17 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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17 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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22 h. ago South African car exports to U.S. plunge as Trump tariffs bite

South African car exports to the United States dropped sharply in the first quarter of 2025, and tumbled more than 80% in April and May after import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump hit automakers' sales, industry association Naamsa said.

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35 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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46 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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3 d. ago Interior Minister decorates 19 newly promoted police officers  

The Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has decorated 19 newly promoted police officers in Accra after being elevated from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner.  

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5 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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8 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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9 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 Nzema East Blue Water Guards partner Axim police to foil galamsey operations around Draw River Forest Reserve

The Nzema East Blue Water Guards of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Axim Police Command, have foiled illegal mining (galamsey) operations around the Draw River Forest Reserve.

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1 week ago Police now protecting EC Chair following military withdrawal – Defence Minister 

On Saturday, 5 July, Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, posted on Facebook that the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Jean Mensa, has been placed under the protection of the Ghana Police Service. 

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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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