Author: Rebecca Eson
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in charge of Marketing and Special Duties, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, has outlined the Authority’s support for the Gomoa Easter Carnival, describing it as part of a broader national strategy to expand and energize domestic tourism activities during the Easter period. He explained that government is actively exploring ways to make Easter celebrations in Ghana as vibrant and economically impactful as the December festive season, with a focus on extending tourism activity beyond the year-end peak period. As part of this agenda, he noted that the Authority provided support for…
The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, has revealed that a comprehensive five-year review of trade data has uncovered significant irregularities involving an estimated $31 billion transferred out of Ghana without corresponding imports entering the country. He described the findings as “very revealing,” noting that they expose deep-rooted weaknesses in the country’s import monitoring and declaration systems at the ports. Speaking on the matter, he explained that the analysis of historical trade data pointed to extensive systemic gaps that have long affected revenue oversight. “When we took office, we did a study of the past data about…
The Chief Executive Officer of COMAC, Riverson Oppong, has questioned the timing of government’s decision to ease fuel prices, describing the intervention as necessary but belated. The government recently announced plans to remove selected taxes and margins on petroleum products following a Cabinet meeting, a move aimed at cushioning consumers from rising global oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While acknowledging the policy direction as positive, Dr Oppong argued that the response should have been implemented earlier, particularly as industry stakeholders had been calling for relief weeks prior. He noted that global fuel price indicators were…
Al Ahly SC goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy has been handed a four-match suspension following an altercation with a referee after his side’s 1-1 draw against Ceramica Cleopatra FC in the Egyptian Pro League. The incident occurred after the final whistle, with El-Shenawy—who was an unused substitute during the match—reacting angrily to a late decision not to award Al Ahly a penalty for a suspected handball in stoppage time. In the aftermath, he was found to have made physical contact with the referee. In a statement, league authorities confirmed that the Egypt international has been suspended for four matches and fined 50,000…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to implement a series of reforms aimed at preventing a repeat of the controversies that overshadowed the AFCON 2025 final. CAF President Patrice Motsepe disclosed that the proposed measures will be introduced through both the organisation’s Ordinary General Assembly and its Executive Council, depending on their scope and procedural requirements. He noted that some reforms have already been initiated as part of efforts to strengthen governance and decision-making processes within African football. According to Motsepe, the reforms are informed by lessons drawn from the events surrounding the tournament’s final, with particular attention…
Former Black Stars Management Committee member Kudjoe Fianoo has proposed that Winfried Schäfer, the technical director of the Ghana Football Association, be appointed as interim head coach of the national team ahead of the World Cup. His remarks follow the dismissal of Otto Addo after a string of underwhelming performances, culminating in a 2-1 defeat to Germany in an international friendly in Stuttgart. Fianoo argued that, given the limited time available before the World Cup, entrusting Schäfer with temporary leadership would provide stability while the association conducts a thorough search for a permanent coach. He noted that the technical director’s…
The Executive Director of Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), H. Kwasi Prempeh, has raised concerns over the handling of a Supreme Court case challenging the constitutional foundation of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), warning that recent procedural choices could weaken Ghana’s adversarial justice system. Commenting on proceedings in Adamtey v Attorney General, Prof. Prempeh argued that the court’s approach effectively prevents the OSP from defending the legality of its own establishment, while maintaining the Attorney General as the formal defendant despite not taking an opposing stance. The case before the Supreme Court of Ghana seeks to determine whether…
The President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr George A. N. Donkor, has emphasized the critical role of regional integration and structural reforms in sustaining economic stability across West Africa amid ongoing global uncertainties. Speaking at the 24th Ordinary Session of the Board of Governors in Accra, Dr Donkor noted that while the global economy has demonstrated resilience, it continues to face mounting risks driven by geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions. He explained that global economic output in 2025 remained modest but stable, supported largely by strong performance in a few advanced and emerging economies. However,…
The expansion of the FIFA World Cup to 48 teams for the 2026 edition was widely expected to create opportunities for more nations and players to feature on football’s biggest stage. However, despite the increased slots, several high-profile stars will miss out after their countries failed to secure qualification for the tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Big names absent from the global stage Among the most notable absentees is Victor Osimhen, whose impressive form at club level has not translated into World Cup participation. Nigeria’s failure to qualify means the prolific striker will…
Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala will not be part of the officiating team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being omitted from the final list of selected match officials. Ndala, who officiated the highly controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco, misses out on the global tournament despite previously being considered among Africa’s top referees. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, featuring an expanded format of 48 participating nations. Brazil leads the list of appointed officials, contributing the…