Author: Krobea

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has denied reports making rounds on social media that the Minister has sponsored business‑class tickets to some individuals to Germany for the Black Stars’ friendly match on Monday. According to a statement issued by the Ministry on Sunday, March 29, no individual has been sponsored, facilitated nor upgraded by the Minister or Ministry, describing the reports as “false and baseless”. The statement, issued by Head of Public Relations and Communications at the Ministry Bagbara Tanko, explained that the individuals featured in a circulating video only had a brief encounter with Kofi Iddie Adams at…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has pointed out the relationship between digitalisation and artificial intelligence and their immense on the progress of Africa in the digital age. Delivering a keynote address at the London School of Economics and Political Science’s Africa Summit in London on Saturday, March 28 on the the Artificial Intelligence and Unifying Borders, Dr. Bawumia explained that AI is the latest transformation of the digital age, and countries which have not fully embraced digitalisation cannot effectively deploy AI, which he said will shape everyday life. “The digital age has now entered the phase of artificial intelligence…

The Black Stars have suffered a 5-1 defeat to Austria in the first of four pre-2026 FIFA World Cup matches. The Austrians, who are ranked 24th in the world, broke the deadlock in the 13th minute through a penalty after a handball against Wolfsburg defender Jonas Adjei Adjetey. Marcel Sabitzer stepped up to convert from the spot. They doubled their lead just six minutes into the second half with FC Augsburg’s Michael Gregoritsch connecting to a pass in the penalty area after a defensive blunder by Caleb Yirenkyi. Stefan Posch made it 3-0 after a slight touch to a corner…

An appeal filed by Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng against North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal, which cited inconsistencies surrounding the appellant’s identity and upheld the public interest basis of the legislator’s claims. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, March 26, a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal, led by Justice Anthony Oppong, ruled that it could not conclusively establish the identity of the appellant, noting that two different identities had been presented before the court. The judges held that this fundamental defect significantly weakened the case. They further…

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso Constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has called for deliberate investment in road infrastructure across the Kwahu area to sustain and expand the economic benefits of the annual Kwahu Easter celebrations. Delivering a statement on the floor of Parliament, the Mpraeso MP described the Easter festivities in Kwahu as one of Ghana’s most important cultural and tourism events, noting that it has grown into a major driver of domestic tourism and local economic activity. According to him, the celebration, which traditionally centred on family reunions and religious activities, has evolved into a national attraction that draws…

Former Director of the Creative Arts Council Gyankroma Akufo-Addo has denied renewed allegations that she received $25 million to paint interchanges in Accra, describing the claims as “entirely absurd and false.” In a firm public statement issued on Friday, March 27, she dismissed the allegation as baseless and reiterated that no such contract has ever existed, been proposed, or awarded to her. “Let me state, again, unequivocally and for the record: This claim is completely false,” she stressed. “No such contract has ever existed, been offered, or been awarded.” She further challenged those behind the claims to provide evidence, insisting…

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has criticised the government over what he describes as a lack of financial commitment to youth development, following claims that the National Youth Authority has received no allocation from the District Assemblies Common Fund for 2026. Addressing the Parliamentary Press Corps in Accra on Thursday, Mr Assafuah said the alleged zero allocation represents a serious failure to support young people. “This is not just a policy gap. It is a painful abandonment of responsibility,” he stated. He contrasted the current situation with previous funding levels, noting that the Authority received…

Former Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) Nana Akwasi Awuah has attributed the company’s dominant performance at the 2024 Public Enterprise League Table (PELT) Awards to the strategic reforms implemented during his tenure. In a statement issued in Accra on March 20, he said the awards—organised by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA)—reflect years of deliberate efforts he led to revive the fortunes of the company, now operating as GoldBod. PMMC was adjudged Overall Best Specified Entity, State-Owned Enterprise of the Year, and Most Profitable State-Owned Enterprise for 2024. “I feel honoured and proud to have…

Former PMMC Managing Director Nana Akwasi Awuah has asserted that the company’s triple win at the 2024 SIGA PELT Awards is the result of reforms and restructuring initiatives he spearheaded during his time in office. Reacting to the announcement by the State Interests and Governance Authority, Mr. Awuah said the recognition as Overall Best Specified Entity underscores the success of measures he implemented to reverse years of financial decline. “We inherited a loss-making, debt-ridden company that was struggling to pay staff salaries,” he said. “Together, under my leadership, we worked to turn around the fortunes of the company so that…

Former Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) Nana Akwasi Awuah has highlighted his leadership role in the company’s transformation, following its multiple wins at the 2024 Public Enterprise League Table (PELT) Awards organised by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA). In a statement issued in Accra on March 20, Mr. Awuah said the recognition of PMMC—now operating as GoldBod—as Overall Best Specified Entity, State-Owned Enterprise of the Year, and Most Profitable State-Owned Enterprise reflects reforms he spearheaded while in office. Describing the journey as one of “debt to dominance,” he stated that the company was in…