Innovation, digital finance, and the future of Africa’s fintech ecosystem took centre stage as MTN Ghana and its fintech subsidiary MobileMoney Fintech LTD made a strong impact at the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra. Held from May 6–8 at the Destiny Arena of The Makers House Chapel in Atomic, the high-profile summit brought together regulators, investors, policymakers, fintech innovators,…
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Oscar Naasei makes strong case ahead of Black Stars World Cup audition
Ghana midfielder Oscar Naasei is beginning to turn heads at just the right moment, with a composed and efficient performance in his latest club outing strengthening his case for a place in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup. The midfielder has been named in Ghana’s squad for the upcoming international friendly against Mexico on May 22, a…
Criminalising “Sex-for-Jobs” is a major step forward in advancing ILO Convention 190 – ActionAid Ghana
Young women in Ghana remain especially at risk within these exploitative power dynamics. Source link
WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday our work is not over to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness. The fate of the MV Hondius has sparked international alarm after three passengers died in an outbreak of the rare virus, for which no vaccines or specific treatments…
Thomas Partey set to leave Villarreal as club opts against contract extension
Ghana international Thomas Partey is expected to depart Villarreal at the end of the season after the Spanish club decided not to activate an option to extend his contract. The 31-year-old joined Villarreal following the expiration of his deal with Arsenal last summer, signing a one-year contract that included an option for an additional season. Source link
Ghanaian stars call for ethical media reform
A Mother rsquo;s Day broadcast of Spectacle, GTV rsquo;s entertainment programme, turned into a powerful call for media reform, as industry icons Pascaline Edwards and Akosua Agyapong urged journalists to uphold integrity and fairness. Source link
KNUST Governing Council set to appoint new Vice-Chancellor by Friday
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is on the verge of a leadership transition. Sources close to the university administration indicate that a successor to the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rita Akosua Dickson, is expected to be finalized by this Friday. Source link
I knew NDC gov't would have difficulty signing anti-LGBTQ bill into law – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has said he anticipated that the NDC would face challenges implementing the anti-LGBTQ bill once it assumed power. Source link
'I’m still a fresh student' – Black Sherif reflects on success and growth after 27th TGMA triumph
Black Sherif says despite his meteoric rise and numerous accolades in the music industry, he still considers himself a student who is constantly learning, growing, and evolving. Source link
Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings calls for stronger human rights and digital protections in Africa
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Member of Parliament and Second Vice President of the Pan-African Parliament, has called for stronger human rights protections, democratic governance and peacebuilding efforts across Africa. She made the remarks while addressing the opening of the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Banjul on behalf of the President of the Pan-African…
