Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has died at the age of 31. The England-born Greece international was found dead in the swimming pool of his house in Glyfada, southern Athens. Initial coroner’s findings suggest he drowned and police sources say there are no indications of foul play. His body was found at 22:30 local time on Wednesday. Police attempted ...

Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, will retire from tennis at the end of this season. The 38-year-old will represent Spain in his final appearance at next month’s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Nadal has barely played over the past two seasons because of injuries and suggested last year he could retire at the end of the 2024 season. ...

In an exciting and heartfelt interview with Okay Africa Channel, international reggae, dancehall and Afrobeat superstar, Stonebwoy has endorsed emerging dancehall artiste Aklerh as one of the top acts to watch in Ghana’s vibrant music scene. The multi-award-winning musician, known for hits like ‘Nominate’ and ‘Therapy’, mentioned Aklerh as a standout talent who is making waves in the genre and ...

Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has pledged that if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is re-elected, the country’s heavily polluted water bodies will be restored to their natural state within three months. This promise comes amid ongoing concerns regarding the environmental damage caused by illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey.” Mr Duker emphasised that the ...

The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners, in collaboration with the military, has intensified efforts to combat illegal mining, particularly on water bodies, as part of the government’s broader strategy to protect the environment. As part of this operation, three chanfan machines commonly used for illegal gold extraction—along with other industrial equipment, were seized and burned on the banks of ...

A Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has voiced his opposition to the deployment of military forces as the solution to the galamsey menace plaguing Ghana. Speaking at a recent event, Mr Duker emphasised that while the military can play a role in enforcing the law, a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of illegal ...

The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has expressed concerns about the ongoing accumulation of substantial debt within Ghana’s energy sector, highlighting that the country is accumulating approximately $67 million each month in unpaid obligations. This rising debt, according to ACEP, is largely a result of the low revenue recovery rate of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), which it ...

Renowned British actor, Idris Elba has urged African filmmakers to prioritise creating content of high-quality. Idris Elba emphasized the need for Africa to focus on making quality productions that will meet the global standard, noting that the continent should take advantage of advancement in technology to create professional-grade films. This, he believed will pave way for African filmmakers compete on ...

President of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Professor Eric Abavare, has stated that the suspension of Organised Labour’s indefinite strike was the sole decision of the group’s leadership. Prof. Abavare said the suspension does not reflect the views of the sister associations of the union. He told Bernard ...

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has announced that it will commence the printing of the Notice of Poll and Ballot Papers for the 2024 General Election on Friday, October 11, 2024. In a statement signed by Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairman of Operations, the printing will take place at designated printing facilities selected by the Commission. A total of eight printing ...