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Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed confidence that the Black Stars can secure a positive result against England when the two sides meet in a crucial Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tomorrow.

Ghana, making their fifth appearance at the tournament, began their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama at BMO Field and now turn their attention to one of the toughest tests in the group.

Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s encounter, Ayew said the team remains fully focused on taking the competition one game at a time as they aim to reach the knockout stage.

‘We have two important games left. We take it game by game,’ the Ghana skipper said.

‘We are focused on getting the three points in the next match, and after that we will think about the last game.’

England enter the match in high spirits after opening their World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-2 win over Croatia.

A second consecutive victory would secure qualification to the knockout rounds for the Three Lions.

Despite acknowledging England’s quality, Ayew believes Ghana have what it takes to cause an upset and strengthen their chances of progressing from the group.

‘It’s always difficult playing at the World Cup. There are no easy games, but we believe in ourselves, and we feel that anything is possible,’ he added.

A positive result against England would leave Ghana in a strong position ahead of their final group fixture against Croatia, which takes place four days later.

The four-time African champions are seeking to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time since their memorable run to the quarter-finals in South Africa in 2010.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR and Cultural Strategist Kelvin Vincent has paid tribute to the late fashion designer Sadia Sanusi, using her memory to spotlight the hidden emotional toll of the creative industry.

Speaking in a video on social media, Kelvin Vincent said creatives should prioritise their mental health because their minds are their primary tools for innovation.

He indicated that burnout, anxiety, and depression can stifle the ‘flow state’ needed to produce great work.

‘We sold out collections, trending creations, and we really talk about what it costs. There’s something we don’t talk about enough in the creative industry. We talk about success, luxury, sold-out collections, trendy creations, but we rarely talk about what it costs us emotionally and mentally’ Vincent shared.

Vincent also revealed that Sanusi was his best friend in high school, long before clients, deadlines, and pressure.

‘We sat on the same desk and talked about fashion and dreamt about our future till Sanusi moved to Accra Girls,’ he recalled.

Kelvin Vincent stated that fast forward to their careers in fashion, one thing he always admired was her talent and resilience – something he made sure she knew.

He warned that empathy, a gift that makes creatives better at their work, can also become self-destruction. ‘Compassion fatigue is real, guys, and nobody really talks about it. You can genuinely love the work you do and still become exhausted by it.’

Drawing from his own experience of trying to be available to everyone, Vincent concluded with a hard truth for the industry: ‘The truth is, you cannot continuously pour from an empty cup. Yes, clients deserve excellence, and we definitely need to do our possible best for them.

But, contrary to what many of us believe, the world will continue with or without you when it’s convenient. The clients will replace you.’

Musician Criss Waddle has responded to recent claims by spiritual leader Ajagurajah, who said he foresaw trouble approaching the artiste from abroad.

Speaking during a TikTok Live session on Saturday, Criss Waddle questioned why Ajagurajah chose to make the alleged revelation public rather than contact him privately if the warning was genuine.

The musician said he is fully aware of the realities of life and does not need anyone to present possible situations as exclusive spiritual revelations. He added that he is ‘street-aware’ and understands that anyone can come under investigation if authorities deem it necessary.

‘I am not above arrest or being invited by any institution,’ Criss Waddle stated. However, he maintained that such possibilities should not be portrayed as special messages revealed by God.

He further argued that if agencies such as the FBI decide to investigate a person, no spiritual intervention or sacrifice can erase evidence or stop the legal process.

‘We are very alert and street-aware, so don’t come pretending that God has revealed something to you when we already know it’s possible to happen,’ he said.

The comments come days after Ajagurajah claimed during a TikTok Live session on June 14, 2026, that he had seen what he described as ‘bad water and bad wind’ coming from abroad against Criss Waddle.

According to the spiritual leader, the situation required urgent intervention to prevent harm. He subsequently called on the musician to provide two cows for what he described as a spiritual exercise to avert the danger.

One hundred female educators have graduated from the Women Educators in Internet and Technology (WEITech) programme, emerging as certified digital educators equipped with the skills, confidence, and practical experience to thrive and contribute to Ghana’s growing digital education ecosystem.

Implemented by the DreamOval Foundation with support from the Internet Society Foundation and in collaboration with ecosystem partners, including the Ghana EdTech Alliance and Dania Williams LBG, the programme was designed to equip female teachers with digital literacy, educational technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and entrepreneurial skills to improve employability and bridge the digital gender gap in education.

The Convocation and Exhibition Ceremony held on June 17, 2026, under the theme, ‘She Taught. She Learned. She Led: Celebrating Women Educators Who Went Beyond the Classroom,’ marked the culmination of months of intensive training, mentorship, entrepreneurship development, and Educatinal Tecnology (EdTech) industry placements.

A major highlight of the event was the exhibition of 12 participant-led EdTech solutions addressing challenges in teaching, learning, content creation, assessment, and teacher professional development.

The projects reflected the practical application of the skills participants acquired throughout the programme and demonstrated how technology can be leveraged to improve educational outcomes.

Throughout the programme, participants received training in AI applications, digital literacy, educational technology, online presence development, content creation, and entrepreneurship.

They also completed EdTech understudy placements with organisations within the Ghana EdTech Alliance network, gaining practical industry experience and exposure to emerging trends shaping the future of education.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Executive Director of DreamOval Foundation, Afua Oforiwaa Asiamah-Adjei, reflected on the programme’s vision and the transformation of participants.

‘Today is proof that when women are given access to the right opportunities, skills, and support systems, they become innovators, entrepreneurs, digital leaders, and changemakers,’ she said.

She pointed out that, ‘The projects exhibited here demonstrate that these women are not only consuming technology; they are creating solutions that can transform education in Ghana.’

Madam Asiamah-Adjei further announced seed funding support for all 12 exhibition teams to continue developing their innovations beyond the programme.

‘We did not want these ideas to end here. Every team exhibiting today will receive seed funding to further develop their solutions because innovation deserves opportunity, and we believe these women have the potential to build solutions that can create lasting impact across our education sector,’ she noted.

The Internet Society Foundation, whose support made the programme possible, in its message emphasised the importance of partnerships in creating sustainable digital inclusion opportunities for women.

‘The WEITech programme stands as a powerful example of what is possible when organisations come together with a shared commitment to empowering women through digital skills, education, and innovation,’ Celia Gueto Melo, Associate Program Officer at the Internet Society Foundation said.

She added that, ‘Through this programme, participants have not only gained technical knowledge but also built confidence, expanded opportunities, and positioned themselves as leaders and changemakers within their communities.’

The ceremony also recognised Deborah Danquah of Cohort Three as the 2026 WEITech Valedictorian. Her capstone project, LucidScript, an AI-powered essay practice platform that provides instant curriculum-aligned feedback to students, was among the innovative solutions showcased during the exhibition.

The graduation of the 100 educators reflects the growing potential of women educators to lead innovation, drive digital transformation, and contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s evolving education and technology sectors.

This year’s Father’s Day took a different turn as Ghanaians traded traditional greetings for heartfelt tributes, flooding social media to applaud the sacrifices and accomplishments of fathers.

The shift was evident from the very top. At a special service, members of Ringway Gospel Centre Assemblies of God honoured President John Dramani Mahama with warm Father’s Day greetings, commending him for his leadership as both a father and a national leader.

A heartwarming moment unfolded as the President received prayers and blessings from the congregation, with many honouring his service to the nation.

Beyond the spotlight, many Ghanaians used the day to express gratitude to men who have played significant roles in their lives – whether as biological fathers, guardians, mentors, or role models.

The likes of Lydia Forson among others shared photographs of themselves and their fathers on X while wishing them the very best.

The 2026 celebration according to many reflects how views on fatherhood have evolved.

It shows how fathers are no longer seen only as providers and disciplinarians. Today, they’re celebrated for emotional support, active parenting, mentorship, and vulnerability.

The Attorney General is set to call a first witness in the trial of former Chief Executive Officer of National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, who are accused of stealing and causing financial loss to the state totalling GHS62.6 million.

This followed the completion of case management conference (CMC) by the prosecution which has supplied all the document it will be relying on for the trial, including witness statements and attached exhibits.

The couple are facing a total of 20 charges, including defrauding by false pretences, stealing, wilfully causing financial loss to the state, money laundering, using public office for profit, dishonestly receiving and intentionally causing financial loss to the state.

Further Disclosures

The court, presided over by Justice Francis Achibonga, yesterday refused an objection by Godfred Yeboah Dame, counsel for Mr. Abdul-Wahab that the case management conference could not be completed without the prosecution furnishing the accused persons with some further disclosures they have requested.

Mr. Dame had argued that the combined effect of various sections of the Practice Direction on Disclosures and Case Management in Criminal Proceedings, 2018, the prosecution is required to furnish the defence with the documents requested before the case management conference can be completed.

He submitted that all the provisions in the practice direction are in furtherance of Article 19 Clause 2 (e) and (g) of the 1992 Constitution which effectively require the accused persons to be aided with any facility in the possession of the prosecution, including the facility to examine any witness to be called by the prosecution.

Mr. Dame’s objection came at the back of what he described as complete disregard for a request he filed for the disclosure of some 69 documents which he argues are necessary for Mr. Abdul-Wahab to adequately prepare his defence as the prosecution is set to call its first witness.

He said although he had written to the Office of the Attorney General requesting for the documents on June 11, 2026, he had not received any response from the office till date.

‘…In this situation, there has been a complete disregard for our request about whether the documents exist or they are not in the possession of the prosecution,’ he pointed.

Mr. Dame, therefore, prayed the court to grant a request for the prosecution to disclose these documents.

Objection

The objection was opposed by Esi Denta Yankah, a Principal State Attorney, who argued that Mr. Dame’s submissions were contrary to the practice direction he quoted from.

She argued that no provision has been made in the said practice direction that until the prosecution furnishes the accused with ‘any and every document that they might request from the prosecution, the case management conference is to be held hostage,’ adding that it cannot be the position of the law.

Ruling

Justice Achibonga, in a ruling, was of the view that an accused person would be deemed to have been afforded the materials needed to prepare his defence if same is done within a reasonable time before trial.

He said he did not share the view that further disclosures not made at case management conference (CMC) in itself could impede an accused person from preparing his defence.

The trial judge disagreed with counsel for the accused that because the request for further disclosures has not been met CMC could not be completed.

Justice Achibonga added that once the prosecution had indicated that they have completed their CMC, and unless there is the need to amend witness statements or an indication to file further documents, ‘CMC should come to an end and suit adjourned for trial without prejudice to the rights of the accused to request further disclosure or entitled to same.’

He, however, urged the prosecution to ensure that the further disclosures requested by the accused persons are provided within reasonable time to enable them prepare for trial.

Release Phones, Laptops

Meanwhile, the court has ordered the prosecution to release some mobile phones and laptops confiscated from the accused persons during their arrest within 14 days.

This followed a protest from defence lawyers that once the prosecution did not include the electronic gadgets to their case and once they have closed the investigation and CMC, the devices ought to be released to their owners.

Telecel Ghana has engaged final year students of the Mampong Akuapem Senior High Technical School for the Deaf in the Eastern Region, encouraging them to embrace technology and pursue career opportunities in the field to participate equally in Ghana’s growing digital economy.

The interaction, which formed part of the telecommunication operator’s inclusive customer support initiative for people with special needs, known as SuperCare, brought together about 160 final year students, who were enlightened about digital career pathways and tailored connectivity packages for the Deaf community.

Welcoming the SuperCare team, headmistress of the school, Madam Philomena Kakra Buckman commended Telecel Ghana for its longstanding partnership with the school and its consistent support for workplace inclusion and career development for Deaf people.

‘We appreciate Telecel Ghana for continuing to stand with our school and students. Opportunities like these expose our young learners to possibilities beyond the classroom and remind them that their disability should never limit their ambitions,’ Madam Buckman said.

Speaking at the session, Rita Adiase, Experience Centre and Customer Operations Manager at Telecel Ghana, introduced students to the Telecel SuperCare initiative, specifically highlighting the available customer support channels, internship opportunities, national service placements and potential full-time career pathways within the company.

‘Technology has opened doors that were once inaccessible to many people with disabilities. We want you all to know that you belong to the digital future, and that Telecel Ghana is creating an enabling ecosystem where you can learn, grow and build careers with confidence and a sense of belonging,’ she said.

She also encouraged students to take advantage of relevant digital tools and the highly affordable connectivity packages by the telco to continue learning and exploring opportunities after graduation.

The engagement included the distribution of free SuperCare service SIM cards and branded souvenirs for the students.

Speaking on behalf of the graduating class, the student representative expressed their collective gratitude for the visit and said the interaction had strengthened students’ confidence about their future.

‘This session has shown us that there are opportunities available for us and that we can also work in technology and other professional fields. It has encouraged us to believe in ourselves and our future,’ she said using sign language.

The visit is part of Telecel Ghana’s tireless efforts to promote inclusion for the Deaf community and persons with disabilities. Through its SuperCare initiative, the telco has been building partnerships with tertiary institutions where sign language is taught, helping to introduce students to careers and create pathways for talent recruitment into the telecommunications industry.

The Telecel Play App includes accessibility features that enable persons with disabilities to access digital content and services through an intuitive smartphone experience. For customers without smartphones, the SuperCare quick code (*494#) provides an accessible alternative for support and service access.

During the 2025 International Week of the Deaf in Saltpond, Telecel Ghana advocated for the mainstreaming of sign language in schools and public service delivery, highlighting its importance in improving access to healthcare, education and employment for Deaf persons.

Through the Telecel Ghana Foundation, Deaf students participate annually in STEM and digital skills training during the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, where they are introduced to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. These initiatives reflect Telecel’s broader commitment to embedding accessibility and inclusion into its digital transformation agenda.

According to Ghana’s 2021 Population and Housing Census, more than 211,000 Ghanaians are Deaf or hard of hearing, while over 470,000 people live with varying degrees of hearing loss.

The Black Stars have returned to their training base in Rhode Island following Wednesday’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

After claiming all three points in Toronto, the Ghana squad arrived back in Massachusetts in the early hours of Thursday before heading directly to their camp in Providence to begin preparations for their next assignment.

Coach Carlos Queiroz’s side was scheduled for a recovery session at Bryant University on Thursday evening as attention quickly shifts to a crucial clash against England.

The victory over Panama has boosted confidence within the camp, with Ghana aiming to carry that momentum into their second group-stage encounter against the Three Lions.

Queiroz praised his players for their determination and resilience after the win, highlighting the team’s commitment in securing a positive start to the tournament.

Forward Antoine Semenyo, who was named Most Valuable Player against Panama, also expressed confidence ahead of the England showdown, insisting the Black Stars are ready to ‘prove a point’ on the world stage.

Ghana will remain in Providence for several days of training before travelling to the venue for the highly anticipated fixture, as the Black Stars seek another positive result to strengthen their chances of progressing from Group L.

As global investors increasingly look to Ghana’s energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors, Group CEO of Zilex Holdings and Hostplace Group, Eng. Alex Omaghomi, MNSE, has called for greater investment in indigenous Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) capacity.

He argued that local execution capability will be critical to Ghana’s ability to attract, retain and maximise long-term investment.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London, Eng. Omaghomi highlighted the critical role of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies in transforming investment commitments into tangible development outcomes across Africa.

According to him, Ghana remains one of West Africa’s most promising investment destinations, with significant opportunities across infrastructure, agriculture, industrial development, housing, energy, and logistics.

‘As investors increasingly look towards Africa, Ghana stands out as a market with strong potential for sustainable growth. However, investment must be matched by execution capacity. The real measure of development is not the value of commitments announced at conferences but the projects successfully delivered on the ground,’ he said.

Drawing on his experience leading EPC projects across Sub-Saharan Africa and the United Kingdom, Eng. Omaghomi noted that engineering and infrastructure delivery will remain central to achieving Ghana’s long-term development objectives, particularly in areas that support industrialisation, food security, urban development, and job creation.

Eng. Omaghomi noted that Ghana’s ambition to become a leading destination for investment in West Africa must be matched by deliberate efforts to strengthen local engineering expertise, project management capabilities, technical training and participation of indigenous firms in major infrastructure and energy projects.

‘The nations that will benefit most from the next wave of energy and infrastructure investment will not simply be those that attract capital. They will be those that build the capacity to execute transformational projects and retain more value within their economies.’

He further called for deeper collaboration between governments, investors, financial institutions, development partners and private-sector project delivery firms to ensure that investment commitments translate into measurable economic outcomes.

For Zilex Holdings, participation in the summit reflects the company’s commitment to supporting agriculture, real estate and oil and gas infrastructure delivery, industrial growth and sustainable development across Ghana, Nigeria and the wider African continent.

The 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has been marred by pockets of indiscipline nationwide, prompting the Ghana Police Service to warn final-year students that violent post-exam celebrations will not be tolerated.

The warning comes after students of Bawku Senior High School in the Upper East Region staged a protest over strict enforcement of WASSCE rules. The students turned on teachers, vandalised school property, burnt motorbikes, destroyed electricity meters and water lines, and ransacked staff residences.

Two teachers were assaulted, with one suffering severe injuries and referred to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital.

A similar incident occurred at Zebilla Senior High Technical School, where two final-year students were arrested by police in connection with the arson of a teacher’s apartment. Across the country, destruction of school property by final-year students after WASSCE has continued, with viral videos on social media showing candidates vandalising furniture and books.

In a statement signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the police urged candidates to remain disciplined and law-abiding as they complete the exams today, Friday, June 19.

The Service cautioned that violence, vandalism, arson, assault, and other criminal acts often linked to post-exam celebrations carry serious legal consequences.

‘Any student found engaging in unlawful conduct will be arrested and prosecuted,’ the statement said.

The CID also called on students, parents, guardians, and school authorities to promote discipline, respect, and peaceful celebrations after the exams.