Kamaldeen Sulemana joins Atalanta in €17m deal from Southampton
Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana has completed a permanent move to Atalanta, marking a new chapter in his career and becoming the first signing under new manager Ivan Juric. The 23-year-old arrives in Bergamo from Southampton in a deal worth €17 million, with up to €4 million in performance-based bonuses. He’s signed a four-year contract, with an optional fifth year that...
Mahama launches 24-Hour economy as National policy
President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the 24-Hour Economy policy, transitioning it from a campaign idea into a national strategy aimed at boosting productivity and inclusive economic growth. Speaking at the launch event in Accra on Wednesday, July 2, President Mahama said the policy, which gained widespread attention in 2024, now marks the beginning of a nationwide effort to...
Sabalenka survives Wimbledon test as Britain’s Kartal marches on
On a rain-interrupted day at Wimbledon, Aryna Sabalenka kept her title hopes alive with a determined win over Marie Bouzkova, while Britain’s Sonay Kartal surged into the third round, giving home fans something to cheer. Sabalenka, the world No.1, was forced to dig deep on Centre Court before seeing off Bouzkova 7-6(4), 6-4 in a tense, physical encounter. In a...
Mahama unveils Volta Economic Corridor as cornerstone of 24-hour economy agenda
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled the Volta Economic Corridor as the flagship initiative under his administration’s proposed 24-Hour Economy policy. He pledged a sweeping transformation of the Volta Lake region to unlock its untapped agricultural, industrial and environmental potential. The announcement was made during the official launch of the 24-Hour Economy programme in Accra on Tuesday, July 2, 2025,...
EC to rerun Parliamentary election in 19 polling stations in Ablekuma North
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has announced plans to rerun the Parliamentary Election in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North Constituency. This follows a dispute over the credibility of results from the December 7, 2024, general election. The decision was communicated in an official statement released on Tuesday, July 2, 2025, and signed by Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairman of Operations...
Implementation of Revised Energy Levies Set for July 16, 2025
The government has confirmed that the updated Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), will come into full effect on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, following an earlier postponement aimed at assessing global market trends and safeguarding recent fuel price reductions. The announcement, made in collaboration with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of...
Musetti out, Sinner rolls on in dramatic Wimbledon day two
Day Two at Wimbledon served up a cocktail of upsets, comebacks, and commanding performances as top seeds tumbled and underdogs roared on a sun-soaked Tuesday in SW19. Lorenzo Musetti, last year’s semi-finalist, became the third Top 10 casualty of this year’s Championships, falling 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 to Georgian qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili. Still recovering from a leg injury sustained at...
COVID-19 cases surge at UG: Health Minister confirms 107 infections linked to campus outbreak
Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has confirmed a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, primarily linked to an outbreak at the University of Ghana campus in Legon. Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, the Minister revealed that 107 cases had been confirmed out of 316 suspected samples, with the Omicron variant identified as the dominant strain behind the outbreak. “As of now,...
CJ a Victim of Political Witch Hunt — Ibrahim Gomna Alleges
Political commentator Ibrahim Gomna has alleged that the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is politically motivated, describing it as a clear case of "witch hunting" driven by dissatisfaction within the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking during the News Review Segmemt on The AMclub, Gomna claimed that the current situation surrounding the Chief Justice is less about legal concerns...
“Can’t She Speak for Herself?” — Bright Ofori Questions Chief Justice’s Call for External Support
The Executive Director of the Bright Future Alliance, Bright Ofori has openly questioned Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s demand for legal and family access during her ongoing suspension proceedings. Speaking on the News Review Segment of The AM Club, he argues that her call for external presence undermines her position as the head of the judiciary. His comments come on...
