Opinion
Prof. Kwesi Yankah writes: The curse of penalties; Dede Ayew

Prof. Kwesi Yankah writes: The curse of penalties; Dede Ayew

In 2007, I sat beside the Maestro Abedi Pele, the celebrated father of Dede Ayew, on a trip to Namibia representing Ghana. I was part of a three-member delegation put together to market the AFCON

Economy
Debt service consumes 70% of tax revenue — Ofori-Atta

Debt service consumes 70% of tax revenue — Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, says the government of Ghana spends 70% of tax revenue on servicing debt. Mr. Ofori-Atta gave an explanation of the rationale for the introduction of the Domestic Debt Exchange, stating that

Economy
Debt exchange programme is essential for IMF deal – Finance Minister

Debt exchange programme is essential for IMF deal – Finance Minister

The Minister for Finance has acknowledged that the debt exchange programme, which was just inaugurated, is a crucial component of the government's request to the IMF for an economic agreement. Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta said it

Business
I’m confident about Ghana’s economic stability from next year – Ofori-Atta

I’m confident about Ghana’s economic stability from next year – Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says he is optimistic that measures the government is putting in place will witness a stable and thriving economy beginning 2023. Singling out measures outlined in the 2023 Budget Statement and

Business
Vodafone brings back ‘Unlimited Christmas’ promotion for broadband customers

Vodafone brings back ‘Unlimited Christmas’ promotion for broadband customers

Vodafone Ghana has reintroduced its exciting Unlimited Christmas offer for fixed broadband customers ahead of the holidays. Under this offer, both new and existing Vodafone broadband users will enjoy unrestricted browsing for 30 days after

Entertainment
Police arrest man in fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff

Police arrest man in fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff

Police have arrested a man and charged him with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff. The 28-year-old Grammy-nominated musician was shot and killed outside a bowling alley in Houston, Texas last

FIFA WORLD CUP 2022
World Cup 2022: Brazil’s ‘fast little legs’ chasing glory in Qatar

World Cup 2022: Brazil’s ‘fast little legs’ chasing glory in Qatar

Brazil’s coaching staff were having a laugh before training when Neymar stopped by them and joked with manager Tite. “This bunch of kids that are coming,” he smiled. “It’s just nuts. They’re going to give

FIFA WORLD CUP 2022
Qatar 2022: France’s Kylian Mbappe upstages Olivier Giroud after goalscoring record

Qatar 2022: France’s Kylian Mbappe upstages Olivier Giroud after goalscoring record

France have seen some incredible players in their history but it's the unassuming Olivier Giroud that can now lay claim to being among the country's greats. The AC Milan striker became France's leading men's scorer