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TNR News Desk The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has firmly rejected claims that it sells foreign scholarships, calling these allegations unfounded and without evidence. In a statement released on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, GETFund noted that it had been alerted to accusations made by Mr. Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Plan (NEIP), during a panel discussion on Sompa FM/TV. The Fund emphasized that its scholarship program follows strict guidelines and is both transparent and based on merit. “We want to stress that GETFund scholarships make up five percent (5%) of…

Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and MP for Damongo, Samuel A. Jinapor, has urged African governments, mining firms, and financial institutions to actively include women, youth, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in all aspects of Africa’s mining value chains. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026 Mining Breakfast Meeting and Workshop at the Accra International Conference Centre on Wednesday, Mr. Jinapor pointed out that while Africa is one of the richest regions in minerals globally, the current structure of its mining industry restricts its ability to contribute to inclusive growth and sustainable development. He highlighted that…

TNR News Desk The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed her concerns over the lack of limited participation of African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in cross-border trade. She emphasized that the continent’s economic transformation agenda cannot be realized without enhanced support for SMEs, as well as for women and young entrepreneurs. During her address at the 2026 Africa Prosperity Dialogues held in Accra, Veep highlighted that while the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a significant opportunity for deeper economic integration, many businesses are still unable to take advantage of the expanded market. “Fewer than 20%…

By Philip Antoh The Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has launched a 26-member compliance and enforcement team in the Domestic Tax and Revenue Division. This effort is designed to ensure compliance, boost state revenue, and achieve the authority’s goals. The team’s responsibilities include enhancing Value Added Tax (VAT) payments and encouraging voluntary compliance among taxpayers to address the issues with the implementation of the reformed VAT, which started on January 1, 2026. Mr. Sarpong noted that more than 60 percent of businesses have not yet adhered to the new VAT rules, resulting in…

Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy has expressed his opinion on the current discussion regarding the Majority in Parliament’s proposal to change the name of Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport. In a recent interview, the celebrated musician stated that he would back the change if it is based on clear, patriotic reasons and has a positive effect on the country. He pointed out that the airport was initially called Accra International Airport and that changing it back could be acceptable if it fosters national unity and development. However, Stonebwoy warned against making a change that does not offer significant advantages…

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has pledged full transparency regarding the budget for Ghana’s Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana will be making its fifth appearance at the global tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Adams said the government will publicly disclose the World Cup budget, just as it did for the Black Stars’ World Cup qualifier matches, despite earlier criticism from sections of the football community. “We will make the World Cup budget public; nothing will be hidden,” the Member…

A visibly frustrated Abdul Karim Zito was left counting the cost of yet another slip-up in the title chase after Kotoko slumped to a 3-1 defeat to Heart of Lions. The Porcupine Warriors conceded two first-half goals before Samba O’Neil’s penalty restored hope at the Kpando Stadium. However, any hope of a comeback was quickly dismissed when Michael Ephson restored Lions’ two-goal advantage with 18 minutes remaining. “I missed it (the opportunity to close the gap on league leaders Medeama S.C). Seriously, I missed it. That is why I told you that I was not expecting this result because, to…

Former France captain Marcel Desailly has expressed optimism about Africa’s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the tournament’s expansion from 32 to 48 teams as a major opportunity for the continent. Speaking in Abidjan during the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, the ex-Chelsea defender singled out Côte d’Ivoire as Africa’s strongest contender to reach the final. “Remember, statistically, Morocco managed to reach the semi-final during the past World Cup. We are now hoping that with nine African teams in the system, one of them will reach the final, so maybe Ivory Coast,” Desailly said. “You don’t know, even…

Ghanaian singer Darkovibes has revealed a surprising dream involving Dancehall king Shatta Wale and how it has influenced his approach to his music career. According to Darkovibes, the dream occurred during a period when he was frequently travelling to promote Ghanaian music internationally. In the dream, Shatta Wale advised him to reduce his travels and focus on building his music locally first. “Every year around this time, we try to export Ghana music to the world with travelling, but for the past two to three years, I had a dream where Shatta told me I travel too much and that…

President John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by First Lady Lordina Mahama, departed Dubai yesterday for a strategically timed three-day state visit to Zambia. The choice of destination is significant, marking a deliberate foray into Southern Africa’s political and economic landscape as continental alliances continue to evolve.Touchdown at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is set to be a full ceremonial affair, with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and his wife leading the welcome party. This public display of camaraderie underscores a mutual desire to strengthen ties between two nations traditionally operating in different African spheres of influence.Insiders suggest the visit is a cornerstone of…