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Serena Williams’ former coach, Rick Macci, believes the 23-times Grand Slam champion is certain to return to competitive tennis and said the 44-year-old is “going all out” in training to get herself ready for a return to the sport.Williams, who won her last Grand Slam singles title in 2017 and has not competed since the 2022 U.S. Open, can officially enter tournaments after rejoining the tennis anti-doping testing pool last year.The American has denied that she is preparing to return to the sport she dominated for two decades, but raised eyebrows last month by deflecting questions about a comeback during…

Last Saturday, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)’s area council election unfolded without the spectacle that typically surrounds national contests. Voters moved steadily through polling units tucked inside school premises, community centres and open spaces, casting ballots in a race many viewed as routine. But as the results emerged, the outcome told a more consequential story: one that underscored the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s enduring grassroots strength, the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s growing foothold in the capital, and the harsh electoral reality confronting the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s emerging opposition coalition. A lone win, heavy with meaning The PDP’s triumph in…

Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron and leading provider of vehicle tracking and telematics solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with the Sunshine Tour to develop enhanced golf performance analytics and tracking capabilities together. The strategic partnership aims to support South African golfers by providing insights to help refine skills, define strategies, and improve consistency. The partnership brings Netstar’s tracking technology to professional golf, with both organisations committed to developing a custom solution together. By applying telematics and analytics capabilities used in fleet management, Netstar and the Sunshine Tour will work together to create tools that support player development over time.…

Job Ochieng’ scores again in Spain as his Real Sociedad B side beat Cadiz 2-0. Ochieng stepped up in the 72nd minute to break the deadlock in the match. The win helped Real Sociedad B move to 13th place, five points above relegation. Harambee Stars attacker Job Ochieng’ continued his fine run of form in Spain after finding the back of the net in Real Sociedad B’s crucial 2-0 victory over Cádiz CF in the Segunda División on Monday night. The 20-year-old was once again at the heart of the action as Sanse strengthened their fight for survival with an…

    Actress and filmmaker, Juliet Ibrahim has alleged that a former partner repeatedly raped her during a past relationship. Speaking in an interview on the WithChude YouTube channel, the actress said her ex-lover forced himself on her several times despite her refusal. However, she didn’t involve the police and didn’t mention who the particular person was. “I kept saying, ‘No, stop it. You pinned me down, and you’re doing whatever it is. And you’re smiling. Saying, ‘don’t worry.’ And you’re kissing while I’m crying. Like, that means you’re a rapist,” she narrated. Juliet Ibrahim explained that her former partner…

play videoDCOP Osei Akoto Arthur pictured with other top police officers Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Osei Akoto Arthur, has detailed the events leading to the death of the alleged leader of an armed robbery syndicate, Eric Antwi Duku during an intelligence-led operation in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. In a violent robbery at Ohwim Tigo Junction, the victim Andrews Amankwa was allegedly killed while suspects fled with his Toyota Hilux pickup.During a press conference in Kumasi on Monday, February 23, 2026, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, aided by the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Osei Akoto Arthur,…

Transport and Trade Ministers engage cement manufacturers over clinker delay The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, convened an emergency meeting with cement manufacturers and key sector players on February 23, 2026, to address prolonged port congestion that has left clinker shipments stranded at Ghana’s port.The meeting focused on operational challenges that have delayed the discharge of clinker, a key raw material in cement production, for up to two or three weeks.Speaking at the meeting, the CEO of the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers Ghana (COCMAG), Bishop Dr George Dawson-Ahmoah, described the situation as dire and financially detrimental to…

Ajay Banga is the World Bank president The World Bank announced Monday it aims to provide Mozambique with $6 billion in mostly concessional financing over the next five years to support public investment projects, as the Southern African nation grapples with strained public finances and recent IMF warnings over worsening debt dynamics.”We have a balance sheet of around $3 billion on the bank side, and we’re hoping to mobilise another $3 billion,” said Fily Sissoko, World Bank division director for Mozambique.The financing is “very concessional” and primarily grants, aimed at supporting the government’s development strategy.An additional $4 billion in private…

Some of the protesters   Cocoa farmers across the country have hinted of plans to drag the government to court over the non-payment of beans supplied for more than six months and a recent reduction in producer price of cocoa. Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bawumia Campaign Team in 2024, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, who disclosed this in an interview yesterday, described the situation as uncalled for and largely beyond partisan politics. He believes following rising tensions in cocoa-growing communities and frustration mounting over unpaid beans and reduced prices, many farmers are now exploring legal action if…

The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, has held a crisis meeting to address incidents of violence and assault recorded during ongoing inter-school sports competitions in parts of the Central Region.The meeting, held on Monday, February 23, 2026, brought together the GES Management Team and a Central Regional delegation to review the reported incidents and agree on measures to prevent a recurrence.The Central Regional delegation was led by the Regional Director of Education, Dr Juliette Dufie Otami, and included municipal and district directors of education, heads of affected senior high and technical schools, the Regional…

The National Identity Management Commission says it has commenced ward-level registration and enrolment for the National Identification Number in Jigawa State. The state Coordinator, Mr Aminu Jakada, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Dutse. He said the commission began the nationwide exercise on February 16 as part of efforts to enhance access to registration services across the country. Jakada said the development followed a presidential directive mandating the commission to extend NIN enrolment to ward levels nationwide. According to him, President Bola Tinubu directed NIMC to increase the number of people enrolled…

The vivo Y31d has officially gone on sale in Kenya, positioned as a solution for users who prioritize battery life above all else. Starting at KES 26,999, the device is built around a 7200mAh battery, which is the largest capacity vivo has ever put into a smartphone. The massive battery is designed to handle heavy usage without requiring a midday charge. According to the performance data, a single charge can support up to 45 hours of video playback, 14.5 hours of navigation, or nearly 12 hours of continuous gaming. When the battery eventually runs low, it uses 44W fast charging…

Chiaky Otuteye was crowned winner of Miss Intercontinental Ghana 2025 Following the revocation of her title after social media bullying, in which she was labelled ‘not beautiful’ and ‘undeserving’ of the crown, Chiaky Otuteye has filed a lawsuit against Cloudz Entertainment, the organisers of Miss Intercontinental Ghana.In an interview on Joy FM, shared on social media on February 21, 2026, Otuteye spoke about the emotional distress the cyberbullying had caused her.Explaining what triggered her decision, she revealed that shortly after the online trolling began, the organisers called her and asked her to return her sash and crown.How Ghanaian beauty queen…

Ken Ofori-Atta   Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been denied bail by a US court, leaving him in detention in Virginia as he fights deportation. According to reports, Judge David Gardey ruled against his request, stating that he has access to adequate medical care at the ICE facility. Mr. Ofori-Atta is also contesting an extradition request by the Government of Ghana over alleged offences during his tenure between 2017 and 2024. This ruling means the former Finance Minister remains in detention at the Caroline Detention Facility in Virginia following his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) several months…

The Black Stars are expected to contend with challenging weather conditions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada in June 2026.Ghana has been drawn in Group L and will battle 1966 winners England, 2018 runner-up Croatia, and the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League champions, Panama.According to the FIFA schedule, the Black Stars will play their first group game on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the 45,000-seat Toronto Stadium. Their second game will be against England on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Gillette Stadium in Boston. Ghana’s final group stage match…

The Ministers were accompanied by the Deputy Trade Minister and directors from the Ministry The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, together with the Minister for Transport, Bukare Mikpe, on Monday, February 23, visited the surviving victims of the recent attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso.The Ministers, accompanied by the Deputy Trade Minister and directors from the Ministry, called on the injured traders at the 37 Military Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.The two survivors, a male and a female, sustained varying degrees of injuries during the attack a few weeks ago and remain on…

By Ashiadey Dotse The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has started investigations into an alleged diversion of 50 containers of palm oil valued at GH₵25.8 million.‎‎The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, is leading the probe into what officials describe as a suspected corruption scheme involving the unlawful sale of goods meant for transit.‎‎In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the OSP said the shipment was originally declared as goods in transit to Burkina Faso. However, investigations suggest that the containers were diverted into the Ghanaian market without payment of the required duties and taxes.‎‎Preliminary findings indicate that some…

  The Government has officially reverted the name of Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to its original designation, Accra International Airport, the Ministry of Transport announced yesterday. According to a statement from the Ministry, the airport was originally known as Accra International Airport before being redesignated, and the government has deemed it appropriate to restore the internationally recognised name. The Ministry assured the public that the name change will not affect airport operations, safety standards, or international travel arrangements. The facility’s International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) code, “ACC,” will remain unchanged. The statement said implementation of the renaming would involve a…

The Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Eteng Jonah Williams, The Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Eteng Jonah Williams, has provided relief materials worth millions of naira to communities impacted by recent communal clashes in Obubra and Ikom local government areas. The intervention, carried out in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency through its zonal office, saw the distribution of essential items to residents of Ochon Ward in Obubra and Ofutop II Ward in Ikom. Represented at the exercise by his Senior Legislative Aide, Barr. Emmanuel Elemi, the senator said the initiative was aimed at easing…

The Men in Blue are set to clash against Zimbabwe on February 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. They will then lock horns with the West Indies on March 1 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata Mohammad Kaif (Pic: File Pic) Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio Team India suffered a loss by 76 runs in the Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Mohammad Kaif said the “Men in Blue” lost the match due to poor utilisation of lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah. “We lost…

More than 600 Kenyans who were lured to Cambodia by the promise of jobs but say they ended up being kept against their will in a trafficking scheme are seeking court orders to compel the Kenyan government to bring them home. The papers filed in Kenya’s High Court on Monday say the Kenyan citizens were kept in a guarded compound surrounded by high perimeter walls and barbed wire to prevent escape. The Reuters Inside Track newsletter is your essential guide to the biggest events in global sport. Sign up here. They were forced to work continuously for 16 hours to…

Kissi Agyebeng is the Special Prosecutor The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has commenced investigations into the suspected diversion of fifty (50) twenty-foot containers of palm oil valued at GH¢25.8 million.According to the OSP in a communique issued on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the consignment was declared as goods in transit to Burkina Faso but was unlawfully diverted into the local market without payment of applicable duties and taxes.Deputy finance minister raises alarm over customs-importer collusionPreliminary findings indicate the involvement of some Customs officers, operatives of National Security, and clearing agents in what the OSP describes as a coordinated…

The OSP has started investigations into criminal palm oil diversion The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has commenced investigations into the suspected diversion of fifty (50) twenty-foot containers of palm oil valued at GH¢25.8 million.According to the OSP in a communique issued on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the consignment was declared as goods in transit to Burkina Faso but was unlawfully diverted into the local market without payment of applicable duties and taxes.Deputy finance minister raises alarm over customs-importer collusionPreliminary findings indicate the involvement of some Customs officers, operatives of National Security, and clearing agents in what the OSP…

Murtala Muhammed International Airport Airspace over Lagos was temporarily suspended on Monday after a fire broke out at Murtala Muhammed International Airport.Six people were injured but all are said to be in stable condition, Nigerian authorities said in a statement. Fourteen people were trapped in the control tower before being evacuated by emergency teams.The fire appears to have started at about 3pm in a server room on the first floor of Terminal 1.The flames damaged the airport’s departures hall which is undergoing a $500 million renovation.Nigeria’s Airspace Management Agency said it was working to establish a temporary control tower to…

Ghana has only 25 consultant neurosurgeons serving a population of more than 33 million people, a ratio of one specialist per approximately 1.24 million people, according to a peer-reviewed study co-authored by leading Ghanaian neurosurgeon Dr. Teddy Totimeh and published in a medical journal, findings that place the country among the most undersupplied nations in the world for emergency brain and spinal surgery. The study, which surveyed the entire neurosurgical workforce across Ghana’s hospitals, found that almost half of Ghana’s population does not have access to a hospital with a neurosurgeon in their region, and that while 82 percent of…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF), Alhaji Halidu Haruna, and the Presidential Coordinator in charge of Zongo Development at the Office of the President, Alhaji Abu Sadat Babanlamie, have set out a new direction for Zongo communities with a focus on investment reforms and youth development. Speaking at a meeting with members of the Federation of Muslim Councils (FMC) in Accra, Alhaji Haruna said when they assumed office, the fund lacked a clear investment and funding policy, a gap he said had limited its impact over the years. Alhaji Haruna said his outfit had, therefore, drafted…

Nkenkenso Senior High School The Ghana Education Service (GES) has suspended Akwasi Opoku, also known as Striker, the Senior House Master of Nkenkenso Senior High School, following his involvement in an alleged curse on three female students.The students reportedly spread rumors about Opoku, prompting him to invoke a curse on them. The curse was said to have been reversed by Opoku’s mother, a chief priest, at a cost of over GH₵3,000 to the students.The school’s management condemned Opoku’s actions, describing them as “unprofessional” and damaging to the school’s reputation.In a press release issued on February 24, 2026, the school stated…

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), has said that under Section 315 of the Constitution, the President can make amendments to existing laws to bring them into conformity with constitutional provisions. Pinheiro, in a statement made available to Punch on Tuesday, argued that the transitional provisions of the 1999 Constitution confer modification powers on the President as the “appropriate authority.” He stated, “I believe one could also argue thus: that pursuant to the provisions of the GrundNorm, particularly S.315 and its skillfully drafted provisos, the President can in fact make amendments to the law—dare I say—as he sees…

21-year-old Jordan Boshoff and teammate Travis Rademan-Ludeke tackle the world’s toughest stage race with Project Dream SA, aiming to turn local talent into global champions.   Stellenbosch, South Africa (24 February 2026) – “Turning champions into world champions.” That is the mission behind Project Dream SA, and for 21-year-old Jordan Boshoff, it is far more than a slogan. For this team, it’s an everyday pursuit. Fresh off a morning training ride of 91km with 1,200 metres of climbing, Jordan admits the work never really stops. The internationally renowned Absa Cape Epic is widely regarded as one of the toughest stage…

The Kenyan government is set to receive a total of Ksh32.95 billion (USD255.4 million) from the government of Uganda as part of the money that Kampala will be channelling to acquire stakes in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) sale. The deal, which will see Uganda secure long-term access to regional fuel transport infrastructure, comes months after President William Ruto announced during a visit in November last year to the East African nation that, indeed, Uganda had expressed interest in the partial ownership of the crucial asset. The investment will be made through the ongoing public share offering by KPC, in…

File photo of a worried woman Dear GhanaWeb,When I was in class three, I got into a fight with a classmate. She beat me badly and even cut the area under my eye with her fingernail. Although we were both punished in school, my parents were upset, and my grandmother was angry.The next day, I stayed home with my grandmother because my eye was swollen. She brought up the incident again and asked me if I wanted to repay the girl for hurting me. As a child, I didn’t know any better, so I said yes.She then took me inside…

L-R: Vinicius Jr, Mbappe and Prestianni are involved in racial controversy Benfica winger, Gianluca Prestianni is reportedly considering filing a legal complaint against Real Madrid stars Vinícius Jnr and Kylian Mbappé over allegations of racial abuse.The match between Benfica and Real Madrid at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, was halted for 10 minutes after Vinícius reported racial abuse by Prestianni to referee François Letexier. Vinícius and his teammates temporarily left the field in protest.Replays showed the Argentine footballer lifting his jersey to cover his mouth while speaking to Vinícius Jnr.’He called Vinícius a monkey’…

24-Hour Economy Ghanaian manufacturers that transition to three-shift, round-the-clock production will qualify for a 50 percent corporate tax rebate under an incentive framework President John Dramani Mahama unveiled at the Presidential Dialogue with the Private Sector in Accra on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the most detailed disclosure yet of how the government intends to make its newly signed 24-Hour Economy law commercially attractive to investors. President Mahama assented to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill on Thursday, February 19, ahead of the 13th Cabinet meeting, giving legal effect to one of the flagship economic commitments of his administration. At the signing,…

A delegation from the Right to Information Commission has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional cooperation and advance the effective implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989). The delegation was led by the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Genevieve Shirley Lartey, and included members of the newly inaugurated Governing Board. The visit provided an opportunity to formally introduce the Board and engage the Minister on strategic areas of mutual interest. Also in attendance were the Board Chair, James Asante;…

Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, has announced a dress code policy for students, declaring that compliance will be mandatory.Addressing students at a public gathering, Professor Mawutor stated that from Monday to Thursday February 26, 2026, all students must appear in formal attire, with particular emphasis on professional dressing at the beginning of the week.“From Monday to Thursday, formal. As for Monday, the gentlemen, you have no option than to be in your professional wear,” he said. Seek solutions where there…

Nigeria’s 2025 conflict deaths surpass Middle East war zones Nigeria recorded nearly 12,000 conflict-related deaths in 2025, a toll that exceeds fatalities reported in several major war zones in the Middle East, according to data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). ACLED figures show that Nigeria logged 11,968 conflict fatalities in 2025. By comparison, Syria recorded 7,918 deaths, Yemen 2,902, Afghanistan 927, Iraq 574 and Libya 282 over the same period. The data indicates that Nigeria alone accounted for more conflict-related deaths than Syria, Yemen and Iraq combined, underscoring the scale of insecurity in Africa’s most…

South Africa’s Nedbank (JSE:NED) has received approval from Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to acquire a 66% stake in NCBA Group (NSE:NCBA), one of East Africa’s largest financial services providers, in a deal valued at around R13.9bn ($867.28mn), BusinessTech reported. The acquisition will make NCBA a subsidiary of Nedbank while the remaining 34% of shares continue trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The offer is structured as 20% cash and 80% Nedbank ordinary shares listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) at an issue price of R250 ($15.60) per share. The offer was conditional on CMA granting an exemption…

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 24 – Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya’s economy, contributing roughly 22 percent of GDP and employing a majority of rural households, according to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). In recent years, global and local investors, regulators, and buyers have intensified their focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. While firms increasingly highlight sustainability initiatives in their reporting, independent assessments reveal persistent gaps between corporate claims and the lived realities of workers and smallholders. For many in Kenya’s agribusiness sector, ESG compliance is not just a question of corporate responsibility; it is a lens on…

Wanlov is a Ghanaian artiste Filmmaker and musician Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu, popularly known as Wanlov, an alumnus of Adisadel College (Adisco), has recounted some memorable moments from his senior high school days.Wanlov told Kafui Dey in an interview that aired on February 23, 2026, that his teachers at Adisco were more focused on asserting authority than imparting knowledge.“I realised that our teachers were more interested in showing power and inflicting harm than imparting knowledge,” Wanlov said.I used to draw private parts in class while teaching was ongoing – Wanlov the KubolorThe member of the “… Boys” duo recalled an incident from…

Ghanaian media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has declared his intention to contest the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency parliamentary seat in the Ashanti Region.Speaking during his “For the Records” show on February 21, 2026, the outspoken broadcaster pledged his commitment to the constituency, describing his vision as a “rebuilding agenda.” He mentioned the names of constituency and electoral area executives he plans to work with, expressing confidence in capturing the seat during the 2028 general elections should he win the NPP primaries.“The General Secretary has brought the election timetable for the party’s internal elections, and I have an interest in contesting the…

The victim was attacked with stones during an inter-school competition A student of Obrachire Senior High Technical School who was assaulted during a district inter-schools athletics competition has shared what happened, insisting he did nothing to provoke the attack.The incident, which occurred during an inter-school competition in Agona Swedru on February 19, 2026, involved students from Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS). Speaking to TV3 Ghana, the victim recounted how the attack happened unexpectedly while he was trying to attend to a health issue.Watch as CID boss issues 24-hour deadline to SWEBUS head to produce suspects“They threw stones at me when…

The Ministry noted that engineers are continuing work to address remaining technical challenges The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that power supply has been largely restored across several affected communities following the resolution of a technical fault that triggered outages in parts of Ghana’s power distribution network.In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Ministry said its technical team successfully resolved the fault at approximately 1:00 a.m. The disruption had affected the feeder supplying Lakeside and surrounding areas, leading to temporary power interruptions.The Ministry added that nearly all causes of the recent outages in Kumasi…

Facing drought, Somaliland looks to Israel for help with water management.On Faysal Omar Salah’s family farm, the seeded furrows are nothing but dust after months without rain. Like many in Somaliland, he hopes Israel can help.”We are desperate,” said Salah, whose two children, out of school, survive only thanks to the milk from his cattle.In the nearby Lallays reservoir, dozens of camels graze on wild plants, but not a single puddle remains.Locals say no rain has fallen on Lallays, around 45 minutes’ drive from the capital Hargeisa, since last June or July, even though this is traditionally the wettest part…

The National Teacher Licensure Examination has been integrated into the final examination of trainees and will no longer be held as a separate examination, the National Teaching Council (NTC) has said. It added that the examination had been modified and enhanced, citing, for instance, that it now included a practical aspect that constituted 30 percent of the final trainees’ examination. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on February 23 to refute concerns that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government had reneged on its promise to abolish the licensure examination, the Board Chairman of the NTC, Emmanuel Kwame Alorvi, repeated…

Popular Nigerian Inspiration and Gospel singer, Busola Oke, has sparked concern among fans after breaking down in tears during a live Instagram session where she opened up about her ongoing struggles in the music industry. The singer, widely known for her hit track Eleyele, became visibly emotional as she apologised to her supporters and admitted that she could no longer cope with the pressures confronting her career. ‘Good Music Don’t Sell Anymore’ In the now-viral video, Oke wept openly while expressing frustration over what she described as the harsh realities of today’s music industry. “To my fans, I’m sorry. I…

According to Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, he does not believe Kennedy would abandon the NPP A former Majority Leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has dismissed claims that former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong will leave the party after losing the party’s presidential primaries.According to Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, he has known Kennedy Agyapong for a long time and does not believe he would abandon the party.He indicated that the party’s leadership will soon begin engagements with Agyapong and his team to discuss future plans on how to recapture power in the 2028 general elections.Speaking in an interview on…

The violence which erupted in Mexico on Sunday is among the worst the country has known in years Mexico’s co-hosting of this summer’s Fifa World Cup could be compromised by the eruption in drug cartel violence which began on Sunday, experts have told BBC Sport.The Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel – one of the country’s most powerful and feared criminal organisations – has engaged in gun shootouts with the Mexican military, blocked roads and burned vehicles in response to the killing of its leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as ‘El Mencho’, in an army operation.Violence began in the…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Monday night, undertook an emergency visit to Lagos State following a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. According to a post via his X handle on Tuesday morning, Keyamo said he arrived at the airport around midnight and immediately joined the Managing Director and management team of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, who were coordinating efforts to contain the incident. The minister commended FAAN personnel and other first responders for their swift intervention, noting that their actions helped to minimise the impact of the…

Energy regulator Nersa has gazetted a consultation paper on the Eskom Retail Tariff and Structural Adjustment (ERTSA)—the final approval process for the power utility’s price adjustments for 2026. This will see Eskom tariffs hiked by around 9% from 1 April for its direct customers, with municipal customers following suit later in July. The price hikes do not include increases to Eskom’s fixed network charges, which will also increase this year. Price increases were originally going to be a more muted, though still above-inflation, 5.4%, but miscalculations and errors by Nersa put South African consumers on the hook for an additional…

Dr Johnson Asiama, Bank of Ghana Governor The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to integrate business model analysis into routine supervisory assessments, as the regulator targets earlier detection of structural risks.Central bank Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama said the move follows a thematic review of banks’ funding structures, asset allocation patterns, earnings composition and governance effectiveness under both baseline and stress scenarios.While the review confirmed that the sector remains viable and profitable, it also identified structural features which warrant closer regulatory attention as macroeconomic conditions normalise. “Business model analysis will now form an embedded part of supervisory assessment, supporting…