Ghana will observe the one‑week memorial for music legend Daddy Lumba on 30th August 2025 in Accra, according to an announcement made by his family via DL FM, the late singer’s radio station.

The funeral itself will be held in Kumasi on a date yet to be confirmed.

Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on 26th July 2025 at the Bank Hospital in Accra after a short illness, aged 60. His death prompted an outpouring of grief across the nation and offers of condolences from public figures, including current and former presidents. 

In tribute, the Creative Arts Agency, in collaboration with the Fosu family, organised a national candlelight vigil at Independence Square on 2nd August 2025, running from 6 pm to 10 pm. The vigil coincided with simultaneous tributes in countries including Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States and the Netherlands and even some in other parts of Ghana.

Daddy Lumba’s influence spans almost four decades and over 33 albums. His hits include Theresa, Aben Wo Ha, Ohia Asɛm, Playboy, Biribi Gyegye Wo, Seese Wo Se, Woho Kyere, and Awoso. He is widely regarded as one of Ghana’s greatest highlife musicians, earning numerous awards, including multiple Ghana Music Awards, the Legend of Entertainment Award (EMY Africa) in 2018, and a Presidential Grand Medal in 2025. 

The one‑week observation on 30th August, 2025 is expected to bring together fans, fellow musicians and industry leaders in celebrating Daddy Lumba’s legacy and influence on Ghanaian music.

The date for the main funeral arrangements in Kumasi will be announced in due course, according to the family.

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MultiChoice Ghana has been in a stand-off with the government over price reduction

Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu, a member of the NDC’s legal and communications team, has urged the government to adopt a conciliatory approach in its dealings with MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, rather than resorting to threats.

Speaking on Channel One TV on August 4, 2025, Adawudu acknowledged that the Communications Minister had a valid point in advocating for affordable subscription prices for Ghanaians.

However, he emphasised the need to also consider the company’s operational costs and pricing structure.

“I believe the Minister is approaching this from a regulatory standpoint, which is fair. But when two parties clash, everyone suffers. That’s not what we want. There should be constructive engagement. All we’re asking for is fair pricing,” he said.

Adawudu advised the Minister to approach the matter with fairness and empathy, suggesting that the perspective might be different if he were in the shoes of the service provider.

He warned that a confrontational stance could harm Ghana’s image in the eyes of investors and argued that a win-win solution could only be achieved through honest negotiation, not coercion.

His comments follow a recent directive from the Minister of Communications, who gave MultiChoice a deadline of August 7, 2025, to reduce subscription fees by 30% or risk suspension of its broadcasting licence.

The directive was announced during the Government Accountability Series held in Accra on August 1, where the Minister cited worsening economic conditions as the basis for the requested price cut.

In response, MultiChoice Ghana Managing Director, Alex Okyere, said in an August 3, 2025, statement that a 30% reduction was not feasible. However, he affirmed the company’s commitment to keeping services affordable without compromising quality.

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Fredyma is a veteran sound engineer and entertainment pundit

Veteran sound engineer and entertainment pundit, Fred Kyei Mensah, popularly known as Fredyma has pointed out that the success of Daddy Lumba’s music career should not be only attributed to the artiste but also to the talented producers who worked behind the scenes.

Speaking in an interview on Onua TV on August 4, 2025, Fredyma stated that producers played a vital role in crafting the sounds that went into creating Lumba’s legendary songs.

According to him, while Daddy Lumba’s vocals and songwriting skills are widely celebrated, the producers who helped bring his vision to life also deserve to be appreciated.

“We normally give credit to Daddy Lumba for his songs. We should also give other credit to the people who helped in producing the music because their efforts add up to the music. When he writes the music, who does the arrangement of the beats?” he said.

Fredyma added, “When he started music, there’s a man called Charles Amoah, modern day recordings which the computer was newly invented. Those in Germany were the ones who the chance to use them. He was one the people who produced Lumba’s music.”

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Ghana’s student-athletes showcased remarkable talent and determination at the maiden edition of the African School Games held in Algeria, clinching an impressive total of 14 medals — 2 gold, 3 silver, and 9 bronze.

The multi-sport event, which brought together young athletes from across the continent, saw Team Ghana excel particularly in badminton, where the country secured both of its gold medals.

🥇 Gold Medal Wins

• Girls Doubles (Badminton): Adu Moslena Ama Korama and Quarcoo Racheal claimed the top prize with a dominant display.

• Mixed Doubles (Badminton): The pair of Adu-Mintah Obapomba and Adu Moslena Ama Korama proved too strong for the competition.

🥈 Silver Medal Wins

• Boys Doubles (Badminton): Adu Melchizedek Takyi and Adu-Mintah Obapomba finished second.

• Boys Flyweight (Boxing, 50kg): Laryea William impressed en route to silver.

• Boys Lightweight (Boxing, 60kg): Ablorh Abdul Rahman also earned silver after a spirited campaign.

🥉 Bronze Medal Wins

• Boys Singles (Badminton): Obapomba Adu-Mintah added to Ghana’s medal tally.

• Badminton Relay Event: Team Ghana picked up bronze in the team relay.

• Table Tennis: Mensah Michael Agyapong secured bronze in the boys singles.

• Basketball (3×3): Ghana’s team grabbed bronze in a competitive field.

• Boxing (Light Flyweight, 48kg): Ofori Richardson fought his way to a bronze medal.

• Taekwondo (-55kg Girls): Jessica Mensah earned a spot on the podium.

• Athletics:

The total medal haul of 14 reflects the growing strength of Ghana’s school sports system and the immense potential of its youth athletes.

The 2025 African School Games served as a platform for young talents across Africa to compete at a continental level, and Ghana’s performance is a sign of brighter days ahead in grassroots sports.

Julius Neequaye Kotey, CEO of DVLA

As part of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)’s digital transformation agenda, the Chief Executive Officer, Julius Neequaye Kotey, has announced the Authority’s intention to introduce an electronic licencing system, commonly referred to as the e-licence

According to Kotey, the e-licence will allow drivers to access their licensing information online, especially during police stops when they do not have their physical licence card with them.

He indicated that the e-licence will not replace the physical driver’s licence card issued by the DVLA.

Speaking at the launch of the DVLA Lorry Terminal Project at the Circle-Kaneshie Station on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, he said, “Most of us don’t carry our licenses with us, and it shouldn’t be the case that the police or any other party takes advantage of that. If I don’t have my license with me and I am a driver, I’m still a driver. I should have an app that allows me to identify myself as a legitimate driver on the street and that’s what the e-licence is about.”

“It is not here to replace the physical licence but rather to provide an additional option to access your licence on your Android or iPhone,” the DVLA CEO added.

He however did not state when the e-licence would be rolled out.

Meanwhile, the launch of the Lorry Terminal Project aims to bring DVLA services closer to drivers.

The services provided are; acquisition of driver’s licence, renewal of licence, replacement of missing and expired licences, conversion of foreign driver’s licence

The project will be rolled out across various lorry terminals, including 37, Achimota, Kasoa, and beyond.

Below are the schedule spots drivers can visit to access DVLA services:

Greater Accra Region

• Achimota Lorry Terminal – Every 4th Thursday of the month

• Amasaman – Every 3rd Thursday of the month

• Kaneshie – Every 1st Thursday of the month

• Kasoa – Every 1st Wednesday of the month

• Lapaz – Every 4th Tuesday of the month

• Madina – Every 3rd Wednesday of the month

• 37 Station – Every 4th Wednesday of the month

• Ashaiman – Every 2nd Thursday of the month

Outside Accra

• Mampong Main Taxi Station – Every Thursday

• Bolgatanga Main Station – Every 1st Wednesday of the month

• Akim Oda (Kumasi, Accra & New Stations) – Every 2nd Thursday of the month

• Sunyani Lorry Terminal – Every last Wednesday of the month

• Agogo Ashanti Lorry Terminal – Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

• Berekum Lorry Terminal – Every 1st Thursday of the month

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A high-powered delegation from Mombasa, Kenya, led by Governor H.E. Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir, has visited Zoomlion Ghana Limited and other subsidiaries of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) to study the company’s innovative waste management model.

The 26-member delegation, including members of Parliament (MPs), technical staff members, and administrative personnel, aimed to explore potential areas of collaboration and emulate the Jospong Group’s sanitation module in Kenya.

The visit follows a working trip by the Executive Chairman of JGC, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, to Kenya in July, this year, aimed at promoting a Pan-Africa’s solution to the sanitation challenges, by turning it into opportunities for growth.

Their visit was to discuss and observe at first-hand how the Jospong Group uses green technologies and state-of-the-art facilities to solve challenges within the environmental sanitation space. The team, after several discussions and touring these eco-friendly facilities, was overwhelmed with the depth of knowledge and expertise exhibited by the Jospong staff. They saw Jospong Group’s solution as one that brings social, environmental, and economic empowerment to the youth.

During their four-day (July 29 – August 1, 2025), visit to Ghana, the delegation toured various facilities of the JGC, including Sewerage Systems Ghana Limited (SSGL), Zoomlion Transfer Station in Pantang, Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP), Kpone Landfill Site, Universal Plastic Product and Recycling Plant (UPPR), in Accra and Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plant (KCARP), Medical Waste Treatment Facility, and Kumasi Waste Water Treatment Plant in the Ashanti Region.

The delegation was impressed by the company’s waste management module, which turns waste into a resource and opportunity. They commended the Jospong Group for taking the lead in waste management in Africa and creating opportunities for the youth.

The Governor of Mombasa, H.E. Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir, outlined the county’s waste management strategy, which includes dividing Mombasa into 600 units and employing young people to collect waste.

According to him, the collected waste will be taken to a transfer station and then to a material recovery facility, eliminating the need for landfills that cause environmental degradation.

“In the past, people were disposing of waste haphazardly due to the lack of a formal collection system,” Governor Nassir said.

“To address this, we’re dividing Mombasa into 600 units and employing young people to collect waste. We’ll pay them a salary to prevent cartels from forming.”

The Governor expressed gratitude to the Executive Chairman of Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, for his support and participation in the upcoming devolution conference.

The Executive Chairman, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, in his statement, emphasised the importance of collaborative partnerships and supporting local talent. “We’re committed to making this project a success, and we’ll work closely with you as partners,” he said. “We believe in collaborative partnerships, supporting local talent, and creating employment opportunities.”

He added that Jospong Group’s team will work with Mombasa County to complete feasibility studies and ensure timely delivery. “We’ll send a team to discuss details with stakeholders and before work begins,” he said. “By the time we finish, locals will be equipped to operate the plant, and we’ll establish a training regime for knowledge transfer.”

The partnership between Mombasa County and Jospong Group aims to promote sustainable waste management practices and create employment opportunities for the local population.

Hon. Mohamed Faki Mwinyihaj, Senator and member of the delegation, echoed this sentiment, saying, “The Jospong Group’s waste management module is a model that we can learn from and replicate in Kenya. The level of job creation and environmental protection is impressive.”

Chairperson of Mombasa County Public Service Board, Farida Abdallah, was particularly impressed with the level of job creation the transfer station has provided for the youth. “This is a model that we can replicate in Kenya to create jobs and promote environmental protection,” she said.

Other members of Parliament Likoni, Mvita, Kisauni, Changamwe, Mishi Kuma Mboko, Constituencies, also expressed similar sentiments emphasising their government’s commitment to job creation and environmental protection. “The Jospong Group’s waste management module aligns with our government’s priorities, and we are excited about the potential for collaboration,” they said.

The Minister for Blue Economy, Agriculture, and Livestock in Mombasa County, also expressed support for efforts to emulate the Jospong Group’s sanitation module in Kenya. “We believe that this model can be adapted to our context and help us address our waste management challenges,” she said. The Officer in charge of Water and Sanitation in the County of Mombasa noted that the Jospong Waste Module turns waste into a resource and opportunity, a feat worth emulating. “This is a game-changer for waste management in Kenya, and we are excited about the potential for collaboration,” he said.

Earlier during the tour, H.E. Sherrif Nassir, together with all his MPs, technical and administrative staff members, paid a working visit to the KCARP, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group and the biggest compost and recycling plant in Africa. The also visited other the Kumasi Waste Water Treatment plant and the ultra-modern medical waste treatment plant.

The Governor mentioned how sanitation challenges such as solid waste, sewerage, and medical waste have bedevilled the county of Mombasa, hence their readiness to allow Jospong Group to replicate their blueprint solutions to the sanitation sector to provide a sustainable environment for all. The visit aims to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration between Ghana and Kenya to promote sustainable waste management practices. The potential collaboration could lead to new partnerships and opportunities for growth in the waste management sector.

Earlier in July, there was a working visit by officials from the office of Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, as well as the National Envi-
ronment Management Authority (NEMA), to explore sustainable waste
management partnerships in Kenya.