Author: SAMUEL
FIFA is stepping up efforts to modernise match officiating ahead of the 2026 World Cup, exploring new technologies and updated timekeeping rules to improve accuracy and game flow. The innovations follow successful experiments at this year’s Club World Cup in the United States, where referees tested both body cameras and semi-automated offside systems. Johannes Holzmueller, FIFA’s director of innovation, said the body camera system—known as “referee with you”—allows fans to see exactly what referees see during crucial moments. The live feed is broadcast to stadium screens and television audiences, offering unprecedented transparency. Holzmueller described the Club World Cup trials as…
The Ahanta West Municipal Security Council, in collaboration with the Western Regional Security Council, has launched a thorough investigation into illegal mining activities in Boukrom. The operation is being led by the Municipal Chief Executive, Ing. Ebenezer Kofi Aidoo, and focuses on the role of the Chief of Boukrom, Nana Brekunta, amid a surge in unauthorised mining that has caused extensive damage to farmland and the local environment. Boukrom, located within the Ahanta West Municipality, has in recent weeks witnessed a rise in illegal mining activities, posing risks to both the community and surrounding ecosystems. Following surveillance by the Blue…
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has highlighted the crucial connection between the country’s ports and its agricultural sector, noting that the success of one is closely tied to the other. In a press release issued Friday to mark 2025 Farmers Day, titled “From the Seas to the Soil, We Stand United!”, the Authority described Ghanaian farmers as key drivers of both domestic food security and international trade. The message aligns with this year’s Farmers Day theme: “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future.” The GMA said the prosperity of Ghana’s maritime ports depends on the productivity of its farms, pointing…
The government has taken another decisive step to strengthen national security with the official handover of 40 armoured vehicles to the Ghana Police Service. According to the announcement, the new fleet forms part of a broader commitment to equip security agencies with the tools they need to combat crime and safeguard citizens across the country. The government further revealed that this initial delivery will soon be reinforced with: 2 tow trucks 10 covert operational vehicles Pickup trucks for every police district office to boost patrol and rapid response operations The statement emphasized that police officers deserve the highest level of…
Ghana is staking its claim as a continental leader in clean energy with the launch of an ambitious US$3.4 billion renewable energy investment plan. This a five-year strategy the government says will transform the country’s power landscape and strengthen its role in Africa’s green transition. Announcing the initiative at the 3rd Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA 2025) in Accra, Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor said the plan is anchored on strong private-sector participation and designed to unlock Ghana’s vast renewable potential. “We have taken bold and decisive actions to develop our renewable energy sector for economic…
Authorities at the Port of Takoradi say stowaway incidents have fallen dramatically in recent months, a development they attribute to the strict enforcement of the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code and intensified security operations at the facility. Speaking during the port’s annual ISPS security drill, an exercise that brings together all state security agencies, Harbour Master Captain Daniel Quartey said consistent vigilance has made stowaway attempts almost non-existent. “Some individuals have successfully stowed away in the past, but now we are cracking down. Takoradi has mainly functioned as an export port, with numerous vessels transporting bauxite and manganese,”…
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the need for agricultural financing in Ghana to be offered at single-digit interest rates, arguing that affordable credit is essential for boosting food production and protecting farmers from crippling debt. Speaking at the 41st National Farmers’ Day Celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, President Mahama said high-interest loans remain one of the biggest obstacles facing farmers, many of whom end up “working for the banks instead of working for themselves.” According to him, farmers who borrow at prohibitive rates often lose most of their profits to loan repayments, undermining their ability to expand,…
Fitch Solutions expects Ghana’s annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to edge up from 5.8% in 2025 to 5.9% in 2026. This means the economy will expand marginally next year. According to the UK-based firm, this will be as a result of easing price pressures lifting private consumption, tempered by fiscal consolidation, slow credit pass-through and a firmer cedi. In its November 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Outlook, the UK-based firm said there will be robust growth in the coming year. “We expect annual GDP to edge up from 5.8% this year to 5.9% in 2026 as easing price pressures lift private consumption,…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has formally announced his retirement from international football. The retirement decision reportedly comes in the wake of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following defeat to DR Congo national football team in the final playoff round. According to team sources, Troost-Ekong broke the news to his teammates in the dressing room immediately after the game — marking that match as his final appearance for the Super Eagles. While he will not feature on the pitch again, the defender said he would still travel with the squad to the upcoming 2025 Africa…
I honestly can’t understand why 21-year-old Nasarawa United striker Anas Yusuf was left out of the preliminary AFCON squad. Even if he wasn’t going to make the final 28-man list, he deserved at least a place in the provisional squad especially when five NPFL players were included. Leaving out the league’s most in-form striker just doesn’t sit right. This is a player who is currently the NPFL’s top scorer with 6 goals this season. last season, he didn’t just win the NPFL Golden Boot with 18 league goals, he finished with 24 goals and 3 assists in 47 appearances across…