8 h. ago South Sudan joins African Paralympic family as IPC grants provisional membership

The Paralympic Movement in Africa has grown even stronger, with South Sudan officially welcomed as a new member of the African Paralympic community. The country’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has been granted provisional membership by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), effective 30 June 2025. This landmark development follows the formal approval of South Sudan’s application […]

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8 h. ago 2024 WAFCON: Banyana Banyana cruise into Knockout Stages with convincing win over Mali

CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations reigning champions, South Africa produced a dominant display to brush aside Mali 4–0 and seal top spot in Group C, securing their place in the knockout stages in style. Banyana Banyana started brightly and wasted no time in asserting their authority. Just five minutes in, Lebohang Ramalepe opened the […]

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26 h. ago WAFCON 2024: We have to play for the badge – Ghana’s Alice Kusi on facing Tanzania

The team suffered a 2-0 defeat to South Africa in their opener before playing out a 1-1 draw with Mali.

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37 h. ago SA police minister suspended over organised crime allegations

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on an immediate "leave of absence" after allegations of links to organised crime were made against him.

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4 d. ago The US helped successfully tackle Aids – now cuts put that at risk

Many HIV-positive sex workers in South Africa relied on private clinics funded by the US government's now-defunct aid agency, USAID, to get their prescriptions and treatments.

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7 d. ago WAFCON 2024: Four things we learnt from Black Queens defeat to South Africa

The Black Queens suffered a 2-0 loss to defending champions South Africa in their opening game in Group C, marking a disappointing return to the competition.

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7 d. ago WAFCON 2024: Ghana can still qualify from the group – Bjorkegren expresses confidence

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren is confident about Ghana’s chances of qualifying for the next round of the Women’s AFCON despite suffering defeat to South Africa.

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7 d. ago WAFCON 2024: Bjorkegren lauds Black Queens performance in South Africa defeat

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has hailed the performance of the team in the 2-0 defeat to defending champions South Africa in their opening Group C game at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

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7 d. ago WAFCON 2024: Black Queens fall to defending champions South Africa in Group C opener

The Black Queens suffered a 0-2 loss to defending champions South Africa with both goals coming in the first half.

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8 d. ago South Africa’s police minister accused of links to criminal gangs

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of having ties tocriminal gangs and of meddling in police investigations into politically motivated murders.

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8 d. ago WAFCON 2024: Ghana vs South Africa game schedule and how to watch live

This marks Ghana’s return to the tournament for the first time since 2018 when they exited at the group stage as hosts.

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8 d. ago Impact Life Insurance Company Limited launches “ABRABOPA” product in Kumasi

Ghana’s insurance industry penetration lags at a mere 1.4% of GDP compared to 2.8% in Kenya and 17% in South Africa—owing to limited awareness, high premium costs, and distrust of insurance providers. With the advent of mobile banking and transactions, stakeholders are recommending the potential of a synergy between insurance and telecom companies to reach […]

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8 d. ago WAFCON 2024: Black Queens have the quality to beat all teams – Bjorkegren

Ghana will get a first taste of this year's competition on Monday when they face defending champions South Africa in Group C's opening game.

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1 week ago Sports Minister rallies support for Black Queens ahead of WAFCON 2025

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has sent a heartfelt message of support to the Black Queens as they gear up for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Ghana has been drawn into Group C alongside South Africa, Mali, and Tanzania. Under the guidance of Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren, the Black Queens […]

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2 w. ago WAFCON 2024: Black Queens head to Siaida in style as tournament nears start

The team will be based in Siaida during the group stages of the tournament with Ghana in Group C alongside defending champions South Africa, Mali and Tanzania.

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2 w. ago Toyoto Cup against Kaizer Chiefs a big opportunity for Asante Kotoko – Nana Apinkra

Asante Kotoko Chairman, Edmund Awuah Asafu-Adjaye, also known as Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awuah, has described the club’s upcoming participation in the 2025 Toyota Cup in South Africa as a valuable opportunity and a step towards strengthening African football ties.

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2 w. ago NDC youth wing congratulates Benjamin Quashie on ambassadorial nomination

The National Democratic (NDC) Youth Wing of the Kpando Constituency in the Volta region has congratulated Benjamin Quashie on his nomination as Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa. The wing believes the nominee, who is an indigene of Kpando, deserves the role, due to his capabilities and contributions to the governing NDC and the […]

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3 w. ago MTN Group supports economic governance training for public officials

Demonstrating its commitment to advancing Africa’s development, the Africa’s telecom giant, MTN Group supported the 2025 Economic Governance School training for public officials which was held at Fiesta Royal Hotel in Accra last week. The event brought participants from Ghana, South Africa and Kenya

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3 w. ago South Africa agrees $1.5bn World Bank loan to upgrade infrastructure

South Africa has signed a $1.5 billion loan agreement with the World Bank, aiming to overhaul its transport and energy infrastructure and reignite economic growth, the National Treasury said on Monday.

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3 w. ago Telecel Ghana celebrates sportsmanship and Heritage at 68th Asantehene Golf Open

The four-day tournament, headlined by Telecel Ghana for the eighth year running, brought together over 200 professional and amateur golfers from seven countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Cote D’Ivoire to compete in various categories.

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