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A Ghanaian gospel musician has received anonymous monthly financial support for eight years, including rent payments, without asking. Yaw Siki says the faithful donations began after he left the music industry to focus on prayer and ministry.
Two-time world champion Nana Yaw Konadu, one of Ghana's most decorated boxers, takes the helm at PKO Boxing to protect athletes and develop future champions. The 60-year-old knockout artist brings decades of experience and a reputation for integrity to his new leadership role.
Oheneba Yaw Boamah built a celebrated menswear brand by making intentional choices from secondary school through today. His message to young entrepreneurs: stop waiting for luck and start positioning yourself for the career you want.
A Ghanaian presidential candidate is proposing a bold plan to lift families out of poverty through fair wages and skills training. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum believes every worker should earn enough to support their family, own a home, and build a future.
Former national team player Yaw Preko is championing Ghana's renewed push to rebuild its grassroots Colts football system, which helped launch his own career. The program now includes 859 active clubs working to train the next generation of soccer stars.
Ghana's National Sports Authority is teaming up with a private construction company to give young football players access to safe, high-quality playing fields across the country. The partnership aims to end the era of poorly built pitches that hold back talent development.
A Scottish wind farm discovered that tilting some turbines slightly away from the wind actually boosts total power output by up to 3%. The simple solution solves a problem that has plagued wind farms worldwide for years.
An 87-year-old woman arrived by motorcycle to cast her ballot in Ghana's NPP presidential primary, needing support to walk but determined to participate. Her commitment mirrors the passion of over 211,000 delegates deciding their party's future in a historic election.
Salim Adams converted a late penalty to rescue Medeama from defeat, earning his team a 1-1 draw against Bechem United in Ghana's Premier League. His calm finish rewarded Medeama's persistent pressure and showed why never giving up matters.
Sydney's Ghanaian community is throwing open its doors for Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama, complete with traditional drums, call-and-response chants, and infectious energy. All of Australia is invited to join the celebration at 9am Thursday.
A Ghanaian company just delivered 15 hospital beds, eight oxygen concentrators, and critical medical accessories worth $86,000 to healthcare facilities across the country. The equipment arrives exactly when hospitals need it most, ready to transform emergency care for patients in critical condition.
A Ghanaian community came together for their annual festival and raised funds to build desperately needed schools and health facilities. The celebration in Gomoa Kumasi showed how traditional culture can drive modern progress.
Ghana's New Patriotic Party will unite all presidential candidates in a peace pact this week to prevent divisions and ensure a peaceful leadership election. Former presidents and the National Peace Council are joining to commit every candidate to supporting whoever wins.
Divine Mission Academy from Ghana claimed their second primary school quiz championship in three years, with their star student named best performer. The victory came after months of dedicated late-night practice sessions that paid off in a nail-biting finale.
Over 500 people in Ejura, Ghana regained their vision after living with cataracts for years, some in darkness for more than five. The free surgeries gave farmers, traders, and elderly residents their independence back.
Ghana's dramatic last-minute goal against Panama sparked spontaneous street celebrations across the country. Now confident fans are calling for the Black Stars to take on England with the same fighting spirit.
President Mahama is throwing his support behind Ghana's Scout Association to help young people build the skills employers actually want. The move could expand character-building programs to thousands more youth across the country.
Ghana's new Gomoa Easter Carnival was a hit, but experts say it needs to shift from political leadership to community ownership to survive long-term. The blueprint? Kwahu's legendary Easter Festival, built by businessmen, not politicians.
President John Dramani Mahama just became the Life Patron of Ghana's Scout Association, pledging to strengthen programs that teach leadership and life skills to young people. The move signals growing government support for youth development beyond traditional education.
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Scientists just discovered the oldest known relative of the syphilis bacterium in 5,500-year-old human remains from Colombia, rewriting what we know about this disease. This breakthrough could help reduce stigma and improve treatment for millions living with treponemal infections today.
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