Report by: Mensah Maxwell The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa today told Parliament that the application and processing of the 32-page passports is set to reduce from GHS500 to GHS350. A reduction of GHS150 comes after the Minister has proposed the new fees to the August House. The GHS500 fee of the passport was set …

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC)announced its elective congress to select new executives for a four-year term on April26, 2025. The decision was reached during an extraordinary congress held last Saturday at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Pitch in Accra. The last GOC election was held in 2021 on March 16, where Ben Nunoo Mensah who served first them, was re-elected as …

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has secured a seat on theExecutive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).Mr. Okraku contested unopposed and will serve a four-year term from 2025 to 2029 on the 24-member committee. The victory marks a significant milestone for Ghanaian football, as Okraku’s inclusion in CAF’s decision-making body strengthens the country’s …

As part of the nomination process for the next Archbishop of Canterbury, a public consultation is running, inviting input from around the Anglican Communion. The consultation runs from February 7 to March 28. The consultation is an opportunity to gather the views of a wide range of people from across the Anglican Communion on the gifts, qualities and skills needed …

Liverpool manager Arne Slot reflects on his team’s Champions League exit following a gripping contest at Anfield. Despite coming into the game with a 1-0 win, Paris Saint-Germain PSG equalized the aggregate score at 1-1 with Osman Dembele giving the French giant the lead in the 12th minute.Pushing the match into a penalty shootout. PSG ultimately triumphed 4-1 in the …

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected president of the Confederation of African Football(CAF) for another four years. Motsepe, ran unopposed and secured his re-election at the CAF 14th Extraordinary General Assembly held on Wednesday inCairo, Egypt.Motsepe holds the record of the first CAF president elected into the position in 2021, becoming the firstEnglish-speaking president of the continental football …

By Isaac Mortey Former General Secretary of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Richard Akpokavie, has officially announced his intention to contest for the presidency of the committee in the upcoming elections scheduled for April 26, 2025. Speaking on his decision to run, Akpokavie highlighted his extensive experience within the GOC, having served as General Secretary for eight years. He believes …

Richard Akpokavie Esq., a leading candidate in the upcoming Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) presidential elections, has initiated a series of high-level engagements with Ghana’s top corporate sponsors and key sports stakeholders. These meetings are part of his broader vision to secure sustainable funding and strategic partnerships for the development of National Federations within Ghana’s Olympic movement.The engagements will involve discussions …

By Mensah Maxwell Falling Treasury Bill (T-Bill) Rates & Government Strategy Declining Yields: Ghana’s T-Bill rates have been dropping, reducing government borrowing costs but squeezing investor returns. Rejection of High-Yield Bids: Over six auctions, the government rejected GHS 24 billion in bids to enforce lower interest rates, signalling a deliberate strategy to cut borrowing expenses. Rationale: Lower rates aim to …

Source: Kwame Larweh The El Wak Wings Ladies Volleyball Club is ramping up preparations for the prestigious African Club Championship, set to take place in Abuja, Nigeria, from April 1 to April 14, 2025. The two-week tournament will see 21 of Africa’s top women’s volleyball clubs compete for continental supremacy, bragging rights, and attractive prizes. Among the formidable lineup are …