Medeama SC finished the first half of the season on top of the league following a slim yet important 1-0 win over Hearts of Oak in week 17.
The two time FA Cup winners collected all three points after Salimd Adams scored the only goal in the 64th minute at the Tarkwa TnA Park on Sunday.
Head coach of Medeama SC, Ibrahim Tanko addressed the important victory at the end of the game.
“It’s very important, I mean the game was really tactical and we had to dig our minds into the ninetieth minute but I think we had most of the ball, we possessed very well and kept controlling the game and I think it’s a deserved win for us,” Ibrahim Tanko said.
The former Ghana U-23 coach opened up on the tactics that helped his side rake in the win over Hearts of Oak.
Kotoko dropped to third on league table with 30 points
“I told the players that we are doing everything right right, the only thing we had to do was to use our chances and then I think Salim Adams did it very well and three points very happy.”
Medeama’s win over Hearts of Oak made it 14 games without a defeat, keeping them at the top on 34 points, two better than reigning champions GoldStars after 17 games.
Asante Kotoko dropped to third on the league table with 30 points after suffering a 2-1 loss at All Blacks on Sunday with two time winners Aduana FC surprisingly losing 1-0 at home to Vision FC.
Rev Owusu-Bempah (L) takes subtle swipe at President Akufo-Addo (R)
The founder and leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, Rev Isaac Owusu Bempeh, had nothing but praise for President John Dramani Mahama while speaking to his congregation on Sunday, January 4, 2025.
He said that he would continue to pray for Mahama so that he can continue the good works he has started, which every Ghanaian can attest to.
He asserted that the thing he admires about Mahama the most is the president’s humility, citing a viral video of him (Mahama) sitting among the worshippers at his church.
“When I speak about the president, please understand why I do so. When you go before the Lord, pray for the president of Ghana, and continue to do the good works without blemish, spotless. I admire his humility, the way he does things, and the way he talks.
“He went to church, and when he got there, there was a presidential seat reserved for the seat he and his wife were supposed to sit on. But when he went there, he didn’t go and sit on that chair. He didn’t sit in the midst of the elders or pastors… He’s the president of Ghana, but he sat in the congregation like any member of the church,” Owusu Bempah said in the Twi dialect.
He then went on to take a subtle jab at the former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, saying that Mahama would never order people to stand up before they could greet him.
“This is what we call humility. He does not make himself or think of himself more highly than he ought to. He wouldn’t say to you, ‘stand on your feet before you greet me,’” he said.
Even though Owusu Bempah did not directly mention Akufo-Addo’s name, the former president was heavily criticised for ordering some traditional rulers to stand before greeting him at public events while he was in office.
Owusu-Bempah blasts Akufo-Addo government, NPP over ‘broken’ promises
Watch a video of Owusu Bempah’s remarks below
Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah eulogises H.E John Mahama @JDMahama. I like his HUMILITY and his GOVERNANCE, he doesn’t tell or order people to STAND up and GREET him 😂. The CHANGE we VOTED 🗳️ for 💯👏.#AbanPapaAba#JmWillDeliverpic.twitter.com/qu1TPnUIGe
03 January 2026, China, Shanghai: An illustration shows the US and the Venezuelan flags displayed on a table. Photo: Sopa Images/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Germany is following the US military operation in Venezuela “with the greatest concern,” a Foreign Office source said on Saturday after US forces bombed targets in the country and seized President Nicolás Maduro.
A crisis meeting was being held in the Foreign Office. “We are observing the situation in Venezuela very carefully,” the source said, adding that the Foreign Office was in close contact with the embassy in Caracas.
Germany was consulting with partner countries on the situation, which remained unclear, the source said.
Earlier on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said US forces had seized Maduro and his wife and taken them out of the country.
They are due to face multiple drugs charges in New York.
Office of the Registrar of Companies ( ORC) has formally banned the issuance, holding, and transfer of bearer shares, declaring the practice unlawful and warning companies of sanctions for non-compliance.
The directive, issued on January 2, 2026, under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992), takes immediate effect and applies to all companies incorporated, registered or operating in Ghana.
According to the Registrar, bearer shares—which confer ownership by mere possession and do not require disclosure of the beneficial owner—are not recognised under Ghanaian law. The Office cited sections 13, 35, 39, and 126 of the Companies Act as the legal basis for the prohibition.
The Registrar said the move is intended to strengthen corporate transparency and enforce Ghana’s commitments to beneficial ownership disclosure, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing standards.
What companies must do under the new directive, companies are required to: Issue shares only in registered form, and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of shareholders and beneficial owners, which must be properly filed with the Office of the Registrar of Companies.
The Registrar warned that enforcement action will be taken against any company or individual found in violation of the directive. Sanctions will be applied in line with the Companies Act and other relevant laws.
To advance out of group play, to survive the “Group of Death,” the US needed a win against Ghana, and just when it seemed they’d be lucky to tie, a header went in and the American’s chances went up. It was a a heart-stopper, as Ghana continued to knock, tying the match in the 81st. For the US, a victory came with redemption as well, besting the country that had eliminated them in the previous two World Cups. Clint Dempsey scored early, took a shot to the nose, and lead the US to a thrilling win. See how they did it below.
1. First Minute Magic
With a history of giving up early goals, the US struck quick when Dempsey snuck around the defense, striking perfectly with his left. It was early magic for the Yanks and a jolt of hope for a huge win.
2. Jozy Pulls Up
The American striker had made the run, went for the ball, and pulled up lame. It was a hamstring injury that took him out of the rest of the game. The moment was dramatic and Altidore’s availability for future matches remained in doubt. News came late though that he would be ready come Sunday, when the US take on Portugal. A country exhales.
3. Nose Goes
Shortly after Altidore left on a stretcher, Clint Dempsey took a shot right to the nose. Sustaining another huge loss would have decimated the Americans, but their captain returned, with a Frankstein-like twisted sniffer.
4. Ghana Equalizes
After repeated attempts, close shots nearly missing on all corners of the goal, Ghana finally put one in the back of the net with a beautiful back heal and finish. The clock had seemingly struck midnight on the US. 80 minutes of scoreless action punctuated with what was growing inevitable.
5. A Winning Sub
Just as the reality of a tie was setting in, American defender John Brooks put a header in off a corner in the 86th minute, playing hero at just 21 years old. Subbed in at the 46th minute, Brooks becomes the first American to score an international goal off the bench and gives his team breath as the group stage plays on.
The Financial Stability Council (FSC) has concluded its final meeting for 2025, outlining reforms to strengthen the resilience and transparency of Ghana’s financial sector.
At its 25th high-level session, the Council agreed on interventions to safeguard financial stability and boost market confidence, including measures to deepen capital markets and strengthen oversight.
Key among the decisions was a push to encourage the listing of banks on the Ghana Stock Exchange, with agreed modalities aimed at improving transparency, enforcing market discipline and expanding market depth.
The FSC also finalised a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ghana Statistical Service for the collection of real estate market data, beginning in 2026, to support the monitoring of price movements and systemic risks in the sector.
Following the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, the Council directed the development of a risk matrix to monitor the virtual asset ecosystem and ensure emerging risks are effectively mitigated.
To enhance consumer protection and competition, the Council tasked its Technical Committee to review global best practices and work with state agencies to strengthen safeguards for financial services users.
Progress was also reported on a supervisory framework for financial conglomerates, with the reporting mechanism for its implementation nearing completion.
Ahead of Ghana’s mutual evaluation by the Financial Action Task Force in early 2026, the Council stressed the need for broad stakeholder sensitisation to ensure a successful assessment and protect the country’s standing in the global financial system.
The FSC reaffirmed its commitment to proactive risk management, regulatory coordination and strategic market development to sustain financial stability.
Established in 2018, the Financial Stability Council is mandated to promote the stability and resilience of Ghana’s financial system through coordinated regulation and systemic risk mitigation.
It is chaired by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana and comprises heads of key financial sector regulatory agencies.
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is the President of Equatorial Guinean
Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has affirmed the relocation of the capital city from Malabo, located on Bioko Island, to the mainland city of Ciudad de la Paz [City of Peace] in Djibloho Province, according to the state-run Information and Press Office of Equatorial Guinea.
Obiang signed the decree on the relocation plan on Friday, January 2, 2026, during a ceremony attended by top government officials.
Ciudad de la Paz, which means “City of Peace,” aims to improve accessibility and address logistical and security issues associated with island-based Malabo.
“The relocation of the nation’s capital, from a security standpoint, is a crucial step, given that the government has been the victim of several attacks originating from abroad via maritime routes,” the Information and Press Office said in a statement.
The relocation also allows the Central African country to break with outdated colonial-era structures that no longer contribute to its modernisation, the statement added.
According to local media, it will take one year to transfer all administrative services to the new capital.
President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has expressed strong confidence in Ghana’s recent economic management, suggesting that the country is making such progress that it could soon be in a position to support international institutions rather than rely on them.
In remarks praising reforms within Ghana’s gold trading and fiscal management framework, Mr Cudjoe commended the leadership of key state officials, describing them as committed patriots working in the national interest.
He singled out Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiamah, for their roles in driving what he described as significant economic improvements.
“But seriously, Sammy Gyamfi, Ato Forson and Dr Asiama are true patriots,” Mr Cudjoe said, crediting the GoldBod system with helping Ghana build substantial gold reserves.
According to him, these reserves have played a critical role in absorbing losses previously incurred under the Gold-for-Oil (G4O) programme, while also supporting the country’s debt service obligations.
He further pointed to what he described as a significant improvement in Ghana’s debt position, attributing it to prudent fiscal discipline and effective economic coordination between the Finance Ministry and the central bank.
Mr Cudjoe said the progress demonstrated that recent policy decisions were yielding concrete results.
“It is instructive to note that the Finance Minister has diligently reduced the debt of Ghana from 61 per cent of GDP to 45 per cent in a year,” he stated, describing the development as remarkable and encouraging.
Buoyed by these gains, the IMANI Africa President made a tongue-in-cheek but symbolic suggestion about Ghana’s future standing in the global financial system.
“I think we should be loaning money to the IMF, so they can help other less endowed countries,” he said, underscoring his optimism about Ghana’s economic recovery and long-term prospects.
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Members of the CRC presenting their report to President John Dramani Mahama
The Constitution Review Committee (CRC), which was set up by President John Dramani Mahama, recently presented its reports, which contain some recommendations for the amendment of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
One of the recommendations was that some entrenched provisions, which require a two-thirds majority in Parliament as well as a referendum for an amendment, should be made “semi-entrenched” provisions, which can be more easily amended by a 75% majority in Parliament.
To achieve this, the committee suggested amendments to Chapter 25 of the Constitution, specifically Article 290, which lists the entrenched provisions and how they can be amended.
“The Committee is of the view that all of the Constitution’s ‘sacred cows’ – the provisions that vast majorities of Ghanaians rightfully hold dear – can continue to be protected through firm entrenchment, while leaving reasonable room for periodic governance-enhancing reforms to take place with substantial cross-party support.
“The Committee accordingly recommends an amendment to Chapter 25 of the Constitution to introduce a third amendment route – to be known as the semi-entrenched provisions – under which certain non-foundational provisions of the Constitution that are now amendable only one-provision-at-a-time via a referendum may be amended by an enhanced parliamentary majority of not less than seventy-five percent of all Members of Parliament,” parts of the report read.
Which provisions of the Constitution are likely to be altered:
The committee listed the following provisions of the 1992 Constitution, which it wants to now become semi-entrenched provisions and they are:
1. Article 11
This article encompasses the laws that are used to govern the country.
2. The entirety of Chapter 5 other than Articles 12(1); 17, 21(1) and 23
Chapter 5 of the Constitution touches on Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms.
3. Articles 43, 46 and 49(2) to (4)
These articles border on Representation of the People.
4. Articles 55 and 56 other than Articles 55(1) and (2)
These articles also embody Representation of the People.
5. The entirety of Chapter 8 other than Articles 57(1), 58 and 66
Chapter 8 covers the laws on the Executive arm of government.
6. Articles 174 and 187
These two articles cover laws on the country’s finances.
7. Article 129 and Articles 145 to 146
These articles border on the role of the Judicial arm of government.
8. Article 200; Article 210
Article 200 is on the Ghana Police Service, and Article 210 is on the Ghana Armed Forces.
9. Articles 216 and 225
These articles cover the role of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice.
10. Article 231
This covers the laws of the National Commission for Civic Education.
11. Articles 240 and 252
These cover the laws on Decentralisation and Local Government.
12. Article 280; Article 286
Article 280 touches on the functions of the Commission of Inquiry, while Article 286 covers laws on Conduct for Public Officers.
13. Articles 293 and 299
They cover the miscellaneous section of the 1992 Constitution.
Provisions that would not be affected:
Articles 1 to 4
Articles 12, 17, 21(1) and 23
Articles 57(1), 58 and 66(2)
Article 93(2) and Articles 106(1) and (2)
Articles 125 and 127
Article 42
Article 49(1)
Articles 55(1) and (2)
Articles 162(1) to (3)
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The government plans to raise approximately GH¢ 7.5 billion from the domestic market next week to meet its short-term financing needs.
This follows a Bank of Ghana notice (No. BG/FMD/2025/76), issued on behalf of the Government, setting a GHS7.56 billion target for the sale of 91-day, 182-day and 364-day Treasury Bills under Tender 1989.
The target is about 90 per cent higher than the GHS3.99 billion set for the previous auction held on January 2, indicating a sharp increase in immediate borrowing requirements.
The move comes after the government raised GHS4.3 billion at last week’s auction, amid continued investor demand for relatively high yields.
The 91-day, 182-day and 364-day bills were issued at average interest rates of 11.12 per cent, 12.55 per cent and 12.33 per cent per annum, respectively.
The primary auction is conducted on a wholesale basis and is restricted to Primary Dealer banks.
Members of the public and institutional investors may, however, access the securities on the secondary Ghana Fixed Income Market through licensed participants.
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The Financial Stability Council (FSC) has concluded its final meeting for 2025, outlining reforms to strengthen the resilience and transparency of Ghana’s financial sector. 
