Ghana plans to help small businesses access cheaper loans through new government programs. Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare announced the expansion during Friday celebrations for International MSMEs Day. The administration wants to remove barriers that prevent entrepreneurs from growing their companies. Many business owners struggle to find money for expansion because banks require high fees and security deposits. Officials hope the changes will boost economic growth across the country.
The government will create guarantee programs that make lending safer for banks. Development finance groups will partner with Ghana to reduce interest rates for borrowers. Companies will face fewer demands for collateral when applying for business...
Ghana's Volta Regional Minister James Gunu encouraged Chinese investors to consider business ventures during Friday's Ghana-China Business Summit closing ceremony. The minister highlighted his region's vast agricultural potential across 10,200 square kilometers of territory. Volta Region contains 28,000 hectares of farmable land perfect for crops and livestock operations. The area offers strong opportunities for agriculture, food processing and travel industries. Gunu emphasized the region's rice production capabilities as a major draw for Chinese partners.
The minister pointed to Africa's longest artificial lake as a key regional asset. Volta Lake supports farming, fish cultivation and visitor attractions throughout the area...
Two Ghana football clubs have earned spots for African continental tournaments next season. Bibiani Gold Stars captured their first league championship after three years of top-flight competition. The team collected 63 points under head coach Stephen Frimpong Manso to claim the title. Gold Stars secured qualification for the CAF Champions League as league winners. Their achievement marks a remarkable rise for the relatively new premier league club.
Asante Kotoko earned their continental berth through cup success rather than league performance. The Porcupine Warriors defeated Golden Kick FC to win the MTN FA Cup final. This victory grants them entry to the CAF Confederation Cup competition. Kotoko adds another trophy to their extensive...
Nana Kwasi Oppong has signed with Visakha FC after leaving Kpando Heart of Lions. The striker found the net 11 times during the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. His goal total made him the fourth best scorer across all teams. Berekum Chelsea player Stephen Amankona earned the Golden Boot award. Oppong will bring his scoring ability to Cambodian football.
Visakha FC finished third place during the recent Cambodian League campaign. The team came close to earning a spot for the Asian Champions League but fell short. Strong financial backing helps the club compete at the highest level. Ke Suon Sophy serves as the team owner and holds significant influence. Her husband Sar Sokha works as Cambodia's Interior Minister.
The squad featured...
Mohammed Fuseini scored his first international goal during recent Unity Cup matches held in London. The Union Saint-Gilloise striker helped Ghana secure third place at the tournament. His team defeated Trinidad and Tobago in the final match of the competition. Ghana coach Otto Addo gained valuable squad depth from the forward's strong showing. Fuseini needed just two appearances to make his mark with the senior national team.
The young attacker felt confident before taking the field for his debut performance. He believed he would find the net during his first international start. Fuseini described feeling prepared for the special opportunity to represent his country. His excitement showed through his energetic play during both...
Brentford turned down Manchester United's second offer for Bryan Mbeumo worth 62.5 million pounds. The Premier League club rejected United's proposal of 55 million pounds with 7.5 million pounds in additional payments. United made their first attempt earlier this month at 45 million pounds with 10 million pounds in extras. The London team wants the same amount Wolverhampton received for Matheus Cunha paid immediately. Brentford refuses to accept installment deals for their star striker.
The 25-year-old Cameroon international delivered his best season for Brentford last campaign. Mbeumo found the net 20 times and created nine goals for teammates during the season. His contract runs for one more year at the Brentford Community Stadium...
Ghana footballer Christopher Bonsu Baah denies money motivated his transfer to Saudi Arabia. The young winger will leave KRC Genk for Al-Qadsiah after the Saudi club paid 15 million euros. Bonsu Baah plans to sign a four-year contract with his new team. He told Joy Sport that career development drives his decision. The 21-year-old wants to advance his professional soccer skills.
Bonsu Baah arrived at Genk from Norwegian team Sarpsborg 08 before the 2023-24 season started. He played 43 matches during his first year at the Belgian club. The attacking player scored three goals and created five assists for teammates. His fast-paced style and creative play impressed coaches and fans. Genk supporters quickly recognized him as a rising star...
Teams have started arriving for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The competition runs from July 5 through July 26 across multiple Moroccan cities. Twelve African nations will compete for the continental championship. South Africa holds the defending champion title from their 2022 victory. The tournament promises intense competition among Africa's best women's soccer teams.
South Africa's Banyana Banyana landed Wednesday after traveling 24 hours from Johannesburg. The team made a stop in Ghana during their long journey to reach Casablanca. Players held their first practice session shortly after settling into their accommodations. Coach Desiree Ellis expressed excitement about beginning tournament...
Wimbledon makes tennis history with three British teenagers receiving wildcards for the women's singles draw. Mika Stojsavljevic and Hannah Klugman are both 16 years old. Mimi Xu is 17 years old. Never before has the tournament featured three British players under 18 competing at the same time. The players finished their school exams and can focus completely on tennis.
Stojsavljevic won the US Open girls' championship last year. She stands six feet tall and serves powerfully like her childhood hero Maria Sharapova. The London teenager trains at the National Academy and just completed her studies there. She defeated top opponents at Queen's Club and Nottingham tournaments. Her victory made her only the third British girl this century to...
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