1 hour ago Clubs should be able to pay at least $200 monthly to players – Kojo Addae Mensah

His remarks come in light of the Ghana Football Association’s newly approved Standard Player Contract (GSPC), which was recently endorsed by the GFA Executive Council and is set to take effect from the 2025/26 football season.

Economics

5 h. ago World Youth Skills Day: NYA boss says Apprenticeship Programme is key to youth entrepreneurship

The CEO National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to preparing young Ghanaians for the future through the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP).

Events

6 h. ago WAIFEM workshop urges regional collaboration on currency management and forecasting

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has concluded a five-day regional workshop in Accra focused on Currency Management and Forecasting across West Africa. The workshop brought together senior representatives from the central banks of Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone to deepen institutional capacity in managing currency operations, enhancing forecasting […]

Politics

7 h. ago Global Summit Series Africa 2025 unveils bold speaker lineup to drive ‘Africa on Purpose’

Amid Africa’s growing wave of infrastructure investment and innovation, the Project Management Institute (PMI) is convening the continent’s most influential voices at the Global Summit Series Africa, driving urgent, collective action to redefine how projects deliver impact and value.

Politics

7 h. ago Remote communities to benefit from $85m solar energy rollout – Jinapor

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced the launch of a landmark renewable energy programme designed to extend clean and sustainable electricity to thousands of Ghanaians living in remote and island communities. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor revealed that the government officially launched […]

Politics

8 h. ago Ghana unveils ambitious renewable energy drive to boost green transition and economic growth

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced a comprehensive plan to accelerate Ghana’s renewable energy adoption, positioning the country as a key player in Africa’s green economy. Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor outlined strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the energy […]

Politics

9 h. ago West African leaders launch Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance

Demand Africa-centered governance models over western imports Africa can no longer wait to be included in the global governance conversation—it must now assert its place as a co-architect of governance systems that are ethical, contextually relevant, and future-ready. This was the prevailing message from the inaugural Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance in West Africa, convened […]

Politics

11 h. ago Ghana Para Athletics launches nationwide talent hunt in Kumasi

The Ghana Para Athletics Association, in collaboration with the National Paralympic Committee (NPC-Ghana), has successfully kick-started its National Talent Identification Program with a vibrant event at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Politics

11 h. ago Kinshasa gears up to host inaugural World Music and Tourism Festival

Excitement is at an all-time high in Kinshasa as the Democratic Republic of the Congo prepares to officially launch the first World Music and Tourism Festival today, under the theme 'The Rumba Route for Peace.'

Culture

11 h. ago DriveEVGh launches EV Showroom to accelerate Ghana’s green transport revolution

DriveEVGh has officially opened its new electric vehicle (EV) showroom at Burma Hills, off the Mahama Road, in a bold move to advance the adoption of sustainable transportation in Ghana. The launch marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to promote green mobility and reduce carbon emissions in the country. The showroom will serve […]

Sport

13 h. ago NSMQ 2025: Ghana SHS reinstated into North East qualifiers after Sakogu withdrawal

Ghana Senior High School (Ghana SHS) has been given a second chance in the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) qualifiers following the withdrawal of Sakogu Senior High Technical School from the North East Regional contest. Ghana SHS, based in Tamale, was initially set to miss out on the national championship for the first […]

Politics

13 h. ago London Mayor Sadiq Khan to address innovation and education at University of Ghana today

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will today deliver a landmark lecture at the University of Ghana, focusing on the pivotal role of education, innovation, and entrepreneurship in driving global growth and fostering UK-Africa partnerships. The event, hosted in partnership with Imperial College London’s Accra-based hub, Imperial Global Ghana, will convene university students, faculty, and […]

Culture

18 h. ago London Mayor leads historic trade mission to Ghana and Africa to deepen investment and cultural ties

Sadiq Khan will this week become the first Mayor of London to lead a trade mission to Africa, banging the drum for the capital as a place to invest and strengthening ties with countries across the continent.

Events

23 h. ago Ghana champions youth skills with national dialogue and launch of TVET Week 2025

The Ghana TVET Service, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, today hosted a high-level national dialogue to mark World Youth Skills Day 2025 at the Accra Technical Training Institute (ATTI) Dome in Kokomlemle. The celebration was held under the theme: “Youth Empowerment Through AI and Digitalisation – The Role of Technology in Hands-On […]

Sport

27 h. ago Royal Sweet Limited signs up for JoySports Invitational Tournament 2025

Manufacturing giants Royal Sweet Limited have registered to be part of the 2025 JoySports Invitational Tournament, set for August 9 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Following a successful return in 2024, this year’s edition promises another exciting day of corporate sports, networking, and healthy competition. This year’s edition is proudly supported by Royal […]

Sport

28 h. ago CCTV captures woman allegedly stealing baby at Ajumako market

The Ajumako District Police Command has launched a manhunt for a woman believed to be in her early 50s, who was captured on CCTV allegedly stealing an 11-month-old baby from the Ajumako market in the Central Region.

Events

30 h. ago MEST Africa and Mastercard Foundation EdTech series gathers momentum

The June edition of EdTech Mondays featured another enriching conversation centered on the theme “Teachers in the Tech Era: Training Educators for Digital Success.” As always, Bernard Avle moderated the discussion, which was powered by MEST Africa in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This month’s episode focused on one of the most critical players in […]

Politics

30 h. ago COCOBOD, FAO launch Ghana Cocoa Monitor for sustainable cocoa production

As the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, Ghana plays a crucial role in the global cocoa industry. However, the sector faces complex, interconnected challenges, including climate change, child labour, deforestation, low farmer incomes, market volatility, unsustainable practices and more recently, illegal gold mining. To address these challenges, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), working in collaboration with […]

Politics

30 h. ago Korea will continue to initiate programmes to empower Ghanaian youth – Ambassador

The Korean Ambassador to Ghana, Park Kyongsig, has pledged his country’s commitment to developing and implementing initiatives that will help empower the Ghanaian youth.

Politics

31 h. ago 3 Key areas where scrapped fuel allowance money will be invested

The government has outlined key sectors where funds saved from the recently scrapped free fuel allocation for political appointees will be reinvested. Speaking on JoyFM on Tuesday, July 15, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim detailed the administration’s commitment to channelling these savings into critical social and development programmes, reinforcing President Mahama’s “reform and reset agenda”. […]

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