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Speaking at the ongoing Digital Government Africa Conference 2025 during panel discussions in Zambia, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, shared Ghana’s remarkable progress in implementing a National Identification System. The Deputy Minister underscored the significance of digital identity in shaping inclusive governance and resilient digital economies in Africa, stating that Ghana’s National Identification System, anchored by the Ghana Card, has been instrumental in improving access to essential services, financial inclusion and participation in the digital society. He noted that Ghana has made significant strides in ensuring Ghanaians have a digital identity, with mobile registration teams…

Vice Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Stephen Appiah, says he’s happy with the performance of the team following the win over Central African Republic (CAR) The Black Stars defeated Central African Republic on Wednesday evening to edge closer to secure a slot at next year’s global showpiece. Four goals in the second half added to Mohammed Salisu’s opening goal in the first half as Ghana claimed a 5-0 win. According to Appiah who was at the stadium for Wednesday’s fixture, the scoreline came as a big surprise as he lauded the team’s performance. “I am so happy. The…

Sports Minister Kofi Adams says Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is effectively sealed. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, the Minister said the team’s dominant performance against the Central African Republic had made their spot in the tournament a certainty. “The goal difference is huge, and it is not possible for Madagascar to go to Mali and beat them by 8-0, and then we will lose by 8-0 to Comoros,” he said. “It’s just not possible. So technically speaking, we are there, and we considered this game as a qualification game.” The Black Stars moved within…

The Black Stars are one point from qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their big win over Central African Republic (CAR). Four second half goals saw the Black Stars record a 5-0 win in Morocco to maintain their three-point lead at the top of Group I. Salisu should have scored in the 15th minute when he connected with Mohammed Kudus’ cross from a corner kick but the defender headed wide. There was no denying the Monaco centre-back five minutes later as he opened the scoring for Ghana, heading home a corner from Mohammed Kudus. Kwasi Sibo was close…

The Upper West Regional Police Command has made a breakthrough in a string of murder cases that have unsettled the region since 2021, following the arrest of two key suspects. The Regional Police Commander explained that the arrests came after months of sustained intelligence gathering, investigations, and operations aimed at solving 15 murder cases, including the recent killing of a night security guard in Wa. Timeline of Cases Between 2021 and 2022, 15 murders were recorded across the region, many involving night watchmen attacked while on duty. Victims were typically strangled or fatally struck on the head with cement blocks…

The Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has disclosed that Ghana is facing a severe backlog of unemployed professionals in the health and education sectors, a situation that continues to strain the national budget. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Mr. Ampem revealed that since 2019, the country has accumulated a backlog of 74,000 health professionals and 71,000 education professionals who are yet to be recruited into the public sector. “If you look at the health sector, every year from 2010 to date, about 26,000 professionals are trained, and out of that, only about…

Black Stars coach Otto Addo says it remains a great honour to serve Ghana at the FIFA World Cup, as he leads the national team closer to another qualification on the road to the 2026 edition. Addo, who was part of Ghana’s maiden World Cup appearance in 2006 as a player, later worked as a scout for the team at the 2014 tournament in Brazil. He then made history by becoming the first of his generation to qualify Ghana for the 2022 World Cup after edging Nigeria on the away goals rule. Now, the 49-year-old stands on the brink of…

Ghana coach Otto Addo has admitted that he is his own toughest critic, confessing that he often “overthinks” his decisions as he prepares the Black Stars for their next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying encounter against the Central African Republic (CAR). Speaking exclusively to JoySports in Morocco after the team’s final training session on Tuesday, Addo said the players must approach the game with total focus and respect for their opponents following a difficult encounter against Chad. “I mean, the past has shown that we can’t underrate any team. Any team can play, can defend, so it’s going to be…

The General Secretary of the Football Association, Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq, has been appointed as a Member of the FIFA Legal Committee, a significant recognition of his legal expertise and contribution to football administration and governance. His appointment is in accordance with the relevant provisions of the FIFA Statutes and FIFA Governance Regulations, and he will serve a four-year term from 2025 to 2029. The FIFA Legal Committee, one of FIFA’s key Standing Committees, is responsible for advising and assisting the FIFA Council on legal matters, including statutory interpretations, regulatory frameworks and governance issues within global football. The Committee is…

Dorothy’s Hope Foundation (DHF), in collaboration with it esteem partners, is organizing a two-day events designed to commemorate this year’s breast cancer awareness month, October.The events, slated for Saturday October 11 and Sunday 19, will see the Foundation, mobilize women and the general public to actively participate in the awareness programmes.The first programme salted for 11th Annual Eye For Cancer Marathon 2025, alias Walkathon, will begin at the Cantonments Post Office and will end at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), near Tema Station on Saturday, October 11.There will be a community walk, featuring survivor-led moments, wellness engagement, on-site health information…