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We have FIFA-standard pitches in Ghana – Sports Minister challeges CAF
Add a CommentSports Minister Mustapha Ussif has refuted claims by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that Ghana lacks FIFA-standard pitches to host Black Stars matches. This follows CAF’s recent ban on the Baba Yara Stadium, the only approved venue for international … Read more →
ITU ranks Ghana as role model for cybersecurity
Add a CommentThe International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has ranked Ghana as a Tier One entity on the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) which was released last Friday. The country scored 99.27 per cent on the index, the second highest score by an … Read more →
Virgin Atlantic airline returns to Ghana with daily flights
Add a CommentVirgin Atlantic has announced it is returning to Ghana, to relaunch its services between Accra and London Heathrow. For the first time since 2013, daily flights will resume from Kotoka International Airport in May 2025 providing much needed competition and … Read more →
No plans for military base in Ghana — USA
Add a CommentThe United States of America (USA) has no plans of establishing a military base in Ghana, a top security envoy has stated. Major General Kenneth P. Ekman, the Director of US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Coordination Element (ACE), told the Daily Graphic … Read more →
Liberia’s Central Bank defends $20m cash shipment to Ghana
Add a CommentThe Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has come under scrutiny following reports of a $20 million cash consignment transiting through the Bank of Ghana (BoG) en route to Liberia. In a press release, the CBL clarified that the transaction is … Read more →
Ghana is not a remedial class – Annoh-Dompreh to Mahama
Add a CommentThe Majority Chief Whip and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri Constituency, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has dismissed NDC Flagbearer John Dramani Mahama’s presidential ambitions, declaring that Ghana is not a “remedial class” for him to rectify past mistakes. … Read more →
World Bank set to disburse $1bn to Ghana to help stabilise economy
Add a CommentThe World Bank is planning to disburse US$1 billion over the next 12 months to help in stabilising Ghana’s economy, and support private businesses. This is in addition to a $1.6 billion already disbursed for Ghana since last year to … Read more →
Ghana targets $10bn gold export in 2024
Add a CommentThe Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi, has confirmed that out of the total exports of $9.2 billion for the first half of 2024, gold alone accounted for 54%, which amounted to $5 billion. This, he said, … Read more →
Spain blocked Nico Williams from playing for Ghana because he’s too good – Derek Boateng
Add a CommentEx-Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng has expressed his displeasure with Ghana losing out on top talents to European nations. Boateng cited Kobbie Mainoo, Jeremy Doku, Jeremie Frimpong and Nico Williams as players who should’ve been snapped up by Ghana earlier. In the … Read more →
226 victims lose over GHc112K in six months to online blackmail in Ghana
Add a CommentThe Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has reported a significant surge in online blackmail cases across Ghana. According to the Authority, 226 victims lost GH?112,209 in the first six months of 2024 with an additional 141 reports filed between March and … Read more →
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