The Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, says he has been betrayed by the Minority in Parliament over the laying of the Legislative Instrument (L.I) to restrict the import of some strategic products. Speaking in an interview with JoyNews’ Evans Mensah on Monday, November 27, Mr Hammond noted that a consensus was reached with the Minority side for ...

A new Employment Act, which will, among other things, set out the regulatory framework for a 24-hour economy, will be passed in consultation with Organised Labour, the Association of Ghana Industries and other relevant stakeholders, as part of the implementation of an all-day-all-night economy, former President John Mahama has sexplained in a FAQs document about his proposal. He said the ...

A Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante has described a claim that Vice President Dr Mahamudud Bawumia cannot be held liable for the economic challenges because he is not the man in charge, as laughable and bogus. He says that argument should not be accepted by anyone. “I think it is laughable in the sense ...

Jude Bellingham scored his 14th goal of the season as Real Madrid returned to the top of La Liga with a 3-0 victory at lowly Cadiz. He now has the most goals by any Real Madrid player in their first 15 games. The previous record of 13 was jointly held by Cristiano Ronaldo, Alfredo di Stefano and Pruden. England midfielder ...

McDan Arlines now has a commercial air career licence granted by the the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). Speaking at a ceremony to present the licence, the deputy director-general of the GCAA, Mr Daniel Acquah, said: “McDan’s acquisition of a commercial air carrier licence signals a major leap forward in Ghana’s aviation sector”. “We believe that their unique approach and ...

Free speech is dead under President Nana Akufo-Addo, former President John Mahama has observed. Addressing the chiefs and people in the Ahafo region as part of his Building Ghana Tour, Mr Mahama said the president is also vindictive and autocratic. Comparing the situation under his government to that of President Akufo-Addo, the flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress ...

A Ghanaian MP has apologised to Manchester United footballer Harry Maguire after mocking him last year. MP Isaac Adongo was debating the budget when he compared Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia’s economic management to Maguire’s performances on the pitch. Maguire has come in for heavy criticism from some fans but fellow footballers have come to his defence. On Tuesday, Mr Adongo said ...

Ghana coach Chris Hughton laments missed opportunities as the Black Stars suffer a 1-0 defeat to Comoros in Moroni during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. Hughton contends that Ghana were the superior side but attributes the loss to their inability to convert chances. The lone goal came in the 43rd minute, a brilliant solo effort by Myziane Maolida. Despite Ghana’s dominance, missed opportunities plagued their performance, with ...

Ghana Premier League champions Medeama Sporting Club have left Accra ahead of the commencement of their CAF Champions League journey. The Tarkwa-based side will take on Al Ahly in their opening game of this season’s competition on Saturday, November 25. Medeama left Ghana in the early hours of Wednesday ahead of the weekend’s fixture. Here are images from the team’s ...

Argentina’s World Cup-winning boss Lionel Scaloni says he is considering resigning after five years in the role. Scaloni made the surprise announcement after Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. The 45-year-old also led Argentina to the Copa America in 2021 before their World Cup triumph in Qatar last year. “Argentina needs a ...