The Jospong Group and Russia’s RUDN University recently formalized their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at facilitating the pursuit of master’s degrees by 600 Ghanaian students. The academic focus will be on agribusiness, solid waste management, and climate change. Commencing this year, the partnership will commence …
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Ex-Ghanaian Sports Minister promises radical changes to football in 2025
Former Minister for Youth and Sports, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has outlined ambitious plans for a radical overhaul of Ghanaian sports in 2025 under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. This commitment comes in the wake of the Black Stars’ disappointing exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) …
Read More »Free SHS reduced HIV infections, pregnancy among girls by 50% – AIDS Commission boss
The Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, has credited the Free Senior High School policy for the 50% drop in HIV infection and teenage pregnancy cases in the country. According to him, the policy has enabled more girls to enrol in secondary schools. He cited the …
Read More »Ghana Football Association begin talks with Kobbie Mainoo to ditch England
The Ghana Football Association has begun the process to get Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo to switch nationalities from England to play for Ghana. Kobbie Mainoo who is currently one of the red-hot young players in the Premier League has gained loads of attention after he scored being persuaded by …
Read More »Essien, Laryea, Stephen Appiah: Charles Taylor campaigns for legends as Black Stars coaching team
Ghana Premier League legend, Charles Taylor has advocated for the appointment of a coaching team of Ghanaian football legends, Michael Essien and Laryea Kingston to lead the Black Stars. The vacant coaching position has attracted loads of interest amidst clamour for the recruitment of an ex-footballer to handle the …
Read More »We can’t hire Hervé Renard because of his wages – GFA
Ghana Football Association Executive Council member, Frederick Acheampong, has noted that appointing renowned manager Hervé Renard as Black Stars coach looks impossible because of wages. He indicated that Ghana is not in the best of shape economically to afford a manager with high wages as Renard. He asserted that Renard …
Read More »Ghana Makes Historic Debut at IKA/Culinary Olympics in Germany with Chef Malan of Fiesta Hospitality Group and Chef Ines
Ghana is set to make a debut appearance at the 26th edition of the IKA/Culinary Olympics, the world‘s largest international exhibition for culinary skills. Taking place from February 2 to 7, the event sees participation by professional chefs from all over the world – be they young or master chefs …
Read More »GFA fires Chris Hughton as Black Stars coach, technical team dissolved
Chris Hughton sacked as Black Stars head coachThe Ghana Football Association wishes to announce that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior National team with immediate effect. The Executive Council has also taken a decision to dissolve the technical team of the Black …
Read More »AFCON: CAF Disciplinary Board fines Ghana $15,000 over fan troubles
The Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a fine of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) on the Ghana Football Association over fans troubles in the Africa Cup of Nations Match 4 game between Ghana and Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The Safety and Security …
Read More »AFCON 2023: Six fans die amid celebrations
The Guinean football federation (Feguifoot) and former star Pascal Feindouno have called for calm after supporters died back home celebrating the country’s first win at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Guinea beat The Gambia 1-0 in their second group game in Ivory Coast on Friday night, sparking widespread celebrations …
Read More »AFCON 2023: We know what to do against Mozambique – Chris Hughton
Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton says his players are aware of what to do to ensure they get the desired result in their final group game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana face Mozambique on Monday evening looking to secure their first three points of the …
Read More »Bafana secure emphatic win over neighbours Namibia at Afcon
South Africa veteran Themba Zwane scored twice as they comfortably overcame neighbours Namibia 4-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group E clash on Sunday to boost their chances of progressing to the last-16. Zwane’s double at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium came after Percy Tau converted a 14th-minute penalty, …
Read More »Majeed Ashimeru shows improvement in injury recovery for Mozambique clash
Majeed Ashimeru, who suffered an injury during the Africa Cup of Nations group B game against Egypt, has shown significant progress in his recovery. The midfielder sustained a knock in the first half and was subsequently substituted in the second half of the match. Following a thorough assessment by the …
Read More »Daniel Amartey deletes all national team posts on social media
Ghanaian defender Daniel Amartey has created a stir by deleting all national team-related posts from his Instagram ahead of Ghana’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) game against Mozambique. The move has sparked speculation about Amartey’s frustration with his lack of playing time during the tournament. Amartey, who plays as …
Read More »AFCON 2023: Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt’s next two games
Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s vital Africa Cup of Nations Group B game against Cape Verde on Monday with a hamstring injury. The Liverpool forward, 31, has also been ruled out of a last-16 tie should Egypt qualify. Salah limped off before half-time in the 2-2 draw with Ghana on …
Read More »UCC shuts down hospital over senior staff strike
The University of Cape Coast has indefinitely shut down its hospital effective Today, January 19, 2024, over the strike by senior staff. The Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) on Wednesday 17 January 2024, declared an indefinite nationwide …
Read More »PRESS RELEASE : Hon. Hawa Koomson Campaign Team Refutes Allegations of Involvement in Journalist Assault; Urges Swift Investigation
Hon. Hawa Koomson Campaign Team Refutes Allegations of Involvement in Journalist Assault; Urges Swift Investigation The Hon. Hawa Koomson Team strongly denies any involvement in the incident reported on January 4, 2024, concerning the assault on Mr. David Kobbina, a journalist from Cape FM. We categorically reject the claim that …
Read More »Resolve funding challenges with the training of postgraduate doctors – Akufo-Addo directs Health Minister
President Akufo-Addo has directed the Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, to as a matter of priority, liaise with stakeholders in the healthcare sector to find a lasting solution to the funding challenges associated with the training of post-graduate doctors in the country. He gave this directive in his address …
Read More »My vision is to help make Ghana the centre of excellence for medical care in West Africa by 2030 – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has disclosed that he envisions making the country the centre of excellence for medical care in West Africa by 2030. He, however, said the vision is beyond the construction of more hospitals under the government’s Agenda 111 Project. “My vision is to help make Ghana the centre of …
Read More »Insecurity Is Affecting Our Students Learning–Headmistress Lamented.
Insecurity Is Affecting Our Students Learning–Headmistress Lamented. The Headmistress for Korle Gonno R/C Boys School Madam Josephine Effe Yawson calling on authorities and Ghana education Services to come to their aid due to the level insecurity affecting her students’ education in her school. According to her, because there is no …
Read More »C/R: The Effutu Shepherd Announces free Surgical operations for Hernia and Fibriod patients
Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency, Hon. Alexander Afenyo Markin, popularly known as “the Effutu Shepherd” has announced another initiative for the good people living with some medical condition such as Fibroid and Hernia for free Surgical operation in the Effutu Constituency. The Deputy Majority Leader officially asked Dr Bota …
Read More »SHS 1 students to report to school today despite concerns
First-year senior high school students across the country are expected to report to their respective schools today despite calls for reconsideration of the reopening date. Parents and other relevant stakeholders have called for an extension of the reporting date, citing various reasons, but the Ghana Education Service (GES) insisted on …
Read More »Hearts of Oak adopt Baba Yara Stadium as home ground
Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak have relocated its home games to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium due to the closure of the Accra Sports Stadium. This move affects the highly anticipated match against Asante Kotoko SC in the Super Clash, set for Accra on Sunday, December 10, which …
Read More »2024 WAFCON qualifiers: Black Queens secure first leg advantage with 3-1 win over Namibia
Ghana’s women’s national team, the Black Queens, secured first-leg advantage by beating Namibia 3-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday afternoon in the final round of qualifying for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The result means the Black Queens are on course to secure a return to …
Read More »What Otumfuo said about Asamoah Gyan
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, is a big fan of the legendary Ghanaian footballer, Asamoah Gyan and he has openly declared his admiration for him. Asamoah Gyan’s record and exploits for the Black Stars and at club level have earned him plaudits from a lot of Ghanaians both young and …
Read More »Abedi Pele confident Black Stars can secure 2023 AFCON title
Former Ghana star Abedi Pele has expressed his belief in the Black Stars’ capacity to win the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. In an interview with Vision 1 FM, Pele said, “We will win. There will be our chances. We’ve been to finals three times, …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1billion lawsuit over Binance ads
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a class action lawsuit in the US over his promotion of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. The plaintiffs claim his endorsement led to them make loss-making investments. They are seeking damages of “a sum exceeding” $1bn (£790m). The BBC has contacted both …
Read More »Dr. Lawrence writes: Otumfuo is my Man of the Year
Dr. Lawrence writes: Otumfuo is my Man of the Year I have made Otumfuo Osei Tutu II my Man of the Year because of how he has conducted himself in exposing the corruption, nepotism, and insensitivity of this Nana Addo government. When we say some Kings have wisdom, Otumfuo Osei …
Read More »Mahama Promises to Cancel Teacher Licensure exams in the Next NDC Administration
Former President and flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), H.E John Dramani Mahama, has promised to scrap the teacher licensure exams if elected as President again. According to him, the teacher certification programme is entirely needless,adding that the rationale behind its introduction was an attempt to deny most …
Read More »Vody Supports Special Boxing At Premier Beach Resort
A special boxing event, by Azumah Nelson promotion -Vody Boxing Night has received a major boost from West Africa and Gulf Company Limited, producers of Cody’s Vody Vodka Energy drink. It has emerged that Premier Beach Resort, Oshiyie, Kokrobite in Accra will host the event. It …
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