Ah, the Volta Region! home of the Ewe-speaking people of Ghana. One of the most beautiful regions in the country and, if I may be bold, in the whole of West Africa. I observed it with my own eyes, oh!
In this article, I’ll walk you through who the people of Volta are, what the region has to offer, and why you may just find what you’ve been searching for right there, between the mountains and the mighty .
By bringing together some of the best and brightest minds within the climate change, innovation, and sustainability space, Mrs. Bawumia has made sure that she has not left her foot off the pedal even after leaving office as the second lady. Samira Bawumia’s focus on such critical issues bedeviling human sustenance is a timeous contribution to our nation, Africa and the world. Under the auspices of the highly recognized and well-regarded African Women and Children’s Conference (AFRIWOCC), Mrs Bawumia is dedicating her time and efforts to some of the debilitating issues facing young people especially women in Ghana and across the continent.
This year AFRIWOCC gathered under the theme “Young Voices, Innovative Ideas, Greater Impact for Africa,” dedicating two days to quality, multi-faceted, practical oriented discourse aimed at highlighting innovation, experiences, lessons, challenges, success stories and crafting a road map for a more sustainable environment and uplifting lives. The talent and quality on display were a true testament of Africa’s potential and inexorable depth, agency and value in addressing contemporary challenges.
It is therefore no wonder that the conference garnered widespread support. In fact, the event was co-hosted by the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Ghana further establishing its significance and profile. This is an immense endorsement of the initiative and transformational work that Samira Bawumia has been undertaking. Her work has attracted the support of other stakeholders both nationally and internationally including the AfCFTA Secretariat, Fordham University, Kosmos Innovation Center, Global Affairs Canada, Ashesi University, the Canadian Embassy, Norwegian Embassy, Merton and Everret LLP amongst others. The Minister for Environment in Guinea Hon. Djami Diallo, international development agents such as the Vice President for the African Development Bank Dr Kevin Kariuki and representatrion from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification were fully on board.
However the most visible and significant partners were the youth. Young people from various backgrounds were present showcasing their innovative work and sharing their experiences. At the dawn of independence, the iconic African figure Kwame Nkrumah stated that “Africa is ready to fight his own battles and show that after all the black man is capable of managing his own affairs.” On that stage, at the moment, at AFRIWOCC 2025, this quote came full circle as young people what the African youth is capable of through their awe-inspiring products, innovative works and presentations. For instance, the design of renewable sanitary pads by ECO-PERIOD, an initiative led by one of Africa’s gifted young women is a monumental contribution to addressing period poverty, plastic pollution and youth unemployment.
It was not just about science and technology. The unique feature about AFRIWOCC is its ability to draw on the arts and African culture as a tool to address ecological degradation. The arts are such a powerful and compelling instrument to engage in environmental education, behavior change and intergenerational engagement. Impact makers such Latif Abubakr, Okbell Bedwei Majdoun, Wode Maya and Eugene Konboye were tat hand to show they have used their ingenuity to tell compelling stories. Others included Makafui Awuku, who was motivated to establish Mckinngtorch an organization that creates sustainable cities by converting plastic waste into valuable products due to his experience growing up as an asthma patient who suffered from frequenting burning in his community.
Other sessions included artificial intelligence for sustainable development, demystifying the policy process, youth climate leadership, education frameworks for building technical skills, governance structures that include rather than exclude young voices, and entrepreneurship pathways that turn environmental challenges into economic opportunities. Hajia Samira Bawuia herself led a session on clean cooking call on women to embrace environmentally sustainable cooking initiatives that will be less harmful to the ecosystem and healthier for families.
Forward looking recommendations such as strengthening initiatives to empower the youth and children in addressing climate change, training children to become educators in climate change and the encouragement of government to transition from AI as a theory to its practical usage were set forth at the end of the conference. A major outcome was the development of a communique which sets forth a practical, actionable and solution-oriented road map for women and young people’ s meaningful participation in climate governance. It also called for larger commitment to financing green initiatives and strengthening gender responsive climate action amongst others. Environmental scientist Dr Frederick Out-Larbi, lecturer at the University of Energy and Natural Resources, has stated that air pollution is a major health concern in Ghana leading to about 28, 000 deaths each year, higher than deaths related to malaria and HIV. The call for climate action is therefore both urgent and critical.
Samira Bawumia has demonstrated that whether in or out of office as second lady, she is not just an observer but a protagonist of transformation. Her influence stretches far beyond her position, far beyond her immediate enjoinment, far beyond her community, far beyond her nation and far beyond those living now to future generations. Her commitment to the development and empowerment of women, youth and creating a sustainable environment is one that inspires and stands as a testament to her quality, leadership, potential and character.
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Prof. Etse Sikanku is an Associate Professor at the School of Journalism and Media Studies, University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC)
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An aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has dismissed concerns over his candidate’s number three position on the ballot paper in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary, stressing that the message—not the position—is what wins elections.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a key spokesperson for the Bawumia campaign, said the ballot position is of minimal consequence in a delegate-based election and pointed to the former Vice President’s landslide victory in the 2023 NPP primaries as proof.
“In spite of the position on the ballot, we have a responsibility to sell the message of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and, most importantly, why the party should present him,” he stated.
“In the 2023 primaries, he was number two. He won the election because the emphasis is not on the position on the ballot paper but on the message that we carry to the people.”
Dr. Bawumia drew the third slot on the ballot during a balloting exercise held at the NPP headquarters in Accra on Friday, October 10, 2025. The draw sets the tone for the party’s high stakes presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026.
Former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong secured the number one spot, followed by former Agriculture Minister Dr. Bryan Acheampong at number two. Bawumia came third, with Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum and Kwabena Agyepong taking the fourth and fifth positions respectively.
But Aboagye insisted that for the over 280,000 delegates voting in the primaries, ballot positions are not a major factor.
“Remember that this is a delegates’ conference. These are voters who are very political. There is not a single voter out of the over 280,000 who cannot identify any of the five candidates,”* he argued.
“They can all be identified by name, they can all be identified by position. So typically, except for the funfair, when it comes to delegates’ elections, really the position on the ballot paper isn’t such a big deal.”
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When justice drags and the rivers run brown, who really benefits, the people, or the power brokers behind the scenes? This Saturday on Newsfile, we ask whether Ghana’s fight against corruption and galamsey is breaking new ground or sinking into old habits.
When justice is delayed, is it simply the wheels of the law grinding slowly or a deliberate attempt to cut deals in the shadows? The ORAL initiative, hailed as a bold anti-corruption drive, now faces sharp criticism.
Nine months on, prosecutions crawl, with former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo warning that delays only embolden corrupt actors. Others insist that due process takes time. So, is ORAL a shield of accountability or a smokescreen for sabotage?
Meanwhile, NAIMOS is in overdrive. In the last two months, its task force has stormed forests and rivers, seized or destroyed dozens of excavators, over a hundred chanfang and pumping machines, and arrested scores of illegal miners, including foreign nationals in Wassa Akropong and Bole.
Just this week, along the Ankobra River, NAIMOS torched nearly 100 makeshift structures and confiscated heavy equipment in a sweeping raid.
Backed by new funding and vehicles from the Gold Board, the task force is pledging no safe haven for kingpins, but questions remain. Are these decisive blows to the galamsey economy, or just temporary disruptions in a much bigger illegal gold network?
Join host Samson Lardy Anyenini this Saturday on Newsfile at 9 a.m. on JoyNews, JoyFm 99.7, and MyJoyOnline to connect the dots: legal delays, sabotage fears, rampaging galamsey syndicates, and the fight to reclaim Ghana’s resources.
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Albert Amoah (with ball) against Gold Stars
Head Coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Abdul Karim Zito has made a strong case for Kotoko forward, Albert Amoah to be called for the senior nation team, the Black Stars.
Speaking to the media after his side’s 2-0 victory against Bibiani Gold Stars in an outstanding game at the Baba Yara Stadium on Wednesday, Coach Zito said Amoah deserves a shot in the national team.
“You saw what he did and you are called into the Black Stars based on performance and if it is performance, I think Amoah is on top; he deserves at least to be called,” Karim Zito said.
The 23-year-old is in good form for the Kumasi based side and has two goals in three matches in this season’s Ghana Premier League.
He scored the Porcupine Warrior’s second goal against Gold Stars on Wednesday while providing the assist for Peter Amidu’s opener in the 14th minute.
Albert Amoah who joined Kotoko from Accra Great Olympics, was expected to replace Inaki Williams in the Black Stars team following an injury to the Athletic Bilbao Captain.
However, Coach Otto Addi opted for Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante who was called as Williams’ replacement.
But coach Zito is optimistic Amoah has what it takes to play for the Black Stars while praising his side for sticking to the game plan.
He said the team that played Gold Stars was a ‘different Kotoko’ as it approached the game with a different attitude.
“You’ve seen a different Kotoko today with different attitude. What I told them-the players-was to go on the attack and make sure no goal is conceded,” he said.
“We’ve played two matches at home, we won one, and drew one. It’s not bad but we are going to fight in the away games and get points to replace the two we lost here” Karim Zito added.
BY Gibril Abdul Razak
The MTN Ghana Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting digital inclusion and gender equality through the 2025 edition of the Girl Code Hackathon, an annual initiative aimed at equipping young women with practical technology skills and innovation experience.
The 30-hour hackathon, themed “Future-Proofing Africa: Innovation at the Intersection of Fintech, Cybersecurity, and AI,” brought together 100 female students from tertiary institutions across the country to develop technology-based solutions to real-world challenges.
Speaking at the event, Senior Manager for the MTN Ghana Foundation, Robert Kuzoe, said the programme forms part of MTN’s broader mission to empower young women to participate meaningfully in the digital economy.
“Every year, we bring together young women from tertiary institutions for a hackathon that challenges their creativity and technical skills. The goal is to empower them with relevant digital skills, particularly in coding, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence,” Mr. Kuzoe stated.
He explained that the hackathon encourages participants to identify pressing social and business problems and design technology-driven solutions to address them.
“The best-performing team with a practical and impactful innovation will be rewarded by MTN. This initiative also falls under our inclusion pillar, which focuses on helping women excel in industries traditionally dominated by men,” he added.
Mr. Kuzoe noted that the 2025 edition was unique because it featured only tertiary-level participants, who are expected to deliver more advanced and scalable innovations.
“This year, we have 100 young women from tertiary institutions, which makes the event special. We’re expecting their projects to go a step further than what we’ve seen in previous years,” he said.
He further emphasized that the Foundation’s long-term vision is to promote digital empowerment and employability among young people.
“Our goal is to equip the youth with skills that make them employable or self-reliant, rather than depending solely on white-collar jobs. For those passionate about engineering and technology, MTN can be a place of opportunity if they make the most of this platform,” he said.
Adding her voice, Head of Technology and Service Management at Absa Bank Ghana, Ms. Anita Twum-Ampofo, urged participants to leverage technology as a tool for inclusion, empowerment, and ethical innovation.
“Over the next 30 hours, you will not only build solutions but also build legacies. As we digitize our economies, we must secure them. As we innovate, we must ensure inclusion. And as we embrace AI, we must do so ethically and intentionally,” she said.
Ms. Twum-Ampofo underscored the importance of cybersecurity and trust in technology, stressing that every innovation must prioritize user safety and reliability.
“Cybersecurity is no longer a back-office function; it’s a frontline necessity. Every line of code you write and every interface you design must be trustworthy, because without trust, technology fails,” she emphasized.
She encouraged participants to see themselves as active contributors to Africa’s digital transformation.
“You belong here not just in this hackathon, but in boardrooms, policy tables, and innovation labs. You are not only the future; you are the now,” she said to applause.
CEO and Founder of GirlCode, Ms. Zandile Mkwanazi, outlined the competition’s judging criteria, which focused on innovation, technical execution, impact and usefulness, and presentation or demonstration.
She also encouraged participants to take advantage of the MTN Skills Academy, a free digital platform offering access to financial and technology-based training across Africa.
“The Skills Academy aims to bridge the gap between the high demand for digital skills and the low supply while creating employment opportunities. It’s not only in Ghana; it runs across the continent,” she said.
Ms. Mkwanazi added that beyond the prizes, the hackathon offers participants the opportunity to learn, network, and strengthen their problem-solving capabilities.
The Girl Code Hackathon, supported by MTN Ghana Foundation, continues to serve as a platform for nurturing the next generation of female tech innovators and promoting inclusion within Africa’s growing digital landscape.
A young referee tossing a coin
The development of young referees under the ‘Catch Them Young’ initiative reached a new milestone as budding female officials took charge of matches at the ongoing Elite U15 Girls Inter-Regional Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.
The exercise forms part of a Capacity Building Course jointly organised by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and FIFA through the FIFA League Development Programme.
It provides practical, match-day experience to help young female referees apply what they have learned in real-game situations.
Former FIFA referee and programme mentor, Emmanuella Aglago, supervised the young officials on the field, offering real-time guidance and encouragement. She stressed that combining mentorship with practical sessions is crucial for developing confidence and professionalism in officiating.
Fitness Instructor, Millicent Kanor, commended the girls for their discipline, fitness, and steady improvement, noting that their participation in the championship would serve as a strong foundation for future national and international assignments.
Madam Louisa Amanor also emphasised the importance of the hands-on sessions, explaining that they sharpen the referees’ communication, decision-making, and game management skills.
The Catch Them Young Refereeing initiative continues to be a vital component of the GFA’s youth development strategy, empowering young female referees with the technical knowledge, leadership qualities, and confidence required to officiate at the highest levels of the sport.
BY Wletsu Ransford
Ghanaians see the evidence of economic wear-and-tear every day. Potholes often appear soon after a road project is commissioned. Power plants operate below capacity within a decade. Irrigation projects are abandoned after only a few seasons. They are signs of an economy where capital depreciates quickly, slowing the path to long-term growth.
Economists have long studied this problem through the Solow growth model, a framework that explains how capital, labour, population growth, and technology interact to shape economic outcomes.
I’ll try to explain the Solow model in accessible terms and explore what it means for Ghana. We will examine how depreciation, capital and labour shares, population growth, and technology influence growth trajectories. Although the model can seem abstract, its lessons are highly practical: Ghana’s future prosperity depends not only on building more but also on ensuring what we build lasts, is inclusive, and is complemented by productivity gains.
The Solow Model in Plain Language
The Solow model, developed in the 1950s by Robert Solow, remains a fundamental part of growth economics. It explains how output in an economy is produced using capital (machines, infrastructure, buildings), labour (workers), and technology (the know-how that makes both productivity). A key idea is the concept of the steady state, which is a point where investment in new capital is just enough to replace the capital that depreciates each year.
In simple terms, think of a farmer with a set of tools. Each season, the farmer can save some harvest to buy or repair tools. But tools also rust and break down. If the farmer saves enough, they can maintain or expand their toolkit and produce more in the future. If not, output stagnates or even declines. Ghana’s economy operates on the same principle.
The Solow model helps us see three critical dynamics:
• Depreciation (δ): Capital wears out over time. The higher the depreciation rate, the harder it is to grow.
• Capital and Labour Shares (α and 1–α): The economy’s total output is divided between capital (machines, buildings, land, financial assets) and labour (workers’ wages and salaries). The allocation of resources to each side influences both income inequality and the motivation to invest or work efficiently.
• Population Growth (n): More workers can increase total output, but unless savings and investment rise, capital per worker falls.
• Technology (A): In the long run, sustained growth comes from technological progress, not just more inputs.
With this framework, we can examine Ghana’s growth challenges.
Depreciation and Ghana’s Infrastructure Challenge
Depreciation is arguably the most visible issue in Ghana’s economy. In the Solow model, a higher δ (depreciation rate) raises the break-even line. This indicates that more of today’s investment is used solely to replace worn-out capital, leaving less room for expanding capital per worker. Consequently, the steady-state level of output per worker decreases.
In Ghana, depreciation is evident everywhere, from roads to transmission losses in the national grid to water and irrigation projects in decline.
High depreciation weakens fiscal planning. The government borrows heavily to fund new projects, but without proper maintenance, the growth benefits are short-lived. Instead of reinvesting in capital (machines, buildings, land, financial assets), Ghana finds itself in a cycle of rebuilding. The Solow model warns us that without reducing δ (depreciation rate), our economy risks stagnation.
Capital and Labour in the Solow Framework
The Solow model also reminds us that growth is not only about how much we produce, but about how the rewards are shared between those who own machines and money (capital) and those who do the work (labour). In simple terms, part of the economic pie goes to investors and part goes to workers. If more goes to capital, investors benefit more; if more goes to labour, wages improve.
In Ghana this balance matters. In sectors like mining or oil, much of the profit flows to capital owners, often abroad, while workers see relatively little. In the informal sector, many people work but earn very low and unstable wages. If the share going to labour keeps shrinking, inequality grows, and the wider society feels the strain.
The lesson is that Ghana needs growth that improves both capital and labour. Investment in machines and infrastructure should make workers more productive and better paid, not replace them or leave them behind.
Population Growth and Ghana’s Demographic Path
Population growth enters the Solow model through the break-even investment line: (δ + n)k. A higher population growth rate means more workers, but also more capital dilution. Investment must stretch further to maintain capital per worker.
Ghana’s population is growing at around 2% annually. This creates both opportunity and risk:
• Opportunity: A youthful population can drive a demographic dividend if young people are employed productively.
• Risk: If job creation lags, rising numbers of workers lead to underemployment, pressure on infrastructure, and slower growth per worker.
The Solow model demonstrates that when ‘n’ (population growth) falls, steady-state capital per worker increases, meaning each worker has more capital to utilise. In countries with declining populations like Japan, this has led to higher capital intensity but also ageing challenges. For Ghana, the question is whether we can leverage our demographic trend through education, job creation, and urban planning, or if it will surpass the current capital stock.
To put it more simply: if 10 workers share 10 tractors, each worker gets one. If 20 workers share the same 10 tractors, each worker gets half. Population growth without corresponding investment risks overwhelming the available tractors, machinery, and infrastructure.
Technology and the Missing Piece
Even if Ghana saves more, invests better, and manages its population well, long-term growth still depends on technology. Without new ideas and better ways of working, economies only climb to a certain level and then stall.
In Ghana, technology is both the weakest point and the greatest opportunity for progress. Mobile money has already transformed how people access banking services. In agriculture, simple tools like weather apps or small machines could increase crop yields. In industry, adopting cleaner energy sources and modern equipment could make factories more efficient.
The Solow model’s clear message is that without consistent improvements in productivity, Ghana risks becoming stagnant. Therefore, making technology adoption and innovation a national priority is vital.
Policy Lessons for Ghana
The Solow model offers Ghana some practical lessons.
First, we must take care of our roads, power plants, and schools so they last, because repeatedly rebuilding them wastes resources. Second, growth should boost workers’ wages along with investors’ returns. Otherwise, inequality will get worse. Third, our young population can be a strength if education and job creation keep up, but a burden if neglected. Fourth, more of our savings should fund our own growth to reduce reliance on external debt. Fifth, technology must go beyond being just a buzzword and be felt in everyday farming, trading, and industry. Sixth, better governance is needed to ensure that money is used for real development and not lost in waste. And seventh, trading more within Africa gives Ghana larger markets and spreads risk.
Taken together, these lessons show that Ghana’s future growth relies on durable infrastructure, fairer opportunities, and smarter innovation. Just spending more money will not work.
Key Takeaway
Ghana’s growth puzzle reflects the Solow model’s predictions. High depreciation means we are constantly rebuilding rather than increasing wealth. Unequal capital-labour relationships strain social unity. Population growth risks diluting capital, and slow technological progress limits our long-term potential. However, the model also suggests a way forward. By addressing depreciation, balancing returns, managing demographics, and embracing technology, Ghana can alter its growth path.
The lesson is simple yet profound: growth is not just about building more. It is about ensuring that what we build lasts, benefits everyone, and evolves with new knowledge. If Ghana can internalise this, the struggle with depreciation can be transformed into a springboard for sustainable growth.
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Tottenham Hotspur’s majority owners, the Lewis Family Trust, have injected £100 million of new capital into the club to reinforce its financial stability and support its long-term sporting ambitions.
In a statement, Spurs said the fresh investment would “further strengthen the club’s financial position and equip the club’s leadership team with additional resources to continue the focus on driving long-term sporting success.”
The injection comes from ENIC, the investment group controlled by the Lewis Family Trust, which holds an 86.58% majority stake in the club. The remaining 13.42% is owned by minority investors.
Former chairman Daniel Levy, who stepped down from his position in September, retains a 29.88% share in ENIC but no longer plays an active role in the club’s operations.
British businessman Joe Lewis, who once owned the majority of ENIC, transferred ownership to the Lewis Family Trust in 2022 and is no longer involved with Tottenham.
The Lewis family has overseen a series of leadership changes in recent months, and the club described the latest funding as part of their “ongoing commitment to the club and its future.”
A source close to the family said: “This is initial additional funding. As the club’s management decides what’s needed to deliver success, more money will be available. The Lewis family is committed to backing the club to be successful.”
Since Levy’s departure, Tottenham has reportedly received three separate expressions of interest regarding a potential takeover.
A viral video of a Ghanaian man of God losing his cool during a burial service has surfaced on social media.
According to reports, the Man of God lost his cool when a mourner was persistently calling for him to hasten a burial service.
The man of God had wanted to read a bible from verse 1 to 12 when the man stated in twi, “ Pastor, up to verse 12, we are not leaving soon”.
Dr Kwamigah-Atokple (in fugu) with the UHAS delegation
The Executive Committee of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Alumni Association has paid a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Member of the Council of State, Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, to congratulate him on his appointment and pledge their support for ongoing health development initiatives in the region.
Led by Alumni President Gabriel Kwabla Agbanyo, the delegation expressed their readiness to partner with Dr Kwamigah-Atokple, particularly in providing qualified health professionals for upcoming health screening exercises across the Volta Region.
Agbanyo noted that since its establishment in 2012, UHAS has produced over 15,000 medical practitioners, many of whom are serving across Ghana and beyond.
He also highlighted the pressing need for additional hostel facilities to accommodate the university’s growing student population.
“The university continues to expand, and the demand for accommodation far exceeds current capacity. We believe this can be addressed through private partnerships or government intervention,” the alumni president stated.
In response, Dr Kwamigah-Atokple commended the alumni association for its commitment to community health and pledged to collaborate closely with them.
“Discussions are already underway with potential investors under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) module to address the accommodation challenges in the region,” he assured, according to a Facebook post.
The delegation also invited Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple to the UHAS Alumni Guest Lecture scheduled for November 21, which he gladly accepted.
“I encouraged them to continue making a positive impact wherever they serve.
“I also expressed my interest in partnering with them to produce a documentary showcasing the achievements of UHAS,” he added.
He lauded the Alumni for their proactive engagement, describing their efforts as vital to advancing education and healthcare in the Volta Region.
“#Volta rising with UHAS,” he remarked, reaffirming his commitment to supporting initiatives that uplift the region.
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The gunmen killed one and injured three others
One person has been confirmed dead and three others injured after a Metro Mass Transit (MMT) bus traveling from Bunkpurugu to Tamale was attacked by armed robbers in the early hours of Friday, October 10, 2025.
The incident occurred around 2:27 am on the Duuklotuk–Nakpanduri highway, when the armed assailants reportedly attempted to stop the moving bus using torchlights.
According to citinewsroom.com report on October 10, 2025, the driver, suspecting danger, refused to stop, prompting the attackers to open fire on the vehicle.
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“The armed robbers didn’t block the road with any object. They stopped the bus with torchlights, and when the driver refused to stop, they started shooting at the back of the bus. The place where it happened was not a community-based location,” an eyewitness recounted.
The deceased and the injured passengers were rushed to the Faith Community Hospital in Nakpanduri for medical attention.
Some surviving passengers have expressed concern over the continued scheduling of early-morning departures from Bunkpurugu to Tamale, noting that such timings increase the risk of robbery attacks and ambushes along the route.
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Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare is the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has declared that she has not issued a single licence for the importation of cement since assuming office, warning individuals and companies involved in illegal cement imports to desist from the practice immediately.
Speaking at a meeting with the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers Ghana (COGMAG) in Accra on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Minister described the illicit importation of cement as a serious concern that undermines the local industry and Ghana’s regulatory framework.
“I have not issued one licence since I became a Minister,” Ofosu-Adjare stated. She cautioned that Ghana’s free market economy must operate within legal and regulatory boundaries, which require manufacturers and importers to hold valid licences before trading in cement.
She commended the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for its ongoing efforts to clamp down on cement smuggling at the country’s borders, but urged the Authority to intensify its operations to eliminate the menace entirely.
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“I want the Ghanaian brand to adhere to standards in order to obtain the moral right in curbing invaders,” she said, emphasising the need for quality assurance and ethical business practices within the cement sector.
She also tasked the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) to ensure that only licensed manufacturers and importers operate in the market.
She stressed that strict enforcement of standards and licensing regulations was essential to promoting fair competition and protecting consumers.
The meeting also discussed concerns about cement pricing, product quality, and industry sustainability. The Chairman of COGMAG, Frederic Albrecht, revealed that in July 2025, cement prices saw a 20 percent reduction on average due to the relative stability of the cedi.
He noted that COGMAG continues to monitor market trends and advised customers to remain vigilant against counterfeit products to ensure value for money.
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Ghanaian media broadcaster Paul Adom Otchere of Metro TV’s Good Evening Ghana has weighed in on the frenzy surrounding Daddy Lumba’s funeral after an injunction was filed by his wife, Akosua Serwaa.
During the show’s October 13 episode, Adom Otchere, with the help of a legal expert, conducted a deep dive into the legal tussle between Akosua Serwaa and the late singer’s partner, with whom he had several children. Per Adom Otchere’s findings, Daddy Lumba, who died on July 26, was a German citizen.
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Daddy Lumba’s family spokesperson went public regarding the lawsuit filed by Akosua Serwaa.
Collins Owusu Amankwah dismissed claims that an injunction had been filed to stop the family from proceeding with the funeral.
Daddy Lumba’s family spokesperson then had some words of advice for Akosua Serwaa regarding the lawsuit.
Kids deserve to feel stylish and confident just like adults, and the right hairstyle can do just that. Whether it’s for school, a weekend outing, or a special event, having a go-to list of cute and manageable hairstyles is a must for every parent or stylist. Here are some trendy and practical hairstyle ideas for kids that are both stylish and age-appropriate.
1. Braided Styles
Braids are a classic and versatile choice for kids. Cornrows, two-strand twists, or box braids can be styled in creative patterns that not only look adorable but also protect the child’s hair. You can add beads or colorful rubber bands to make it more fun.
2. Afro Puffs & Buns
Afro puffs and space buns are cute, quick, and perfect for natural hair. They are great for active kids who need a style that stays in place throughout the day. Add ribbons or bows for a playful finish.
3. Ponytails & Puff Ponytails
A high or low ponytail works wonders for kids with medium to long hair. For a fuller look, try a puff ponytail using extensions or by fluffing out the natural hair. This look is tidy, fun, and perfect for school.
4. Twists & Twirl Outs
Flat twists and twist-outs are easy to manage and soft on the scalp. These are great protective styles that also give a naturally curly and bouncy finish when unraveled.
5. Simple Natural Styles
Sometimes, less is more. Letting kids wear their natural curls with a little styling gel or leave-in conditioner can make for a beautiful, carefree look.
Whichever style you choose, make sure it’s comfortable, gentle on the scalp, and allows your little one to express their personality with pride.
The lawyer for Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has attributed the delay in his client’s release from police custody to what he described as “administrative bureaucracies.”
Although Wontumi was granted bail by two separate Accra High Courts on Tuesday, October 7, he remained in custody for three additional days before being released on Friday, October 10.
His lawyer, Enoch Afoakwa, in an interview on Eyewitness News, explained that the delay was not due to any legal complications, but rather the time-consuming administrative procedures involved in justifying the bail conditions.
“Yes, it is true that Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako was granted bail last Tuesday by the Accra High Court — both Criminal Court 1 and Criminal Court 4 — but unfortunately, due to administrative procedures, he had to stay in custody until today, when the fulfilment of the bail was met, and he is a free man, subject to the trial,” Afoakwa confirmed.
Wontumi faces charges related to illegal mining activities involving Akonta Mining Company Limited. In one of the cases before Criminal Court 4, he was granted bail of GHS15 million with three sureties, two of whom were required to justify with landed property.
Afoakwa explained that justifying sureties with property involves a multilayered process to confirm ownership and value.
“When you are granted bail and the condition is that the sureties must be justified with landed properties, it means that there must be proof that the properties are in the name of the persons who are standing sureties and that the property has value as stated by the court,” he said.
“The landed property must meet the GHS15 million threshold. For that, you need to have an evaluation report from a certified state agency or a credible institution. It is administrative. It must go through a few processes.”
He added that the land used as surety must be fully registered and verified.
“The land must be registered land with land title registration, and you need authentication from the Lands Commission. These are all administrative bureaucracies that kept our client in custody until today, when we had all the confirmations and justifications to secure his liberty,” Afoakwa noted.
Meanwhile, the lawyer also confirmed that Wontumi’s co-accused, Edward Akuoko, remains in custody. Akuoko, who was granted bail alongside Wontumi in the Criminal Court 1 case, could not meet the bail conditions due to similar administrative delays.
“Unfortunately, the third accused person in respect of the Criminal Court 1 matter, Mr Edward Akuoko… we could not meet the conditions as stated because of administrative bureaucracies. We are set to continue on Monday,” Afoakwa added.
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A newly filed federal lawsuit alleges that a Minnesota postal worker died after police officers and jail staff ignored clear signs he was suffering from a massive stroke – mistaking his medical emergency for drug impairment.
The suit, filed in U.S. District Court, accuses the City of Eagan and Dakota County of deliberate indifference in the death of 50-year-old Kingsley Fifi Bimpong, a U.S. Postal Service employee and lawful permanent U.S. resident originally from Ghana.
The lawsuit claims arresting officers failed to do a proper screening to determine whether Bimpong was having a stroke or experiencing a drug overdose – and it says jail guards allowed Bimpong to remain helpless on a jail cell floor in his own urine for hours without medical attention.
The Night of the Arrest
On the night of November 16, 2024, Bimpong vanished from his shift at the Eagan Postal Distribution Center after complaining of a headache.
At 10:44 PM, an Eagan police sergeant saw his car driving the wrong way on Pilot Knob Road – into oncoming traffic and striking a median curb.
According to police reports, after being pulled over, Bimpong appeared extremely confused. He couldn’t say where he lived or worked, even though he was wearing a USPS vest, and repeatedly said, “I don’t know.” Officers noted there was no smell of alcohol.
Eagan Officer Martin Jensen, a specially trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE), was called to assess whether Bimpong was under the influence of drugs. DRE training, provided by the Minnesota State Patrol to officers, emphasizes distinguishing drug impairment from medical emergencies such as strokes.
But the lawsuit alleges Jensen disregarded his training.
According to the lawsuit, body camera audio captured him saying a full DRE evaluation, which typically takes between 30 and 45 minutes, would be “a whole bunch of time wasted.” When another officer questioned whether Bimpong should be taken to the hospital, Jensen replied, “For what?”
Instead, Bimpong was arrested for suspected DWI. He had his blood drawn at Eagan police headquarters and was then transported to the Dakota County Jail.
Hours Suffering in a Jail Cell
At the jail, video shows Bimpong stumbling, unable to complete the booking process. He was placed in a holding cell, where he fell, urinated on himself repeatedly, and writhed on the floor.
Guards conducting legally-mandated well-being checks repeatedly wrote “inmate and cell OK” in the official jail logs – even though security video showed him sprawled across the floor in his own waste, unable to stand.
For more than three hours, correctional officers can be seen walking past his cell while he lay on the floor in obvious distress. The jail nurse was not called until a female guard noted he was foaming at the mouth and having seizure-like activity. Assuming a drug overdose, based on his DWI arrest by the DRE officer, the nurse administered Narcan three times without response.
When paramedics finally arrived, Bimpong’s blood pressure was measured at a life-threatening 240/216 – which indicated a hypertensive crisis.
Body-worn camera captured a conversation between the nurse and a guard discussing how Bimpong was ignored, and the so-called well-being checks were not being done properly.
As Bimpong was being loaded onto a stretcher, the guard tells the jail nurse what happened earlier.
“He said, ‘he’s been that way all night, not to worry about it,’” said the guard.
The nurse replies, “That’s not okay.”
“Well,” the guard responded, “this person (the other guard) is not checking when he’s doing rounds. He’s just walking by and scanning.”
Bimpong was rushed to Regina hospital in Hastings and ultimately transferred to United Hospital in St Paul, but it was too late.
Tests showed he’d had a large intraparenchymal hemorrhage – a massive brain bleed – that had caused his brain to shift and his brain stem to squeeze out of the bottom of his skull.
He was declared brain dead and removed from life support on November 19, 2024.
Toxicology reports, by both the hospital and later the state crime lab, confirmed no drugs were in his system. The assumption he’d overdosed on drugs was clearly wrong.
Allegations of Systemic Failures
The lawsuit names three Eagan police officers and seven Dakota County correctional officers, along with Dakota County itself, as defendants. It claims violations of Bimpong’s constitutional rights under the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments.
Among the allegations:
Katie Bennett, an attorney representing Bimpong’s family, told KARE 11 that from the police officers in the field, to the correctional officers in the jail, authorities failed him at every step. “This is one of the worst jail deaths we’ve ever seen.”
Awaiting Response
The City of Eagan and Dakota County have not yet filed formal responses to the lawsuit. Eagan’s Police Chief, Officer Jensen, and the Dakota County Sheriff all declined comment when contacted for this report.
Bimpong, who had no criminal record, had worked for the Postal Service since 2016. He leaves behind a daughter and extended family in Ghana.
Medeama SC climbed to the summit of the Ghana Premier League after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Dreams FC at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Friday evening.
Despite their dominance throughout the match, it took a 92nd-minute own goal to hand the former champions all three points in a tense encounter.
Abdul Salam opened the scoring for the Mauves and Yellows in the 19th minute, capping off a bright start by converting a fine team move. However, Dreams FC drew level just before halftime when defender Christian Owusu turned home from a set piece in the 45th minute.
The visitors, still chasing their first win of the season, looked poised to claim a valuable away point until late pressure from Medeama forced a defensive error that resulted in an own goal deep into stoppage time.
Medeama dominated possession (59% to 41%) and created the better chances, registering 10 total shots with five on target, compared to Dreams’ eight efforts and two on target.
The result leaves Dreams FC winless in five games (L4, D1), increasing pressure on coach Winfred Dormon. Medeama, meanwhile, continue their fine home form and will face Samartex next in a Western Derby, while Dreams host Nations FC in search of their first victory of the campaign.
Franca Pellegrini
The Head of the Global Freedom Network (GFN), Franca Pellegrini, has called for renewed global commitment to ending modern slavery, describing the challenge as “immense but surmountable through faith, unity, and action.”
Speaking at the GFN’s tenth anniversary gathering in Accra, Ms. Pellegrini expressed both gratitude for the network’s achievements and urgency about the ongoing fight. She recalled the GFN’s founding in December 2014, when twelve global religious leaders from Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Buddhism signed a historic declaration at the Vatican to eradicate modern slavery within a generation.
“That moment was not just symbolic,” she said. “It signalled that slavery is a moral crisis — and that faith communities have a unique role in confronting it.”
Ms. Pellegrini explained that over the past decade, GFN has mobilised faith leaders worldwide, equipped communities to recognise and respond to slavery, and championed survivor-led initiatives that ensure lived experiences inform policy and action. The organisation has also fostered strong partnerships among faith communities, governments, and civil society to strengthen prevention and promote ethical practices.
She warned that despite these successes, modern slavery persists, with more than 50 million people worldwide trapped in various forms of exploitation, from forced labour to domestic servitude and child marriage, and asked stakeholders to take decisive steps towards ending this menace.
“Slavery continues to evolve adapting to conflict, climate change, migration, and inequality. Our response must match its scale and complexity.
“Ending modern slavery is the work of all of us together. Faith leaders, use your pulpits as platforms for freedom. Governments, let your policies uphold dignity. Civil society, continue to reach the marginalised. Survivors, your leadership is essential.”
“The road ahead is long, but our unity makes it possible. May our faith guide us, our unity give us strength, and our action bring freedom, dignity, and justice to all,” she said.
The founding executive director of the Sanneh Institute, Dr. John Azumah, drew links between slavery and religion, and admitted that there were many instances where religious leaders used scriptures to justify the act.
“Faith leaders in many different ways have been complicit in using very oppressive religious texts to justify slavery; religion was always corrupted to justify the practice,” he said.
He also urged the government to prioritise the passage of a bill aimed at addressing witchcraft accusations, highlighting that the recent change in parliament has hindered the progress of this important legislation, which was close to being approved.
“We have campaigned along with faith leaders in this room and other organisations for the last four years to really get the government to pass a bill against witchcraft accusations. We managed to get a bill passed in 2023 by Ghana’s parliament, but unfortunately, the bill was not signed into law. We’re praying that the current government will take responsibility and do something about this kind of danger to our vulnerable,” he added.
By Vera Owusu Sarpong
A group calling itself Concerned Stakeholders of Ghana Swimming has obtained a court injunction from the Accra High Court, effectively halting Saturday’s scheduled Ghana Swimming Association (GSA) Congress at the Accra Digital Centre.
The congress, which was expected to elect new executives to run the association for the next four years, is expected to be put on hold pending the court’s decision.
The group — made up of Daniel Opare of the University of Ghana Sports Directorate, Rita Naa, Inez Arthur, Evelyn Nuno-Armateifio, Deborah Osei, Gideon Agyemang, and Gina Apenteng — said the injunction was served on key respondents on Friday.
Those listed in the suit include the Ghana Swimming Association, its president, general secretary, treasurer, and the election committee.
In a statement copied to the media, the stakeholders accused the GSA’s leadership of financial irregularities, poor governance, and attempts to rig the upcoming elections. They alleged that “for over a decade, the GSA has failed and refused to produce audited accounts to the National Sports Authority or its stakeholders, in flagrant violation of Section 18 of the Sports Act, 2016 (Act 932) and Article 8 of the GSA Constitution.”
They also challenged the integrity of the electoral process, claiming the GSA’s Election Committee sought to “interpret representatives from the sixteen Regional Swimming Associations to mean representatives from only ten regions,” which they described as “flawed and unconstitutional.”
The group further alleged the illegal introduction of proxy voting and the inclusion of unrecognized clubs and associations, saying these infractions “would amount to fraud and render any elections held null and void.”
The stakeholders called on the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Sports Authority to dissolve the current executive council, appoint an interim management committee, and commission a forensic audit of the GSA’s finances dating back to 2014.
When contacted by Joy Sports, a senior member of the GSA confirmed receiving the injunction but declined to comment. A member of the Election Committee also said the injunction had not reached their desk and refused to speak on record.
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Mining consultant and policy analyst, Ing Wisdom Edem Gomashie
A mining consultant and policy analyst, Ing Wisdom Edem Gomashie, has raised concerns over Ghana’s low returns from the export of its mineral resources, despite decades of large-scale mining activities across the country.
Speaking at a roundtable discussion organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) on “The Ideal Mining and Mineral Rights for Effective Natural Resources Management in Ghana,” on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Ing Gomashie stated that between 1990 and 2019, Ghana exported minerals worth about US$65.6 billion, but earned only about 10%, equivalent to US$6.5 billion from royalties, corporate taxes, PAYE, and dividends.
He warned that at the current rate of production and gold prices, multinational mining firms operating in Ghana could walk away with over US$5 billion in after-tax profits in 2025 alone.
“This year, for all things being equal, if the year comes to an end with the current gold price… more national mining companies in this country are going to walk away with over $5 billion after tax. They deserve it; it isn’t their fault. It’s our laws and systems,” he stated.
Wisdom Gomashie argued further that Ghana cannot expect to benefit more from its mineral wealth without making significant investments in exploration, mining finance, and geological data.
He pointed out that while the country takes pride in owning its minerals, the ability to extract them is dependent on heavy upfront capital and risk-taking, areas dominated by foreign multinationals.
“There is a difference between the mineral being in the ground… and how the mineral leaves the ground. It’s all about cost. That is one. Are we ready as a country?
“We often admire Chile and Botswana, but are we ready as a country to commit the funds required to actively participate in mining?” he asked.
Calls for Policy and Legal Reforms
Ing Wisdom Gomashie also made several key recommendations to ensure fairer value retention and stronger local participation in Ghana’s mining sector.
They include:
1. Establish a National Exploration and Bankable Data Fund under the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to generate detailed geological data that meets international standards such as JORC, NI 43-101, or SAMREC.
2. Adopt a Bankable-Auction Model for transparent and competitive mineral rights allocation, in line with Regulation 258 of the Minerals & Mining (Licensing) Regulations 2012 (L.I. 2176).
3. Develop Strong Industrial Linkages between the mining sector, trade policy, and manufacturing to ensure genuine local content and procurement.
4. Ensure Direct State and Indigenous Participation through equity investments, partnerships, and joint ventures, backed by real financial commitment from the government.
5. Introduce Stabilization Clauses that protect indigenous mining ventures from political interference and concession revocations during government transitions.
Include stability clauses to shield indigenous miners – Gomashie
“Local Procurement Figures Don’t Reflect Reality”
Citing Ghana Chamber of Mines data, Gomashie noted that reported local procurement increased from US$2.5 billion in 2023 to US$2.9 billion in 2024, yet the country’s economic conditions and manufacturing base do not reflect such inflows.
“Ghana doesn’t look like a country where that money was actually spent here. If it were, we wouldn’t have gone to the IMF,” he remarked, suggesting that much of what is termed ‘local procurement’ still involves imports.
He concluded by warning that unless Ghana addresses these structural weaknesses, from exploration financing to industrial linkages, policy reviews alone will not yield the desired transformation.
“We can review laws and policies repeatedly, but if these fundamentals remain unattended to, we’ll keep returning to ground zero,” he cautioned.
The event, chaired by Justice Sophia Akuffo, former Chief Justice of Ghana, and featuring Prof Kofi Abotsi as guest speaker, also had in attendance Prof Mike Oquaye, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, and representatives from key regulatory bodies and the Ghana Chamber of Mines.
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Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged new lawyers to uphold the core values of the legal profession and serve society with integrity.
Speaking at the call-to-Bar ceremony held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre, he encouraged the new baristers to look beyond personal interests and serve the marginalised and vulnerable in society.
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“You have chosen a path that demands courage, but it is a path that leads to purpose and fulfilling greatness. Congratulations again, our newly qualified lawyers. May you serve with humility and purpose, and above all, let your integrity shine,” Justice Baffoe-Bonnie stated.
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Mining consultant and policy analyst, Ing Wisdom Edem Gomashie
A mining consultant and policy analyst, Ing Wisdom Edem Gomashie, has raised concerns over Ghana’s low returns from the export of its mineral resources, despite decades of large-scale mining activities across the country.
Speaking at a roundtable discussion organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) on “The Ideal Mining and Mineral Rights for Effective Natural Resources Management in Ghana,” on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Ing Gomashie stated that between 1990 and 2019, Ghana exported minerals worth about US$65.6 billion, but earned only about 10%, equivalent to US$6.5 billion from royalties, corporate taxes, PAYE, and dividends.
He warned that at the current rate of production and gold prices, multinational mining firms operating in Ghana could walk away with over US$5 billion in after-tax profits in 2025 alone.
“This year, for all things being equal, if the year comes to an end with the current gold price… more national mining companies in this country are going to walk away with over $5 billion after tax. They deserve it; it isn’t their fault. It’s our laws and systems,” he stated.
Wisdom Gomashie argued further that Ghana cannot expect to benefit more from its mineral wealth without making significant investments in exploration, mining finance, and geological data.
He pointed out that while the country takes pride in owning its minerals, the ability to extract them is dependent on heavy upfront capital and risk-taking, areas dominated by foreign multinationals.
“There is a difference between the mineral being in the ground… and how the mineral leaves the ground. It’s all about cost. That is one. Are we ready as a country?
“We often admire Chile and Botswana, but are we ready as a country to commit the funds required to actively participate in mining?” he asked.
Calls for Policy and Legal Reforms
Ing Wisdom Gomashie also made several key recommendations to ensure fairer value retention and stronger local participation in Ghana’s mining sector.
They include:
1. Establish a National Exploration and Bankable Data Fund under the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to generate detailed geological data that meets international standards such as JORC, NI 43-101, or SAMREC.
2. Adopt a Bankable-Auction Model for transparent and competitive mineral rights allocation, in line with Regulation 258 of the Minerals & Mining (Licensing) Regulations 2012 (L.I. 2176).
3. Develop Strong Industrial Linkages between the mining sector, trade policy, and manufacturing to ensure genuine local content and procurement.
4. Ensure Direct State and Indigenous Participation through equity investments, partnerships, and joint ventures, backed by real financial commitment from the government.
5. Introduce Stabilization Clauses that protect indigenous mining ventures from political interference and concession revocations during government transitions.
Include stability clauses to shield indigenous miners – Gomashie
“Local Procurement Figures Don’t Reflect Reality”
Citing Ghana Chamber of Mines data, Gomashie noted that reported local procurement increased from US$2.5 billion in 2023 to US$2.9 billion in 2024, yet the country’s economic conditions and manufacturing base do not reflect such inflows.
“Ghana doesn’t look like a country where that money was actually spent here. If it were, we wouldn’t have gone to the IMF,” he remarked, suggesting that much of what is termed ‘local procurement’ still involves imports.
He concluded by warning that unless Ghana addresses these structural weaknesses, from exploration financing to industrial linkages, policy reviews alone will not yield the desired transformation.
“We can review laws and policies repeatedly, but if these fundamentals remain unattended to, we’ll keep returning to ground zero,” he cautioned.
The event, chaired by Justice Sophia Akuffo, former Chief Justice of Ghana, and featuring Prof Kofi Abotsi as guest speaker, also had in attendance Prof Mike Oquaye, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, and representatives from key regulatory bodies and the Ghana Chamber of Mines.
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The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has called on traditional leaders in the Greater Accra Region to work closely with the government to end recurring chieftaincy disputes and promote peaceful local development.
Speaking at an emergency meeting with members of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs in Dodowa, the Minister described the recent merger of his ministry with the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs as a bold step by the government to strengthen coordination between traditional authorities and local governance institutions.
“The merger of the Ministry for Local Government with the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs is one of the government’s most strategic public sector reforms in recent times. His Excellency the President decided this under his reset agenda, and this is to reflect a vision to promote coordination and to terminate administrative overlaps and also to strengthen integration between traditional leadership and the modern local governance system,” he said
Mr Ibrahim also indicated that the region has recorded six chieftaincy-related violent incidents in recent times, resulting in eight deaths, with Teshie and Sowutuom accounting for the highest casualties and appealed to chiefs to help resolve disputes amicably to safeguard peace and unity.
“The Greater Accra region remains one of the most affected by chieftaincy disputes. In recent times, six incidents of chieftaincy-related violence have been recorded, resulting in the loss of eight lives. I therefore appeal to you, our esteemed community leaders join hands with the government to find a lasting solution to this chieftaincy conflict together, we can preserve peace, protect life and property,” he added
He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting traditional councils through capacity building, legislative review, and logistical resourcing and added that the Ministry will empower chiefs to lead community clean-up exercises under the re-launched National Sanitation Day initiative to sustain a culture of cleanliness and civic responsibility.
The campaign team of Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, an aspirant in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race, says his bid for the party’s leadership is divinely orchestrated and represents a new era of renewal for the party and Ghanaians.
Speaking on The Pulse on JoyNews on Friday, October 10, the spokesperson for the Ken Agyapong campaign, Kwasi Kwarteng, said the team is convinced that Mr. Agyapong’s candidature goes beyond politics and reflects divine intervention in Ghana’s political landscape.
“Before I went in, I indicated that we are not so much fixated on numbers. We are of a strong and firm conviction that Ken’s election and Ken’s candidature is more divine than we can imagine. It is about time that God is using Ken to restore a certain order,” Mr. Kwarteng said.
Drawing an analogy from the Bible, he likened Mr. Agyapong to the biblical David, saying God is bringing him forth to replace what he called the “rejected Saul” and restore order and purpose.
“If you recall the days of the Israelites, when the Israelites were determined to move in a certain direction, and they intimated to God that they wanted a human king, and God gave them Saul. But at some points, the Israelites felt the conditions and everything about Israel went down. The Israelites went back to God and God gave them David,” he said.
He continued saying, “So we are taking an inspiration from that story that Saul has been rejected, a new David is coming in. So everything that happens through this process is in the hands of the Lord, who is introducing David, and that David is honourable Kennedy Agyapong.”
Mr. Kwarteng added that while the campaign team is encouraged by Mr. Agyapong’s position on the ballot, they are more focused on the message of transformation and divine calling that underpins his candidacy.
“The numbers are good in terms of one being visible if you look at how easy you can identify it on the ballot. It gives us another advantage in terms of when people are not sure and undecided, they go and vote for one. In terms of marketing for the number, it also gives us another advantage,” he added.
Mr. Agyapong is among five aspirants vying for the NPP’s flagbearer slot ahead of the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026.
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Century Aviation Ltd, a 100% Ghanaian-owned aviation company, has marked a new milestone in Ghana’s transportation industry with a successful demonstration flight to Ho Airport.
The flight departed from Kotoka International Airport on September 25, 2025 at 14:40 GMT with 19 passengers aboard a Cessna Sky Courier aircraft, with a flight time of about 30 minutes, and returned to Accra around 16:35.
The demonstration flight was a collaboration between Century Aviation and Africair, the authorized Africa representatives of Textron Aviation, manufacturers of the aircraft.
Both companies have been working closely on a plan to introduce a reliable and efficient air taxi service for Ghana for the past four years.
Century Aviation intends to provide scheduled passenger and cargo flights across under-served markets while augmenting its charter services for multinational, oil and gas, and mining companies.
Managing Director of Century Aviation, Essie Anno Sackey, commended the safety, efficiency, versatility, and performance of the Sky Courier aircraft.
“We are particularly impressed with two things – one is that you can easily reconfigure the internal space for passengers or cargo, depending on the flight requirements. The other thing is that the Sky Courier can land and take off on various runway surfaces, allowing us to service under-served destinations in Ghana and West Africa, as we are planning,” she said.
The Cessna Sky Courier is a low maintenance twin-engine, high wing turboprop aircraft able to transport up to 19 passengers, along with luggage.
The aircraft is designed for comfort, offering extra legroom, USB charging ports, and windows along every row.
The aircraft has a maximum cruise speed of 389kmh, maximum operating altitude of 25,000ft, and a maximum range of 1,704km.
The Cessna SkyCourier can be operated by a single pilot and has a cargo capacity of 6,000 pounds.
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A 24-year-old man who went missing for sometime in the Essikado-Ketan Constituency of the Western Region, has been found dead.
The deceased, Ebenezer Donkor, was found dead at Eshiem, a community near Kojokrom in the constituency.
His lifeless body was discovered under a high-tension pole with visible bruises and marks believed to be from severe beatings.
According to family sources, Ebenezer had reportedly left home last Saturday afternoon with two neighbours, whose names were given only as Hamza and Pisto, in search of job.
However, the two perceived friends returned home the following day without the deceased.
Hamza and Pisto allegedly told the deceased’s family members that they were attacked by unknown assailants who attempted to rob them of their phones.
They claimed they fled and left Ebenezer behind. The two friends agreed to take some family members of the deceased to the location where the alleged attack occurred.
However, while leading the family members to the scene, the two friends reportedly absconded.
Meanwhile, some of the community members have alleged that, one of the friends, Hamza, is a known thief who has long been on their wanted list.
Members of the community therefore suspected that the deceased was lured into the area for criminal activity but the friends might have fled when the situation turned violent.
They insisted that Hamza is notorious for theft and may have dragged the deceased into trouble.
“Hamza is a well-known thief here. Just a few days ago, he stole someone’s phone, and we have been searching for him. We believe Ebenezer may have unknowingly followed him and lost his life,” they asserted.
The body of the deceased has since been conveyed to the mortuary.
Ebenezer’s mother, Theresa Baidoo, said she had often cautioned her son about the company he kept.
“He is my first child. Though he rented a room with his girlfriend in the same community, I always warned him about his friends, but he would not listen.
“I was told he had gone missing, but was later found dead,” she indicated.
His girlfriend, Naomi Andoh, who is said to be one month pregnant, recounted her last communication with him.
“Around 4 p.m. on Saturday, he left home with our neighbours Hamza and Pisto. I was chatting with him until his phone went off around midnight.
“I did not l hear from him again until I was called and told his body had been found. We have lived together for two years, and now he is gone, leaving me alone,” she said.
Assembly member for the area, Bismark Eshun, expressed worry over rising cases of robbery in the community.
“We have been facing a lot of theft cases here. I was informed someone had been lynched, and when we arrived, it turned out to be Ebenezer.
“From what the family members said, he is not a thief, but his friends are known to be. I cannot say what exactly led to his death,” he indicated.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi
Justice of the Supreme Court, Dennis Dominic Adjei, has affirmed that Ghana and other signatories to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights are legally bound by the decisions of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Speaking at the launch of his latest book, International Human Rights Law and Practice, on Friday, October 10, Justice Adjei explained that the African Court was established to ensure that member states uphold the principles enshrined in the Charter.
He stressed that the Court serves as an essential mechanism for harmonising national legal systems with continental human rights standards.
However, Justice Adjei clarified that access to the African Court is contingent upon the exhaustion of all available local legal remedies, as outlined in the Court’s protocols.
“When you sit in your courts and use your common sense to interpret a human rights treaty, you are going off track,” he said.
Justice Adjei also urged Ghanaian authorities to consider making formal reservations on specific provisions of international treaties that the country does not wish to be bound by during the ratification process.
He cited, as an example, a treaty ratified by Ghana that allows men to adopt their wives’ surnames upon marriage—contrary to Ghanaian custom, where women traditionally take their husband’s surname.
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A photo of the late Kingsley Fifi Bimpong
The family of Ghanaian-American postal worker Kingsley Fifi Bimpong has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $120 million in damages, alleging that police and correctional officers ignored clear signs that he was suffering a stroke.
According to them, this situation ultimately led to his death while in custody.
Filed on Thursday, October 9, 2025, the suit, according to myjoyonline.com, has accused Eagan police, Dakota County, and its jail staff of deliberate indifference to the 50-year-old Cottage Grove resident’s medical needs during the five hours and 40 minutes he was in custody.
Bimpong, a postal worker originally from Ghana, left work early on November 16, 2024, complaining of a headache, and was pulled over by Eagan police after driving into oncoming traffic.
Body camera footage cited in the lawsuit shows him exhibiting serious physical and cognitive abnormalities.
The report stated that Bimpong was unable to provide basic information, including his name and where he lived or was coming from.
A drug recognition evaluator was called, but did not complete the required 12-step evaluation to determine if he was under the influence.
Officers found no signs of alcohol or drugs.
Despite observing possible medical issues, Bimpong was arrested and taken to the Eagan Police Department for a blood draw.
While at the station, he stumbled, remained confused, and at times nodded off.
The report notes that an emergency medical provider recommended hospital care, but officers declined, reportedly saying, “It’s a whole thing.”
Body camera footage during transport to Dakota County Jail captured an officer beginning to say, “Is this dude having a stro–” before muting the camera.
At the jail, Bimpong struggled to walk and repeatedly fell. Despite this, officers documented him as “OK” in booking paperwork and during mandatory 30-minute checks.
Video footage showed him rolling on the floor for hours, losing control of his bladder, the report adds.
A nurse arrived after more than three hours, finding him cold and unresponsive. Narcan was administered three times with no effect.
At the hospital, tests revealed no drugs or alcohol, and a CT scan showed a brain hemorrhage and swelling.
Bimpong was declared brain dead on November 18, 2024, and removed from life support the following day.
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Katie Bennett, Bimpong’s attorney, said, “At every step along the way, it was a conscious choice of deliberate indifference not to bring him to the hospital.”
An investigation by the Minnesota Department of Corrections, cited in the report, found none of the jail officers were current on first aid or CPR certifications and had failed to document emergency medical information or conduct mental health screenings, violating state law.
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A statement by the City of Eagan said, “While Bimpong’s death is tragic, he was not exhibiting an objectively serious medical condition that was obvious to lay persons at the time he was in the Eagan officers’ custody, and there was no indication that he required emergent medical treatment.”
Meanwhile, Dakota County declined to comment due to ongoing litigation.
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Decomposed body of US-based Ghanaian woman discovered three weeks after death
TDC Ghana Ltd has announced that all National Service Personnel posted to the company will now undergo a mandatory two-week basic military and disciplinary training before assuming their duties.
The initiative, according to the Managing Director of TDC Ghana, Mr. Courage K. M. Nunekpeku, is designed to instil discipline, teamwork and professionalism across the organisation.
Mr. Courage K. M. Nunekpeku made this announcement at a colourful passing-out parade held for the company’s newly trained Security Task Force at the First Infantry Battalion (1BN) at Michel Camp, on Friday, October 10.
The event, commanded by Trainee Alex Alemah, saw thirty-eight personnel graduate after completing an intensive two-week training programme conducted in collaboration with the Unit.
In his address, the Managing Director expressed deep appreciation to the IBN for their continued support in shaping TDC’s Security Task Force into a disciplined and professional unit.
He described the occasion as a proud moment in TDC’s history and emphasised that discipline, emotional intelligence and first aid competence are critical attributes for effective security operations.
Mr. Nunekpeku further disclosed that future Task Force recruitment will be done collectively to ensure uniform training and consistent standards among all recruits.
He encouraged the newly trained personnel to serve as good ambassadors of TDC, perform their duties with integrity, and contribute to maintaining safety and order within the Tema Acquisition Area, particularly in addressing issues of encroachment.
He also commended the Commanding Officer of the First Infantry Battalion, Lt. Col. Frank Adams, for his leadership and steadfast collaboration, reaffirming TDC’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Ghana Armed Forces.
The passing-out ceremony marks yet another milestone in TDC Ghana Ltd’s pursuit of security excellence and institutional discipline. The company’s collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces continues to promote professionalism, unity, and effective security operations within its operational areas.
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has criticised the government for contributing to the waning confidence and interest in Made-in-Ghana products among citizens—a situation the group says is stifling the growth of local industries.
According to the AGI, although there have been persistent appeals for Ghanaians to patronise locally produced goods, the government has failed to lead by example, particularly by continuing to import food items for the School Feeding Programme.
Speaking at the maiden Regional Agribusiness Dialogue organised by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industries, with support from AgriImpact Limited, in the Ashanti Region, the Middle Belt Chairman of AGI, Mr. Kwesi Nyamekye, urged the government to take deliberate steps to support and promote local businesses as a means of strengthening the domestic economy.
“It is a very good policy that the government is coming out with, but what the industry is looking for is a deliberate policy that is aimed towards growing businesses in Ghana. And why am I saying that? I think no country develops through imports.
“So the government should deliberately build local businesses, for whatever policy the government is trying to implement.
“We should try to set up policies deliberately to encourage Ghanaians to consume made in Ghana, that is one. And it should start from the government itself,” he said.
Mr. Nyamekye further urged the government to ensure that its own programmes reflect its commitment to local production.
“The government has policies like school feeding, the government should start buying made in Ghana products so that industry will follow, I mean industry will thrive. The government shouldn’t be doing school feeding or other programs and importing products from outside to feed local people. That’s not the way to develop a country. So the government should lead the way and help industries to thrive,” he added.
The AGI Middle Belt Chairman also expressed concern over the current taxation regime, describing it as one that favours importers while stifling the operations of local manufacturers.
He therefore called on the government to urgently review existing tax policies, which he says are crippling Ghanaian industries.
JoyNews’ Rebecca Tweneboah Darko, affectionately known as Becky, has been crowned Media Personality of the Year and TV Personality of the Year at the Ghana Media and Entrepreneurship Awards 2025.
The Ghana Media and Entrepreneurship Awards, one of the most prestigious recognitions in Ghana’s media and marketing industry, celebrates outstanding achievements and excellence across the creative and communications sectors.
This double win affirms Becky’s remarkable dedication, creativity, and passion for delivering compelling storytelling and quality content to audiences of JoyNews, Joy Prime, and Joy FM.
Speaking after receiving her awards, an elated Becky expressed her gratitude to the Multimedia Group Limited for providing her with the platform and support that have fueled her growth in the industry.
“I’m really grateful for this recognition, it’s a testament that my hard work is being seen and appreciated. I owe a huge thank you to the Multimedia Group for the opportunity and platform to grow in my craft, and to our amazing viewers and listeners who make time to watch, listen, and support my work,” she said.
Becky is a multi-award-winning Ghanaian entertainment journalist, TV producer, presenter, and media consultant at the Multimedia Group. She is the creator, host, and producer of two flagship entertainment shows — E Vibes and Showbiz News on JoyNews and Joy Prime.
Over the years, she has built a strong reputation as one of Ghana’s most respected entertainment voices, conducting exclusive, high-profile interviews with leading African and international personalities, and covering major entertainment events both locally and abroad. Her work continues to bridge Ghana’s entertainment industry with the global stage, cementing her credibility and influence as a trailblazer in showbiz journalism.
Other Big Winners
Also honored at the event was Merqury Quaye, who took home the Creative Art Personality of the Year award, alongside a Special Honorary Award recognizing his over 10 years of dedication as the host and founding figure of the Ghana DJ Awards since 2013.
Mauvie Hayford, host on Joy Prime, was named Entertainment Personality (Television Category) of the Year, further highlighting the Multimedia Group’s dominance in entertainment broadcasting.
The Group’s Akan-speaking station, Asempa FM, also recorded impressive wins , its flagship women’s sports programme, Ladies Time, was adjudged Radio Sports Show of the Year, while its host, Fire Lady, clinched Female Sports Journalist of the Year.
These achievements reaffirm The Multimedia Group’s rich legacy of delivering quality, informative, and entertaining content across television, radio, and digital platforms and its continuing role in shaping Ghana’s media landscape.
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Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called for urgent and meaningful reform in Ghana’s legal education system, describing the current moment as a critical turning point for the future of the legal profession.
Speaking during the enrolment of 824 new lawyers in Accra on Friday October 10, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie said his appointment comes “at a defining moment — a season both for reflection and urgent reform in legal education in our beloved Ghana.”
He acknowledged the growing challenges facing legal education in the country, including a mounting backlog of aspiring law students seeking admission to the Ghana School of Law, questions about educational quality, inadequate infrastructure, and the urgent need to modernize in an era of rapid technological change.
“But challenges must not be seen as signs of decay but banks of renewal. The challenges we face today are the very light that must illuminate our path forward,” he added.
The Acting Chief Justice also addressed the growing national debate around legal education, noting that “the airwaves are already thick with the news of reforms, as hope and frustration for the aspiring lawyer intermingle in equal measure.”
He urged the Ghana School of Law, under the direction of the General Legal Council and in collaboration with stakeholders, to embrace the moment and act decisively.
“The reforms we pursue must go beyond merely increasing student numbers,” he stressed. “We must refine the very purpose of legal education to meet the demands of the 21st century.”
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A suspected armed robbery attack on a Metro Mass Transit bus travelling from Bunkpurugu to Tamale has left one person dead and three others injured on the Duuklotuk–Nakpanduri stretch of the Bunkpurugu–Nalerigu highway.
According to JoyNews’ correspondent, Eliasu Tanko, the incident occurred around 2:27 a.m. on Thursday when the armed men attempted to stop the bus using torchlights.
The driver, sensing danger, refused to halt, prompting the attackers to open fire on the vehicle.
Passengers on board said the gunshots caused panic, with some sustaining injuries as they tried to take cover. The victims were later rushed to the Faith Community Hospital in Nakpanduri for treatment.
Survivors expressed concerns over the safety of early-morning bus services on the route, and appealed to security agencies to increase patrols to prevent further attacks.
Tallinn, Oct. 10, BTA/GNA – Speaking before the start of the annual meeting of the presidents from the Arraiolos Group here on Friday, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said that a most important task ahead is to find a solution to the war in Europe, as well as establishing lasting peace, security, and prosperity.
Radev stated: “It is precisely the European Union and Europe that must play a key and leading role, because the continuation of this war could affect our future, which is already being held hostage by the war, and it must be resolved primarily through diplomacy, on the basis of the principles of international law and with clear security guarantees.”
The head of State called for systematic coordinated efforts, for common sense and flexibility, as they would be required to address the wars, the political instability, as well as economic and social upheavals in Ukraine and in Gaza.
Commenting on the announced phase one of a peace plan between Israel and Hamas, Radev said: “I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the agreement on the first phase of [US] President [Donald] Trump’s peace plan to end the war in Gaza. This is the first, but extremely important, step towards peace. It is here that Europe has the opportunity to play a key role and make a significant contribution to the rapid and full implementation of this plan. We remain firmly convinced of the need to implement the two-state solution as the only viable path to a lasting resolution of the conflict and the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.”
Radev noted technological progress as another important topic to be discussed at the forum. He stated that achieving such progress would require Europe to focus on innovation and scientific research. He said: “Falling behind in this area directly affects not only our competitiveness and quality of life but also our security. Contrary to many other views, I am convinced that artificial intelligence, which we will discuss today [on Friday], will not rule the world, at least not in the medium term. But countries that understand and master it will become increasingly important and influential on the international stage. My country, Bulgaria, is also making efforts not to fall behind in this critically important area. We have all the opportunities and the potential to move forward in the development of artificial intelligence, innovation, and technology. Our ambition is to become a regional innovation hub, connecting Europe’s technological core with our region.”
The President believes that Europe is at a crossroads, having to choose whether to continue following or to start leading the way. He concluded: “We must all make an effort here, because we must not turn from a continent of inventors into a continent of regulators.”
The forum has brought together the presidents of Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
The Arraiolos Group is a format for informal meetings between European heads of State. It was established in 2003 at the initiative of Portugal and takes its name from the Portuguese town where the first meeting was held, attended by the presidents of Austria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Poland, and Portugal. The meetings provide a platform for exchanging views on key European and global issues.
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Prof Aaron Mike Oquaye is a former Speaker of Parliament
Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has criticised the New Patriotic Party’s GH¢4.6 million development fee for aspiring flagbearers, describing it as a “suicidal pathway” the party must avoid.
He made these remarks in a recent interview with the Daily Graphic.
“Moneycracy is not democracy, and a political party must not be seen to be pursuing that pathway, a bubonic plague on the party’s democratic process”, he stated.
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He labelled the fee unreasonable, warning that it could negatively affect both the party and the country’s democratic development.
The former Speaker said the 1992 Constitution emphasises that political parties must operate in line with democratic principles.
“All persons shall be equal before the law. A person shall not be discriminated against on grounds of gender, race, colour, origin, creed or social or economic status.
“All persons shall be equal before the law. A person shall not be discriminated against on grounds of gender, race, colour, origin, creed or social or economic status”, he noted.
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He noted that political party financing often plays a critical role in promoting corruption within governance and political systems.
“It is a truism that political party financing plays a cardinal role today in breeding corruption in the governance and political systems.
“The consequences are dire, and the future is gloomy. It cannot be further condoned,” he added.
Prof Oquaye also pointed out that corruption remains one of the main challenges hindering good governance in Ghana.
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Decomposed body of US-based Ghanaian woman discovered three weeks after death
Razanasoa Edmondine still looks shell-shocked as she recalls the death of her one-month-old grandson, killed by police tear gas in protests that have rocked Madagascar over the last two weeks.
“It was just a normal Friday. My daughter-in-law was going to the market with the baby when they encountered demonstrators on the road,” she tells the BBC at the family’s home on the northern outskirts of the capital, Antananarivo.
“Not long after, police showed up and started dispersing the protest with tear gas.”
It was the second day of youth-led protests, triggered by anger over persistent power and water shortages, and Ms Edmondine’s daughter-in-law ran into a nearby building with other protesters to take cover.
Police then fired more tear gas canisters into the building, quickly filling it with choking smoke.
With the streets in chaos, they could not get to a hospital until the following day. By then, the damage had been done.
“The baby was trying to cry, but no sound came out,” says Ms Edmondine softly.
“It was like something was blocking his chest. The doctor told us he had inhaled too much smoke. A couple of days later, he passed away.”
Her grandchild is one of at least 22 people the UN says were killed during clashes between police and demonstrators in the early days of the protests, which have since escalated into broader dissatisfaction over corruption, high unemployment, and the cost-of-living crisis in one of the world’s poorest nations.
The government of President Andry Rajoelina has dismissed this figure as misinformation but has not provided its own numbers.
However, it has emphasised that the value of property damage exceeds $47m (£35m). The first days of the protests were marked by widespread violence, with cars set on fire, shop windows smashed, and a two-month-old, multi-million-dollar cable car station vandalised.
Rabe, who only gave the BBC his first name, has accused the police of firing live bullets at peaceful protesters – a few blocks away from where Ms Edmondine’s daughter-in-law was hiding.
As police launched tear gas, panic spread fast, and people fled in every direction, seeking shelter inside any open building, but he says his 20-year-old autistic son did not understand what was happening.
“He must have slipped outside to see what was going on. That’s when the police shot him and continued chasing other protesters.”
He believes his son was shot from the front, as the bullet left a large open wound in his back – the likely exit wound.
“I don’t know much, but as far as I know, when someone raises their hands, it means they haven’t stolen anything, they haven’t vandalised anything,” says Rabe. “He was just there to see what was happening.”
Responding to accusations of police brutality, earlier this week, President Rajoelina said, “There have been deaths, we completely agree. And I truly sympathise with the suffering and pain of the families who have lost loved ones.
“But I want to tell you that these deaths are not protesters; they are not students. They are rioters. They are the ones who looted.”
Some business owners say the prolonged protests have disrupted commercial activity and cut into their income, especially for those in city centre neighbourhoods around the University of Antananarivo, from where the protests have been organised.
“I fully support Gen Z, but I don’t think protests are the right way to address their grievances. When people demonstrate, I can’t do business,” says Laza Brenda, who runs a roadside mobile phone repair kiosk.
For entrepreneur Ulrichia Rabefitiavana, the uncertainty has spooked several of her international clients, who have cancelled contracts for training and seminar events.
“We’ve had to postpone a major event involving more than 2,000 people that we’ve been preparing for over six months. It was supposed to take place this week. It’s been very challenging for us to postpone everything and lose that money,” says Ms Rabefitiavana.
The tourism sector on the Indian Ocean island, which is famous for its unique wildlife, is among the hardest hit, with the situation catching most people by surprise.
“We have received nothing but cancellations. Normally, the period of mid-September and October is the busiest period for us,” says François van Rens from the Radisson Hotel Group.
“We normally operate around 60, 70% occupancy, but we have now dropped down to 10%. So it’s like in full throttle and all of a sudden the handbrake.”
The anger of the youth movement behind the demonstrations, known as Gen Z Mada, has grown, with the protesters now calling for the president to step down.
The evidence of young people’s frustrations, whether it is unemployment, water scarcity, or struggling businesses, is not hard to find across Antananarivo.
At the airport, for example, visitors with just a few bags are quickly surrounded by two or three young people eager to help in exchange for a small tip.
Anyone leaving their car parked outside a cafe or restaurant will almost certainly be approached by a couple of young men asking for a fee after claiming they have “guarded” the vehicle.
On the roadside, a young woman selling sweet doughnuts tells the BBC she earns $2.30 a week, money she relies on to feed her four-year-old child.
“I’m only allowed to do business at this spot on weekends because during the week, someone else uses it for their own business,” she says while turning the dough in boiling oil.
Driving through the outskirts of Antananarivo, it is common to see families washing clothes in paddy fields, a visible reminder of the severe water shortages in people’s homes.
One of the main protest organisers, who requested anonymity for safety reasons and organised to meet us near the rice fields, told the BBC he had to walk a mile each day to get water from a well – and he considers himself middle-class.
“To be a young person in Madagascar, you have to be tough,” he adds, explaining that insecurity is rife.
“You live in constant fear of when your house will be broken into, when you will be shot by people, when you’ll be stabbed on the streets. It’s like your humanity has been stolen from you and taken away.”
He demands “radical change” to deal with the island’s chronic socio-economic challenges.
According to Hery Ramiarison, professor of economics at the University of Antananarivo, these are the result of decades of poor economic planning and the government’s failure to create inclusive wealth.
“There is a huge employment problem among young people,” he explains.
“It stems from very low levels of education in the labour force, serious deficiencies in the education system both in quantity and quality, widespread school dropouts, and a near-total absence of training opportunities adapted for them.”
The academic finds it striking that after 64 years of independence, three-quarters of the population have an education level below primary school, while only 3% have attained higher education.
President Rajoelina has asked the Malagasy people to give him one year to fix the problems driving the protests, saying he will resign if he fails to meet the deadline.
But Prof Ramiarison feels the president does not understand the complexities of how Madagascar has become trapped in two vicious circles of poverty that feed into each other.
One is driven by weak economic growth, the other stems from political instability, which discourages investment and growth and pushes people deeper into poverty, fuelling social unrest.
“To break free from the poverty trap, it is essential to first break the primary vicious circle by addressing its root causes – namely, the key determinants of economic growth,” he says.
Madagascar has experienced repeated political turmoil since gaining independence from France, including the mass protests in 2009 that toppled then-President Marc Ravalomanana, the once popular dairy tycoon.
That saw the rise of Rajoelina, a former DJ and then the mayor of Antananarivo, who seized power in the aftermath.
From his roadside phone shop, Mr Brenda says: “Once they’re in power, they forget us. It’s always the same.”
The protests were triggered by anger over a lack of access to water and electricity
Water is hard to come by for most in the city and people have to buy it from water sellers
This woman earns $2.30 a week selling doughnuts – with which she must support her young son
The funeral coordinator for the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing litigation and family disputes surrounding the arrangements for the highlife legend’s final rites.
Collins Owusu Amankwa, who has been handling the funeral plans, described the situation as both “sad” and “pathetic,” emphasizing that Daddy Lumba, during his lifetime, was an intensely private person.
Issahaq Ibrahim leading the exercise
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Mponua, Mr. Issahaq Ibrahim, has urged residents of the district to throw their full support behind the President’s reintroduced monthly sanitation exercise.
Addressing a gathering in Nyinahin last Friday after leading the clean-up exercise, Mr. Ibrahim cautioned that the consequences of neglecting sanitation were dire, citing recurring disease outbreaks and premature deaths.
“In our daily lives, we generate filth. If we fail to get rid of it, the same filth will destroy us. Filth kills, it brings sickness, and if we don’t clean our environment, it will end us in the grave,” he stated.
The DCE expressed disappointment at the low participation of some residents, particularly shop owners and traders operating along the main roads. He lamented that many of them refuse to join communal exercises yet operate without valid permits and often show open disrespect to authorities.
He warned that under the renewed policy, anyone who fails to comply with sanitation laws will face disciplinary action. “The law will work. And when it works, no one will be spared, no matter their political colours,” he declared.
Mr. Ibrahim further explained that government’s renewed focus on sanitation was to safeguard the health of citizens and strengthen national development. He maintained that no country can achieve progress if its people are constantly plagued by avoidable diseases.
“Sanitation is about our collective survival. A healthy district means a strong workforce, less hospital expenditure, and more development. We must all get involved,” he added.
The Nyinahin exercise, which involved assembly members, community leaders, and youth volunteers, formed part of the nationwide clean-up campaign launched by President John Dramani Mahama to revive the National Sanitation Day initiative.
Authorities say the Assembly will intensify education and community mobilisation in the coming months while applying sanctions against defaulters.
FROM David Afum, Nyinahin
Ghana’s ambitious debt restructuring programme has achieved a major milestone, with the country signing bilateral agreements with five creditor nations under the G20 Common Framework, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The development marks a critical step toward restoring long-term debt sustainability and investor confidence, signaling renewed optimism for the country’s economic recovery.
Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged newly called lawyers to the Ghana Bar to uphold the core values of the legal profession.
A total of 824 lawyers were sworn in at a ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Friday, October 10.
He encouraged them not to act solely in their personal interest but to serve the marginalised and vulnerable in society with humility and integrity.
“You have chosen a path that demands courage, but it is a path that leads to purpose and fulfilling greatness. Congratulations again, our newly qualified lawyers, may you serve with humility and serve with purpose, above all, let your integrity shine,” Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie said.
Touching on calls to reform legal education in Ghana, the Acting Chief Justice cautioned against merely expanding enrollment into the law school.
Instead, he emphasised the need to refine the legal profession to meet the demands of the 21st century.
“We must, however, ensure that the reforms we seek do not merely expand the numbers but truly refine the very purpose of legal education of Ghana in the 21st Century,” he stated.
Among persons called to the bar was a 47-year-old Taiwanese, Chienchun Chen, much to the delight of guests present.
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Entertainment Week Ghana has announced Konica Minolta as the headline sponsor for its 2025 edition, marking a major boost ahead of the country’s packed December entertainment season.
The announcement was made by the event’s co-founder, DeGraft Oppong, during the Africa Fintech Summit. He described the partnership as a defining moment for Ghana’s creative calendar.
“Having Konica Minolta on board as our headline sponsor is more than a partnership, it’s a statement of intent. This December, Ghana will truly position itself as the Black Star of entertainment, innovation, and creativity across the continent,” Oppong said.
Konica Minolta, a global technology leader based in Tokyo, operates across various divisions, including Office Business and Professional Printing. The company is renowned for its bizhub series of multifunction printers, AccurioPress digital production machines, and AccurioPro Suite workflow automation solutions. It has also gained worldwide recognition for sustainability, digital transformation, and workplace excellence, with several BLI Awards and ENERGY STAR® certifications.
Through the partnership, Konica Minolta seeks to contribute to West Africa’s growing creative and business ecosystem, where technology, media, and innovation increasingly intersect. The collaboration will allow the company to showcase its workflow and print automation technologies to Africa’s expanding creative, events, and corporate sectors, while connecting with decision-makers and entrepreneurs shaping Ghana’s entertainment economy.
Entertainment Week Ghana 2025, set for December, will feature a week-long lineup of music, film, technology, art, and business activities. The event aims to position Ghana as a global hub for creative exchange and cultural excellence.
With production and logistics already underway, organisers say the festival will deliver world-class experiences, insightful panels, and memorable performances that reaffirm Ghana’s standing as the heartbeat of African entertainment in December.
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The family of a Minnesota postal worker has filed a federal lawsuit after police and correctional officers allegedly ignored signs of his stroke for hours, and he died in custody.
The lawsuit was filed Thursday, accusing Eagan police, Dakota County, and its correctional officers of demonstrating a “deliberate indifference” to the 50-year-old Cottage Grove resident’s medical needs during the five hours and 40 minutes he was in custody.
According to the lawsuit, Kinglsey Fifi Bimpong, originally from Ghana, left work early on Nov. 16, 2024, due to a headache, and was pulled over by Eagan police after he drove into oncoming traffic. From the responding officer’s body camera, the lawsuit says Bimpong “exhibited serious physical and cognitive abnormalities.”
Bimpong could not tell Eagan officers who pulled him over “the simplest of facts – his own name, where he was coming from, where he was going, or where he lived,” according to the lawsuit filed by head attorney Katie Bennett.
The responding officer called a drug recognition evaluator, who didn’t complete a typical 12-step evaluation to determine if Bimpong was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the lawsuit says. The officers noted that he did not smell of alcohol and found nothing in his car to indicate drug or alcohol use. At the traffic stop site and throughout the evening, the lawsuit states that the officers had multiple conversations discussing whether Bimpong was suffering from a medical issue.
The officers then placed Bimpong under arrest and took him to the Eagan Police Department for a blood draw. While at the facility, the lawsuit says Bimpong “stumbled” and “remained confused” and at times “nodded off to sleep.”
An emergency medical provider at the station asked officers if they were planning to take him to the hospital, but the responding officer said “it’s a whole thing,” and instead, officers transported Bimpong to the Dakota County Jail, the lawsuit says. While transporting him, the responding officer was recorded on body camera video saying, “Is this dude having a stro–.” (The lawsuit says the word “stroke” was cut off because the officer muted his camera.)
According to the suit, Bimpong arrived at the jail, where he lost balance and had trouble walking. Despite needing help walking to the jail, Bimpong’s booking paperwork said he did not require further evaluation, the lawsuit states.
In the jail cell, the suit says he stumbled and limped and rolled on the ground for hours. Dakota County Jail procedure requires that all inmates be observed by a staff member at least once every 30 minutes. Multiple officers observed Bimpong struggling on the ground for several hours, yet marked his status as “OK,” the lawsuit says.
“[He] ends up losing control of his bladder, rolling around in his own urine,” Bennett said. “Clearly in pain and struggling for hours when no one is helping him.”
A nurse entered his cell after three hours and 26 minutes, at which time he was cold to the touch and unresponsive, the lawsuit states. The nurse administered Narcan three times without a response.
He was taken to the hospital, where his alcohol and drug screens came back negative, and a CT scan showed a hemorrhage and swelling in his brain, the suit states. He was declared brain dead on Nov. 18, and taken off a ventilator a day later.
“At every step along the way with Eagan and jail defendants, it was a conscious choice of deliberate inference to not bring him to the hospital,” said Bennett.
After his death, an investigation performed by the Minnesota Department of Corrections found that none of the Dakota County correctional officers were current with their first aid and CPR certifications. The investigation also found the correctional officers had failed to document any emergency medical information or conduct a mental health screening, in violation of state law.
Bennett said that “police and correctional officers acted on incorrect and unfounded assumptions about Kingsley as justification for treating a person suffering from classic stroke symptoms with callous indifference that resulted in his death.”
“Hours after Eagan officers transported Mr. Bimpong to jail, it was discovered that he had experienced a stroke, which was fatal,” the City of Eagan said in a statement. “While Mr. Bimpong’s death is tragic, he was not exhibiting an objectively serious medical condition that was obvious to lay persons at the time he was in the Eagan officers’ custody, and there was no indication that he required emergent medical treatment.”
The lawsuit seeks $120 million in damages and policy changes at the Dakota County Jail.
Dakota County says it cannot comment at the time due to the ongoing litigation process.
Paul Chen, a Chinese businessman based in Kumasi, has been called to the Ghana Bar along with some 824 Lawyers.
Paul Chen revealed he is a Kumasi-based businessman who decided to pursue legal education as an advantage in his business.
According to him, the legal education was very challenging, but he thanked his lecturers and judges for helping him through it.
Award-winning Ghanaian blogger and humanitarian, Kobby Kyei, has urged young people to take their presence on social media seriously.
He warned that the digital footprints they create today will shape how future generations perceive them.
Speaking on The Career Trail programme aired on Joy Learning TV and Joy News, he stressed that careless posts could return to “haunt” those who treat online spaces as a playground.
“Every youth out there who has taken social media as a playful environment, it is going to haunt them one day,” he cautioned.
“But those who are wise enough to document and have a good digital footprint are going to be proud of themselves when they are in their 60s and 70s,” he added.
According to him, just as the speeches and rare video clips of Dr Kwame Nkrumah still inspire Ghanaians, the digital content young people leave behind will serve as a legacy for future generations.
“The same way we get excited seeing Nkrumah’s old videos, one day your great-great-grandchildren will say, ‘Grandpa, I watched your interview in 2025, and it was amazing.’ But they could also say, ‘Grandpa, I saw you insulting someone in 2025. Why did you do that?’ It’s all over the internet,” he explained.
For him, every post, picture, or video matters; he therefore advised young people to be careful with how they use their social media platforms.
“Think about it before you hit upload, because your digital footprints are forever.”
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Kennedy Agyapong is a former Member of Parliament for Assin Central
Former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has expressed satisfaction after securing the number one position on the ballot paper
for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026.
In a post shared on his X page on Friday, October 10, 2025, shortly after the balloting exercise, he wrote, “Number 1 in 2023. Number 1 in 2026. Some things are not a coincidence; they are a confirmation. The top spot is our spot. The message is clear. Let’s get to work!”
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Flagbearer aspirants of the NPP balloted for their positions on the ballot paper ahead of the party’s presidential primary scheduled for January 2026.
The exercise took place at the party’s headquarters in Accra on Friday, October 10, 2025, and saw the former lawmaker, Kennedy Agyapong, take the number one spot, placing him at the top of the ballot paper.
Dr Bryan Acheampong, former Minister of Agriculture, got the second position, while former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia secured the third slot.
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Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum and former General Secretary of the party, Kwabena Agyepong, picked the fourth and fifth positions, respectively.
The balloting was conducted under the supervision of the party’s National Elections Committee (NEC), in line with internal electoral guidelines issued on July 29, 2025.
For emphasis, the party has slated its presidential primary for January 31, 2026.
Read Kennedy Agyapong’s post below:
Number 1 in 2023. Number 1 in 2026. Some things are not a coincidence; they are a confirmation. The top spot is our spot. The message is clear. Let’s get to work!#Ken2028#GetKENnected#NumberOneOnTheBallot pic.twitter.com/0G458N7zoP
— Ken O. Agyapong (@realKenAgyapong) October 10, 2025
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Finalists were selected based on the strength of their innovative presentations
After a keen competition where students from six Senior High Schools presented their technological innovations at the Accra International Conference Center on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC–Legon) emerged winners of the Renewable Energy Challenge.
PRESEC-Legon received a total cash prize of GH¢220,000, along with several souvenirs from the organisers and partners.
Their winning project showcased how an artificial intelligence (AI) system can deliver primary healthcare services.
The 24-hour automated health facility, equipped with a pharmacy, is designed to reduce the burden on medical professionals and improve access to healthcare in underserved communities.
The AI-powered machine is capable of calculating patients’ Body Mass Index (BMI), scanning for ailments, conducting live interactive sessions, and making preliminary diagnoses. After the diagnostic process, prescribed medications are dispensed instantly from the booth.
The Renewable Energy Challenge is aimed at raising awareness about renewable energy while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills among students.
This year’s competition focused on Sustainable Development Goals 9, 11, 13, and 17, under the theme “Sustainable Energy for a Healthier Future,” with emphasis on food security, waste management, and healthcare delivery.
In total, 120 schools participated in the regional contests, comprising 91 mixed schools, 14 girls’ schools, and 7 boys’ schools. Finalists were selected based on the strength of their innovative presentations.
The final round featured a keen contest among Ahantaman Girls’ SHS, Ola Girls’ SHS, Dabokpa Technical Institute, Adidome SHS, and Damongo SHS.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Director at the Ministry of Energy, Solomon Adjetey, stated that Ghana’s energy future depends on diversification and strategic investments. He also announced that the Renewable Energy Bill is still under consideration.
At the end of the contest, Ahantaman Girls’ SHS placed second, Ola Girls’ SHS came third, Dabokpa Technical Institute secured fourth place, Adidome SHS ranked fifth, and Damongo SHS took sixth position.
All finalists received cash prizes and souvenirs from the organisers and partners.
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Swedru All Blacks aim for victory over Hohoe United
Hohoe United will aim to make it two wins on the spin when they welcome Swedru All Blacks to the Hohoe Stadium for premier league business on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
The hosts hammered in-form Karela United last weekend and will be confident of another victory at home against All Blacks.
A win on Saturday would give the hosts a huge psychological boost ahead of their tricky trip to Aduna in their next fixture.
All Blacks have lost their last two games and will be desperate for a win on the road.
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They have won only one of their first four matches and sit two points behind the hosts.
The visitors played well in their narrow defeat to Gold Stars last weekend but Ahmed Ibrahim Fathi’s boys would have to find the net if they want to extend their stay in the top flight.
Their backline would have to be resilient against Hohoe United who are brimming with confidence at home.
Meanwhile, watch as fans urge Otto Addo to rotate the squad against Comoros
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been released from police custody after spending three nights behind bars.
His release comes after he fulfilled bail conditions amounting to GH₵25 million imposed across two separate illegal mining cases pending against him.
Earlier, on October 7, he had failed to meet the bail imposed in the said cases before the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra.
In one of the cases, the court granted him GH₵15 million bail with two sureties, while a second court later imposed an additional GH₵10 million bail, also with two sureties, one to be justified with landed property.
The court further ordered that Wontumi report to investigators once every week for the first month and not travel outside the country without express permission.
The embattled NPP chairman faces multiple mining-related charges, including unlawfully undertaking mining operations and facilitating environmental destruction in the Tano Nimire Forest Reserve.
He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The campaign team for former Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, says his number four position on the ballot paper for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race reflects his vision to reach every Ghanaian with inclusive and transformative leadership.
Speaking on The Pulse on JoyNews on Friday, October 10, Campaign Spokesperson, Yaw Opoku Mensah, said the position is not a coincidence but a symbolic representation of Dr Adutwum’s commitment to serve all four corners of the country.
“The 4 represents the four corners of the country. It symbolises inclusiveness, national balance, and the vision to reach every Ghanaian, regardless of location.”
He further explained that the number carries deep significance for Dr Adutwum and his campaign, linking it to both personal meaning and national purpose.
“This is a significant 4. Dr Osei Adutwum is a Thursday-born, and when he picked his forms, he did so on a Thursday that was for a purpose. We believe this is the time to serve the present age and a calling to fulfil.”
Highlighting the former Minister’s achievements, Mr Opoku Mensah pointed to Dr Adutwum’s transformative leadership at the Ministry of Education and his long-standing dedication to youth development.
“When you look at his work at the Education Ministry and within his constituency, there’s clear evidence of impact,” he said.
“We have about 150 students studying engineering and medicine through his initiatives, because he believes education should be the anchor of our socio-economic development.”
He added that Dr Adutwum’s campaign message continues to emphasise education as the driving force behind national progress.
“Dr Adutwum has always said that Ghana can engineer itself out of poverty when the right people are placed in charge of national affairs. That is why education and innovation remain central to his vision.”
Explaining further, he said the number four also represents four key pillars that will guide Dr Adutwum’s leadership approach: health, education, job creation, and national cohesion.
“Health-wise, we must have an agenda that ensures longevity, so we can enjoy the fruit of our labour,” he said.
“And again, the creation of jobs will be a top priority because we need a healthy, productive, and prosperous country.”
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