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September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

Sege: I’ll Construct Mini Harbour, Sea Defense If Elected President – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to construct a sea defence system and a mini harbour for the people of Sege if he is elected as the next President of Ghana. Bawumia said his

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

Goaso Paramount Chief Calls for Voter Register Audit

Nana Akwasi Bosomprah, Paramount Chief of Goaso, has urged Electoral Commissioner Jean Mensa to conduct a forensic audit of the voter register. This comes after the Electoral Commission expressed willingness to meet with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), which has

September 19, 2024September 18, 2024

Ghana’s Economic Recovery Gains Momentum

Ghana's ongoing fiscal and monetary stabilization measures, implemented in response to recent economic shocks, are yielding positive results, according to Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana. This recovery is part of a broader effort in sub-Saharan Africa to

September 19, 2024September 18, 2024

Dr. Bitugu Calls for Paradigm Shift in Sports Approach

Former Director of the Sports Directorate at the University of Ghana, Dr. Bella Bello Bitugu, has urged a shift in societal perception of sports. He believes that sports offers much more than just competitive achievements. Speaking at the opening ceremony of

September 19, 2024September 18, 2024

Former Sports Minister Slams Ghana’s Sports Infrastructure Crisis

Former Sports Minister, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, considers the recent challenges within Ghana’s sports sector a source of national embarrassment, particularly after the dismissal of the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA). The country’s sports infrastructure has been heavily criticized,

September 19, 2024September 18, 2024

Archer To Play First England ODI In 18 Months

Fast bowler Jofra Archer will play his first one-day international since March 2023 when England face Australia at Trent Bridge on Thursday. The 29-year-old has been carefully managed by England after elbow and back injuries in recent years. Archer has been

September 19, 2024September 18, 2024

91% Of Fishers Support Premix Fuel Subsidy Removal

A recent study by the Environment and Natural Resource Research Initiative (ENRRI-EfD Ghana) has revealed that 91 percent of fishers in the country support removing the long-standing premix fuel subsidy, a policy originally intended to make fuel more affordable for artisanal

September 19, 2024September 18, 2024

Former Manchester United Forward Anthony Martial Joins AEK Athens

Anthony Martial has signed a lucrative deal with Greek club AEK Athens on a free transfer, following the expiration of his nine-year contract at Manchester United. Financial Details: Martial will earn £2.5 million per season, making him one of the highest-paid

September 19, 2024September 18, 2024

Ghana Posts 6.9% Economic Growth in Q2

Ghana’s economy grew by 6.9 percent in the second quarter of 2024, provisional figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed. Compared to the first quarter of 2024, the economy grew at 4.7 percent. The Services sector continues to

September 19, 2024September 18, 2024

Akufo-Addo Axes NSA Director General Over CAF’s Baba Yara Stadium Ban

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has dismissed the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dodzie Numekevor, with immediate effect, JoySports can report. The decision reportedly follows CAF's withdrawal of Baba Yara Sports Stadium licence from hosting International matches. On