Databank Ghana's chief executive advocates for higher player compensation across the nation's football clubs. Kojo Addae Mensah recommends establishing a $200 monthly minimum wage for newcomers entering the Ghana Premier League. His proposal follows the Ghana Football Association's recent approval of standardized player contracts beginning with the 2025/26 season. The executive believes this modest figure represents a realistic target for professional football operations. He emphasizes that current domestic salaries remain inadequate compared to regional standards.
Mensah points to superior compensation packages offered by neighboring countries as evidence of Ghana's lagging position. Tanzanian Premier League athletes earn between...
Ghana's under-20 national team defeated Benin by one goal on Wednesday evening at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. Bless Ege scored the match winner during the second half to send the Black Satellites through to the tournament semifinals. The Young Cheetahs provided tough opposition throughout the contest but could not find an equalizer. Coach Desmond Ofei praised his players for displaying the character that was absent in their previous fixture. The victory demonstrated the resilience needed to advance in the WAFU B Championship.
The Black Satellites will claim second place in Group A based on goal difference calculations. Their semifinal opponent will be determined by the Group B results. Ofei expressed...
West African nations must collaborate and adopt new technologies to prevent criminals from stealing billions of dollars annually. Ambassador Mohammed Lawan Gana informed government representatives that the region loses $8.8 billion annually due to corruption and illicit money transfers. The ECOWAS official spoke at a conference in Accra on Thursday, where diplomats from member countries gathered to discuss financial crime. Criminal organizations often ignore national boundaries and conceal their assets in secret overseas accounts. Regional leaders need better cooperation between agencies to track down these illegal activities.
Digital banking and global connections have made financial crimes more complicated to detect and stop. Weak...
Dr. Akwasi Opong-Fosu addressed participants at a virtual anti-corruption conference organized by the Africa Global Chamber of Commerce and the University of South Carolina. The former minister advocated for global cooperation to eliminate corrupt practices through improved leadership and strengthened institutions. He presented evidence showing corruption drains $2.6 trillion from the global economy each year. African nations lose $10 billion annually, while Ghana specifically forfeits GH₵9 billion through various illegal activities.
The policy analyst criticized international double standards that punish African officials while protecting corrupt actors in wealthier countries. He referenced major scandals, such as the Panama Papers...
Ghana's Financial Intelligence Centre issued stern warnings to money launderers during a regional conference on Thursday. Acting Chief Executive Albert Kojo Twum Boafo told participants that financial criminals face severe consequences for their illegal activities. The organization has strengthened its partnerships with international agencies, such as the FBI and MI5, to track suspicious transactions. Advanced monitoring systems enable authorities to identify and freeze assets associated with illicit financial operations in real-time. Criminal organizations operating across West Africa should reconsider their methods as detection capabilities continue expanding.
The two-day seminar brought together ECOWAS Resident Representatives in...
Ghana's Central Region established a new disaster management committee during ceremonies held Thursday in Cape Coast. Emmanuel Kwesi Dawood Mensah from the National Disaster Management Organization addressed attendees about the committee's formation. The group operates within the legal framework established by the National Disaster Management Organisation Act of 2016. Officials emphasized the importance of collaborative approaches to emergency response across the region's 22 municipal and district assemblies. The committee gains authority from both national legislation and local governance statutes.
Regional authorities cite growing environmental challenges as motivation for the committee's creation. Flooding affects communities like...
The Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Barfour Awuah, praised former President John Agyekum Kufuor during an interview with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. The lawyer described Kufuor as a wise leader whose guidance continues benefiting the nation. Awuah emphasized how Kufuor's presidency established strong foundations for democratic governance and national unity. The MP noted that current and future generations continue to benefit from policies established during that administration. He highlighted Kufuor's humble approach to leadership and commitment to building the country.
Awuah encouraged Ghanaians to follow Kufuor's example of honest service and tolerance. He particularly urged young people and political figures to...
Traders at Krofrom Market pledged their political support for President John Dramani Mahama after his visit to their deteriorating marketplace on Wednesday. The women demand completion of the stalled construction project that began in 2007 before offering electoral backing. Mahama promised during his Ashanti Region tour that the facility would be completed by December 2026. The abandoned site has attracted criminal activity and wildlife over the past decade.
Vendors expressed renewed optimism following the presidential appearance at their workspace. They contrasted Mahama's physical presence with that of former President Akufo-Addo, who was absent from the location during his eight-year tenure. Current trading conditions feature...
President John Dramani Mahama revealed plans for a bypass road system around Kumasi during his visit to the Ashanti Region. The project forms part of the Big Push Initiative and targets traffic congestion caused by commercial vehicles traveling to neighboring countries. Heavy trucks bound for Burkina Faso and Mali will take an alternate route through Ejisu, rather than passing through the city center. The new pathway connects the Mampong and Techiman roads while keeping freight traffic away from downtown areas. This transportation improvement aims to enhance safety and restore urban order to the regional capital.
Mahama pledged to finish several stalled construction projects throughout the area. The Kejetia Central Market requires...
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