The Crisis in Ghana’s Cocoa Sector: A Call for Decisive Reform – Harry Yamson writes Ghana’s cocoa sector, once the backbone of the nation’s economy, is now grappling with significant challenges under the current government. These challenges, spanning management inefficiencies, leadership failures, and adverse socio-economic impacts, threaten the very foundation …

Emotional Luis Suarez, the prolific striker for both Uruguay and Inter Miami, has announced his retirement from internationl soccer, bringing an illustrious chapter with the national team to a close. At 37 years old, Suárez stands as Uruguay’s all-time leading goal scorer with an impressive 69 goals. He is scheduled …

  Child-In-Tech, a leading tech education company, is proud to announce its first-ever AI Summit, scheduled for September 5, 2024, at Blue Crest University. This groundbreaking event is sponsored by TapTap Send, a renowned fintech company.   The AI Summit aims to introduce children under 18 to the exciting world …

Naftali Dickson   The writer, Naftali Dickson, is the head of Thematic Platforms and Innovation Programs at the Africa Food Systems Forum Every year, between 10 million and 12 million young people enter the labour market in Africa, but only 3 million manage to secure jobs. As a result, more …

Matilda Quist, the headmistress of Bishop Bowers School Bishop Bowers School is poised to celebrate a momentous milestone with the launch of its Golden Jubilee Anniversary on September 28, 2024, at the school’s Primary Compound in Lartebiokorshie in Accra.   Themed “50 Years of Holistic Catholic Education; the story of …

Ghanaian media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has sharply criticized President Akufo-Addo for appointing what she describes as “incompetent” individuals to manage the country’s healthcare system. Her remarks come in response to the ongoing crisis at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), where elective surgeries have been suspended, and emergency cases temporarily …

Cristiano Ronaldo has been honoured with a special award to recognise his remarkable legacy as the all-time leading goal scorer in the Champions League.  Cristiano Ronaldo is 11 goals clear of Lionel Messi and 46 ahead of third-placed Robert Lewandowski at the top of the scoring charts, in the UEFA …

Inaki Williams has been named in the Black Stars’ squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Athletic Bilbao forward, who missed Ghana’s World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic in June due to a foot injury, is set to make his return …

The current state of Ghana requires a combination of upgrading, resetting, restoring, and restructuring across all sectors of the economy, particularly in relation to the numerous unprofitable, counterproductive, and redundant policies and programs. Comprehensive sustainability in national development is achieved through the continuous improvement of effective policies, alongside the upgrade, …

Novak Djokovic is the first tennis player ever to win 90 matches at every Grand Slam. He was already the only one to win 80 at each of them. It may not have come the way he wanted, but Novak Djokovic won an all-Serbian match-up against Laslo Djere in the …

In 2021, but for the court’s intervention and decision, Tyrone Marhguy would have been denied admission to Achimota Senior High School (“School”), when he was required to choose between keeping his dreadlocks for religious purposes or cutting them as a precondition to enrol in the school. After that admission controversy …

    Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced a strategic Middle East and Africa (MEA) partnership with Real Madrid, one of the world’s most iconic football clubs.   This alliance not only strengthens the connection of Hisense and Real Madrid with their MEA fanbase, …

A lonely and potentially sexually frustrated dolphin has been blamed for a spike in attacks on swimmers in a Japanese seaside town. The bottlenose dolphin is believed to be behind 18 attacks near the town of Mihama so far this year, with one primary school-aged child’s finger needing at least …

Keta Municipal Hospital has officially opened a Renal Dialysis Centre aimed at easing the burden on kidney patients in need of dialysis treatment. This facility was made possible through the generous funding of Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui VII, the Dufia of Anyako-Konu and Paramount Chief of the Amugo-Vego Traditional Area …

Norwegian star Erling Haaland netted his 23rd career hat-trick as Manchester City came from behind to eventually beat Ipswich Town 4-1. Kieran McKenna’s side took a shock lead through Sammie Szmodics on seven minutes but the champions soon clicked through the gears, albeit they were given some help from some …

World Star Records Ltd, an artiste management and event organising company, is set to host the Ghana – Bahamas International Music and Cultural Festival. Slated for November 1 to November 4, 2024 in Nassau, Bahamas, a similar event will be held at the Sports Stadium of the University of Ghana …

Crystal Palace Chairman, Steve Parish, has commended Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew for his exceptional commitment and contributions during his six-year tenure with the club. Ayew initially joined the Eagles on loan in 2018, later securing a permanent transfer the following year. On Thursday, August 22, Ayew completed a move to …

A Data Privacy and Information Security specialist, Desmond Israel, has warned that the country remains vulnerable to cyber-attacks and electoral interference. According to Mr Israel, attackers may not target the voting, counting, or collation processes—since they are fully manual—but instead exploit digital avenues such as political campaigns, communications, and social …

Popular Ghanaian blogger, Jeffrey Epprim Nyame has been sentenced to a 30-day jail term for the publication of false news A blogger named Jeffrey Epprim Nyame, who in 2022 spread fake information that prompted fraudulent bank withdrawals, was given a 30-day jail term. Prosecutors said publication compelled dollar account holders …

Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel has drawn astonishing audience with over ten million subscribers within eleven hours. This averages one million subscribers per hour. The channel clocked nearly two million subscribers after going live on Wednesday. The five-time UEFA Championship winner, currently playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, has been …

We will never give TnA Stadium to NSA to destroy it for us: Tarkwa Nsuaem MCE. The municipal chief executive of Tarkwa Nsuaem, Honourable Benjamin Kessei has expressed the readiness of it’s assembly and people of Tarkwa Nsuaem to manage the TnA Stadium than give it to NSA. Speaking on …

This comes in the wake of a controversy sparked by comments made by the Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) session on Monday, (19 August 2024) The Ministry of Youth and Sports has issued a detailed clarification regarding the payment made to the …

Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has revealed that his ministry has paid $3 million to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to cover for All African Games. According to the minister, this payment covers the full cost of broadcasting the 2024 All African Game, which took place in Accra four …

Renowned broadcaster Captain Smart has unleashed scathing criticism on the organizers of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 manifesto launch, which took place in Takoradi and lasted for almost 7 hours. On his Onua Maakye show, Captain Smart expressed his disappointment and frustration with the event’s organization, calling for the …

West Ham United’s Premier League opener against Aston Villa ended in disappointment, but Mohammed Kudus provided a standout moment of brilliance despite the 2-1 defeat.  The match, held on Saturday, August 17, saw Jhon Duran score the decisive goal, overshadowing a day of mixed fortunes for the Hammers. BBC pundit …

Simone Biles, less than two weeks after her 2024 Olympics ended with a silver medal, supported her husband, Jonathan Owens, on Saturday as the Bears safety faced the Bengals in a preseason game. Biles walked out of a tunnel and toward the side-line pregame at Soldier Field, donning a jacket …

The UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis solidified his belt with a fourth-round submission win over former champ Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 on Saturday, reversing a fight that was very much not going his way to notch his first title defense. After a somewhat even first two rounds, Adesanya …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday said Nigeria had recorded a total of 39 confirmed cases of mpox and zero deaths across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory from the beginning of 2024. The Africa Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday declared a public health …

Ghanaian rapper Maradona Adjei Yeboah, known by his stage name Guru, has been disqualified from running for the University of Ghana’s Students’ Representative Council (SRC) presidential election. A statement from the SRC clarified that Guru did not meet the necessary criteria to contest for the position. According to a vetting …

Monkeypox, also known as Mpox, is a viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus. This illness can spread between people and, in some cases, from the environment to people through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been closely monitoring the disease, particularly following significant …