Mahama’s South Korea visit expected to deepen Ghana–Korea cooperation
The President of John Dramani Mahama has begun a four-day working visit to South Korea, with leaders from both countries expressing confidence that the trip will strengthen bilateral cooperation. Speaking during a summit in Seoul on Wednesday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he hopes the visit will lead to practical outcomes that will benefit citizens of both nations. According...
ZEN Petroleum Honours Retail Excellence at 2026 Awards Night
Accra, Ghana – ZEN Petroleum Limited reaffirmed its commitment to operational excellence and frontline empowerment at the ZEN Retail Excellence Awards 2026, an event dedicated to celebrating the individuals and teams who power its growing network of fuel stations across Ghana. The awards ceremony brought together ZEN’s pump attendants, station supervisors, managers, and zonal managers from across the country in...
MLS issues lifetime ban to Yaw Yeboah and Derrick Jones over betting
Major League Soccer delivered one of the strongest disciplinary decisions in its history on Monday. Former players Yaw Yeboah and Derrick Jones received lifetime bans after an investigation found they engaged in extensive gambling on soccer matches, including games involving their own team. The ruling sends a clear message about the league’s commitment to protecting the integrity of the...
5th Ghana Fintech Awards Set for March 28th, 2026
The stage is set for the landmark fifth edition of the Ghana FinTech Awards, scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Underbridge Annex, East Legon, Accra at 5:30pm. With the theme “From Awareness to Action: Building a Cyber-secure Fintech Landscape in Ghana,” this year’s event promises to be the most significant gathering of the nation’s financial technology leaders...
Jacob Kiplimo breaks half Marathon world record in Lisbon
Five years after first rewriting history on the streets of Lisbon, Jacob Kiplimo returned to the Portuguese capital and did it again. The Ugandan distance star produced a brilliant run at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon on Sunday, clocking 57:20 to set a new men’s half marathon world record and reclaim the crown he once held. Lisbon has become familiar...
Russell rules in Melbourne as Mercedes strike first in F1’s new era
A new Formula 1 era began in Melbourne with chaos, speed, and early championship signals. George Russell held his nerve through a frantic opening battle with Ferrari before cruising to victory at the Australian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver led home teammate Kimi Antonelli for a commanding one two that sent a clear message to the rest of the...
CAF reschedules 2026 Women’s AFCON to July
The road to Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament has taken an unexpected turn. Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, shifting the competition from its original March window to late July. The decision adds new uncertainty to a tournament already surrounded by questions over preparation and hosting readiness. CAF confirmed the tournament will...
Nkenkaasu SHS Senior Housemaster suspended over misconduct allegations
The management of Nkenkaasu Senior High School has suspended its Senior Housemaster, Akwasi Opoku, following allegations of misconduct involving three female students. In a statement issued on Monday, February 23, 2026, the school said the decision was taken after a review of Mr. Opoku’s conduct in the matter. He has been directed to step aside from his duties as Senior...
Senegal moves to toughen anti-LGBT Law, sparking human rights concerns
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced a bill to parliament seeking to increase penalties for same-sex relations, proposing prison terms of up to 10 years if the law is passed. The draft legislation, approved by cabinet last week and submitted to lawmakers on Tuesday, would double the current maximum sentence for same-sex conduct, which is presently punishable by one...
Melcom Ghana donates to Office of National Chief Imam
Melcom Ghana Limited has donated assorted food items worth half a million Ghana cedis to the Office of the National Chief Imam to support the Muslim community during the holy month of Ramadan. The donation, which forms part of Melcom’s annual corporate social responsibility initiative, is intended to ease the responsibilities of the Chief Imam’s office in providing meals for...
