Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission slammed the brakes on two shady investment operations last week. News GH and Ghana News have been pushing dodgy money schemes across social media without proper licenses. The financial watchdog called both companies completely illegal under local laws. These outfits promised massive returns with zero risk to attract victims. Officials say such guarantees always signal trouble ahead.
News GH hawks something called the Gold AI Rise Platform to unsuspecting people online. Ghana News peddles another unnamed scheme that claims investors cannot lose money. Neither company holds the required permits to handle investments in Ghana. The Securities Industry Act demands all investment firms get official...
Ghana shoppers prepare for higher prices after new taxes started July 1st. The Ghana Revenue Authority introduced tax changes that affect consumer costs across the country. Manufacturers and retailers signal they will pass expenses directly to buyers. The measures aim to boost government revenue from domestic sources. Early signs suggest the policies will reshape spending habits nationwide.
Government officials added a 5 percent duty on locally made plastic items. Non-life insurance companies must pay 15 percent more on premiums. Workers in informal trades earning under 20,000 cedis annually face quarterly payments. The payments range from 25 to 45 cedis depending on income levels. These changes target sectors that previously...
Ghana's National Sports Authority chief Yaw Ampofo Ankrah has launched a major hunt for missing paperwork about abandoned sports projects across the country. The director-general told Channel One TV that his team is digging through piles of documents to find out what went wrong with construction sites. He pointed to the forgotten Ho Sports Stadium as proof that something needs fixing fast. Ampofo Ankrah wants to track down every contractor who got paid for work that never happened. His mission could expose years of waste and broken promises.
The NSA boss says many government sports properties have vanished from official records or face legal fights over who really owns them. Ampofo Ankrah plans to match every contract with actual...
Hearts of Oak coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani backs his former player Kamaldeen Sulemana to shine at Atalanta. The Ghana winger will seal a move from Southampton to the Italian giants for 17.5 million euros. Atalanta has offered the 23-year-old a four-year deal with another 4 million euros possible through performance bonuses. Dramani coached Sulemana at FC Nordsjaelland before the speedster joined French club Stade Rennais. The new Hearts boss thinks Serie A will suit his former star perfectly.
Dramani raves about Sulemana's lightning pace as his biggest weapon on the pitch. The coach believes rapid players can develop their passing skills through regular training and match experience. He thinks talented runners who learn ball control...
Kwame Opoku scored twice as Asante Kotoko beat Golden Kick FC 2-1 to claim their tenth FA Cup trophy. The striker helped his team secure victory at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium during the final match. Opoku expressed his gratitude after the game and called the win incredibly meaningful for everyone involved. He stressed that Kotoko players must deliver silverware because the club demands success from its stars. The 26-year-old forward believes no player should spend multiple seasons at the famous club without bringing home trophies.
Opoku returned to Kotoko this past January following his adventures playing professional football overseas. He had spent time with USM Alger and Olympique Khourigba during his period away from...
Seth Kwadwo makes his move to Asante Kotoko after leaving Bechem United behind. The 23-year-old midfielder puts pen to paper for four seasons with the Porcupine Warriors. Kwadwo calls this transfer a massive career milestone and thanks the club for believing his abilities. He chatted with current players Aziz and Francis about life at Kotoko before making his final choice. Their positive feedback gave him the confidence he needed to make the switch.
Kotoko continues building their squad ahead of next season's CAF Confederation Cup adventure. The club already brought Hubert Gyau, Aziz Haruna Dari, Zackaria Fuseini, Johnson Owusu Oppong and Francis Acquah through the doors. Kwadwo becomes the latest addition to their growing roster of...
Kwame Opoku promised Asante Kotoko supporters that his team will deliver during their upcoming continental adventure. The striker feels confident about the Porcupine Warriors performing well when they compete across Africa next season. Kotoko earned their spot after claiming the MTN FA Cup championship and their tenth trophy overall. Opoku believes the experience will boost every player and help the entire squad grow stronger. The forward wants his teammates to achieve all their targets during the campaign.
Playing continental football brings many advantages according to the experienced attacker. Opoku returned to Kotoko after spending time with clubs USM Alger and Olympique Club de Khourigba overseas. He thinks competing at this level...
Kamaldeen Sulemana switched teams from Southampton to Atalanta after a tough spell at the English club. The 23-year-old winger signed a four-year contract with the Italian side for 17.5 million euros. Atalanta could pay another 4 million euros if certain conditions are met during his time there. The Ghana star will work under Ivan Jurić again after their previous partnership at Southampton. This reunion gives Sulemana a fresh chance to prove his abilities at a new club.
The speedy winger struggled during his final season with Southampton and scored just one goal across 26 matches. His overall record with the Saints shows five goals and two assists from 34 total games since joining from French club Stade Rennais. Sulemana arrived at...
Chelsea grabbed Joao Pedro from Brighton for a massive 60 million pounds deal. The Brazilian striker signed an eight-year contract and flew straight from his home country to America. Pedro completed his medical checks and can face Palmeiras during Saturday's Club World Cup quarter-final match. The 23-year-old forward becomes available immediately for the Philadelphia showdown. Chelsea supporters will see their new signing make his debut against the Brazilian side.
Pedro netted 30 goals across 70 appearances for Brighton after his 2023 move from Watford. Brighton originally paid just under 30 million pounds for the former Fluminense academy player. The seasoned striker brings serious firepower to Chelsea's attacking lineup. Pedro...
