The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) continued its strong performance in October 2025, with 15 companies recording gains. This keeps the GSE on track as one of Africa’s best-performing stock markets this year.
According to the October 2025 Market Summary, trading activity on the equity market remained robust, indicating that investor confidence remains high.
The biggest price increases for the month came from: Clydestone Ghana (64.71%), Societe Generale (63.94%), Fan Milk (49.53%), Cocoa Processing Company (33.33%), Ecobank Ghana (28.67%), Guinness Ghana (20.66%), GCB Bank (20.35%), SIC Insurance (14.29%), GOIL (9.66%), TotalEnergies (9.46%), Ecobank Transnational (8.79%), Enterprise Group (7.81%), Republic Bank (5.04%), Standard Chartered (3.89%) and Benso Palm Plantation (3.15%)
Stocks that lost value include CalBank (-23.44%), NewGold (-6.48%), Scancom (MTN Ghana) (-3.45%), Mega African Capital (-3.35%), Unilever Ghana (-1%), and Access Bank Ghana (-0.86%)
The market’s main indicators showed strong growth as the GSE Composite Index went up by 2.66% to 8,385.35 points, bringing its year-to-date return to 71.53%.
The GSE Financial Stock Index rose by 10.39% to 4,193.90 points, with a year-to-date return of 76.16%.
In total, 44.12 million shares worth GHS 217.21 million were traded on the stock market in October. Although the number of shares traded fell slightly by 4.04%, the value of trades increased by 14.75%, meaning more high-value stocks changed hands.
Trading on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) also improved in October as Treasury bills made up 44.31% of all trades. Government Bonds and Notes made up 42.60%, Bank of Ghana Bills, 11.72% and Corporate Bonds at 1.37%
Total volume traded on the fixed income market reached 29.13 billion, a 4.66% increase from September.
Compared to the same period last year, fixed income trading rose by 77.23%, showing strong investor interest. So far in 2025, total fixed income trades have reached 214.14 billion, up 58.39% from last year.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has defended the government’s decision not to seek parliamentary approval before agreeing to accept African nationals deported from the United States into Ghana, insisting the arrangement is based on a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) and therefore does not require ratification.
Ghana has so far received 54 African deportees—14 in the first batch and an additional 40—after offering to serve as a temporary host for individuals from the West African sub-region who were removed from the U.S.
The government maintains that the decision is purely humanitarian.
However, members of the Minority have criticised the arrangement, arguing that Parliament should have approved the process before implementation.
Addressing the House on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Ablakwa said that MoUs of this nature are part of the ministry’s routine diplomatic engagements and, because they are not legally binding, they do not fall within the category of agreements requiring parliamentary scrutiny.
“If you look at the work we do at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, on a daily basis, we could sign about 50 MoUs. If we were to bring MoUs—which are not legally binding—to Parliament, it would be impractical,” he explained.
“Our foreign policy will grind to a halt, and we will not be able to function. Notes of understanding, note verbale, cannot be treated as agreements or treaties, as we have been well advised by the Attorney General.”
Ablakwa, who is also the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, further revealed that the Attorney General has notified the ministry of a legal action filed by citizen activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor in connection with the matter.
“As such, we should be guided in our public discussions,” he cautioned.
The minister reaffirmed that Ghana’s acceptance of the deportees does not compromise national sovereignty and is consistent with the country’s longstanding humanitarian commitments within the sub-region.
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The government has announced legislation to outlaw the sale of tickets to sports events at inflated prices – but it’s not good news for football fans.
In September, a BBC investigation exposed a black market selling thousands of Premier League tickets at two to four times the face value.
While the new rules will make it illegal to resell tickets for sports events above the original cost, they will not cover football matches.
Football ticket sales in the UK are covered by existing legislation.
The 1994 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act made it an offence to offer for sale tickets to a football match other than by the organisers of the game.
Only clubs or organisers are able to resell tickets on their own platforms if, for instance, season ticket holders are unable to attend.
The Act was designed to cover anti-social behaviour, and with regard to football, was intended to reduce the risk of violence and disorder at matches.
This means football will not be part of the proposed new legislation on ticket sales.
However, the Act applies only to tickets sold in England and Wales.
The Premier League’s “unauthorised” list of ticket sellers contains more than 50 websites, including Stubhub and Vivid Seats, where Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is a director and investor.
The companies operating the black market resales are registered in countries such as Spain, Dubai, Germany and Estonia.
They are able to freely do this because the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act only applies to a ticket resale occurring within England and Wales, so they are untouchable.
BBC Sport looked at four sites on the list which listed tens of thousands of Premier League tickets.
For example, more than 18,000 tickets were advertised for Arsenal v Nottingham Forest alone – nearly a third of the Emirates’ capacity.
As part of the investigation, we were able to buy tickets easily through the black market for four games.
Prices ranged from £55 to £14,962, often far exceeding face value and usually including a significant booking fee.
All our tickets were transferred digitally, in one instance on the morning of the game, and worked as mobile passes.
The practice has been described as “endemic” in English football, but it’s not going to be stopped.
Why Wimbledon’s exemption could be good news for Man United
Wimbledon has secured an exemption for its debenture tickets, which provide a premium seat on the show courts for five years, along with access to exclusive restaurants and bars.
There are 3,770 seats which can be bought and sold via a trading platform or privately.
This could be positive news for Manchester United, who are considering selling seat licences to finance their proposed new £2bn stadium.
Seat licences see fans pay a certain amount of money over an extended period of time to give them the right to buy the same seat as a season ticket, and potentially sell it on.
While United’s system would not be exactly like Wimbledon’s debentures, the price cap in the new legislation isn’t designed to threaten the development of the UK’s live events venues.
In specific cases, venues should still be able to generate secure, up-front revenue that can be re-invested, such as through seat licences.
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Gunmen have attacked a church in Nigeria, killing at least two people
Gunmen have attacked a church in Nigeria, killing at least two people and kidnapping the pastor and some worshippers, police and witnesses said on Wednesday, days after 25 girls were abducted from a boarding school.
The attack on Tuesday evening in Eruku, a town in central Nigeria’s Kwara state, puts more pressure on the government, which is under scrutiny from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has threatened military action over what he says is persecution of Christians.
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President Bola Tinubu postponed a planned trip to South Africa and Angola for the G20 and AU-EU summits to receive security briefings on the two attacks, and ordered more security to hunt down the assailants in Kwara, his office said.
The president also directed the security agencies “to do everything possible” to rescue the schoolgirls, “abducted by the bandits and bring the girls back home safe”, his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said.
Rapper Nicki Minaj appealed on Tuesday for global action to defend religious freedom. Speaking at the U.S. mission to the United Nations, the Trinidad-born artist, who lives in New York, said that in Nigeria “Christians are being targeted, driven from their homes and killed”.
Nigeria is grappling with an Islamist insurgency in the northeast, abductions and killings by armed gangs mainly in the northwest and deadly clashes between mainly Muslim herdsmen and mostly Christian farmers in its central belt.
The government says the U.S. designation of Nigeria as “a country of particular concern” misrepresents its complex security challenges and does not take into account its efforts to safeguard freedom of religion for all.
In the latest attack, police responded to gunfire at around 6 p.m. on Tuesday and discovered one person fatally shot inside the church and another in a nearby bush, said Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, police spokesperson for Kwara state.
Witnesses said they counted at least three dead church members.
“They later rounded up some worshippers, including the pastor, and took them into the bush,” parishioner Joseph Bitrus told Reuters by phone, without saying how many were taken.
Recruitment into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in the Greater Accra Region is set to resume today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, following a temporary suspension of the exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium after a stampede claimed six lives on Wednesday, November 12.
Following the tragic stampede, President John Dramani Mahama ordered the GAF to halt the process to reevaluate safety procedures and restructure the screening system to prevent a recurrence.
In an interview announcing the resumption, the Ghana Armed Forces said that stringent measures have now been implemented to ensure a safe and orderly exercise.
Key among these is the creation of five separate screening centres to manage the flow of applicants and reduce crowd pressure.
Director-General of Public Affairs at the GAF, Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, said the new arrangements will strictly limit the number of applicants admitted each day.
According to her, only 1,200 applicants will be screened daily.
“The numbers that will be at El-Wak will not be more than 1,200. This is because we are going to have two groups there, each made up of 600 potential recruits,” she explained.
She added that the screening process will run for a minimum of five days and will be conducted in phases, beginning with verification of applicant information and physical examinations.
“The screening is in phases, and this is phase one, where we verify their information and do the body checks,” Captain Arhin noted.
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Supreme Court of Ghana to determine lawfulness of government’s deportation deal with the US
The Office of the Attorney General has decided to volunteer what it described as an “important document” in the case at the Supreme Court challenging the deal by the state to receive West African deportees from the United States.
According to the Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Justice Srem-Sai, who announced the move, the document would help the Supreme Court determine whether the government lacked the mandate to enter into the deal, as asserted by the plaintiffs.
“Yesterday, we notified the Supreme Court of our decision to voluntarily disclose an important document in the ‘Reception Case’.
“We believe that the disclosure will help the Court decide whether the Government breached the Constitution when we received some West African nationals from the United States,” he wrote in a post shared on Facebook on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
The post also showed the notice filed by the Office of the Attorney General on the disclosure filed at the Supreme Court.
The notices indicated that the “important document” would be disclosed in camera, following a directive by the Supreme Court.
The said document was described as a note indicating Ghana’s readiness to receive the deportees from the United States.
“TAKE NOTICE that the Honourable Attorney-General will disclose, in camera, the following document to the Honourable Court:
“A copy of the note sent from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Accra embassy of the United States of America concerning Ghana’s willingness to consider accepting the transfer from the United States of America of nationals of West African countries present in the United States of America,” part of the notice reads.
The government of Ghana was sued over its deal to receive West African deportees from the United States (US).
According to several reports by major US outlets, including AP News, the government was sued by a Ghanaian human rights group, Democracy Hub, which is representing the latest 14 US migrants deported to Ghana.
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The report by AP News indicated that renowned Ghanaian human rights activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who is the lawyer for Democracy Hub and filed the case on behalf of some of the deportees, described the government’s move as illegal.
He argued that the deportation of the US migrants to Ghana was unlawful because it lacked the approval of the country’s Parliament.
He, therefore, asked the court to stop the deportation of the US migrants to Ghana.
Barker-Vormawor is reported to have said that the 14 West African nationals who arrived on Monday, October 13, 2025, bring the total number of US deportees accepted by the government of Ghana to 42.
The report also indicated that Ghana’s Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who also serves as the Spokesperson to the President, has said that the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, will be defending the state in court.
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The Institute for Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has warned that Ghana’s growth prospects for 2025 and beyond could be undermined by worrying structural signals in the 2026 Budget, despite headline gains in fiscal consolidation and tax reforms.
During its post-budget reflections, the Institute maintained that the projected GDP growth rate of 4.8% for 2025 is “a bit low”, considering the stronger performance recorded in the first two quarters.
ISSER cautions that the figure raises questions about underlying economic drivers and the future strength of the recovery.
The Institute added that the sharp deceleration in the construction subsector, combined with declining capital expenditure, poses a significant threat to business efficiency and long-term competitiveness.
It argued that Ghana’s capex levels — at 1.7% of GDP compared to over 10% in the sub-region — could deepen productivity challenges if not urgently addressed.
Beyond growth concerns, ISSER noted that fiscal consolidation achieved through cuts in interest payments and capital spending may prove problematic. While the revised fiscal council is a positive step, the Institute insists that prioritisation of spending must become central to maintaining macro stability.
ISSER further lamented that government’s promised “big push” for development does not find real expression in the budget, adding that exchange rate stability, although improving, must be sustained to support investor confidence.
On agriculture, ISSER acknowledged recent improvements in production but stressed that gains will remain fragile if structural bottlenecks in the value chain are not fixed.
The Institute also welcomed the reduction in effective tax rates through VAT reforms, describing it as a “very positive” move that could boost compliance and ease the burden on businesses.
However, ISSER expressed concern over the airport development levy, questioning whether a proper cost–benefit analysis had been conducted, especially given the need for consistency with Ghana’s tourism development plan.
It further called for a national dialogue on education subsidies, particularly as limited fiscal space continues to affect both government and public universities.
ISSER concluded that Ghana must invest significantly more in research and development, especially in renewable energy, if it hopes to meet its future energy mix targets and strengthen long-term economic resilience.
The government is considering a state-led acquisition of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited’s interest in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 as it seeks to reverse declining oil output and prevent strategic petroleum resources from remaining idle.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy, the move is part of a broader plan to protect national oil assets and speed up stalled upstream developments.
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and its subsidiary, GNPC Explorco, are leading discussions with Springfield, according to a statement issued on Wednesday.
The government views the talks as necessary to “safeguard national petroleum assets” and ensure resources do not stay stranded due to commercial or operational challenges, the statement said.
“The Government of Ghana (GoG), through the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and its upstream subsidiary GNPC Explorco, is currently engaged in constructive discussions with Springfield Exploration and Production Limited (SEP) on a potential State-led takeover of SEP’s interest in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP2),” the statement read in part.
“With Ghana’s national crude oil production declining over recent years, coupled with uncertainties within the global energy transition, Government considers it urgent to advance the development of the WCTP2 resource base,” it continued.
The Petroleum Commission and GNPC have begun the process of hiring an independent technical consultant and a transaction adviser to guide the proposed takeover.
The communique said the advisers will conduct a full technical assessment of the block, verify historical expenditure, undertake financial due diligence, and produce an independent valuation to establish a fair price for the asset.
The government said this step is intended to provide a “rigorous, transparent, and professionally grounded process” for evaluating the transaction.
The government’s intervention comes at a time when crude production has been declining, raising concerns about the long-term outlook for the petroleum sector.
Crude oil production has fallen sharply, declining by 25.9 percent in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC).
Total output from the country’s three major offshore fields, Jubilee, TEN, and Sankofa‑Gye Nyame, dropped to 18.42 million barrels, from 24.86 million barrels a year earlier.
The Jubilee field alone registered a steep 32.8 percent decline, driven by planned shutdowns, maintenance work and natural reservoir decline.
Overall, domestic crude output has now fallen for five consecutive years, slipping from a 2019 peak of 71.44 million barrels to 48.25 million barrels in 2024, raising concerns over the long-term sustainability of upstream production.
Authorities argue that WCTP2, which has faced delays in moving to development, must be advanced quickly to support revenue generation and maintain investment activity in the industry.
The government said a timely move would help prevent further setbacks, unlock long-term economic value, and strengthen the country’s energy security.
The statement suggested that the block could eventually be repositioned for joint development with a technically strong deepwater operator. The engagement of external advisers is meant to help shape that partnership model and create a commercially viable path forward.
“The government considers it urgent to advance the development of the WCTP2 resource base,” the statement noted, adding that the goal is to ensure decisions taken are commercially sound and “in the best interest of the Republic of Ghana.”
The administration also stressed that the intervention will align with the country’s local content policy. It said indigenous participation remains a priority and that any transition in ownership would seek to strengthen national technical capacity, improve skills transfer and keep Ghanaian companies active in upstream operations.
The statement said the government remains “fully committed to deepening the participation of indigenous Ghanaian companies” even as it moves to secure the block’s future development.
Springfield is a wholly Ghanaian-owned upstream oil and gas company that has made significant inroads in the country’s deepwater sector. Founded in 2008, the group initially focused on downstream operations before securing the WCTP2 offshore, becoming the first indigenous Ghanaian company to operate a deepwater block.
In 2019, SEP drilled the Afina‑1X exploration well, confirming substantial reserves estimated at around 1.5 billion barrels of oil in place, along with 0.7 trillion cubic feet of associated gas, marking a milestone for local participation in Ghana’s petroleum industry.
Legal and regulatory challenges have punctuated Springfield’s development trajectory. In 2020, the government issued a directive to unitise the Afina field with Eni’s adjacent Sankofa field, allotting Springfield a 54.545 percent interest.
This move was later challenged, and a 2024 international arbitration tribunal found procedural flaws in the directive, ruling that while unitisation was not inherently unlawful, the process had not complied with statutory requirements.
Following this, the Ministry of Energy rescinded the compulsory unitisation in early 2025, leaving Springfield free to manage the Afina discovery independently, though civil society groups like the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) continue to call for greater transparency in appraisal data and development decisions.
Last year, Springfield undertook a high-profile appraisal of Afina‑1X using the Deepsea Bollsta rig, confirming strong reservoir performance with flow rates reaching 4,500 barrels of oil per day and a gas/condensate potential of up to 12,000 barrels of oil-equivalent per day.
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A complaint has been officially filed by singer Wendy Shay with the Ghana Police Service after a viral video falsely accused her of engaging in lesbianism with a young girl she had taken under her care.
In the video, a young man claimed that the singer was in a sexual relationship with Tracy Shay, the teenager she informally “adopted” after the girl became famous for dancing to one of her songs.
The young man went further with insulting and baseless allegations, saying Wendy Shay had been told by a spiritualist to perform sexual acts on the minor.
After the video went viral, Wendy Shay asked the public to help identify the person behind the accusations and offered a GH¢5,000 reward to anyone who could lead her to him.
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On November 19, 2025, she shared an official statement on her social media pages confirming that the matter has been reported to the police.
According to the statement, the individual responsible is currently living and working in the United Arab Emirates.
Wendy Shay also used the moment to call for a collective stand against cyberbullying, online harassment, and malicious attacks on innocent people.
“The matter has been formally reported to the Ghana Police Service, and active investigations are underway. I have been informed that the individual behind the account has been traced to the United Arab Emirates, where he is currently employed with a construction company. Further steps are being taken through the appropriate channels to ensure he is held accountable for his actions.
“I am cooperating fully with the police and trust the investigation process to bring this matter to a swift and just resolution. I further encourage us all to continue standing against cyberbullying, online harassment, and malicious attacks on innocent people,” the statement read.
Magistrate Court has remanded a man seen in a viral video assaulting a woman
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has announced that a Magistrate Court at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) has remanded a man seen in a viral video assaulting a woman into police custody.
The suspect, John Odartey Lamptey, also known as Nii Adjei, was charged on November 19, 2025, with Physical Assault under the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732).
A statement signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, CID Public Relations Officer, said two other people connected to the incident have also been remanded.
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The two, Louis Odartey Lamptey and Grace Kushie Lamptey, have been charged with Conspiracy to Commit a Crime.
The Police said they tried to attack a female tenant they believed recorded and shared the video that went viral and sparked public outrage.
According to the statement, all three suspects will remain in police custody and are expected to reappear before the court on December 3, 2025.
“The Magistrate Court at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service has remanded accused persons,
John Odartey Lamptey, alias Nii Adjei and two others into police custody.
“The two others, Louis Odartey Lamptey and Grace Kushie Lamptey, have also been charged with Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, to wit ‘threat of harm’ contrary to Sections 23(1) and 74 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), after they attempted attacking a female tenant, they suspected of recording and circulating the viral video,” the statement read.
The Ghana Police Service further noted that efforts are underway to locate the victim and urged anyone with credible information to report to the nearest police station.
“Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service would like to once again urge the victim or anyone with credible information on her whereabouts to contact the nearest Police station,” the statement added.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe in the Kremlin for talks that will focus on developing ties between Moscow and the tiny phosphate-producing country on the West African coast.
Gnassingbe, whose family has ruled Togo since 1967, was invited to visit Russia by Putin, according to a statement from Togo.
“Their Excellencies will hold a one-on-one meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the fields of diplomacy, economy, trade, agriculture, energy, training, and food security,” it said.
Russia’s growing clout in Africa, including in countries such as Angola, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Madagascar, Mali and Mozambique, is viewed with concern by Western European states and the United States.
Russia sells grain to Togo. Russia is the world’s second-largest fertiliser producer behind China and the largest global exporter of fertiliser.
The Public Tribunals Bill is expected to speed up galamsey cases nationwide
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Cabinet has approved the Public Tribunals Bill, a key intervention aimed at speeding up the prosecution of illegal mining cases nationwide.
The Bill seeks to relieve the traditional court system of the growing backlog of galamsey-related cases and ensure faster, more efficient justice.
Speaking during a meeting with the Christian Council at Jubilee House on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, President Mahama explained that the public tribunals will handle illegal mining cases swiftly, making justice more visible and effective.
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He stated, “What the Cabinet did was to pass the Public Tribunals Bill so that we will push issues related to illegal mining to the public tribunals. They will adjudicate faster and ensure that justice is seen to be done. If this comes into effect, we will be able to process cases against illegal mining even quicker.”
The move forms part of a broader strategy to curb environmental destruction and protect Ghana’s forests, rivers, and farmlands from the adverse effects of illegal mining. The government believes that faster adjudication will not only serve as a deterrent but also strengthen national resolve against environmentally harmful practices.
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Beyond legal reforms, President Mahama outlined a long-term vision to build a resilient governance and economic system that future administrations cannot easily dismantle. He emphasised that Ghana must develop strong institutions capable of withstanding political transitions, particularly in times of regional and global instability.
“My mission is to use the mandate Ghanaians have given me to move Ghana to a level where anybody who comes after cannot reverse the gains that we have made,” he said.
He also pointed out the administration’s intensified efforts to improve governance, strengthen accountability, and stabilise the economy.
This includes pursuing corruption-related cases involving officials from the previous administration, signalling a renewed commitment to protecting public resources.
Successive governments in Ghana have long struggled to tackle galamsey effectively, largely due to slow court processes and weak enforcement mechanisms.
Many cases drag on for years, allowing environmental degradation and illegal operations to continue unchecked.
The Public Tribunals Bill is expected to change that by providing a faster, more efficient legal framework to prosecute galamsey offenders.
By ensuring swift justice, the Bill is expected to strengthen enforcement and act as a deterrent, helping to protect Ghana’s forests, rivers, and farmlands for current and future generations.
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A pocket watch made in Coventry in 1907 has set a new world record after being sold at an auction in Switzerland.
Carl Player, 31, from Coventry, said the antique, which was made by his great-great-grandfather, had been estimated to fetch £1m.
But it set a new record with auctioneers Phillips Watches confirming it sold for 2,238,000 Swiss francs, equivalent to £2,122,896.
The timepiece includes moon phases, an alarm and a thermometer and was described as “one of the world’s most complicated vintage pocket watches ever made”.
Mr Player, who attended the auction in Geneva, said he felt a “connection” to his ancestor when he held the device.
‘Home of watch-making’
He said: “The day before, they invited us to the exhibition, so I actually got to hold the watch…. Even though I didn’t meet my great-great-grandfather, by holding that watch, I felt a connection to him.”
After the Decade One auction on 9 November, auctioneers Phillips said the sale of the J Player & Sons Hyper Complication Pocket Watch had set a world record for an antique British pocket watch.
The auction brochure described J Player & Son as a Coventry-based firm, known for complex and ornate timepieces.
The brochure said the watch “demonstrated the incredible technical prowess of English watchmaking at the time”, referring to it as “one of the most complicated English timepieces ever made”.
Carl Player never met his ancestor, but felt a connection to him after holding the watch
Mr Player said the company was founded in 1858 by Joseph Player, who created the first keyless watch and made devices for the Royal Observatory.
The firm went on to make marine chronometers and pocket watches for the public.
“In the 1900s, England was the home of watch-making before Switzerland,” he said.
He said Coventry had an estimated 2,000 watchmakers, many specialising in components such as springs and dials.
The watch took about four years to make, he said.
Phillips said the identities of the sellers and buyers were confidential.
Mr Player said the owner, who acquired it in 1974, had kept it for 51 years.
“We believe it’s either an American or British owner,” he said. “He didn’t want his name in the paper.”
A spokeswoman for the auctioneers said the “two-day, white-glove sale” had 1,885 registered bidders across 72 countries.
“Almost 800 collectors and enthusiasts attended the auction in person,” she said, “and the atmosphere throughout the weekend reflected a sense of friendship and celebration.”
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The Ministry of Health has successfully recruited 13,500 nurses and midwives, a move described by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh as a major boost to Ghana’s health workforce.
Speaking at the 19th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in Tamale on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Akandoh said all newly recruited personnel who have experienced delays in receiving their salaries will be paid by the end of the month.
He explained that the recruitment forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen frontline healthcare delivery, particularly under the Free Primary Healthcare and Mahama Cares initiatives, emphasising that nurses and midwives are central to the success of these programmes.
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“In 2025, the Mahama administration successfully concluded the recruitment process initiated by the previous government, enrolling 13,500 nurses and midwives into the government payroll. I am pleased to announce that by the end of this month, all individuals whose salary processes experienced delays will receive their first payment,” he indicated.
Akandoh also noted that the government is considering the negotiated Conditions of Service for inclusion in the 2026 Budget, highlighting its commitment to the welfare of health professionals.
“The government has strongly considered the negotiated Conditions of Service for implementation in the 2026 budget. This reflects our commitment to continuity, fairness, and the well-being of nurses and midwives,” he said.
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He stressed the importance of ongoing collaboration between the Ministry, labour institutions, and the GRNMA to address issues such as deployment, specialist training, and workforce stability—partnerships he said are key to improving healthcare delivery across the country.
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Eric Opoku is the Minister of Food and Agriculture
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has dismissed claims that President John Dramani Mahama has increased the salaries of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to GH₵35,000.
Earlier in the week, the host of Adom FM’s morning show, Omanhene Kwabena Asante, alleged that the government had increased the salaries of MMDCEs from GH₵5,000 to GH₵35,000.
In an interview on Adom FM on November 19, 2025, Eric Opoku described the claim as false.
During the interview, he asked the host: “I heard you’ve said we’ve increased MMDCEs’ salary by 67%?” Omanhene replied, “Yes, I said it.”
Eric Opoku rejected the allegation, saying any adjustment of salaries for MMDCEs of that kind would breach existing laws of Ghana.
“No MMDCE salary has been increased under this NDC government,” he insisted.
He explained that MMDCE salaries are determined by Article 71 of the Constitution and a 2011 committee report, which recommended that their pay be pegged to the Award 55 scale with a 10% annual increment.
According to him, by the time the NDC left office in 2016, every MMDCE was earning about GH₵16,445 annually. He further noted that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration taking over from the NDC was mandated to apply the 10% yearly increase but initially failed to do so.
He added that it was only after intervention by then Local Government Minister, Dan Botwe, that the increment was eventually approved. The government then computed and paid the outstanding arrears and ex-gratia, which brought MMDCE salaries to about GH₵32,000.
“So, every new MMDCE appointed under the Mahama administration starts at that salary level because that is the amount they inherited. This is what you heard, claiming that the current government has increased their salary,” Opoku clarified.
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Nii Ayikoi Otoo is a a former Attorney General and lead counsel for Justice Torkornoo
Legal counsel for former Chief Justice Torkornoo, Nii Ayikoi Otoo, has stated that the ruling of the ECOWAS Court of Justice dismissing his client’s application for interim measures does not affect the substantive case.
According to him, although the court dismissed the application for interim measures, it directed the Attorney General’s office to file its processes within 30 days in response to a motion on human rights violations filed by Torkornoo.
ECOWAS court dismisses Torkornoo’s application for interim measures
Ayikoi Otoo, reacting to the development on JoyNews on November 19, 2025, refuted arguments that the ECOWAS Court lacks jurisdiction over the case, stating that it does, as long as the matter concerns human rights issues.
“[It does not affect it] at all, because when this case was filed, the first thing they told everybody was that the ECOWAS has no jurisdiction. Some of us kept telling them that it is not true. The ECOWAS Court operates whether or not a case is pending in your country. ECOWAS will rule here so long as it has to do with the violation of human rights,” he explained.
He criticised the state prosecution, describing them as ‘full of themselves’ for believing that the ECOWAS Court would strike out the entire case on grounds of jurisdiction.
“But they were too full of themselves, kept saying that the court would dismiss it because there are pending cases in the Supreme Court, High Court, and so on, which have not been dealt with. Now that ruling has gone against them, that they should file their process and let’s hear the matter, rather, they are talking about this, excuse my language, useless ruling,” he stated.
He added, “What is the point? What would that achieve? When they have gone ahead and done everything that they wanted to do on this end regarding the new appointment. Is this normal? At least it’s of no use. But what is newsworthy is that their preliminary objection has been dismissed, and they have been given 30 days to file their processes.”
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Former Chief Justice Torkornoo is seeking $10 million in compensation, arguing that her suspension and the petition process leading to her removal have violated her human rights and caused damage to her reputation as well as that of her family.
Why suspended CJ Torkornoo is seeking $10m compensation from government at ECOWAS Court
The demand for the compensation, which was her ninth relief, was captured as: “an award of USD 10 million as compensation for moral and reputational damages suffered by the Applicant as a result of her illegal suspension and unfair investigation.”
She contended that her suspension by President John Dramani Mahama “exposed her to public ridicule and odium, locally and internationally, and that the said act constitutes a violation of her human right to dignity guaranteed by Article 5 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.”
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Eric Opoku is the Minister of Food and Agriculture
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Ernest Opoku, has refuted claims that the salaries of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) have been increased by 67 percent.
In an interview on Adom FM monitored by GhanaWeb on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, he said, “I want to clarify that the salary of MMDCEs has not been increased by 67 percent by the government.
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“That is not true. We cannot increase it under the law because it is captured under Article 71. If you recall, a special committee was formed in 2011. MMDCEs were captured under Award Point 55, which stipulates that every year their salaries will be increased by 10 percent.”
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He further noted that when President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo assumed office, the 10 percent increment had not been implemented.
“When the NPP government took office, they didn’t pay the 10 percent. The Local Government Minister at the time raised concerns, so we had to calculate and pay the arrears and their ex-gratia, and it was GH¢32,000,” he explained.
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John Mikel Obi is a former captain of the Nigerian national team
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has stated that Nigeria’s failure to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup is “an absolute shame,” insisting that even winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in December won’t make up for it.
The former Chelsea midfielder insisted that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board must resign immediately for failing in their primary responsibility.
Mikel said the disappointment is too heavy to gloss over, stressing that the World Cup miss cannot be justified under any circumstance.
Speaking on his The Obi One Podcast, Mikel said:
“But does it 100% make it up for it [winning the AFCON]? I don’t think so, because we want to see ourselves in the World Cup. I said it, if we do not qualify for the World Cup, the NFF, the whole board has to go. They have to go, because you can’t keep repeating the same mistake every time and thinking something is going to change. It’s just going to be the same results. If you have the same people doing the same thing and failing all the time, and you give them one more time, no.”
Mikel added that Nigerian fans have been robbed of the chance to watch their biggest star on the world’s most prestigious platform, arguing that such a moment should never be lost to administrative negligence.
“It’s a shame,” he said, “that you can’t see a striker in his prime, in his prime, absolutely on fire, it’s not going to be in the World Cup. Haaland knew about it. 28 years or 30 years, they haven’t been in the World Cup? He knows. As one of the best strikers in the world, he has to be in the World Cup. He has to be, because that’s where he belongs. Competing in the World Cup, on the biggest stage. On the biggest stage, yeah. On the biggest stage, that’s where he belongs. And it’s a shame that we can’t see our best striker in Africa be on that biggest stage, competing, showcasing his talents, scoring goals for our country, for our nation, Africa, Nigeria.”
He also warned that reforms must begin immediately ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
“So for me, going forward again, we talk about it. Yes, it’s a short time to make changes now before leading up to the Nations Cup, but those changes have to be made. Those changes have to be made,” he said.
Mikel reiterated his long-held position that the NFF board must step aside following the failed campaign.
“They’re going to keep failing. They had a job to do. They had a job to do. Get to the World Cup. And they messed it up. Their job is to take the country, the team to the World Cup, and they failed. They have absolutely failed.”
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Cabinet has approved a new rent ceiling for officers serving in Ghana’s missions abroad as part of President John Mahama’s broader reset agenda and drive for prudent budget management.
The President announced the decision at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, during the commissioning of newly appointed ambassadors, emphasising that Ghana’s foreign missions must demonstrate financial discipline and value for money in all operations.
“In line with our prudent budget management and the broader research, we adjusted our approved rent ceilings for offsetting emissions abroad. This is intended to prevent waste and ensure value for money in all our foreign operations,” he said.
According to President Mahama, the measure forms part of a package of enhanced conditions designed to support diplomats while ensuring responsible use of public resources.
“I recognise that diplomats must be well supported to deliver on their mandates. For this reason, Cabinet has approved enhanced conditions of service for all our diplomats working abroad,” he added.
Waiver on Vehicle Import Duties for Returning Officers
President Mahama also revealed that Cabinet has approved a waiver of import duties and taxes on one vehicle for foreign service officers returning from their overseas postings.
However, he clarified that the benefit comes with limits.
“There’s a caveat — the engine capacity must not exceed 2.7 litres. So if you are thinking of a V8, I’m sorry,” he remarked.
Upholding Ghana’s Image Abroad
President Mahama also reminded the ambassadors that they represent the face of Ghana and must conduct themselves with humility, integrity and respect for all.
“Diplomacy is ultimately about relationships — building bridges of trust, strengthening cooperation, advocating mutual understanding, and elevating the name and reputation of Ghana,” he said.
He also encouraged them to prioritise the welfare of Ghanaians living abroad, ensuring that consular services remain responsive and efficient.
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File photo showing the Marburg virus and the disease
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a press release announcing that the Ministry of Health is closely monitoring reports of a confirmed Marburg virus disease outbreak in Ethiopia.
According to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), nine cases and three deaths had been reported as of November 14, 2025.
Due to frequent travel between Ghana and Ethiopia, the Ministry of Health and its agencies are taking preventive measures to ensure the safety of Ghanaians.
These measures include heightened surveillance at points of entry, issuing alerts to all regions and health facilities, activating public health emergency response structures, and engaging with One Health partners such as the Veterinary Services Directorate and the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission.
The Marburg virus disease, caused by the Marburg virus, can be transmitted from animals to humans and between humans. Symptoms include fever, bloody diarrhoea, bleeding from the gums, into the skin, into the eyes, and bloody urine.
The incubation period ranges from 2 to 21 days, and treatment is symptomatic, with no vaccine currently available.
The public is advised to watch out for these symptoms and report to the nearest health facility if they occur.
Basic infection prevention and control measures, such as regular hand hygiene and avoiding contact with sick individuals or animals showing symptoms of bleeding, are recommended.
Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Acting Director-General of the GHS, assures the public that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure safety.
Dr Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini is the Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways
Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Dr Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, has disagreed with the claim by the previous government to have built over 13,000km of roads, stressing that it could not have been possible.
“The claims by the previous government to have built 13,000km of roads are discredited,” he said.
Speaking in an interview on the GTV Breakfast Show on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Dr Suhuyini stated that the false 13,000km road construction claim by the previous administration, if constructed, could be likened to the distance from Ghana to London and even beyond.
He added that the breakdown in construction the previous government used included patching of potholes.
However, the Big Push project, which the current administration is currently handling, is not just about road construction but will facilitate trade within Africa and the Sahelian countries.
The deputy roads minister also lauded President Mahama’s Big Push initiative, adding that the president has prioritised health, education and now infrastructure, stating that the recently presented 2026 budget includes government’s commitment to construct 200 new junior high schools, 200 new primary schools and 200 new kindergartens across the country.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu is the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has launched a strong rebuttal against the Minority in Parliament, insisting that the current government inherited an economy in complete disarray.
Contributing to the debate on the 2026 Budget, he argued that the economic conditions left behind by the previous administration were unprecedentedly poor.
“Mr Speaker, that the economy we inherited from them was in shambles is a matter of public record and is not in doubt,” he declared.
According to him, economic performance is judged using objective criteria, not partisan interpretation.
He said the evidence clearly shows that the previous government plunged the country into deep economic distress.
“As it has always been said, economic analysis is done on the basis of specific indices. There are metrics you use to measure performance which are not subject to opinion,” he emphasised.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu asserted that Ghana entered its first-ever sovereign default under the previous administration, a situation he described as historically damaging.
He stressed that the government’s credit rating sank to its lowest point, compelling international agencies to classify Ghana as a high-risk country.
“For the first time in the history of Ghana, a government defaulted on our debts, and our credit rating was at junk status,” he stated.
The Minister said this level of deterioration earned the outgoing administration a “Borla economy,” borrowing from local slang meaning rubbish.
“In the local parlance, we call it ‘Borla,’ to wit rubbish — that was the state of our ratings,” he remarked, insisting that the economic fundamentals were already broken long before the new administration took office.
He urged the Minority to acknowledge the severity of the economic decline they presided over instead of attempting to blame the current government for challenges rooted in past mismanagement.
He stressed that truthful reflection was necessary for constructive debate and national progress.
Madagascar’s interim president, who seized power in the Indian Ocean island nation last month, has unveiled a 300 kg (661 lb) gemstone that he said had been found in the presidential palace.
The dark boulder, streaked with shimmering green crystal, was shown on Tuesday evening inside the Ambohitsorohitra State Palace in the capital Antananarivo.
The stone, described as an “emerald in matrix”, still needs expert analysis to determine the size and quality of the emerald embedded within.
“This is a national asset,” said Colonel Michael Randrianirina, as he stood beside the find.
“It might be sold, and it will be up to the minister to explain the procedures that will be followed to increase the state’s revenues,” he said, promising “complete transparency”.
He gave no details on how, when and where the stone was found, other than saying “upon arrival, we discovered this incredible national treasure” and “we do not know why it was brought here”.
Mines Minister Carl Andriamparany called the gemstone a collector’s dream. “An emerald with its natural matrix is rare,” he said, adding that officials have found no record of a similar stone ever documented in Madagascar.
The government said proceeds from a sale would go into the state treasury.
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Minister of Foreign Ablakwa with Qatar’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour Al Thani
Ghana is taking steps to strengthen labour cooperation with Qatar as part of ongoing efforts to create overseas employment opportunities for its skilled workforce.
The development follows a meeting between Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labour of Qatar, Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al Thani.
The discussions focused on advancing Ghana’s Labour Export Programme, with Qatar expressing strong interest in recruiting Ghanaian professionals in the health, tourism, information technology, transport, and logistics sectors.
“The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Ghana and Qatar to strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation for the welfare of their peoples,” the statement said.
Once fully ratified by both countries, the agreement will establish a structured framework to guide the recruitment, welfare, and protection of Ghanaian workers in Qatar.
The accident involved a five-member team that was heading out to execute a anti-galamsey operations
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has confirmed the death of a member of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) taskforce following a motor accident near the Obuasi Airport on November 19, 2025.
In a statement, the Ministry explained that the accident involved a five-member team that was heading out to execute a major anti-galamsey operation in the area.
According to the Media Relations Officer, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, the operation was part of national efforts to curb illegal mining activities within the enclave.
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The Ministry reported that one officer died at the scene, while the other four sustained serious injuries. The injured officers are receiving medical treatment.
The Ministry added that an investigation has begun to determine the cause of the accident. It also reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the safety and well-being of all frontline personnel involved in the fight against illegal mining.
“The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources regrets to announce that a team of five (5) members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) was involved in a fatal motor accident today near the Obuasi Airport area.
“The incident occurred while the team was undertaking a major anti-galamsey operation aimed at curbing the menace of illegal mining within the enclave. Tragically, one member of the taskforce has been confirmed dead, while the remaining four sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical care,” the statement read.
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has extended his condolences to the family of the deceased officer and expressed concern for the injured team members.
He wished them a quick recovery and assured them of full support throughout their treatment and rehabilitation.
A tragic incident has occurred on the Adaase–Nyakyerem road near Obuasi, where a NAIMOS team was involved in a serious accident. One military officer, identified as Sarfo Agyapong, is feared dead, while four others are reported to be in critical condition.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is the Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has expressed scepticism about the government’s promises to create jobs through initiatives such as the 24-hour economy, the Big PUSH, and other flagship programmes.
According to him, the government has failed to provide the necessary programme documents outlining the framework, timelines, and implementation strategies for these policies.
He noted that even communicators of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) appear to be struggling to articulate the details of the 24-hour economy, raising further concerns about the policy’s clarity and coherence.
“This is a policy which some communicators of the NDC are finding hard to explain,” he said during a one-on-one interview on the Platform programme on Peace FM.
He disclosed that he has repeatedly demanded the official programme document for the 24-hour economy in Parliament, but the government has yet to produce one.
“I have continuously asked in Parliament for the programme document of the 24-hour economy, which can serve as a guide for the policy, to no avail. I’m yet to receive any response… we’re still waiting for when the government will bring the programme document to Parliament,” he added.
Oppong Nkrumah expressed doubt that the government’s projected growth, job creation, and economic transformation can be anchored on policies that lack publicly available details.
“So when you believe that the government’s talks of growth, jobs, and economic transformation are coming from the 24-hour economy, the Big PUSH, and the new city, I’m afraid,” he said.
Ghanaian goalkeeper Razak Brimah has completed a move to Spanish lower-tier side Club Deportivo Torreperogil ahead of the winter transfer window.
The 38-year-old inked a deal to join the fifth-tier side for the 2025/26 campaign after leaving Calahora in the summer.
Brimah, who has spent most of his career in Spain, arrives with enormous experience and he is expected to help the club secure promotion to the Segunda Federacion.
“We are pleased to announce the addition of goalkeeper Razak to our team. A goalkeeper with proven experience at higher levels. Welcome,” posted the club on social media announcing Brimah’s arrival.
The former Cordoba shot-stopper could make his Tercera Federacion debut on Sunday, November 23, against Recreativo Granada.
Brimah started his career in Europe at Portuguese outfit Chaves before spending close to a decade in Spain featuring for several clubs including Poli Ejido, Betis B, Real Betis, Guadalajara and CD Mirandes.
He returned to Africa to sign for South African side Mamelodi Sundowns in 2017 and after a tough spell returned to Spain to continue his career.
President John Dramani Mahama has charged Ghana’s newly sworn-in ambassadors and high commissioners to refocus their work on advancing the country’s economic transformation, accelerating national development, and strengthening strategic international partnerships.
Speaking at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the president noted that contemporary diplomacy had shifted significantly from traditional protocol and ceremonial duties. He stressed that Ghana’s envoys now carried a direct and measurable responsibility to support the nation’s economic recovery through targeted engagement with global partners.
“Diplomacy today is no longer confined to protocol, representation and champagne drinking. It is a crucial instrument for national development. Your mandate is to help deliver growth at home through effective engagement abroad,” President Mahama said.
He emphasised that every action taken by Ghana’s missions abroad must align with the country’s broader plan for economic renewal.
“Every meeting you hold, every partnership you pursue, every investor you convince must be aimed at contributing to Ghana’s transformation,” he stated.
The president outlined key expectations for the diplomats, including facilitating trade and market access, attracting sustainable investment in agriculture, manufacturing, energy, technology and health sectors, promoting tourism and Ghana’s cultural heritage, championing technology transfer and innovation, supporting Ghanaian businesses abroad, and providing efficient consular services to citizens overseas.
President Mahama further called for Ghana’s missions to evolve into dynamic centres of economic diplomacy, linking the nation to global markets, knowledge and capital.
“Our missions must operate as vibrant centers for economic diplomacy. Each embassy must function as a hub of opportunity, connecting Ghana to global markets, knowledge and capital,” he said.
He also highlighted the role of the envoys in advancing the government’s RESET Agenda, which focuses on restoring confidence in governance, strengthening public institutions, and building a firm foundation for job creation and economic revitalisation.
“This agenda demands accountability, transparency and measurable results from all public officials, whether serving at home or abroad. As envoys of the republic, you are key partners in this national renewal,” he added.
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All forty-seven (47) Ashanti Regional Women Organisers and their deputies of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have unanimously declared their support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the January 31 presidential primaries.
A vibrant scene unfolded on Monday at the campaign office of the former Vice President, where the women, filled with energy and conviction, chanted “NO CHANGE! NO CHANGE! STILL MAINTAIN!” amid dancing and jubilations.
According to the women Organisers, their endorsement follows deep reflection on Dr Bawumia’s leadership qualities, his track record of service, and his vision for Ghana’s future, which makes him the best candidate to lead the party.
They described Dr Bawumia as a transformational leader, a problem-solver, and a humble statesman whose commitment to national development has remained unwavering.
The women praised his strong economic expertise, noting his role in advancing Ghana’s digitalisation drive, an initiative that has modernised public services, enhanced transparency, and opened new economic opportunities for millions of Ghanaians.
They also highlighted his reputation for integrity, accessibility, and inclusive leadership, which has earned him respect across political and social divides.
Dr Bawumia is the difference the NPP actually needs
To them, Dr Bawumia represents a leader who combines intelligence with empathy, innovation with practicality, and vision with action.
Not only did they pledge their support for the former Vice President, but the energetic and vibrant women leaders also promised to work hard to garner more votes for Dr Bawumia in the Ashanti Region.
They emphasised that his calm demeanour, data-driven decision-making, and dedication to the welfare of ordinary citizens make him the ideal candidate to lead the party forward.
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A second WHO-trained journalist has won the road safety category of the Ghana Journalism Association’s annual national journalism awards.
Ghana News Agency Senior Editor Dasmani Issifu Laary’s Deadly Highways: Fixing Ghana’s Silent Epidemic , exposes systemic causes of road deaths and serious injuries, analyzes road safety reforms, and discusses life-saving actions from across Africa that Ghana could adopt.
Road deaths are rising faster in Africa than any other region with almost 250 000 lives lost in 2021. The WHO African Region accounts for nearly one-fifth of global road deaths, despite being home to just 3% of registered vehicles. In Ghana, road deaths increased by 65% between 2016 and 2021 .
The report describes road fatalities as ‘a devastating reality that can no longer be ignored.’ It looks at speed reduction, road infrastructure, law enforcement, vehicle and motorcycle helmet safety standards, government coordination and reforms, and the urgent need to protect pedestrians.
“The story helped ignite national debate, with the government now reviewing its laws. State agencies that were previously not involved in road design now demand involvement,” Laary says.
The report cites successful actions undertaken in other African nations, including mandatory GPS tracking for public and commercial vehicles in Uganda and robust law enforcement in South Africa.
“Road safety is a moral and national responsibility. Every life saved is a legacy preserved,” Laary said on receiving the award at a ceremony in Kumasi with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.
Experts quoted in the report call for a ‘holistic approach’ that is based on the proven ‘safe systems’ approach. This is rooted in reducing kinetic energy that breaks fragile human bodies in a crash.
The safe systems approach underpins the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety which offers a blueprint for governments to reduce road deaths and move towards safe and sustainable mobility for everyone in line with the goal of halving road deaths and injuries globally by 2030.
“Journalists have a crucial role in calling for proven policies and actions that save lives. This is the second national award won by a WHO-trained journalist in Ghana. It drives the debate forward and shows what is needed,” said Dr Nhan Tran, Head of Violence and Injury Prevention at WHO.
Dasmani Issifu Laary’s win follows Jonathan Donkor’s award-winning investigation into the impact of used tyres on road crashes in 2023. WHO-trained journalists from India , Nigeria and Viet Nam have won national and international journalism awards for road safety investigations in the last two years.
The WHO Road Safety Reporting initiative trains journalists to dig-deeper into the causes and solutions to road crashes. which are the leading global cause of death for children and youth aged 5–29. It is part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety.
“I am grateful to WHO for deepening my knowledge in solutions journalism for road safety. I am reflecting on how to use the award to spur road safety reform,” says Dasmani Issifu Laary.
‘Every family and road user deserves a safe journey,’ the report states. ‘By heeding experts calling for change, we can begin to tackle the silent epidemic on Ghana’s roads – one mile a time.’
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Euphoria Africa pulled back the curtain on its biggest project yet at an intimate dinner Saturday [November 15] night at the Country Club.
The foundation’s 2025 flagship initiative targets three healthcare facilities that have been struggling with basic supplies and infrastructure for years—and this time, they’ve assembled the kind of power table that can actually make something happen.
The programme aims to support Agortor CHPS Compound, Lamptey Mills CHPS Compound, and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. These are places where mothers get sent home too early because there aren’t enough beds, where mothers give birth on the floor because delivery beds are outdated and uncomfortable to support childbirth, where newborns share beds with their mothers because cribs are in short supply, and where staff have nowhere to rest after a long day’s work.
Ghana’s maternal mortality rate sits at 234 deaths per 100,000 live births—more than three times the WHO’s target of 70.
The infant mortality rate is 30 per 1,000 births. In rural areas, only 1.9% of communities have access to hospitals. These aren’t just statistics. They’re mothers who bled out waiting for care. They’re babies who got infections from unsafe conditions.
The ambassador roster assembled Saturday read like a cross-section of Ghana’s most influential: Australian Ambassador and photographer Robert Owen-Jones, multiple award-winning actresses Joselyn Dumas and Nikki Samonas (who also serves as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador), philanthropist and politician Akosua Manu, African Fashion Foundation founder Roberta Annan, M.A. Sadat, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, tech and entertainment investor George Williams, Jamaica’s Cultural Ambassador Morris Sinclair, entrepreneur Chichi Yakubu, pan-African visionary artist Richard Okyere Mantey, Cybele Energy CEO Beatrice Tayui, multiple award-winning journalist and blogger Ameyaw Debrah, media personality Blac Volta, and serial entrepreneur and wine connoisseur Kodjo Tatavi.
Unable to attend but equally committed to the cause are music executive D-Black, fashion designer Lauren Couture, Gifty Dumelo ESQ, and actresses Zynelle Zuh and Benedicta Gafah; all of whom have pledged their support as ambassadors.
Each person at that table has seen the crisis firsthand; whether in their constituencies, their communities, or through their work. They committed not just to showing up for photo ops, but to mobilizing their networks, their platforms, and their resources.
The initiative brings hospital beds, baby cribs, diapers, feeding bottles, and essential medical equipment to facilities that have been making do without them for far too long. The big fundraising push happens November 29 at Subtle Class, with Adina and Efya performing.
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A second WHO-trained journalist has won the road safety category of the Ghana Journalism Association’s annual national journalism awards.
Ghana News Agency Senior Editor Dasmani Issifu Laary’s Deadly Highways: Fixing Ghana’s Silent Epidemic, exposes systemic causes of road deaths and serious injuries, analyzes road safety reforms, and discusses life-saving actions from across Africa that Ghana could adopt.
Road deaths are rising faster in Africa than any other region with almost 250 000 lives lost in 2021. The WHO African Region accounts for nearly one-fifth of global road deaths, despite being home to just 3% of registered vehicles. In Ghana, road deaths increased by 65% between 2016 and 2021.
The report describes road fatalities as ‘a devastating reality that can no longer be ignored.’ It looks at speed reduction, road infrastructure, law enforcement, vehicle and motorcycle helmet safety standards, government coordination and reforms, and the urgent need to protect pedestrians.
“The story helped ignite national debate, with the government now reviewing its laws. State agencies that were previously not involved in road design now demand involvement,” Laary says.
The report cites successful actions undertaken in other African nations, including mandatory GPS tracking for public and commercial vehicles in Uganda and robust law enforcement in South Africa.
“Road safety is a moral and national responsibility. Every life saved is a legacy preserved,” Laary said on receiving the award at a ceremony in Kumasi with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.
Experts quoted in the report call for a ‘holistic approach’ that is based on the proven ‘safe systems’ approach. This is rooted in reducing kinetic energy that breaks fragile human bodies in a crash.
The safe systems approach underpins the Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety which offers a blueprint for governments to reduce road deaths and move towards safe and sustainable mobility for everyone in line with the goal of halving road deaths and injuries globally by 2030.
“Journalists have a crucial role in calling for proven policies and actions that save lives. This is the second national award won by a WHO-trained journalist in Ghana. It drives the debate forward and shows what is needed,” said Dr Nhan Tran, Head of Violence and Injury Prevention at WHO.
Dasmani Issifu Laary’s win follows Jonathan Donkor’s award-winning investigation into the impact of used tyres on road crashes in 2023. WHO-trained journalists from India, Nigeria and Viet Nam have won national and international journalism awards for road safety investigations in the last two years.
The WHO Road Safety Reporting initiative trains journalists to dig-deeper into the causes and solutions to road crashes. which are the leading global cause of death for children and youth aged 5–29. It is part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety.
“I am grateful to WHO for deepening my knowledge in solutions journalism for road safety. I am reflecting on how to use the award to spur road safety reform,” says Dasmani Issifu Laary.
‘Every family and road user deserves a safe journey,’ the report states. ‘By heeding experts calling for change, we can begin to tackle the silent epidemic on Ghana’s roads – one mile a time.’
Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito was filled with relief after his side finally returned to winning ways in the Ghana Premier League.
He admitted the team struggled in front of goal but was glad they still secured the needed result.
“So now when you go to the field it is the ability and capability of the players I will tell you when the goalkeeper go to the left try right. Then you said you are coming the ball is here because it is your thinking it is your judgment I think we were troubled I think they should back up this is what happened on the field I was I talk talk but at the end of the day I am happy that we have won,” he said after the game.
Kotoko fought hard to beat Young Apostles 2-1 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in their outstanding Week 6 match. The victory stops a two-game run without a win and pushes the Porcupine Warriors closer to the top of the table.
Kotoko were the better side in the first half, creating chances but failing to score. The fans had to wait until the 51st minute when Hubert Gyau smashed home the opener. Their joy was short-lived as Richmond Opoku equalized three minutes later for the visitors.
The tension grew as both teams chased a winner. Kotoko kept pushing, and their late pressure gave them a lifeline. Captain Samba O’Neil stepped up in added time to score from a penalty that sparked debate among the visiting players.
The win moves Kotoko to fifth with 19 points, only two behind the leaders and with one match still in hand.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has urged the public to ignore false reports about the status of an INTERPOL Red Notice involving Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori Atta.
According to the office, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files informed Ghanaian authorities in October 2025 that Mr Ofori Atta had applied for his name to be removed from the Red Notice.
The OSP noted that Ghana submitted its response to the application on 22 October 2025.
The office explained that on November 7, 2025, the commission again notified Ghana that Mr Ofori Atta had filed additional arguments in an addendum.
It indicated that the authorities have been asked to respond to those arguments by November 21, 2025.
The OSP reported that the proceedings are still ongoing and the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files is reviewing the case.
It added that during such processes, the name, image and details of an applicant are often taken out of public view until a final decision is reached.
The office urged the public to disregard any publications that suggest otherwise, describing them as misleading.
Renowned Pan-African activist, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has urged African leaders to break away from the vicious cycle of overreliance on financial institutions to save the continent from its current mess.
In a no-holds-barred speech on the final day of the International Conference Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Fifth Pan-African Congress at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Wednesday, the veteran journalist said, “Einstein taught us that those who do the same thing over and over, expecting different results, must have problems with their mental capacities,” he stated.
Using Ghana as a typical example, Mr Pratt wondered why leaders of the country still resorted to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank when previous transactions with them made the nation worse off.
“We (Ghana) have gone to the IMF and the World Bank 18 times. Each time we emerge worse. Either these institutions are incompetent, or they were designed to keep us in crisis,” he said in a rather sombre mood.
Mr Pratt said Africa’s modern economic crisis was not accidental, as structural adjustment policies and IMF–World Bank prescriptions had plunged countries deeper into poverty.
Applying his oratorical prowess and his unassuming disposition to full effect before an enthusiastic audience made up of scholars and activists from across Africa and the Caribbean, the author of the latest book on reparations forcefully advocated a more robust approach towards reparative justice.
To achieve that objective, Mr Pratt called for the establishment of a Continental Tribunal to pursue reparations and hold former colonial powers accountable for centuries of exploitation and violence against African peoples.
He believed that only a united legal framework backed by all African states could effectively confront the magnitude of harm inflicted through slavery, colonialism, neo-colonialism and contemporary economic domination.
He stated that the fight for reparations was essential to restoring dignity and correcting historical wrongs.
“Let us now create a Continental Tribunal and empower our people to prepare bigger claims against the colonial powers,” he told the large gathering of delegates from Africa and the diaspora.
“Reparations are not limited to what others owe us. We must reclaim the narrative, restore the dignity of African knowledge, and restore the light of humanity.”
Mr Pratt outlined in detail the historical roots of Africa’s economic and political challenges, stressing that the wealth of Europe and the modern world was built on Africa’s labour and resources. “From the 15th to the 19th century, over 12.5 million of our ancestors were captured, shackled and shipped across the Atlantic. Nearly two million died in the Middle Passage. The Atlantic became a cemetery without graves,” he said, adding that the profits from enslaved Africans financed major European cities and global financial institutions. “Liverpool’s docks, Bristol’s warehouses and the Stock Exchange of London and New York were financed by the sweat and blood of African men, women and children.”
He argued that after the abolition, justice was once again denied, as compensation went to enslavers rather than the enslaved.
“Slaveholders received £25 million, and British taxpayers only completed these payments in 2015,” he stressed.
He further stated that the imposition of colonial rule, forced labour, cultural suppression and the theft of African artefacts were deliberate systems designed to maintain Europe’s dominance.
The two-day conference, organised by the Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF) and headquartered in Accra, placed reparations at the centre of its agenda, proposing concrete steps, including the establishment of a legal institution for accurate damage assessment, expert examinations and preparation of claims before higher courts, the creation of a Continental Reparations Fund, and the introduction of customs duties on goods from former colonial countries. Delegates agreed that such measures were necessary to correct centuries of harm.
The consensus across the conference was that “the former colonisers must pay for their crimes.”
The formal opening ceremony on Tuesday featured speeches from former Ghana President John Agyekum Kufuor, President Nicolás Maduro (via envoy), President Abdourahamane Tchiani of Niger (via representative),
and delegations from Cuba, Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Sierra Leone, Tunisia and Western Sahara, among others.
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana, the African Union’s Champion for Reparations, officially opened the conference, reaffirming Africa’s commitment to building a just global order.
Prior to that, a documentary dubbed “Pan-Africanism: The Fire of Freedom” was premiered, after which popular Ghanaian musician, Amandzeba, performed a specially composed Pan-African anthem.
Symbolising the occasion, the delegates formed a giant illuminated Black Star around the Kwame Nkrumah Monument, pledging to maintain the struggle for liberation and unity.
On the flipside, the PPF Coordinating Committee met Monsieur Emile Parfait of SIMB to discuss plans towards a unified Pan-African media holding.
The Libyan Foreign Minister hinted that Benghazi was being considered as the host city for the next PPF conference.
Executives and members of the Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana in a group picture with Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education
The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana has successfully wrapped up the 29th National Banking and Ethics Conference at its auditorium in Accra, bringing together top regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders under the theme ‘Building Future-Ready Banks: Ethical Leadership, Sustainable Finance, and Currency Stability amid Disruption’.
The conference, one of the country’s foremost platforms for dialogue on ethical and sustainable finance, also saw the launch of two major professional programmes — the Ethics 2.0 Programme and the Non-Interest Banking and Finance Certification Programme — aimed at strengthening ethics, competence, and sustainability within Ghana’s financial system.
Renewed commitment to ethics and professionalism In his welcome address, Mr. Benjamin Amenumey, FCIB, President of CIB Ghana, reaffirmed the Institute’s statutory mandate under Act 991 (2019) to promote the study and practice of banking in Ghana. He noted that ethics and professionalism remain the foundation of a resilient financial system. “Banking is first and foremost a trust profession. Where trust is strong, stability is possible. Where trust is weak, the system is at risk,” Mr. Amenumey noted.
From left to right – Mr Robert Dzato, CEO of CIB Ghana; Hon Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education; and Mr Benjamin Amenumey FCIB, President of CIB Ghana, seated at the 29th National Banking and Ethics Conference
He outlined recent initiatives by the Institute to deepen professional competence, including the revised Associate Chartered Banker (ACIB) curriculum, the Chartered Banker for Executive Leadership (CBEL) programme, the Branch CEO Programme, and the Digital Banking Academy. He also highlighted the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Certification Programme, developed in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as a critical step in advancing responsible and sustainable finance in Ghana.
Launch of Ethics 2.0 and Non-Interest Banking certification
Delivering his remarks, Mr. Robert Dzato, CEO of CIB Ghana, described the launch of Ethics 2.0 and the Non-Interest Banking and Finance Certification as a defining milestone in the Institute’s mission to build a trustworthy and future-ready banking profession.
Mr Robert Dzato, CEO of Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana
“The currency in banking is trust. Trust is built through character, competence, and consequence, and that is what we are building in Ghana’s banking workforce,” Mr. Dzato said.
He revealed that over 9,000 banking professionals had already completed the earlier Ethics 1.0 Programme, developed jointly with the Bank of Ghana (BoG), and that Ethics 2.0 would expand this framework to all levels of the banking profession, including executives and board members. He added that, in accordance with a new directive from the central bank, all banking staff would now be required to obtain CIB’s ethics certification, while branch managers must attain the Chartered Banker (ACIB) qualification within the next five years. The Non-Interest Banking and Finance Certification, he explained, reflects the Institute’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s evolving financial landscape by promoting ethical, inclusive, and Sharia-compliant financial services.
Presentations from the Bank of Ghana and Ministry of Education In a keynote address, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) – in a speech read on his behalf by the Director of Banking Supervision Department at the Bank, Mr. Ismail Adam –commended the CIB for its leadership in fostering professionalism and ethical discipline across the industry.
Mr. Ismail Adam, Director of Banking Supervision Department at the Bank of Ghana, delivering speech at the 29th National Banking and Ethics Conference
He cautioned that while Ghana’s financial system has become more stable, ethical lapses and fraud remain serious threats to public confidence. “Unethical practices remain widespread, with staff-related fraud on the rise. These issues threaten institutional integrity and underscore the need for stronger ethical frameworks and accountability,” Dr. Asiama stated.
He reaffirmed that the Ethics Certification Programme will be integrated into the BoG’s fit-and-proper assessment criteria for senior managers and board members, signalling the regulator’s commitment to deepening professional integrity within the financial sector.
Delivering the Special Guest of Honour address, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education, commended the Institute’s ongoing partnership with the central bank and called for a fully independent BoG to safeguard monetary policy integrity. He further urged banks not to allow themselves to be used as conduits for unethical financial practices, stressing that “many of the unethical and corrupt monies in this country pass through the banking system.”
He noted that the Ministry of Education was collaborating with CIB Ghana and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) to integrate financial ethics and literacy into Ghana’s educational framework to nurture integrity and responsibility among future professionals.
Panels on regulation, practice, and digital finance
The conference also featured a series of thought-provoking panel sessions and expert discussions. The first plenary, dubbed the Practitioners and Professionals Panel, was on the topic ‘The Future of Banking: Ethical Leadership and Sustainability of Revenue, Business and Operating Models of Banks’, and was moderated by Ms. Abena Asare-Menako, ACIB.
Dr. Humphrey Kwesi Ayim Darke, President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI); Dr. Stephane Nwolley, CEO and Founder of Npontu Technologies; Mr. Sina Kamagate, Executive Head of Retail Banking at GCB Bank PLC; and Mr. Robert Dzato, ACIB, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana, were the panellists.
Discussions focused on how banks can adapt their revenue and operating models to remain competitive in a dynamic market while embedding ethics and sustainability at the core of decision-making. The panellists highlighted the need for values-driven leadership, digital innovation, and governance reforms as essential ingredients for building resilient and future-ready financial institutions.
The second session, a Regulatory Panel held at 12:35 p.m. on the topic ‘Maintaining Stability of Currency in an Era of Digital Asset Disruptions’, brought together leading figures from the central bank, fintech, and the wider banking industry. The discussion was moderated by Mr. Bernard Avle, General Manager of Citi FM/TV, and featured Mr. Ismail Adams, Head of Banking Supervision Department at the Bank of Ghana; Mr. Philip Twum, ACIB, Head of Business Development at FIDO; Mr. John Awuah, CEO of the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB); and Mrs. Doris Yaa Aggrey Ahiati, FCIB, CEO of Crescendo Consult Ltd.
The panellists examined the complex balance between fostering innovation and safeguarding currency stability in an increasingly digital financial landscape. They discussed the implications of cryptocurrency and virtual asset activities on monetary policy, financial regulation, and consumer protection. The session underscored the central bank’s commitment to developing a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, while industry leaders highlighted the need for responsible innovation, stronger cybersecurity systems, and coordinated oversight to preserve public confidence in the financial system.
Shaping the future of ethical banking
In his closing remarks, Mr. Benjamin Amenumey noted that the 29th National Banking and Ethics Conference was not merely an annual tradition but a reaffirmation of shared values and professional responsibility. “We gather not merely for discussion, but to renew a shared commitment, to build banks that are trusted, to raise leaders who act with integrity, and to shape a financial system that serves Ghana with excellence and honour,” he said.
The 2025 edition of the conference consolidated CIB Ghana’s leadership in shaping the future of banking professionalism in Ghana and across West Africa. By focusing on ethics, technology, and sustainable finance, the Institute continues to build a community of trusted bankers who can drive financial inclusion and long-term economic stability.
About the Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana
The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana is the professional body for the banking and financial services industry. Guided by the values of Honesty and Integrity, the Institute is dedicated to developing competent, ethical, and professional bankers who contribute to the growth and stability of Ghana’s financial system.
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Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has been confirmed as Patron of the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS), to be held in Accra from 2–3 December 2025. The Summit brings together regional government leaders, investors, and industry partners to showcase investment opportunities and regional energy integration developments set to transform the region by 2030.
This year, the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) joins as Lead Sponsor, alongside Endeavour Energy and Denham Capital as Sponsors, underscoring their commitment to driving sustainable energy investments and regional cooperation across Africa.
“ATIDI is strengthening its footprint in Africa by supporting investments that not only advance energy access but also drive economic growth. The organization provides credit and political risk insurance across key economic sectors of the continent, with a gross exposure of approximately USD 8.9 billion as of December 2024.
Through its Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF), a blended finance guarantee instrument, ATIDI enables Independent Power Producers to mitigate payment risks. Recent projects supported, such as the 42MW Sokodé solar PV plant in Togo, highlight ATIDI’s role in fostering clean energy and increased investor confidence in the region,” said Aliyu Alhassan Yahaya, RLSF Underwriter.
The Summit will mobilise finance and support deeper collaboration across the ECOWAS regional integration agenda and Ghana’s ambition to be a regional energy distribution hub. It will provide a platform for stakeholders to explore opportunities in renewables, gas-to-power, regional interconnectivity, and digitalisation of energy systems.
Discussions will also focus on financing and de-risking clean energy projects, advancing regional power trade and transmission infrastructure, and accelerating private sector participation in off-grid and distributed energy markets. Delegates will explore how innovation and digital technologies can improve energy efficiency, grid reliability, and access across both urban and rural communities.
Ghana’s Energy Transition Framework charts a path to net-zero emissions by 2070, focusing on cleaner generation, efficiency, and expanding renewables, especially solar. Incentives for private investment and off-grid projects aim to boost access and sustainability. Natural gas remains pivotal for regional baseload power, and as Ghana strengthens cross-border power trade, attracts climate finance, and modernises its grid, officials say the goal is to build a resilient, competitive energy sector that drives inclusive growth and industrialisation, similar to what is seen in Southern Africa.
Among the key public and private sector participants joining the WAECS 2025 agenda are H.E. Honourable Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Vice President of the Republic of Liberia; H.E. Honourable John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy & Green Transition, Ghana; H.E. Honourable Dr. Dele Alake, Minister for Solid Minerals Development, Nigeria; H.E. Honourable Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum, Energy & Mines, Gambia; and H.E. Honourable Biodun Ogunleye, Commissioner for Energy & Mineral Resources, Lagos State Government, Nigeria.
They will be joined by leading utility and regulatory figures including Edward Obeng-Kenzo, Acting CEO of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Ghana; Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, MD & CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN); Bangaly Maty, Energy & Infrastructure Adviser, Prime Minister’s Office, Guinea; Pamoussa Ouedraogo, Permanent Secretary of the National Council for Sustainable Development, Burkina Faso; Eunice Biritwum, Acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Ghana; Sulemana Abubakari, Acting Director of Power; and Yussif Sulemana, Technical Advisor to the Minister of Petroleum, Ghana. Also contributing to the conversation will be Gridworks Partners, Cenpower Generation, Wärtsilä Marine & Power Services Nigeria, ATIDI, SEforALL, Bboxx, Stanbic Bank Ghana, Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).
H.E. Honourable John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy & Green Transition, Ghana, said: “Ghana is committed to regional energy cooperation, sustainable development, and a just energy transition, so we are honoured to host the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit.” He added: “We are also pleased to host YES! On The Road Ghana on 3–4 December. This initiative aligns with Ghana’s focus on youth empowerment and skills development under the Energy Transition Framework. It will inspire and equip the next generation of African energy leaders by connecting young talents with experienced mentors, innovators, and investors.” WAECS 2025, taking place in Accra from 2–3 December 2025, will be held under the theme “Building Regional Resilience.” YES! On The Road Ghana follows on 3–4 December, featuring a full day of dynamic, interactive sessions designed to empower and connect young professionals shaping Africa’s energy future.
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Samuel Abdulai Jinapor is the Member of Parliament for Damongo
The Member of Parliament for the Damongo Constituency, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has taken aim at the government over what he describes as misplaced priorities, questioning why the administration is allocating GH¢13.1 billion for four helicopters and two presidential jets when many public sector workers are allegedly unpaid.
Speaking during the debate on the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, Jinapor accused the government of abandoning its core campaign promises of reducing the cost of living and creating mass employment while shifting resources toward high-cost acquisitions that, in his view, do not reflect the urgent needs of ordinary citizens.
The MP said it was unacceptable for the government to move ahead with plans to procure four helicopters and two presidential jets at a time when “nurses, teachers and other public workers are struggling to receive their salaries.”
“Is this the priority of the Government when traders are suffering, farmers are suffering, nurses are suffering, teachers are suffering?” he questioned.
Jinapor argued that the expenditure sends the wrong signal at a time when many Ghanaians are battling economic hardship and essential sectors are starved of resources.
24-Hour Economy ‘Missing in Action’
He reiterated his criticism of the government’s flagship 24-hour economy policy, saying there is no visible evidence of its implementation despite claims in the budget that it has “entered full implementation.”
Pointing to the NDC’s own manifesto promise of a three-shift, 24-hour system known as the “1:3:3” model, he noted that even basic public services were failing to operate efficiently.
He added that instead of recruiting more workers to support the promised shift system, the government was struggling to pay those already employed.
“Mr. Speaker, nurses are working without being paid. Teachers are working without being paid. So, when are they going to employ the two additional people to do the work that one person is doing without being paid?” he quizzed.
Macroeconomic gains not reflecting reality
While the budget cited improvements in macroeconomic indicators, including reduced inflation and expenditure, Hon. Jinapor said these gains had not trickled down to the real economy.
Government spending in the first three quarters of the year was 15% below target, he said — a level of under-spending he believes is choking business growth, limiting credit access, and contributing to delayed payments across key sectors.
“What the budget labels as discipline is, in fact, squeezing the real economy. There is no trickle-down effect. Businesses are struggling to survive, consumers have cut back on spending, the youth are desperate for jobs,” he affirmed.
He referenced reports of over one million metric tons of paddy rice rotting in storage due to lack of buyers, describing it as a warning sign of weakening domestic demand and growing distress in the productive sector.
Concerns over rising government size
Jinapor also criticised the expansion of government appointments, pointing to the creation of new envoy roles and the appointment of 18 deputy heads of mission — more than any previous administration.
With the Bank of Ghana warning of rising compensation costs as a major fiscal risk, he questioned why the government was increasing its wage bill while struggling to meet existing obligations.
“Mr. Speaker, the Bank of Ghana has already warned that the biggest fiscal risks facing us in 2025 are weak revenue performance, rising compensation costs and increasing energy sector payments.”
He noted that compensation for the Office of the President had surged from GH¢326 million in 2024 to GH¢540 million in 2025.
A Budget That Doesn’t Speak to the People
Jinapor argued that the budget fails to address the immediate economic challenges facing citizens, saying it offers “good numbers on paper” but little relief for traders, farmers, businesses and unemployed youth.
He insisted that releasing funds into the economy, supporting productive sectors, and prioritising job creation should be at the centre of government spending, not expensive military procurements.
Concluding his remarks, he said the economy shows “clear signs of stress” and urged the Finance Minister and the Bank of Ghana to act decisively to inject liquidity and restore confidence in the system.
Samuel Jinapor is the Member of Parliament for Damongo
The Member of Parliament for the Damongo Constituency, Samuel Jinapor, has criticised the government for failing to deliver on its flagship campaign pledges, accusing the administration of presiding over an economy where “the people are suffering while the data looks good on paper.”
He said Ghanaians have very high expectations of the government due to its campaign promises, but the government has failed to translate these promises into action.
Contributing to the debate on the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament, the lawmaker argued that the government’s overwhelming electoral mandate was won on two clear commitments — reducing the cost of living and doing business, as well as creating “hundreds of thousands of jobs” for unemployed Ghanaians. But nearly a year after assuming office, there are no signs of these promises being materialised.
24-hour Economy ‘not visible’
Jinapor questioned the government’s claim that its much-touted 24-hour economy had entered full implementation, saying there was no evidence of the promised three-shift system outlined in the NDC’s own 2024 manifesto. “Where is the 1:3:3 formula?” he asked.
Jinapor noted that even the Ministry of Finance “closes at 5pm,” asking how a supposedly round-the-clock economic model could function when the public sector itself was struggling with basic operations.
“A whole year in office, and the Government has failed to demonstrate a well-defined national plan that can support a fully functioning 24-hour economic system.”
He further argued that the promise of one job being expanded into three shifts for three different people had not only stalled but run counter to the current reality, where workers in critical sectors, including nursing and teaching, were allegedly working without pay.
Macroeconomic gains ‘not reaching the people’
Although the budget highlights improved macroeconomic indicators, including reduced expenditure and lower inflation, Hon. Jinapor said these figures did not reflect conditions on the ground.
He criticised what he described as “under-spending,” noting that government expenditure in the first three quarters was 15% below target. This, he said, was slowing business activity, weakening credit access, and leaving contractors, farmers and public workers unpaid. “What the Budget labels as discipline is, in fact, squeezing the real economy. There is no trickle-down effect.”
Citing recent reports of over one million metric tons of paddy rice rotting in storage due to a lack of buyers and weakened purchasing power, he warned that the real sector of the economy was showing signs of distress that could not be ignored.
Concerns over government size:
Jinapor also criticised the expansion of government appointments, particularly the appointment of new presidential staffers, envoys and 18 deputy heads of mission — more than any previous government. These appointments, he argued, have resulted in almost a fifty percent (50%) increase in the budgetary allocation for compensation for staff of the Office of the President, from GH¢326 million in 2024 to GH¢540 million in 2025.
Referring to reports by the Bank of Ghana warning against the rising cost of compensation, he said such decisions pose major fiscal risks for the economy.
Priorities in question:
The MP further criticised a budgetary allocation of US$1.2 billion for new military aircraft and a ship, questioning the government’s priorities when essential sectors were struggling. “Is this the priority of the Government when traders are suffering, farmers are suffering, nurses are suffering, teachers are suffering?” he asked.
The Damongo lawmaker insisted that the budget’s objectives would only be realised if government spending became timely, strategic and targeted towards stimulating demand and creating jobs. But currently, he said, the economy showed “clear signs of stress,” with delayed payments, weak credit flows, and unmet job creation promises eroding public confidence in the economy.
He urged the Finance Minister and the Bank of Ghana to inject liquidity into the economy, support productive sectors and restore the momentum needed to make the budget meaningful for ordinary Ghanaians.
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Kenyan authorities paid a network of trolls to threaten and intimidate young protesters
The Kenyan authorities paid a network of trolls to threaten and intimidate young protesters during recent anti-government demonstrations, Amnesty International has said.
A new report by the human rights organisation said government agencies also employed surveillance and disinformation to target organisers of the mass protests, which swept Kenya across 2024 and 2025.
The demonstrations were driven largely by “Gen Z” activists who used social media platforms to mobilise.
In response to Amnesty’s report, Kenya’s interior minister said the government “does not sanction harassment or violence against any citizen”.
But Amnesty said it had uncovered a campaign to “silence and suppress” the protesters.
Young women and LGBT+ activists were disproportionately targeted, with misogynistic and homophobic comment, as well as AI-generated pornographic images, the report said.
The BBC has approached the government for further comment.
One activist told Amnesty: “I had people coming into my inbox and telling me: ‘You will die and leave your kids. We will come and attack you’.
“I even had to change my child’s school. Someone sent me my child’s name, the age… the school bus number plate. They told me: ‘If you continue doing what you’re doing then we will take care of this child for you’.”
The report features a man who said he was part of a team paid between 25,000 and 50,000 Kenyan shillings (about $190-$390; £145-£300) per day to amplify government messaging and drown out trending protest hashtags on social media platform X.
As well as digital abuse, the authorities have also been accused of carrying out a brutal crackdown on the protests.
More than 100 people died, rights groups say, when police clashed with protesters during two waves of demonstrations – one in 2024 and one in 2025.
The authorities were also accused of arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and using lethal force against the protesters.
The government accepted there had been some case of excessive force by police, but also defended the security forces in other instances.
The demonstrations railed against issues such as proposed tax rises, increasing femicide and corruption.
Amnesty chief Agnès Callamard said the organisation’s report “clearly demonstrates widespread and coordinated tactics on digital platforms to silence and suppress protests by young activists”.
“Our research also proves that these campaigns are driven by state-sponsored trolls, individuals and networks paid to promote pro-government messages and dominate Kenya’s daily trends on X,” she added.
Kenya’s Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said: “The government of Kenya does not sanction harassment, or violence against any citizen… any officer implicated in unlawful conduct bears individual responsibility and is subject to investigation and sanction.”
Amnesty also raised concerns about unlawful state surveillance, including allegations – denied by Kenya’s largest telecom provider, Safaricom – that authorities used mobile data to monitor protest leaders.
The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana has hosted a highly engaging thought leadership webinar on ‘Non-Interest Banking and Finance: A Pathway to Ethical Banking and Inclusive Growth’, attracting over 400 participants from Ghana, Nigeria, and other parts of Africa.
The session, held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, brought together key industry leaders, regulators, and financial practitioners to explore the prospects of non-interest banking and finance in Ghana’s evolving financial landscape.
Moderated by Mr. Robert Dzato, Chief Executive Officer of CIB Ghana, the webinar featured a distinguished panel including Prof. John Gatsi, Advisor to the Governor on Non-Interest Banking and Finance, Bank of Ghana; Dr. Shaibu Ali, Director-General, Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana and Mr. Attahiru M. Maccido, Managing Director/CEO, One 17 Capital Ltd, Nigeria. The others were Mr. Sina-Kamagate, Executive Head, Retail Banking, GCB Bank PLC and Mr. Kwame Abbey, Deputy Managing Director, Société Générale Ghana.
Regulator’s secular, controlled rollout
In his presentation, Prof. John Gatsi reaffirmed the Bank of Ghana’s commitment to a secular and neutral approach to non-interest banking. “We are deploying this within a secular economy, and therefore there are rules to ensure that the market remains neutral,” he said, explaining that the Bank of Ghana will begin implementation on a phased basis, initially excluding microfinance, rural, and community banks. “The goal is to start well, have control, and manage the process before escalating,” he added.
Prof. Gatsi revealed that two types of licenses will be introduced, a window license for conventional banks interested in offering non-interest products, and a full non-interest banking license for institutions that will operate exclusively under non-interest principles.
Nigeria’s experience offers guidance
Drawing from Nigeria’s experience, Mr. Attahiru M. Maccido, MD/CEO of One 17 Capital Ltd, said Ghana’s measured approach was prudent and well-timed. He noted that Nigeria’s own non-interest banking sector, anchored by institutions such as Jaiz Bank and TAJBank, had faced early skepticism but has since demonstrated strong performance and resilience.
“Nigeria’s experience shows that non-interest banking can thrive within a secular regulatory framework when guided by strong governance and public education,” Mr. Maccido explained. “The key is to build credibility, ensure transparency, and continuously educate both bankers and customers on the principles of risk sharing and ethical finance.”
He added that non-interest finance models could help Ghana mobilize patient capital for long-term sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, and small business development. “It is not just an alternative form of finance, it is a tool for inclusive growth and financial stability,” he said.
Ethics, awareness and market demand
Dr. Shaibu Ali, Director-General of the Islamic Finance Research Institute of Ghana, emphasized that non-interest banking is not merely about removing interest but about redefining financial ethics. “Every transaction must have an underlying asset, and speculative or unethical activities are strictly prohibited,” he said.
Citing recent research, Dr. Ali observed that while 71 percent of Ghanaians are aware of non-interest banking, fewer than 30 percent fully understand how it works, highlighting the need for capacity building and professional certification.
Bankers see inclusion and ESG opportunities
From the commercial banking perspective, Mr. Sina-Kamagate of GCB Bank PLC pointed out that demand already exists for ethical and interest-free products. “We have customers who decline interest payments on their accounts. Offering non-interest banking services will expand inclusion and cater to these customers’ values,” he said.
Mr. Kwame Abbey, Deputy Managing Director of Société Générale Ghana, highlighted six key opportunity areas: retail inclusion, SME and agricultural finance, infrastructure funding through Sukuk, ethical and ESG-linked finance, digital innovation, and capacity development. He stressed that non-interest banking aligns closely with sustainable finance and could attract new investment flows into Ghana’s economy. “Non-interest finance prohibits speculative activities and encourages real-asset linkages, which fit perfectly with global ESG priorities,” Mr. Abbey noted.
CIB’s commitment to professional excellence
In his remarks, Mr. Robert Dzato, CEO of CIB Ghana, thanked participants and reiterated the Institute’s commitment to professional development and ethical banking standards. “CIB Ghana will continue to champion thought leadership and capacity building as the industry embraces emerging trends such as non-interest banking,” he said. “This conversation is a crucial step toward a more inclusive and ethically grounded financial system.”
He emphasized CIB Ghana’s crucial role in shaping the future of non-interest banking in the country. He announced that the Institute will lead in developing capacity-building programmes to deepen understanding of the concept among practitioners and regulators. “As part of our ongoing commitment to professional excellence and ethical standards, CIB Ghana will be at the forefront of non-interest banking capacity building,” Mr. Dzato stated. “We are pleased to announce that a new certification programme on Non-Interest Banking will be launched as part of our 2025 Bankers’ Week celebration.”
The event formed part of activities marking the 2025 Bankers’ Week Celebration, organized under the theme “Building Future-Ready Banks: Ethical Leadership, Sustainable Finance and Currency Stability.”
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Hydronomics Limited, contractor for Lot 1 of the Kaneshie drainage redevelopment project, has responded to recent public criticism from the Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, insisting that the delays are largely due to factors beyond the company’s control.
During a site visit on Tuesday, November 18, the minister expressed strong disappointment over the slow pace of work. He noted that although the project was awarded to Hydronomics Limited and Vuluxx Company Limited with a 12-month completion timeline, progress on Lot 1 has reached only 11% after 10 months. He warned Hydronomics to speed up the works or risk termination of its contract.
In a detailed statement, Hydronomics rejected suggestions that the delay was due to poor performance, explaining that the layout and handover of the project area made normal construction sequencing impossible.
According to the company, the Ministry awarded the project in two separate lots—Lot 1 to Hydronomics and Lot 2 to Vuluxx—contrary to claims that both contractors were jointly executing Lot 1. It clarified that each contractor is responsible solely for its assigned lot.
Hydronomics outlined the scope of Lot 1, which includes demolishing the existing underground drain along the Dr. Busia Highway and constructing a 5.0m by 2.0m double-cell reinforced concrete box culvert stretching 1,955m from Accra Academy to Pamprom Junction. The company stressed that only 23% of this project corridor has been made available for construction.
The remaining 77%—from First Light to Pamprom—has not yet been handed over by the client, as access depends on clearance from the Department of Urban Roads. Hydronomics said the inability to access the full work area is the primary cause of the slow progress.
Despite industry standards discouraging upstream construction, the company said it took a calculated risk by starting work in the accessible upstream area with the expectation of completing it during the dry season.
That plan, however, was disrupted by two major setbacks: a late approval for relocation of telecommunication infrastructure, granted on March 18, 2025, and an unusually early and intensified rainfall pattern beginning in February.
Hydronomics noted that continuous heavy rains caused flooding, siltation and marshy ground conditions that made equipment movement nearly impossible, sometimes requiring up to five days for the site to recover before work could resume.
The company emphasised that these challenges—limited access, delayed approvals and extreme weather—are outside its control and are the real reasons for the slowed pace of work.
Hydronomics concluded by cautioning that attributing delays to the wrong party will not solve the underlying issues. It maintained that full access to the project area and timely administrative support are essential to accelerating progress on the Kaneshie drainage project.
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Justin Diehl, VfB Stuttgart’s promising 20-year-old winger, made his training comeback this Monday after a series of bad injuries.
The German-Ghanaian attacker has faced repeated setbacks, shoulder, thigh, and ankle issues, often just as he was about to break into the Bundesliga first team. Stuttgart’s faith in Diehl hasn’t wavered; despite interest from other clubs last summer and new approaches for the winter, the club is determined to keep him.
Sports director Fabian Wohlgemuth clarified the club’s stance: “We currently have no plans to let him go in winter.” Stuttgart wants Diehl to stabilize in familiar surroundings, regain his fitness, and get valuable minutes with their third-division squad. Wohlgemuth pointed out Diehl’s impressive speed, technique, and hunger to grow: “He has already shown why we worked so hard to sign him. I’m confident he can settle in and become a key player for us.”
For Diehl, this is another fresh start, the hope at Stuttgart is that this time, his journey leads to lasting success and regular football action. The club, staff, and fans believe in his potential and are eager to support his rise as he fights for resilience and consistency
Popular Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has revealed why he won’t invest in up-and-coming talents.
Speaking on the Adesope Live show, Zlatan explained that investing in up-and-coming artistes was risky, stressing that he is unsure if such an investment would yield profit.
He emphasised that he is in the music industry strictly for business and financial stability.
“I would rather go buy a house than put money on these artistes that I’m not sure will be successful or not,” he said.
“The reason I am making music is for financial stability. My goal is to be able to be responsible and financially stable. In the beginning of my career, I wasn’t balanced. I suffered from pressure and anxieties.”
Zlatan, however, said he is willing to collaborate with up-and-coming artistes, stressing that he was given similar assistance while coming up.
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has strongly condemned a violent incident at the Northern Regional Hospital shown in a viral video circulating on social media.
The GMA’s reaction followed footage which showed some youth besieging the hospital, locking up the office of the medical director and other administrative offices, and barricading the outpatients department.
In a statement signed by the President and General Secretary of the association, the GMA described the acts as lawless and dangerous, warning that such behaviour endangered the lives of patients and staff, as well as hospital property.
The association expressed concern over a growing trend of youth groups storming health facilities to threaten managers instead of following proper procedures to resolve grievances.
The GMA further urged the police to take swift action against those responsible.
The association also called on traditional leaders to intervene, urging the youth to follow appropriate channels to address their concerns.
Additionally, the association appealed to the leadership of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to ensure adequate protection for the medical director and all hospital staff while resolving any issues.
