Author: SAMUEL
Member of Parliament (MP) for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, has stated that the Ghanaian diaspora in the United States of America is heavily anticipating Ghana’s qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Next year’s World Cup takes place in the US, Canada and Mexico with Africa having nine spots in the expanded format of the tournament. Ghana is in pole position to progress to the 2026 World Cup as the Black Stars lead Group I with 16 points from seven games ahead of a crucial qualifier against Mali on Monday, September 8 at 19:00 GMT. Speaking in an exclusive interview…
Following the shocking dismissal of Erik Ten Hag from his role as head coach of German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, the club has officially appointed Kasper Hjulmand as his replacement. 53 year old Hjulmand returns to club head coaching for the first time since 2019 where he served as head coach of Danish Super League side FC Nordsjaelland. It was his second head coaching stint with the club after leading Norsdjaelland to the league title in the 2012 season. Between 2020 and 2024, Hjulmand was Denmark’s head coach and led the Scandinavian nation to the semifinals of the 2020 Euros.…
A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team, Wonder Madilo, has called on the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, to prioritise the introduction of a pay-as-you-consume policy in the ongoing standoff with MultiChoice Ghana over DSTV subscription fees. In recent weeks, tensions have escalated between the ministry and the pay-TV operator over subscription price reductions, with government insisting on adjustments in line with the sharp appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Monday, September 8, 2025, Mr Madilo argued that while the state has a duty to…
The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has given a three-day ultimatum to foreigners engaged in retail trading within the hub, demanding that they shut down their shops or face enforcement action. According to the Association, the activities of these foreign traders contravene Ghana’s investment laws, distort competition, and threaten the survival of local businesses. Addressing the media in Accra, the General Secretary, Gifty Lovelock Naana Fianu, warned that the group will not hesitate to enforce Section 27(1) of the GIPC Act, 2013 (Act 865) through citizens’ arrest if authorities fail to intervene. “We are giving them three days to…
President John Dramani Mahama will hold a Presidential Media Encounter on Wednesday, 10th September 2025, at 8:00pm at the Presidency, offering Ghanaians a chance to hear from him directly. In a statement, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President’s spokesperson, said, “The encounter will provide a unique platform for President Mahama to engage the Ghanaian people, through the media, on pressing national issues, his Resetting Ghana Agenda, policies, and ongoing projects.” He added; “It will also offer an opportunity for journalists to pose questions directly to the President on a wide range of subjects affecting the nation. Participation will be strictly by…
The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called on stakeholders to embrace religious tolerance in schools to strengthen social cohesion and protect Ghana’s longstanding tradition of peaceful coexistence. Speaking at the launch of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for government-assisted faith-based schools, he stressed the need to celebrate, not just tolerate, religious differences. “By so doing, we will strengthen the partnership between government, mission schools, and communities, upholding the values of peace and unity in nurturing our future leaders,” he said. The MoU — developed by the Conference of Managers of Education Units (COMEU) and facilitated by the National Peace Council…
Barely seven months after his appointment, the Acting Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Finance, effective immediately. The sudden move has stirred debate within public sector circles, given its timing and the critical role of the NSA in national service postings. Though no official reason has been communicated, sources at the Jubilee House hint that the decision is part of a broader reshuffle aimed at strengthening the government’s economic management team. Yet, other reports suggest operational challenges within the NSA may have influenced the change. Citi Newsroom sources indicate that…
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has refuted claims suggesting that he awarded a US$5.2 million renovation contract for Ghana’s embassy in Benin. In a statement released on his official Facebook page, Mr. Ablakwa urged the public to treat such allegations with “utter contempt,” stressing that no such contract had been awarded under his tenure. “For the record, I have not awarded any embassy renovation contract anywhere in the world. Let me be clear — not a single embassy renovation or construction contract has been awarded by me since I became Foreign Minister,” he stated.…
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has commissioned a new 15-bed maternal block and Child Health Clinic at Juapong to ease congestion at the Juapong Health Centre. The facility, completed within six months through a partnership with the Engage Now Africa Foundation, is expected to significantly improve maternal and child healthcare delivery in the area. Speaking to the media, Mr. Ablakwa described the project as a major step toward addressing maternal and child health challenges in North Tongu. He also donated all the medical equipment required to make the clinic…
Banking consultant Dr. Richmond Atuahene has dismissed claims that the Bank of Ghana is acting out of panic following its recent clampdown on the foreign-exchange and remittance markets. His remarks come as the cedi shows signs of reversing months of gains, heightening scrutiny of policy measures aimed at curbing further depreciation. The Central Bank last week suspended the remittance partnerships of five money transfer operators including Taptap Send, Top Connect, Remit Choice, Send App and Afriex for one month and also imposed a one-month suspension on the foreign-exchange trading license of United Bank for Africa Ghana, citing regulatory breaches. For…