By Murtala Issah The Tamale High Court has sentenced a 48-year-old man to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a 14-year-old schoolgirl at Nyanshegu, a suburb of Tamale. Abdallah Mohammed was convicted on one count of defilement but acquitted on a second charge of abortion, after the prosecution failed to prove that he had coerced the victim into…
Day: June 8, 2026
Stakeholders Demand Shift From Landfills As Accra’s Waste Crisis Looms
Stakeholders in Ghana rsquo;s sanitation sector are calling for an urgent transition from landfill-dependent waste disposal to sustainable, engineered treatment systems, warning that persistent funding gaps threaten efforts to keep the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) clean and environmentally safe. Source link
The Seven Stars: How Africa's Footballers Are Carrying a Continent's Dream at the 2026 World Cup
Let me start with a number that should make every African football fan feel something close to pride. Ten. That is how many African nations will compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The largest contingent from the continent in the tournament 39;s history. Source link
'I can get paid $1 million in Ghana' — Shatta Wale on why he doesn't chase international shows
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, says he does not prioritise international performances because the Ghanaian market already offers him substantial earnings and recognition. Source link
Asante Kotoko announce Dutch football legend Stanley Menzo as Technical Director
Ghana Premier League powerhouse Asante Kotoko have announced the appointment of Stanley Menzo as the club rsquo;s new Technical Director as part of efforts to strengthen its football operations ahead of the new season. Source link
Jurrien Timber ruled out of 2026 World Cup
The Netherlands have suffered another major injury setback ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with defender Jurrien Timber forced to withdraw from Ronald Koeman's squad due to a groin injury Source link
Mahama Pushes Ghana–Belarus Agro‑Tech Partnership To Modernise Agriculture
President John Dramani Mahama has announced Ghana rsquo;s intention to deepen agricultural cooperation with Belarus through technology transfer, skills development, and targeted investment as part of efforts to modernise the country rsquo;s agricultural sector. Source link
South African Opposition disappointed by President Ramaphosa’s address on illegal immigration crisis
ActionSA has expressed disappointment with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address on illegal immigration, describing it as weak and reactionary and arguing that it fails to address what the party calls an immigration crisis created by the ANC and perpetuated by the Government of National Unity (GNU). In a press statement issued on June 7, 2026, ActionSA President Herman Mashaba said the…
Govt activates surveillance, isolation systems to counter Ebola threat – Deputy Health Minister
The government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at key border posts to help detect and prevent the spread of the Ebola virus disease in the country. This came to light when the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah toured the busy Eluboa and Afllao to assess Ghana’s response strategy to the deadly disease that broke out in Democratic…
Asante Kotoko appoint Dutch-Surinamese legend Stanley Menzo as Technical Director
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have appointed Dutch-Surinamese football legend Stanley Menzo as the clubs new Technical Director, GHANAsoccernet.com can reportThe Porcupine Warriors concluded the appointment as part of their ongoing efforts to strengthen the clubs technical structure and drive long-term football development.Menzo arrives in Kumasi with a wealth of experience accumulated over several decades in the game, both…
