that is often discussed but not sufficiently acted upon, the power of soft diplomacy in shaping Africa’s future. The emphasis by speakers on the role of diplomacy in promoting regional integration, strengthening partnerships … The post Soft

As GSA prepares 1st national certification Move will unlock US$220billion market By Ernest Bako WUBONTO A Ghanaian farmer who rises before dawn, nurtures the soil without synthetic fertilisers and diligently brings produce to market deserves greater recognition and reward for such commitment, Director-General of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) Prof. George Agyei has argued. According […] The post Organic

Ecobank Ghana PLC shareholders have approved a dividend of GH¢1.21 per share for the 2025 financial year, marking a 256.8 percent increase from GH¢0.34 in 2024 as the bank returned stronger earnings at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). The payout, which totals GH¢390.3million, represents a firmer return to represent distributions after several years of constrained […] The post Ecobank

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The foreign exchange market continues to exhibit a wide gap between official and informal dollar rates despite the cedi retaining most of its recent gains. Forex bureaus contacted by the B&FT were quoting between GH¢12.35 and GH¢12.50 to the dollar on Thursday, June 18, while black-market […] The post Street

The Chairman of the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG) has called for a strategic transformation of Ghana’s cement industry, urging stakeholders to reduce reliance on imported clinker and embrace sustainable, locally driven production methods. Speaking on the sidelines of INTERCEM Africa 2026 in Accra, Mr. Frederic Albrecht, Chairman of COCMAG and CEO, CBI Ghana […] The post Reduce

Germany and Ivory Coast are set to meet in a high-stakes Group E showdown in Toronto, with both countries knowing that victory would secure qualification to the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a match still to play.Germany will go into the contest full of confidence after a ruthless attacking display in their opening fixture against Curacao.Ivory Coast, on the other hand, will be eager to prove they can compete with one of the tournament favourites.Germany Carry

Eni Ghana has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) to explore strategic partnerships aimed at advancing sustainable development initiatives in Ghana. Through the LOI, Eni Ghana and AICS will work together to mobilize resources and strengthen partnerships that foster inclusive development in host communities. Particularly, key areas […] The post Eni

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has set the record as the oldest coach to win a match at the World Cup.The veteran Portuguese tactician achieved the feat on Wednesday night when he led the Black Stars to a hard-fought win against Panama.In the dramatic Group L encounter, a late Caleb Yirenkyi strike in injury time handed Ghana a 1-0 win to amass all three points.Today, FIFA has confirmed that Carlos Queiroz has become the oldest coach to win a match at the World Cup.The 73-year-old