News

U-15 Girls edge Morocco to begin African Schools Championship on a blistering note

Ghana’s U15 girls’ team kicked off their 2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Morocco on Wednesday at the University of Ghana Stadium.

Midfielder Jennifer Awuku delivered the decisive moment of the match, finding the net in the second half to secure all three points for the host nation in their opening fixture. The match, like all in the tournament, was played over two 20-minute halves.

It was a disciplined and determined performance from the Ghanaian side, who showed composure and resilience against a technically skilled Moroccan team. The victory gives Ghana a strong platform as they look to progress from the group stage.

The girls will return to action on Thursday with a clash against Benin at 12:00 p.m., followed by a group finale against Malawi at 4:00 p.m. later the same day.

In the other games, Uganda beat South Africa 1-0 while Benin pip Malawi by same scoreline to conclude Day 1.

The 2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship is being held in Accra from April 23 to 26, with the University of Ghana Stadium serving as the sole venue.

News

Strengthening Diplomatic Ties: US Ambassador meets Interior Minister

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak received the Ambassador Virginia Palmer, US Ambassador to Ghana in his office in Accra.

The meeting, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and discussing mutual interests and officially inform the Minister of the end of her duty tour in Ghana.

Muntaka Mubarak outlined key areas of interest of the Ministry, and explored opportunities for continued collaboration.

The Minister also commended Amb. Palmer for her contributions to the Interior Ministry and its agencies, highlighting the progress made in U.S.-Ghana relations.

Amb. Virginia Palmer thanked the Minister for his support during her tenure in Ghana and assured him of the continuous support of the US government not just to the Interior Ministry but Ghana as a whole.

The discussions underscored the strong partnership between the Ghana and US with both sides expressing commitment to strengthening ties in areas of mutual benefit.

News

Ministry of Health commends partners for supporting MahamaCares

The Ministry of Health has expressed its profound appreciation to Telecel Ghana, Alive Industries, East Cantonment Pharmacy, and KMI Energies for their generous contributions to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), an initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals living with chronic diseases across the country.

Telecel Ghana has pledged to support the initiative by equipping three (3) healthcare centers with HPV testing kits, digital colposcopes, and biopsy instruments.

The donation, which will also cover operational costs for these facilities over two years, is expected to enable the screening of at least 5,000 women in the first year, offering free diagnostic services to underserved communities.

Additionally, Alive Industries has donated ₵500,000.00, East Cantonment Pharmacy has contributed ₵50,000.00, and KMI Energies has supported the initiative with ₵5,000.00.

These contributions are expected to significantly strengthen the MahamaCares initiative and help expand its reach and impact nationwide.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, praised the efforts of the contributing organizations and emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in improving national health outcomes.