Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz believes Colombia have some weakness that the Black Stars can exploit when the two sides meet in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Colombia are yet to lose a game at the tournament and were surprises winners of Group K, which had European heavyweights and one of the favourites to win the World…
Month: July 2026
Weak US jobs, high inflation leave Fed boxed in
(Xinhua/Liu Jie) US hiring nearly stalled in June while inflation held above 4 percent, a squeeze that leaves the Federal Reserve, already leaning toward a rate rise, with no clean move. The economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, about half what forecasters expected, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said. It also cut April and May payrolls by a combined…
First Afcon, now World Cup – Senegal trapped in ‘football hell’
Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara needed comforting by team-mates after giving away the extra-time penalty which saw Senegal knocked out of the World Cup In the city famous for giving us rock legends Nirvana, Senegal contrived a way to slip from a blissful state back into football hell in Seattle. And VAR is the devil laughing on their shoulder. The parallels…
Flood Season: Becareful of what you eat and drink- Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe
The Director of the Public Health Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant and observe good hygiene during the flooding and rainy season to prevent a cholera outbreak. According to him, although flooding in some parts of the country has subsided, the risk of cholera remains because the conditions that promote the spread of…
WNR: 22-year-old man arrested with human skeletal parts jailed for 5 years
The convict, Francis Addae, popularly known as Nana Kwame, was arrested on June 19, 2026, in connection with a theft case at Awaso STEM Senior High School. Source link
Minority calls for stronger governance of Ghana’s emerging carbon credit market
By Valentia Tetteh The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called on the government to strengthen the governance framework for Ghana’s emerging carbon credit market, describing it as a major opportunity to drive sustainable development while safeguarding the country’s national interests. Delivering a statement on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, July 2, 2026,…
UNDP calls for bold collaboration to close Ghana’s insurance protection gap
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for stronger collaboration among governments, regulators, the private sector, and innovators to expand inclusive insurance and strengthen Ghana’s resilience against climate change, health emergencies, and other emerging risks. Speaking during the Inclusive Insurance Innovation Webinar, Dr Amina Sammo, National Coordinator at UNDP Ghana, said climate change, health emergencies and uncertainty continue to…
2026 World Cup: Ghana v Colombia preview
Ghana and Colombia are set to meet in a highly anticipated Round of 32 encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday morning at the Kansas City Stadium, with a place in the last 16 at stake. The winner of the tie will face either Switzerland or Algeria in the next round, as the knockout stage of the tournament…
'This is insane and makes no sense' — Sarkodie blasts South Africans for chasing out migrants
Ghanaian rap icon Sarkodie has expressed disappointment and concern over the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, calling on South Africans to speak out more strongly against the violence. Source link
Agrihouse Foundation marks 6th Ghana poultry day, calls for greater support for local poultry industry
The Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, has called for renewed commitment to Ghana’s poultry sector, urging Ghanaians to support local poultry production and encourage more young people to venture into poultry farming. Speaking at the celebration of the 6th edition of Ghana Poultry Day on 1st July 2026 at the forecourt of State House, Accra; Alberta…
