Ghana’s impressive run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been rewarded with a significant rise in the latest FIFA World Rankings. The Black Stars have climbed eight places to 65th in the world following their performances at the tournament, marking the second-biggest improvement in the latest rankings behind Norway, who moved up 12 places. Ghana’s rise comes after reaching…
Day: July 20, 2026
CACI Bantama Central Supports Needy Homes, Mission Field with GH¢200,000 Relief Donation
The Bantama Central Assembly of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) International has donated relief items worth approximately GHC200,000 to four charitable institutions in Kumasi and its missionary field in the Upper East Region, as part of activities marking the climax of this year’s 40 Days Fasting and Prayer programme. The items, presented on Sunday, included maize, gari, beans, rice, cooking oil,…
Two vehicles destroyed in Mahean fire, school bus damaged
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that two vehicles were destroyed while a school bus sustained partial damage in a fire outbreak at Mahean near Divine Glory School in the Greater Accra Region on Monday night. According to the GNFS, personnel from the Anyaa Fire Station responded promptly after the Fire Master Control received a distress call at…
Police arrest five suspects, retrieve firearms and ammunition in Sapeiman operation
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested five people and retrieved firearms, ammunition and other offensive items during an intelligence led operation at Sapeiman Faase in the Greater Accra Region. According to a press release issued by the Command on Monday, the operation was carried out jointly with the National Police Intelligence Directorate (NPID) on July 17, 2026. The Police…
Galamsey remains widespread in Ghana – Coalition Against Galamsey Ghana demands more action
The coalition’s response follows the Accountability Series presentation delivered last week by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. Source link
NPP says Wontumi’s sentence is politically motivated, vows appeal
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned the 20-year prison sentence handed to its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing him as a “political prisoner” and insisting the conviction was not supported by credible evidence. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, July 20, 2026, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, said although…
Lauritz Knudsen targets Ghana’s power reliability gaps with expanded electrical solutions
Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation has announced an expansion of its operations in Ghana, focusing on electrical and automation solutions aimed at supporting industrial growth, improving power reliability and strengthening infrastructure across key sectors of the economy. The company, a unit of Schneider Electric, said the move comes at a time Ghana continues to pursue grid modernization, increased electricity access…
Spain clinches second FIFA World Cup title; Europe continues its dominance on football's biggest stage
20 July 2026 – Spain secured its second FIFA World Cup title with a commanding performance, defeating Argentina in a final that showcased the Spanish side 39;s tactical discipline, technical quality, and championship mentality. Source link
'Content creators were trying to create beef between Stonebwoy and me' – Sugar Ranking The Rabbi
Ghanaian artiste Sugar Ranking The Rabbi has dismissed rumours suggesting that he has an ongoing feud with fellow musician Stonebwoy, describing the claims as false and deliberately created to generate attention on social media. Source link
NAIMOS must explain motorbike owners reportedly paying GH₵15,000 to reclaim seized bikes – CAGG
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (CAGG) has called on the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) to be more transparent in its operations, citing allegations of selective enforcement and possible misconduct in the fight against illegal mining. While acknowledging NAIMOS’ efforts since its establishment, the coalition said the agency’s record of conducting more than 200 anti-galamsey operations is commendable but…
