ARYNA Sabalenka swept to her fourth successive Australian Open final with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina yesterday in a semi-final overshadowed by geopolitical tension. The top-seeded Belarusian will now face familiar rival Elena Rybakina after the Kazakh star booked her place in the final with a hard-fought 6-3, 7-6(7) win over American … The post Sabalenka, Rybakina

ARSENAL booked their place in the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup final with a comfortable victory over Moroccan side AS FAR. Renée Slegers’ side qualified for the competition as winners of the Women’s Champions League and were strong favourites in the clash played in Brentford. They were in ruthless form, fresh from their emphatic victory over … The post Arsenal thrash AS FAR to reach

In 2023, a mine operating along the Central African Copperbelt moved its first test consignment through the Lobito Corridor, using the refurbished rail spine that links the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Angola’s Atlantic coast. Roughly 1,100 tonnes of copper concentrate from the Kamoa-Kakula complex in Kolwezi were loaded at the Impala Terminals facility … The post How

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the government will operationalise the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences at Bunsi in the Abuakwa South District of the Eastern Region in October this year. The construction of the university, which is about 95 per cent complete, is expected to be fully finished by the end of March, paving the … The post University of Engineering

The Kadjebi District Assembly has adopted a holistic approach to addressing inadequate school infrastructure in the district as part of efforts to make education more attractive and accessible to children. The initiative aligns with the government’s strategy to ensure that children of school-going age are not denied education due to their geographical location. The Kadjebi … The post Kadjebi

Air Tanzania has launched its first direct flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) Terminal 3 in Dar es Salaam to Accra, marking a major boost in air connectivity between East and West Africa. The commencement of the service makes Air Tanzania the 26th international airline to operate at Kotoka International Airport, further strengthening Accra’s … The post Air Tanzania launches

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is set to roll out a nationwide typhoid fever vaccination programme targeting food handlers as part of intensified efforts to curb the spread of the disease amid growing concerns over food-borne transmission. According to the Service, the incidence of typhoid fever has increased over the years, with about 15,000 deaths … The post GHS to roll

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect for the unlawful possession of 713 slabs of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs, following an operation at Asanso in the Ashanti Region. The suspect was arrested on January 26, 2026, when a police team on snap check duty intercepted a Mercedes Benz Sprinter bus … The post Ashanti Police intercepts 713slabs of suspected

On February 1, Manchester United will host Fulham at Old Trafford in a Premier League match. This is one of those games where the cost of error is especially noticeable: the season is entering a phase where a couple of good weeks can lift a team up a few places, while a series of slip-ups … The post Manchester United Set to Face Fulham in Key Premier League Fixture appeared

As part of activities leading up to the Achimota School Centenary in 2027, the Old Achimotan Association (OAA) has developed a 24-month calendar of sporting events, which includes tennis competitions scheduled for January 2026 and February 2027. This year’s competition will be held at the Accra Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday, 31 January 2026, commencing … The post ACHIMOTA SCHOOL HOSTS

Director of Communications for the United Party, Solomon Owusu, has expressed strong disappointment following the Supreme Court decision to quash the rerun of the Kpandai parliamentary election. Mr Owusu made his views known while reacting to the ruling, stressing that he would feel deeply disappointed if he were in the position of Matthew Nyindam, the … The post Kpandai

Ghana is taking steps to exit its International Monetary Fund IMF programme before the end of the year, says the minister of education, Haruna Iddrisu. Mr Iddrisu made this known while speaking on the country’s economic recovery efforts and ongoing discussions with international partners. He explained that government has already begun conversations beyond the IMF … The post Ghana

Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has revealed that ongoing legal and political challenges have made it difficult for him to carry out his duties over the past year. Mr Nyindam shared his experience in an interview, where he reflected on the controversies surrounding his mandate and the toll it has taken on him … The post I have not had peace to work as an MP

Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Boamah, has called on the Bank of Ghana to suspend its continuous foreign exchange injections, arguing that the economy must be allowed to adjust naturally to reflect the true cost of living. Mr Boamah raised concerns about the amount of money being used to stabilise the cedi, questioning … The post Patrick Boamah urges Bank of Ghana

National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has cautioned the National Democratic Congress NDC against seeking a review of the Supreme Court decision on the Kpandai parliamentary election. According to him, pursuing a review could drain time, resources, and morale without producing any meaningful benefit. Mr Vanderpuye explained that party leaders … The post Review

A law lecturer at the University of Professional Studies Accra UPSA, Isaq Ibrahim, has claimed that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is the candidate the National Democratic Congress NDC fears most ahead of the New Patriotic Party flagbearer race. According to him, this fear explains why the NDC appears to favour Kennedy Agyapong emerging … The post Dr.

Political scientist and Head of the Centre for European Studies at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah Asante, has warned that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will face intense scrutiny from political opponents if he emerges as flagbearer. Dr Asah Asante shared his views while assessing the strengths and weaknesses of leading contenders … The post Bawumia will face

A three-day national Knowledge Exchange and Training programme aimed at recognising and integrating informal waste workers as key partners in climate action, urban sanitation and the circular economy has opened in Accra. The workshop, which began yesterday and ends on January 30, is being organised by the Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO). It has brought … The post Govt,

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for the establishment of an urgent inter-ministerial committee to address the growing number of children living and working on the streets across the country. She stressed the need for a coordinated national response to ensure that children’s welfare is prioritised in all aspects of Ghana’s development … The post Over

The Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) has announced the launch of its first youth football tournament in Africa, unveiling the inaugural Roc Cup to be held in Accra from February 23 to 28, 2026. The competition, scheduled for the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, marks a significant milestone in the agency’s recent expansion into the … The post Roc Nation Sports launches