Ghanaian gospel artist and public servant, Daniel Asamoah, popularly known as The Singing Prophet, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health from the Livingstone International University of Tourism Excellence and Business Management (LIUTEBM) in Lusaka, Zambia.

The graduation ceremony was held on Friday, 19th September 2025, at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka.

Dr. Asamoah’s dissertation, titled “Healthcare Facilities Regulations in Ghana: Compliance and Challenges”, highlights his expertise and innovative approach to addressing key issues in Ghana’s health sector. His research is expected to contribute significantly to healthcare regulations and public health policy in Ghana and beyond.

Beyond his role as a gospel artist best known for the hit song “Di Yen Anim”, Dr. Asamoah has built a reputation as a respected professional in health regulation, healthcare facility establishment, and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). His academic achievement reflects his dedication to advancing healthcare regulation and public health policy.

The same ceremony also celebrated 11 other distinguished Ghanaians who were awarded PhDs in various disciplines. They include:

Public Health: Dr. Jennifer Andoh, Dr. Mabel Afi Togbe, Dr. Catherine Armah, Dr. Gifty Dede Mateko Angmor, Dr. Isaac Setordzi, Dr. Augusta Ampah, and Dr. Hafez Adam Taher

Accounting and Finance: Dr. Felix Ahima-Adonteng

Management: Dr. Raphael John Marfo

Project Management: Dr. Joseph Okine

Business and Economics: Dr. Samuel Ataribanam

Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Asamoah and all the graduates for making Ghana proud! 🎓🇬🇭

The United States singer David Anthony Burke, known by his stage name d4vd, appears to have cancelled the remaining stops on his US and European tours amid the growing fallout from an investigation into a decomposing body of a missing teenager found in the boot of a car.

Ticketmaster, which issues tickets for artists worldwide, said: “There are no upcoming concerts in United States” for the artist, and his October tour in Europe was cancelled on Sunday.

D4vd, whose popularity initially grew on TikTok, has built a large following in recent years and is known for his melancholic and genre-blending music, drawing influences from indie, R&B and rock music.

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 15, went missing last year, and her body was found in a Tesla that US media outlets said was registered to the singer. However, police have not said the car belonged to him.

His representatives did not respond to requests by The Associated Press news agency for comment.

The remains were found in the front boot of the car impounded at a tow yard in Hollywood, California, on September 8 after police were alerted to a strong odour coming from it.

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Police Department said the remains were Rivas’s. She was from Lake Elsinore, California, outside Los Angeles and was believed to have been last seen in April 2024, according to a missing person flyer seen by US broadcaster CBS.

“She appears to have been deceased inside the vehicle for an extended period of time before being found,” the Los Angeles medical examiner’s office said.

Police searched a house in Hollywood Hills where Burke had been staying on Thursday, broadcaster ABC reported.

Police have not made a statement on the cause of her death or the singer’s connection, if any, with Rivas. The Los Angeles Times, quoting unnamed sources, reported that police were trying to piece together Rivas’s movements before her body was found and establish if there was a connection between them. Police have said Burke has been cooperating with their investigation.

Burke, 20, performed at Chicago’s Salt Shed just two days before Rivas’s body was found as part of his Withered tour to promote his debut album.

His upcoming scheduled performances in Los Angeles and San Francisco will not go ahead, however. His concerts in Europe, which would have seen him make about a dozen appearances beginning in Norway, also appeared as cancelled on Ticketmaster.

Later shows in Australia in November still appeared available for purchase.

The story, which has been in the headlines over the past few weeks across the US, has led to a surge in interest in his music. His 2022 song Romantic Homicide climbed to 29th on Spotify’s global list of the 50 most streamed songs.

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Former President Obama has condemned the dismissal of Karen Attiah

Former United States President Barack Obama has weighed in on the controversial dismissal of Ghanaian-American journalist Karen Attiah from The Washington Post.

In a post on X on Friday, September 19, 2025, Obama called the dismissal a troubling example of free speech suppression under the Trump administration.

“After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

“This is precisely the kind of government coercion that the First Amendment was designed to prevent — and media companies need to start standing up rather than capitulating to it,” he wrote.

Ghanaian-American journalist fired over Charlie Kirk social media post

Karen Attiah, a prominent columnist and the last remaining full-time Black opinion writer at the Post, was sacked on September 15, 2025, following social media posts addressing political violence, race, and gun control in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination on September 10, 2025.

Attiah claimed her dismissal was a result of her quoting Kirk’s 2023 remark questioning the “brain processing power” of prominent Black women, including Michelle Obama, which the Washington Post deemed “unacceptable” and a safety risk to staff.

The Ghanaian-American, born to Ghanaian parents, had a distinguished career at the Post since 2014, notably as the founding editor of its Global Opinions section after the 2018 murder of colleague Jamal Khashoggi.

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Attiah, who labeled the Post’s accusations as baseless, has received support from the Washington Post Guild, which called her dismissal “unjust” and a violation of free speech.

Conservative voices, however, have accused her of misrepresenting Kirk’s statements, a charge she denies, insisting her posts condemned violence across the board.

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Ghanaian gospel artist and public servant, Daniel Asamoah, popularly known as The Singing Prophet, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health from the Livingstone International University of Tourism Excellence and Business Management (LIUTEBM) in Lusaka, Zambia.

The graduation ceremony was held on Friday, 19th September 2025, at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka.

Dr. Asamoah’s dissertation, titled “Healthcare Facilities Regulations in Ghana: Compliance and Challenges”, highlights his expertise and innovative approach to addressing key issues in Ghana’s health sector. His research is expected to contribute significantly to healthcare regulations and public health policy in Ghana and beyond.

Beyond his role as a gospel artist best known for the hit song “Di Yen Anim”, Dr. Asamoah has built a reputation as a respected professional in health regulation, healthcare facility establishment, and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). His academic achievement reflects his dedication to advancing healthcare regulation and public health policy.

The same ceremony also celebrated 11 other distinguished Ghanaians who were awarded PhDs in various disciplines. They include:

Public Health: Dr. Jennifer Andoh, Dr. Mabel Afi Togbe, Dr. Catherine Armah, Dr. Gifty Dede Mateko Angmor, Dr. Isaac Setordzi, Dr. Augusta Ampah, and Dr. Hafez Adam Taher

Accounting and Finance: Dr. Felix Ahima-Adonteng

Management: Dr. Raphael John Marfo

Project Management: Dr. Joseph Okine

Business and Economics: Dr. Samuel Ataribanam

Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Asamoah and all the graduates for making Ghana proud! 🎓🇬🇭

CMB market protest escalates over land dispute

One of the leaseholders of the CMB Abuja Market lands, Original Embossment has rejected claims that private developers are unlawfully attempting to seize the property, insisting that its 50-year lease is legitimate and backed by state authorities.

This comes on the back of protests by the traders and transport unions accusing developers of encroaching on the market.

These traders further petitioned the presidency over what they describe as a clear case of the rich displacing the poor.

In a statement issued by the company and sighted by GhanaWeb Business, Original Embossment stressed that the land belongs to the state through the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA), under the Ministry of Transport, and has been lawfully leased to multiple entities.

The company cited parliamentary records from July 1, 2021, which listed 10 active leaseholders, including the Ghana Cocoa Board, National Investment Bank, and others, dismissing claims that the land had been leased to only one firm for residential development.

Management further revealed that traders who initially reported the matter to police failed to produce ownership documents during investigations, while the company presented verifiable state-issued leases.

Who owns CMB Abuja market land? – Zanetor questions

“If they truly had a legitimate claim to the land, why would they walk away from due process rather than prove their case before the police and courts?” it asked.

Original Embossment in the statement said it has extended goodwill to affected traders by offering ultramodern shops upon completion of development but warned against attempts to twist this gesture into a false narrative.

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Rose Yeboah is a Ghanaian high jump athlete

Ghanaian athlete Rose Yeboah’s ambition of winning a medal at the World Athletics Championships was dashed after she finished 12th in the women’s high jump final at the 2025 edition of the tournament.

Despite several attempts, she was unable to clear the 1.93-meter mark, which could have placed her in contention for a podium finish.

This marks the end of her maiden appearance at the World Athletics Championships, where she reached the final despite lacking extensive experience at this level.

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Yeboah will now focus on intensive training ahead of future athletics meets, with the goal of securing a medal and cementing her legacy in women’s high jump.

Her result adds to Team Ghana’s overall medal drought in other disciplines, with hopes now resting on the 4×100 relay team to secure a medal in their upcoming final.

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🇬🇭 Rose Yeboah has finished 12th in the women’s high jump final after she was unsuccessful in her attempt at clearing 1.93m. She thus ends her maiden World Championships participation as a finalist.#WCHTokyo25 | @PeevaBeverages | @StanbicBankGH | @betway_gh pic.twitter.com/ShlscR5hdt

— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) September 21, 2025

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Ghanaian gospel artist and public servant, Daniel Asamoah, popularly known as The Singing Prophet, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health from the Livingstone International University of Tourism Excellence and Business Management (LIUTEBM) in Lusaka, Zambia.

The graduation ceremony was held on Friday, 19th September 2025, at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka.

Dr. Asamoah’s dissertation, titled “Healthcare Facilities Regulations in Ghana: Compliance and Challenges”, highlights his expertise and innovative approach to addressing key issues in Ghana’s health sector. His research is expected to contribute significantly to healthcare regulations and public health policy in Ghana and beyond.

Beyond his role as a gospel artist best known for the hit song “Di Yen Anim”, Dr. Asamoah has built a reputation as a respected professional in health regulation, healthcare facility establishment, and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). His academic achievement reflects his dedication to advancing healthcare regulation and public health policy.

The same ceremony also celebrated 11 other distinguished Ghanaians who were awarded PhDs in various disciplines. They include:

Public Health: Dr. Jennifer Andoh, Dr. Mabel Afi Togbe, Dr. Catherine Armah, Dr. Gifty Dede Mateko Angmor, Dr. Isaac Setordzi, Dr. Augusta Ampah, and Dr. Hafez Adam Taher

Accounting and Finance: Dr. Felix Ahima-Adonteng

Management: Dr. Raphael John Marfo

Project Management: Dr. Joseph Okine

Business and Economics: Dr. Samuel Ataribanam

Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Asamoah and all the graduates for making Ghana proud! 🎓🇬🇭

Moliy is a Ghanaian musician

Ghanaian singer Moliy told American-based media personality DJ Norie during an interview that his comments about her accent and the way she speaks English made her feel uncomfortable.

The conversation started off light, with DJ Norie complimenting Moliy’s voice, saying she sounded good and that he couldn’t detect a Ghanaian accent in her speech.

I have always been hesitant to be on a record label – Moliy

At first, Moliy thought he was simply complimenting how clear her voice was. However, the conversation took a turn that appeared to make the singer uneasy.

Moliy jokingly explained that the accent she was using during the interview wasn’t her natural one and said DJ Norie would have to meet her in Ghana to hear her “real” accent.

She added that English had always been her favorite subject in school, which might explain why she speaks it so comfortably.

However, DJ Noriee went further, telling her that she speaks more “proper” than even he did. What unsettled Moliy most was when he told her she did not sound like someone from a third-world country.

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That comment changed the mood of the Ghanaian singer.

She mentioned she did not like how the conversation was sounding and questioned whether he was suggesting that people from Ghana do not speak English well.

Moliy later explained that, while DJ Noriee may have intended his words as praise, the way he phrased them felt backhanded.

According to her, it came across as if he did not expect someone from Ghana to sound polished or articulate.

The conversation unfolded as follows:

DJ Noriee: “You know you speak English very well.”

DJ Noriee: “I don’t hear no Ghanaian in you.

Moliy: “And are you trying to say Ghanaians don’t speak good English?

DJ Noriee: “I got best friends of Ghanaians. You know, what I’m saying? Like, you have no Ghanaian like accent. Why?”

Moliy: “It’s fake. You should meet me in Ghana. Meet me in Ghana. You can hear the real Moliy actually. So I’ll see you there.”

DJ Noriee: “It’s just like clearly you speak more proper than me. I don’t know.”

Moliy: “English was actually my favourite subject.”

DJ Noriee: “Let me Google you. I’m not getting Nigerian. It might say something like you’re from Texas or something. Let me see. Let me see exactly where you’re from. You definitely sound clear. Ain’t nothing about you sounds anything from any any third world country or anything. So just stick a pin in that one.”

Moliy: “I don’t like how this is sounding.”

DJ Noriee: “I just like you sound proper. That’s all I’m saying. I’m just saying you sound very proper.”

Moliy: “I get that it’s a compliment, but it feels backhanded.

DJ Noriee: “Why does it feel backhanded?

Moliy: “Because it’s like, it’s almost like you’re saying, I don’t expect you to sound like this because you’re from Ghana.”

DJ Noriee: “Like I said to you a while ago, my love, all of my Ghanaian friends have a little, a little bit we can hear it. Forget it.”

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The Upper West Regional branch of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has declared an indefinite strike, joining a nationwide action over poor conditions of service for non-teaching staff in Ghana’s education sector.

Samuel K. Berko, Regional Senior Industrial Relations Officer for TEWU in the Upper West, announced at a press conference in Wa that members are fully participating in the industrial action that began on September 19, 2025.

Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) in Ghana has declared an indefinite nationwide strike from September 19, 2025, over stalled conditions of service, delayed promotions, and pay disparities, affecting the academic calendar across affected institutions.

The strike encompasses all non-teaching staff of the Ghana Education Service (GES), public and technical universities, the Ghana Library Authority, and the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board. Berko confirmed that members in the region are fully participating in the industrial action, which began on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Berko apologized for the short notice given to the media, explaining that similar press conferences were being held across all regions to announce the same decision. He was accompanied by key regional officers including the regional chairman, finance committee chair, youth secretary, and other council members.

Reading a statement from the TEWU General Secretary, Berko said non-teaching staff have faced years of neglect despite their critical role in the education system. The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) says it has endured for too long the unfair treatment and disregard for its members by the government in signing their Conditions of Service.

The union is demanding the immediate signing of Conditions of Service for all non-teaching staff across affected institutions, and the inclusion of non-teaching staff of the Ghana Education Service in the Continuous Professional Development Allowance scheduled to be paid in September.

TEWU also wants all non-teaching staff of GES included in the payment of the Continuous Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) starting from September 2025. The union is demanding the immediate signing of conditions of service for its members and all junior staff in universities, as well as the inclusion of non-teaching staff of the GES in the payment of the Continuous Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) starting September 2025.

Additional demands include payment of outstanding weekend and overtime allowances owed to security and catering personnel, and resolution of long-standing promotion grievances affecting non-teaching staff in GES. Many staff members have reportedly stagnated in their ranks despite meeting requirements for promotion, affecting morale and productivity.

Berko emphasized that the strike targets what he described as an unfair system undermining the dignity and rights of TEWU members, not students or parents. He called on the government, particularly the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, to urgently resolve the outstanding issues.

The industrial action has spread nationwide, with The Volta and Oti Regions Chapter of the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of TUC (Ghana) has joined in the nationwide strike action in demand for improved working conditions for non-teaching staff.

Members of the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of the Ghana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) in Kadjebi have also joined the nationwide indefinite strike, demonstrating the widespread nature of the industrial action.

The strike affects multiple educational institutions across Ghana, including public universities, technical universities, and basic education schools under GES. Non-teaching staff include administrative personnel, security guards, cleaners, librarians, laboratory technicians, and other support staff essential to educational operations.

Berko urged all TEWU members in the Upper West Region to stay home in solidarity until further notice, warning that their patience should not be mistaken for weakness. The union maintains that its members have been sidelined in welfare benefits and conditions of service guaranteed under Ghana’s Labour Act.

The nationwide strike represents one of the largest industrial actions by educational workers in recent years, potentially disrupting academic activities across Ghana’s educational institutions. TEWU’s demands focus on equitable treatment for non-teaching staff who provide essential support services in the education sector.

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and relevant government agencies face pressure to address the union’s concerns to restore normalcy to affected educational institutions nationwide.

Accra, Sept 21, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has departed Accra for New York, United States, leading a high-level delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), which commences on Tuesday, 23 September.

A statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu Presidential Spokesman and Minister in-charge of Government Communications said President Mahama was slated to address the General Assembly on Thursday, 25 September.

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The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has called on Ghanaian youth to reject corruption and resist division, urging them to embrace a new order of governance built on integrity, unity and accountability.

“I urge you to reject corruption and resist division whenever you encounter them. When you choose unity over division, you strengthen the social fabric that holds our nation together. When you speak out against nepotism and injustice, you send a clear message that your generation will not tolerate practices that hold Ghana back,” Mr Afenyo-Markin told students of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), last Friday during the second leg of the launch of the Young Commons Forum (YCF).

The forum, which began at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, is expected to be rolled out across tertiary institutions nationwide. Its main objective is to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice, while nurturing the next generation of leaders and preparing them for the job market. The Winneba edition was held under the theme: “Our leader, our mentor, our protector.” A six-member interim executive committee of the YCF, led by its president Emmanuel Osei, was also inaugurated.

The Effutu MP, who is also the Minority Leader, urged students to live out the values of transparency and honesty in all aspects of their lives. “If you’re a student leader, be transparent with your colleagues. If you’re a volunteer in your community project, honour your commitment. If you take up national service, give it your best. If you run a small business, deal honestly with your customers,” he said, adding that accountability must become a shared value in practice.

He stressed that education alone was not enough to unlock the full potential of the youth, insisting that it must be supported by policies that empower them and create opportunities. “Youth empowerment cannot stop at the lecture hall; it must be backed by deliberate action that opens doors and removes barriers,” he added.

Mr Afenyo-Markin proposed a reimagined curriculum that embraces project-based learning to address real community challenges, as well as opportunities for communication, collaboration, global exposure, and practical civic engagement. “Leadership emerges from character, vision, and the capacity to inspire others into meaningful action,” he noted.

Highlighting the future of work, he said Ghana must invest in innovation, technology, digital creativity, manufacturing, and value addition. He called for deeper collaboration between government and the private sector to build an environment where ideas can thrive. “This means investing in research and development, ensuring access to capital for young entrepreneurs, and celebrating innovation rather than stifling it,” he emphasised.

Turning to politics, Mr Afenyo-Markin urged an end to the “You do me, I do you” cycle of political persecution, which he said undermines national development. “Sometimes we think by bringing down our opponents it will make us popular. It rather pushes the country back,” he warned.

He also challenged the youth to hold leaders accountable, while being accountable themselves. “Don’t abuse support for your entrepreneurial goals, because by doing so you deny the next generation an opportunity,” he said.

Chairing the event, a lecturer at UEW, Mr Eric Nketia, underscored the role of mentorship in leadership, urging current leaders to identify and nurture young people within their communities to take up leadership roles in the future.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed as fraudulent a letter circulating on social media claiming clearance has been granted for the employment of 50,000 teaching and non-teaching staff.

Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, confirmed the letter did not originate from the education authority and warned the public against falling victim to the deceptive communication. The Service emphasized that no such recruitment process is currently underway.

While the Minister of Education announced in Parliament plans to recruit 50,000 teachers and 10,000 non-teaching staff, the official recruitment process has not started, according to previous GES statements. The fake letter appears designed to exploit public anticipation of this legitimate future recruitment exercise.

In a statement dated June 28, 2025, and signed by Fenyi, the Service warned that all such offers are fraudulent. The notice was reshared on GES’s official Facebook page on August 4, 2025, indicating ongoing concerns about fraudulent recruitment schemes.

“All GES recruitments are completely FREE. No individuals or groups are permitted to charge applicants any fee whatsoever for recruitment, processing, or issuance of appointment letters,” Fenyi stated. The warning comes amid repeated attempts by fraudsters to exploit job seekers in Ghana’s education sector.

“These are attempts to take advantage of the vulnerable and unsuspecting public,” Fenyi noted, encouraging citizens to report anyone involved in fraudulent activities to the nearest police station for swift action.

The education service assured the public that legitimate recruitment exercises will be communicated through official channels, including the GES website and verified social media platforms. GES confirmed that although the Minister for Education has announced plans to recruit 50,000 teachers and 10,000 non-teaching staff, the process is yet to begin.

Recent incidents have shown fake notices misusing Fenyi’s name and containing misleading instructions intended to lure unsuspecting candidates and parents into engaging through unofficial channels. This pattern suggests organized efforts to deceive prospective applicants.

Fenyi, described as an educationist and communications professional, was appointed Head of Public Relations in June 2025, bringing expertise expected to strengthen GES communication and stakeholder engagement strategies.

The warning reflects broader challenges facing Ghana’s public sector recruitment processes, where legitimate announcements often trigger fraudulent schemes targeting desperate job seekers. Educational authorities continue emphasizing vigilance against recruitment scams that exploit public trust in government institutions.

GES urged prospective applicants to verify all recruitment information through official channels and remain cautious of unsolicited communications claiming to offer employment opportunities within the education sector.

The Service maintains that when legitimate recruitment commences, comprehensive details will be published through established communication channels, ensuring transparency and preventing exploitation of job seekers.

Ghana’s corporate elite will trade boardroom strategies for backhand volleys when the Corporate Tennis Tournament 2025 serves off from October 3-11 at the Ghana Tennis Club in Adabraka.

The nine-day tournament will witness Ghana’s top corporate institutions exchange boardroom strategies for tennis strategies in intense competitive action, organizers announced ahead of the registration deadline.

Competition categories span Men’s and Women’s Singles, Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and the signature Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Challenge, designed to blend competitive sport with corporate networking opportunities.

Matches will run weekdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with extended weekend sessions from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, accommodating busy executive schedules while maximizing participation opportunities.

Aaron Eggley, Tournament Convenor and Marketing Consultant with Marketing 360 Ghana Limited, outlined the event’s broader vision beyond mere competition. Eggley, who specializes in brand communications and event management, emphasized the tournament’s networking and wellness objectives.

“The Corporate Tennis Tournament is not solely about winning matches,” Eggley explained. “We’re bringing professionals together, building camaraderie, and leveraging sport for well-being. Companies gain access to spaces where teamwork, determination, and positive competition mirror business environments.”

Registration remains open at GHC 200 per team or player per category, with payments processed through Mobile Money (MoMo) to 055 555 5700. The registration window closes Sunday, September 28, 2025, creating urgency for interested corporate teams.

Major corporate sponsors backing the initiative include telecommunications giant MTN Ghana, Kivo, Old Mutual, Hollard Insurance, and Bedriften Consulting, demonstrating significant business community support for the sporting venture.

Additional sponsors contributing to the tournament’s success include Equity Health Insurance, Reiss & Co., Suvad Transport and Tours, VeeTickets from Virtual Solutions, deSems Juices from deSem’s Cottage, and Fine Natural Mineral Water from JosAaron.

“We’re excited to have such powerful brands supporting this initiative,” Eggley noted. “Their backing represents confidence in sport’s power to unite business. Together, we’re building environments where businesses compete intensely on court while connecting meaningfully off it.”

The tournament targets a substantial audience of professionals, executives, and tennis enthusiasts, positioning itself as one of Ghana’s premier corporate sporting events. Corporate sponsorship remains crucial for sports development in Ghana, with companies like MTN Ghana historically supporting major sporting initiatives.

Ghana Tennis Club in Adabraka provides an established venue for the competition. The club, which describes itself as “the premier tennis club to be established in the then Gold Coast,” focuses on tennis development and socialization.

Eggley articulated ambitious long-term goals for the tournament’s growth and significance within Ghana’s sporting calendar. “Eventually, our vision transforms this into a main calendar event. We want every company eagerly anticipating it annually, recognizing it encompasses networking, wellness, and corporate pride alongside competition.”

The tournament represents a unique convergence of professional networking and athletic competition, offering corporate Ghana an alternative platform for relationship building and brand visibility. With registration closing imminently, corporate teams face final opportunities to participate in what organizers position as a landmark sporting and business event.

The Ghana Tennis Club’s clay courts will host nine days of competitive action, combining serious tennis with corporate relationship building in Ghana’s business community.

Leading economist Dr. Theo Acheampong has criticized Ghana’s commercial banks for their sluggish response to aggressive monetary policy easing, arguing that lending rates remain uncompetitively high despite the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) dramatic 550 basis point reduction in the policy rate this year.

Speaking to The High Street Journal, the economist and political risk analyst highlighted a concerning disconnect between central bank policy adjustments and commercial lending practices that could undermine Ghana’s economic recovery efforts.

The Bank of Ghana slashed its policy rate by 350 basis points to 21.5 percent from 25 percent on September 17, 2025, marking the second major rate cut this year as part of what represents the lowest policy rate level since 2019.

According to Dr. Acheampong’s analysis, the central bank has delivered a cumulative 550 basis point reduction from 27 percent in January 2025 to the current 21.5 percent, creating substantial room for commercial banks to reduce borrowing costs for businesses and consumers.

Money market rates have responded dramatically to the policy easing cycle, with interbank lending rates falling to approximately 23 percent in August from peaks above 30 percent in 2024, demonstrating that wholesale funding costs have declined significantly.

Treasury bill yields have experienced even more dramatic corrections, with the 91-day bill collapsing from 30 percent in December 2024 to 10.3 percent in August 2025, representing a massive 19.7 percentage point decline that reflects improved government fiscal conditions and reduced inflation expectations.

Historical data shows that Ghana’s 91-day Treasury Bill rate stood at 27.73 percent in December 2024, confirming the magnitude of the decline that has occurred across government securities markets throughout 2025.

Dr. Acheampong noted that longer-term government bond yields have similarly collapsed, trading around 15-16 percent compared with 26 percent at the beginning of 2025, indicating broad-based improvement in Ghana’s debt market conditions.

However, commercial bank lending rates have proven more resistant to adjustment, declining to approximately 24 percent in August 2025 from 30 percent a year earlier, a pace that the economist considers insufficient given the scale of policy rate reductions.

The persistence of elevated lending rates despite dramatically lower funding costs suggests that banks may be prioritizing profit margins over supporting broader economic growth through increased credit availability.

Dr. Acheampong emphasized that accelerated lending rate adjustments could unlock investment opportunities, stimulate job creation, and reduce cost-of-living pressures for consumers and businesses still recovering from recent economic shocks.

The analysis indicates that the central bank has fulfilled its monetary policy mandate by creating appropriate conditions for lower borrowing costs, placing responsibility on commercial banks to transmit these benefits to the real economy.

Ghana’s banking sector has historically maintained relatively wide spreads between deposit and lending rates, a practice that generates substantial profits but may limit credit access during periods when economic stimulus is most needed.

The economist’s criticism comes amid growing pressure on banks to support economic recovery efforts, particularly as the government seeks to rebuild investor confidence and stimulate private sector investment following recent macroeconomic stabilization efforts.

Lower lending rates would provide crucial support for small and medium enterprises that form the backbone of Ghana’s economy but often struggle to access affordable credit for expansion and operational needs.

The sluggish adjustment in commercial lending rates could also undermine the effectiveness of the central bank’s expansionary monetary policy stance, potentially limiting the intended economic stimulus effects.

Dr. Acheampong’s analysis suggests that Ghana’s lending rates remain uncompetitive within the West African subregion, potentially hampering the country’s ability to attract investment and support sustainable economic growth.

The disconnect between policy rates and commercial lending practices highlights broader challenges in monetary policy transmission mechanisms that many emerging economies experience when attempting to stimulate economic activity through interest rate adjustments.

Continued monitoring of banking sector responses to policy easing will be crucial for assessing whether additional measures may be necessary to ensure that monetary policy benefits reach businesses and consumers effectively.