In a world where fashion is often seen as just fabric and thread, one woman is using her wardrobe to make bold statements without saying a word. Meet Steeze Mama, the fashion-forward icon whose style of dressing has become a powerful expression of her identity, confidence, and unapologetic uniqueness.
From the vibrant streets of Ghana to the digital runways of social media, Steeze Mama is redefining what it means to dress with purpose. “My style of dressing speaks a lot about me,” she declares — and it’s clear she’s not just following trends, she’s setting them.
Fashion as a Personal Language
To Steeze Mama, fashion isn’t just about looking good — it’s about telling the world who she is before she even speaks. Whether it’s the bold colors she wears, the edgy accessories she rocks, or the fearless combinations she pulls off effortlessly, her style sends a message: confidence, energy, and originality.
Her wardrobe is a mix of streetwear swagger and high-fashion elegance, blending comfort with class. She plays with textures, layers, and statements that shout personality. From oversized jackets and cargo pants to sleek dresses and designer heels, Steeze Mama knows how to own every look she steps out in.
The Energy Behind the Look
She caps off her fashion declaration with a fitting emoji:. It’s not just a trend — it’s a whole vibe. The icy emoji reflects her cool, unbothered energy. It’s a subtle way of saying, “I’m untouchable, and I know it.”
That frozen face isn’t about being cold-hearted; it’s about being cool under pressure, stylish with grace, and a trendsetter in her own lane.
More Than Clothes — It’s a Lifestyle
Steeze Mama’s fashion choices have inspired many young women to embrace their individuality and dress in a way that reflects their inner power. She encourages others to stop dressing to impress and start dressing to express.
Her presence online continues to grow as she shares outfit inspiration, confidence tips, and motivational messages, reminding everyone that style is not just what you wear — it’s how you carry yourself.
Final Words
In a society that often tries to put people in boxes, Steeze Mama is breaking out of every mold with her fashion. Her message is loud and clear:
“My style of dressing speaks a lot about me. I don’t need to explain — just look at me.”
The Ekuona Royal Family of Nsuta has officially informed the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, about the passing of legendary Ghanaian musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba.
A group led by the Saamanhene visited the Manhyia Palace on Monday, August 4, 2025, to perform the traditional rites required to notify the Asantehene.
This is an important cultural practice in the Ashanti Kingdom, where the Asantehene must be formally told about the death of a royal or well-known person from the area.
Ho (V/R), Aug. 5, GNA – Presiding Members across the Volta Region convened in Ho for their 2025 Annual Conference on the theme: “Resetting Local Leadership for National Rebuilding: Advancing Decentralization, Participation, and Sustainable Development.”
The three-day conference aims to deepen collaboration between Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) and Presiding Members (PMs) to enhance effective local governance.
Delivering the keynote address during the opening ceremony of the conference, Mr. Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, Volta Regional Representative to the Council of State and Special Guest of Honour, emphasized the urgent need to reorient local leadership.
“Ghana’s progress depends on functional local governance. National policies only become meaningful when they yield tangible results in our communities,” he noted.
He urged presiding members to take a proactive stance in redefining leadership at the local level.
“Citizens across communities like Agotime, Keta, Sogakope, Ho, and Aflao expect more than meetings and promises. They want jobs, better infrastructure, and improved services,” he stressed.
Mr. Kwamigah-Atokple called for inclusive participation in local governance, highlighting the importance of engaging youth, women, traditional authorities, and persons with disabilities.
He underscored that true decentralization meant not just delegating authority but enhancing responsiveness and accountability at the grassroots.
To support this vision, Mr. Kwamigah-Atokple pledged a personal donation to each Presiding Member. This includes a customized ceremonial gown with their Assembly’s logo, a copy of the Local Governance Act (Act 936), a ceremonial gavel, and a cash sum of GHS 50,000.
“These items symbolize your leadership responsibility and commitment to advancing development,” he said.
He encouraged assemblies to explore innovative ways to boost Internally Generated Funds (IGF) by digitising revenue collection, leveraging tourism, and collaborating with local cooperatives to create sustainable value chains.
He emphasised that these efforts aligned with the 24-Hour Economy initiative led by President John Dramani Mahama, which seeks to extend productivity across sectors and create jobs.
Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, described the role of the Presiding Member as pivotal and called for a review of their tenure. “The current two-year term is inadequate. The process of confirming a Presiding Member is even more rigorous than appointing a Speaker of Parliament,” he said, advocating for a four-year tenure.
He expressed concern over the lack of mobility for most DCEs due to high-maintenance cost of vehicles and urged reconsideration in future procurement.
On local economic development, Mr. Gunu stressed the need to improve IGF mobilization and encouraged assemblies to think beyond traditional revenue streams.
He cited successful initiatives like the establishment of livestock markets and proposed competition-driven revenue charts across electoral areas to promote accountability and performance.
He further called for the revival of area councils and unit committees, emphasizing their potential in supporting birth and death registrations and revenue mobilization.
“Substructures must not remain dormant. They are vital in building strong foundations for local governance,” he said.
Mr. Jerry Ameko, DCE for Adaklu and Dean of MDCEs in the Volta Region, pledged full collaboration with presiding members.
He described the conference theme as both timely and prescriptive. “This is a call for a new kind of leadership—one that listens, empowers, and facilitates inclusive participation,” he said.
He reaffirmed the MDCEs’ commitment to the national rebuilding agenda led by President John Dramani Mahama, stressing that meaningful governance must be rooted in the needs and voices of the people.
In his welcome address, Mr. Mawunyo Agbe, Presiding Member for Ho Municipal Assembly and Dean of Presiding Members in the Volta Region, described the conference as a defining moment. “Our theme reflects the urgency for clear, purposeful, and courageous leadership at the local level,” he said.
He expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for establishing a monthly allowance for assembly members, calling it a vital boost to morale. He announced plans to allocate additional sitting days to enhance oversight of development plans and budgets.
Mr. Agbe also advocated the provision of dedicated offices for Presiding Members, noting that many still operate from their homes.
He proposed the formation of a Conference of Assembly Members and a Conference of Unit Committee Members to strengthen local governance structures.
To improve collaboration and learning, he proposed a peer review mechanism where Presiding Members will visit each other’s assemblies during General Meetings.
“Let us lead with vision, act with integrity, and deliver results that our people can see and feel,” he concluded.
South African retail giant Shoprite is set to exit the Ghanaian market
South African retail giant Shoprite Holdings has announced plans to exit the Ghanaian market after over two decades of operations, having first entered the country in 2003.
According to the company, the decision is part of a broader strategy to withdraw from several African countries and refocus on its core domestic operations.
In a statement issued on August 5, 2025, as part of its trading update for the 52-week period ending June 29, 2025, Shoprite disclosed that it had received a binding offer in June for the acquisition of its Ghanaian assets, which include seven trading stores and one warehouse.
The company indicated that the sale is now “highly probable” and that its Ghana operations have been officially classified as discontinued.
“The Group received a binding offer during June 2025 to dispose of the assets and liabilities in relation to the operations in Ghana, which consists of seven trading stores and one warehouse. The sale is deemed highly probable,” the statement read.
Shoprite’s planned exit is the latest in a string of withdrawals from African markets considered non-core to its long-term strategy.
In recent years, the company has exited Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Madagascar, citing economic headwinds and operational challenges.
The same trading update revealed that on June 6, 2025, Shoprite signed an agreement to sell five trading stores in Malawi, pending regulatory approval from Malawi’s Competition and Fair Trading Commission and the Reserve Bank of Malawi.
The company’s gradual retreat represents a broader shift in its pan-African strategy. Despite being a leading supermarket chain with a presence in approximately 15 countries, Shoprite has struggled with persistent economic challenges, including currency volatility, high import duties, inflation, and dollar-denominated rents.
“We continue to assess the performance and prospects of our non-RSA (Rest of Africa) operations. Where sustainability and returns are constrained, we will consider exit opportunities that support long-term value creation,” the retailer added.
Although the identity of the potential buyer has not been disclosed, the acceptance of a binding offer points to an imminent handover, subject to regulatory approvals in Ghana.
Engineer and policy analyst Kosi Dedey has called for the prosecution of government officials involved in the sale of protected Ramsar lands, following a wave of demolitions in parts of Accra.
His comments come in response to petitions sent to President John Dramani Mahama by affected residents, who claim they legally acquired land in areas including Communities 5, 6, 10, 11, and 12 — all marked for demolition.
The demolitions are part of ongoing efforts to address growing concerns over encroachment on the Ramsar site, a critical ecological buffer and vital habitat for diverse wildlife.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Mr. Dedey criticised the current approach of targeting only property owners while allowing complicit officials and developers to go unpunished.
“Our district assemblies need to sit up, and if there are any persons who are officially implicated, they need to be dealt with. That is how we ensure systems work,” he said.
The petitioners allege that their properties were acquired in good faith, backed by documents provided by the Forestry Commission, which reportedly deemed the land safe for development.
However, the state has since moved to demolish structures on the Ramsar site, citing environmental violations and unlawful encroachment.
Mr. Dedey stressed the need for a full investigation into the role of Forestry Commission officials and other government actors who may have facilitated the sale of protected lands.
“Who are the Forestry Commission officials involved in this? When we simply go and demolish buildings without holding persons who may have encouraged people to build there responsible, I do not think we are doing good to ourselves,” he stated.
He added that unless the individuals who authorised, sold, or facilitated the sale of the lands are prosecuted, such problems will continue to recur.
“Beyond demolishing the buildings, we have to go after anyone who has signed off on any of those documents. The developers who reportedly acquired the land and sold it must also be held accountable,” Mr. Dedey insisted.
He concluded that meaningful deterrence will only come when both public officials and private developers are held liable for their actions, not just the end users who invest in such lands.
Illegal buildings on Tema Ramsar site to be demolished August 4
I Will Only React When You Touch My Prophet-Tonto Dikeh
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Renowned and successful nollywood actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Tonto Dikeh Charity has disclosed the only thing people would do or say that will trigger her.
Tonto Dokey is one of the most talented and successful actresses in the nollywood industry, she has earned wide recognition, awards and fans both locally and internationally due to her outstanding performance in any movie role she is assigned to.
Her name has now become a household name in so many Nigerian homes due to how she made our childhood fun-filled and memorable.
In her post hours ago, Tonto Dikeh disclosed that no matter how people attack her, she can contain it but what she will never tolerate is people attacking or touching her prophet.
According to her, anyone who touches her prophet will know what crazy is, by the power of Jesus Christ.
Below is the screenshot of her post for more details.
PHOTOS/NEWS SOURCE: TONTO DIKEH’S OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM HANDLE
A viral video showing an unidentified man firing a pump-action gun in broad daylight during the August 3 fire outbreak at Madina Redco Flats has triggered public outrage and calls for swift police action.
The disturbing footage, shared by SikaOfficial on X (formerly Twitter) on August 5, shows the man shooting from a distance before moving closer to the crowd and appearing to target onlookers.
The Minority in Parliament has described the newly announced cocoa producer price of GH₵3,228.75 per bag as a betrayal of Ghanaian cocoa farmers, calling it “ridiculous, unfair and completely unacceptable.”
This follows the government’s announcement of a 62.58% increase in the producer price of cocoa, from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne. In Ghana cedis, the price moves from GH₵49,600 to GH₵51,660 per tonne, equivalent to GH₵3,228.75 per 64kg bag.
The new price, approved by the Producer Price Review Committee chaired by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is scheduled to take effect on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Speaking on behalf of the caucus at a press briefing on Tuesday, August 5, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Food and Agriculture Committee, Dr. Isaac Yaw Opoku, emphasised that the new price amounts to a “stab in the back” of hardworking farmers who continue to contribute significantly to Ghana’s economy.
Dr. Opoku slammed the government’s pricing decision as comical and shameful.
The caucus warned that such poor remuneration could push cocoa farmers to abandon their farms and lease them to illegal miners, thereby worsening the country’s galamsey crisis and threatening the future of Ghana’s cocoa industry.
“Cocoa farmers deserve far better for their toil and sacrifices for their enormous contribution to the economy of the country. They cannot be taken for granted all the time. The deception must stop!
“This new farm gate price of GH¢3,228.75 per bag is ridiculous, laughable, comical, absurd, shameful, unfair and a stab in the back of cocoa farmers. This is complete “sakawa” and unacceptable.
“This new price of GH¢3,228.75 per bag is completely unacceptable and has to be reviewed immediately to motivate our cocoa farmers and prevent the temptation of farmers giving their cocoa farms out to galamsey operators.
“We must safeguard our cocoa industry, protect our farmers’ livelihoods and maintain Ghana’s enviable position in the industry. The government must come again and offer a better price. Cocoa Farmers matter and demand better!! If you cannot spell, you do not write,” he stated.
Gov’t raises Cocoa Producer Price by over 60% for 2025/2026 Season
The Ekuona family of Nsuta is the clan to which Daddy Lumba belonged
The family of the late Highlife legend Daddy Lumba has issued a warning to fan clubs and individuals against producing unauthorized T-shirts bearing his name or image without their approval.
Speaking in a video shared by Gossip24 TV, the head of the family explained that they have observed some fan groups printing and selling such merchandise without informing them.
According to him, this is illegal and anyone caught engaging in this act will face legal consequences.
“Currently, some fan clubs are producing unauthorized T-shirts without the family’s knowledge. If you do not inform us about this, you may face legal action from our team,” the family head stated.
He mentioned that all activities connected to the late musician, including merchandise, must be approved by the family.
This, he said, is to protect Daddy Lumba’s legacy and ensure that everything done in his name is handled with dignity.
In addition to this warning, the family also addressed religious leaders who have been making public comments about the late singer.
The head of the family urged priests and prophets to be cautious with their words and to avoid making statements that could cause unnecessary controversy during this sensitive time.
“Regardless of your title, whether you are a priest or a prophet, our primary focus is on arranging a respectful burial for him now that he is gone. Therefore, we ask that you act with honesty and integrity in all your dealings,” he added.
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Evatex Logistics Limited, the mining and stevedoring company, which was awarded an auditing and revenue assurance contract at the Kotoka International Airport, has threatened to sue the Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) over the decision to terminate the contract.
Evatex has ordered GACL to withdraw the notification to terminate the contract within seven days. If GACL fails to do so, Evatex says it will proceed to court to enforce its rights, “including but not limited to its capital investments stated supra.”
A letter written by lawyers for Evatex, K-Archy & Company, stated a claim by Evatex that it has invested $64.6 million in the airport contract.
“We are instructed by our client to inform you that the purported termination is unacceptable to it, given its capital investments into this contract in the region of $64,600,000. Moreover, our client had already started executing its assignment in fulfillment of the contract and indeed prepared reports for your attention and action,” the letter stated.
The contract entitles Evatex to charge 15% of the revenue it uncovers in its auditing. The GACL has, however, stated that the company has not generated any revenue since it started operations four months ago.
Though signed in December 2024, Evatex started the implementation of the GACL contract in April 2025.
FULL STORY: SML disguised at Kotoka International Airport
OSP detains Paul Adom-Otchere, two others over GACL contract probe
During the 2024 KPMG audit ordered by former President Akufo-Addo, Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) failed to authenticate similar claims the company had made regarding its investment in SML’s auditing and revenue assurance contracts with the government.
The CEO of Evatex, Evans Adusei, is also the CEO of SML. He owns both companies.
Evatex contract termination
A letter dated July 8, 2025, and signed by the Managing Director of the GACL, Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, had given Evatex Logistics a one-month notice for the termination of the contract.
The termination notice was served amidst investigations that revealed many legal breaches, including the procurement act, which experts say renders the contract void.
The investigation carried out by Evans Aziamor-Mensah, Adwoa Adobea-Owusu, and Manasseh Azure Awuni has revealed that Evatex Logistics Limited had no capacity to enter or deliver the contract it secured from the GACL under questionable circumstances.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has also started an investigation into the scandal and has arrested several officials, including the former board chairman of the GACL, Paul Adom-Otchere.
Evatex and SML not qualified to perform auditing and revenue assurance
A procurement expert, Kobina Ata-Bedu, has revealed that Evatex and SML should not qualify for audit and revenue assurance contracts without a license from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG).
In a right to information request to ICAG, the three reporters asked about “the position of ICAG Act 2020, Act 1058, regarding individuals and companies providing revenue assurance and auditing services in Ghana. Are such companies required to be licensed by the ICAG before they can practice or provide such services?”
The ICAG in a response letter dated July 25, 2025, said: “Pursuant to sections 2 and 3 of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana Act, 2020 (Act 1058), the Institute is mandated to regulate the accountancy profession and practice in Ghana. Auditing and non-audit practice, as an essential component of the accountancy profession, fall within the regulatory oversight of the Institute. In line with section 34 of Act 1058, all individuals and firms engaged in auditing activities are required to be licensed by the Institute. Failure to obtain the requisite licence constitutes an offence and attracts sanctions, including a fine, a term of imprisonment or both.”
On the licence status of Evatex and SML, the ICAG said, “Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) and Evatex Logistics Limited are not licensed by ICAG.”
A search at the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) revealed that at the time of winning the contract at the airport, Evatex did not even have auditing and revenue assurance as part of its principal activities. Evatex only included “audit, revenue assurance, and software solutions” in its principal activities on February 6, 2025, three months after winning the airport contract to perform those services.
A tax clearance certificate and a Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) clearance certificate, which Evatex used for the single-sourced contract, shows what appeared to be a dormant company resurrected only for the Airport contract.
The SSNIT document showed that the company had no workers in 2022 and 2023. In the first four months of 2024, the year it won the contract, Evatex has no workers. By August, when the company applied for a SSNIT clearance certificate, it had only one worker.
The tax clearance certificate also showed that Evatex had no chargeable income for 2022, 2023 and 2024, the year it won the contract. The company did not pay tax in 2022 and 2023.
In 2024, it was charged a tax of only GHS2000, out of which it paid GHS1000.
The EVatex contract, which has become the subject of investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, was awarded three days before the 2024 election, but dates on contract documents show that the contract may have been backdated.
The GACL, which is being investigated for the Evatex contract, also made false claims to secure a PPA approval to use the single-source procurement method for the contract. In the letter requesting approval for the single source, the GACL claimed that Evatex had “a long and successful track record of carrying out similar assignments expeditiously.” This claim is not backed by any evidence, as the Devnest CEO’s letter urging the award of the contract to Evatex would later reveal, but the PPA approved.
The GACL letter did not even state a single reason why the contract should be awarded through single-source procurement, and not through competitive tendering, contrary to the PPA rules. But the PPA approved without any question.
The request letter to the PPA, signed by Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, also stated: “Details in respect of the Team Composition, technical expertise and CVs of the proposed Team are in the attached profile (Annexe C).” They said Annexe C did not contain the team composition, technical expertise, and CVs of the proposed Team. The PPA did not raise questions but approved.
That Annexe C was still blank even in the final contract between Evatex and GACL, because Mrs. Yvonne Opare said at the time of signing the contract, Evatex had failed to submit the list of the team members.
Evatex and SML links
The investigation led by Manasseh Azure Awuni revealed that Evatex Logistics Limited is linked to SML, the company that was paid US$141 million by the government for auditing and revenue assurance contracts with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Ministry of Finance.
At the time of the three journalists’ first exposé on SML, the former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, had caused the SML deal to be expanded to the upstream petroleum sector and gold mining sector, entitling the company to more than US$100 million a year for five years, subject to another five-year renewal.
While the SML contract came under intense scrutiny and multiple investigations, the company entered the Ghana Airport Company through its subsidiary, Evatex, to perform what it termed ‘revenue assurance services’. Evatex, which did not officially bid for the contract and did not appear before the GACL board for a presentation, was selected under circumstances that the Executive Director for the Africa Centre for Energy Policy, Ben Boakye, describes as bizarre.
Our investigations revealed that the email address on the website of Evatex—[email protected]— is the same as the email address on the website of Evans Timbers Limited, the parent company of SML.
A search at the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) also revealed that SML and Evatex, the mining company that won the airport contract, have the same beneficial owner, Evans Adusei. As stated earlier, Evans Adusei is both the CEO of SML and Evatex. He signed the Evatex contract with the Ghana Airports Company and the SML auditing and revenue assurance contracts.
The list of employees submitted by Evatex to the Ghana Airports Company to execute its contract contains the names of notable SML employees and managers. Apart from SML’s CEO, SML’s head of engineering, Hamdam Abubakar, is on the Evatex list.
SML’s head of IT, Prince Opoku Sarpong, is also on the list to perform the Evatex contract at the airport.
A former head of Legal at the GRA, Philip Jude Mensah (now an SML employee) witnessed the Evatex contract with the Ghana Airports Company. He is on the Evatex list, together with a former Commissioner of Customs and now General Manager of SML, Isaac Crentsil.
In essence, SML, which now appears to be a post-retirement destination for top GRA employees, sneaked into the airport as Evatex.
“It clearly tells you that they [SML] admit that they have been doing things wrong and they don’t have the confidence to go bidding or working with the same company,” the Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy, Ben Boakye, said of SML.
“If they were genuinely convinced that what they are doing is generating returns,” Mr Boakye added, “I don’t see why you would rather metamorphose into another company to go bid for another government project.”
Backdated contract?
A close examination of the contract documents relating to the Evatex procurement shows inconsistencies in the dating of key actions, raising concerns that the contract may have been backdated. The PPA approval letter was dated December 2, 2024 and received by the Managing Director (MD) of the Airports Company on December 3.
The MD forwarded the PPA approval letter to the GACL’s Director of Procurement dated December 11, with a handwritten instruction to “proceed with the award letter.”
That instruction was received by the Director of Procurement on December 12, and the award letter was drafted accordingly and returned to the MD for signature.
The award letter, which was prepared in response to the December 11 instruction, was dated December 5, predating both the instruction and the procurement director’s receipt.
The contract with Evatex was also dated December 4, even though it was signed following the December 11 instruction.
The Managing Director, Yvonne Opare, said the dates could be a mistake, but there is evidence that appointments and contracts signed after an election often face serious scrutiny when a new party wins the election.
By December 11, when the Managing Director made a note on the PPA approval to the procurement director, the opposition NDC had won the election, and the new government was likely to raise questions about contracts awarded after the election.
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Evatex Logistics Limited, the mining and stevedoring company, which was awarded an auditing and revenue assurance contract at the Kotoka International Airport, has threatened to sue the Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) over the decision to terminate the contract.
Evatex has ordered GACL to withdraw the notification to terminate the contract within seven days. If GACL fails to do so, Evatex says it will proceed to court to enforce its rights, “including but not limited to its capital investments stated supra.”
A letter written by lawyers for Evatex, K-Archy & Company, stated a claim by Evatex that it has invested $64.6 million in the airport contract.
“We are instructed by our client to inform you that the purported termination is unacceptable to it, given its capital investments into this contract in the region of $64,600,000. Moreover, our client had already started executing its assignment in fulfillment of the contract and indeed prepared reports for your attention and action,” the letter stated.
The contract entitles Evatex to charge 15% of the revenue it uncovers in its auditing. The GACL has, however, stated that the company has not generated any revenue since it started operations four months ago.
Though signed in December 2024, Evatex started the implementation of the GACL contract in April 2025.
FULL STORY: SML disguised at Kotoka International Airport
OSP detains Paul Adom-Otchere, two others over GACL contract probe
During the 2024 KPMG audit ordered by former President Akufo-Addo, Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) failed to authenticate similar claims the company had made regarding its investment in SML’s auditing and revenue assurance contracts with the government.
The CEO of Evatex, Evans Adusei, is also the CEO of SML. He owns both companies.
Evatex contract termination
A letter dated July 8, 2025, and signed by the Managing Director of the GACL, Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, had given Evatex Logistics a one-month notice for the termination of the contract.
The termination notice was served amidst investigations that revealed many legal breaches, including the procurement act, which experts say renders the contract void.
The investigation carried out by Evans Aziamor-Mensah, Adwoa Adobea-Owusu, and Manasseh Azure Awuni has revealed that Evatex Logistics Limited had no capacity to enter or deliver the contract it secured from the GACL under questionable circumstances.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has also started an investigation into the scandal and has arrested several officials, including the former board chairman of the GACL, Paul Adom-Otchere.
Evatex and SML not qualified to perform auditing and revenue assurance
A procurement expert, Kobina Ata-Bedu, has revealed that Evatex and SML should not qualify for audit and revenue assurance contracts without a license from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG).
In a right to information request to ICAG, the three reporters asked about “the position of ICAG Act 2020, Act 1058, regarding individuals and companies providing revenue assurance and auditing services in Ghana. Are such companies required to be licensed by the ICAG before they can practice or provide such services?”
The ICAG in a response letter dated July 25, 2025, said: “Pursuant to sections 2 and 3 of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana Act, 2020 (Act 1058), the Institute is mandated to regulate the accountancy profession and practice in Ghana. Auditing and non-audit practice, as an essential component of the accountancy profession, fall within the regulatory oversight of the Institute. In line with section 34 of Act 1058, all individuals and firms engaged in auditing activities are required to be licensed by the Institute. Failure to obtain the requisite licence constitutes an offence and attracts sanctions, including a fine, a term of imprisonment or both.”
On the licence status of Evatex and SML, the ICAG said, “Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) and Evatex Logistics Limited are not licensed by ICAG.”
A search at the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) revealed that at the time of winning the contract at the airport, Evatex did not even have auditing and revenue assurance as part of its principal activities. Evatex only included “audit, revenue assurance, and software solutions” in its principal activities on February 6, 2025, three months after winning the airport contract to perform those services.
A tax clearance certificate and a Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) clearance certificate, which Evatex used for the single-sourced contract, shows what appeared to be a dormant company resurrected only for the Airport contract.
The SSNIT document showed that the company had no workers in 2022 and 2023. In the first four months of 2024, the year it won the contract, Evatex has no workers. By August, when the company applied for a SSNIT clearance certificate, it had only one worker.
The tax clearance certificate also showed that Evatex had no chargeable income for 2022, 2023 and 2024, the year it won the contract. The company did not pay tax in 2022 and 2023.
In 2024, it was charged a tax of only GHS2000, out of which it paid GHS1000.
The EVatex contract, which has become the subject of investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, was awarded three days before the 2024 election, but dates on contract documents show that the contract may have been backdated.
The GACL, which is being investigated for the Evatex contract, also made false claims to secure a PPA approval to use the single-source procurement method for the contract. In the letter requesting approval for the single source, the GACL claimed that Evatex had “a long and successful track record of carrying out similar assignments expeditiously.” This claim is not backed by any evidence, as the Devnest CEO’s letter urging the award of the contract to Evatex would later reveal, but the PPA approved.
The GACL letter did not even state a single reason why the contract should be awarded through single-source procurement, and not through competitive tendering, contrary to the PPA rules. But the PPA approved without any question.
The request letter to the PPA, signed by Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, also stated: “Details in respect of the Team Composition, technical expertise and CVs of the proposed Team are in the attached profile (Annexe C).” They said Annexe C did not contain the team composition, technical expertise, and CVs of the proposed Team. The PPA did not raise questions but approved.
That Annexe C was still blank even in the final contract between Evatex and GACL, because Mrs. Yvonne Opare said at the time of signing the contract, Evatex had failed to submit the list of the team members.
Evatex and SML links
The investigation led by Manasseh Azure Awuni revealed that Evatex Logistics Limited is linked to SML, the company that was paid US$141 million by the government for auditing and revenue assurance contracts with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Ministry of Finance.
At the time of the three journalists’ first exposé on SML, the former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, had caused the SML deal to be expanded to the upstream petroleum sector and gold mining sector, entitling the company to more than US$100 million a year for five years, subject to another five-year renewal.
While the SML contract came under intense scrutiny and multiple investigations, the company entered the Ghana Airport Company through its subsidiary, Evatex, to perform what it termed ‘revenue assurance services’. Evatex, which did not officially bid for the contract and did not appear before the GACL board for a presentation, was selected under circumstances that the Executive Director for the Africa Centre for Energy Policy, Ben Boakye, describes as bizarre.
Our investigations revealed that the email address on the website of Evatex—[email protected]— is the same as the email address on the website of Evans Timbers Limited, the parent company of SML.
A search at the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) also revealed that SML and Evatex, the mining company that won the airport contract, have the same beneficial owner, Evans Adusei. As stated earlier, Evans Adusei is both the CEO of SML and Evatex. He signed the Evatex contract with the Ghana Airports Company and the SML auditing and revenue assurance contracts.
The list of employees submitted by Evatex to the Ghana Airports Company to execute its contract contains the names of notable SML employees and managers. Apart from SML’s CEO, SML’s head of engineering, Hamdam Abubakar, is on the Evatex list.
SML’s head of IT, Prince Opoku Sarpong, is also on the list to perform the Evatex contract at the airport.
A former head of Legal at the GRA, Philip Jude Mensah (now an SML employee) witnessed the Evatex contract with the Ghana Airports Company. He is on the Evatex list, together with a former Commissioner of Customs and now General Manager of SML, Isaac Crentsil.
In essence, SML, which now appears to be a post-retirement destination for top GRA employees, sneaked into the airport as Evatex.
“It clearly tells you that they [SML] admit that they have been doing things wrong and they don’t have the confidence to go bidding or working with the same company,” the Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy, Ben Boakye, said of SML.
“If they were genuinely convinced that what they are doing is generating returns,” Mr Boakye added, “I don’t see why you would rather metamorphose into another company to go bid for another government project.”
Backdated contract?
A close examination of the contract documents relating to the Evatex procurement shows inconsistencies in the dating of key actions, raising concerns that the contract may have been backdated. The PPA approval letter was dated December 2, 2024 and received by the Managing Director (MD) of the Airports Company on December 3.
The MD forwarded the PPA approval letter to the GACL’s Director of Procurement dated December 11, with a handwritten instruction to “proceed with the award letter.”
That instruction was received by the Director of Procurement on December 12, and the award letter was drafted accordingly and returned to the MD for signature.
The award letter, which was prepared in response to the December 11 instruction, was dated December 5, predating both the instruction and the procurement director’s receipt.
The contract with Evatex was also dated December 4, even though it was signed following the December 11 instruction.
The Managing Director, Yvonne Opare, said the dates could be a mistake, but there is evidence that appointments and contracts signed after an election often face serious scrutiny when a new party wins the election.
By December 11, when the Managing Director made a note on the PPA approval to the procurement director, the opposition NDC had won the election, and the new government was likely to raise questions about contracts awarded after the election.
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Ghanaian midfielder, Thomas Partey, has been granted conditional bail after being charged with five counts of rape.
The Black Stars player appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5, 2025, for a hearing into the charges.
Following discussions in court, the judge decided to grant him bail under certain conditions after a plea was made.
Partey was wearing a black zip-neck jumper and carried a navy blazer as he entered court. He stood with his arms behind his back in the dock.
The footballer was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault on July 5, 2025.
According to the Metropolitan Police, the offences are reported to have taken place between 2021 and 2022.
The charges involve three women: two counts of rape relate to one woman, three counts of rape involve a second woman, and one count of sexual assault pertains to a third woman.
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From left: Emmerson Mnangagwa, William Ruto Mahmoud Ali Youssouf during a meeting
The United States and Rwanda have agreed for the African country to accept up to 250 migrants deported from the US, the spokesperson for the Rwandan government and an official told Reuters, as President Donald Trump’s administration takes a hardline approach toward immigration.
The agreement, first reported by Reuters, was signed by US and Rwandan officials in Kigali in June, said the Rwandan official, speaking on condition of anonymity, adding that Washington had already sent an initial list of 10 people to be vetted.
“Rwanda has agreed with the United States to accept up to 250 migrants, in part because nearly every Rwandan family has experienced the hardships of displacement, and our societal values are founded on reintegration and rehabilitation,” said the spokesperson for the Rwandan government, Yolande Makolo.
“Under the agreement, Rwanda has the ability to approve each individual proposed for resettlement. Those approved will be provided with workforce training, healthcare, and accommodation support to jumpstart their lives in Rwanda, giving them the opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing economies in the world over the last decade.”
The White House and State Department had no immediate comment. The Department of Homeland Security referred questions to the State Department.
President Donald Trump aims to deport millions of immigrants in the US illegally and his administration has sought to ramp up removals to third countries, including sending convicted criminals to South Sudan and Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland.
Rwanda has in recent years positioned itself as a destination country for migrants that Western countries would like to remove, despite concerns by rights groups that Kigali does not respect basic human rights.
In May, the foreign minister said Rwanda was in the early stages of talks to receive immigrants deported from the United States.
The Trump administration argues that third-country deportations help swiftly remove some migrants, including those with criminal convictions. Immigration hardliners see third-country removals as a way to deal with offenders who cannot easily be deported and could pose a threat to the public.
Opponents have criticised the deportations as dangerous and cruel, since people could be sent to countries where they could face violence, have no ties and do not speak the language.
US to provide grant to Rwanda
Rwanda will be paid by the United States in the form of a grant, the official said, adding that the grant letter was finalised in July. The official declined to say how much the grant was for.
The US and Rwanda could extend the agreement beyond 250 people by mutual consent, the official said, adding that those deported to Rwanda do not have to stay in the country and can leave anytime they choose.
Kigali will only accept those whose prison terms are complete or who have no criminal case against them, as there is no agreement with Washington that would allow people to serve out their US sentence in Rwanda, the official said. No child sex offenders will be accepted.
The Trump administration has pressed other countries to take migrants. It deported more than 200 Venezuelans accused of being gang members to El Salvador in March, where they were jailed until they were released in a prisoner swap last month.
The Supreme Court in June allowed the Trump administration to deport migrants to third countries without giving them a chance to show they could be harmed. But the legality of the removals is being contested in a federal lawsuit in Boston, a case that could potentially wind its way back to the conservative-leaning high court.
Western and regional leaders have praised President Paul Kagame for transforming Rwanda from the ruins of the 1994 genocide that killed more than 1 million people into a thriving economy.
Rights groups have accused him of abuses and of supporting rebels in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, accusations that he denies.
Rwanda has also engaged in peace talks led by the Trump administration to bring an end to fighting in eastern Congo. The two African nations signed a US-brokered peace agreement in Washington in June, raising hopes for an end to fighting that has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands more this year.
The agreement to accept migrants deported from the US is not the first such agreement Rwanda has reached. Kigali signed an agreement with Britain in 2022 to take in thousands of asylum seekers, a deal that was scrapped last year by then newly-elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer. No one was sent to Rwanda under the plan because of years of legal challenges.
Edinam Atatsi has been appointed as a board member of the National Commission on Culture (NCC)
The award-winning actress made the official announcement about her new role on his Instagram page
Prominent personalities like Gloria Sarfo, Okyeame Quophi and Prince David Osei congratulated Edinam Atatsi
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Veteran Ghanaian actress Edinam Atatsi has landed a big political appointment from President John Dramani Mahama.
Actress Edinam Atatsi lands an appointment at the National Commission on Culture from President John Dramani Mahama. Photo source: @edinamatatsi, @officialjdmahama Source: Instagram
On Monday, August 4, 2025, the award-winning actress took to her official Instagram page to announce that she had been appointed to the board of the National Commission on Culture (NCC).
She also shared a photo of herself with the current Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture (NCC), Mr Wakefield Ackuaku, inside his office.
In the social media post, Edinam Atatsi expressed her gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for her big appointment.
The veteran actress, who has been in the film industry for over three decades, also noted that her appointment showed the president’s commitment to promoting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
Veteran actress Edinam Atatsi becomes the latest movie personality to earn an appointment from President John Dramani Mahama. Photo source: @edinamatatsi Source: Instagram
In the lengthy post, she wrote:
“Excellency, President @officialjdmahama. I am deeply honoured and humbled to express my heartfelt gratitude for appointing me as a Board Member of the National Commission on Culture.”
“This distinguished appointment is a testament to your commitment to promoting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.”
“Thank you for entrusting me with this responsibility. I look forward to contributing my skills and expertise to support the Commission’s mission and objectives. Sincerely, Edinam Atatsi.”
Edinam Atatsi becomes the latest individual from the Ghanaian film industry to land an appointment in the John Dramani Mahama-led administration since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) returned to power after the 2024 elections.
James Gardiner, Kafui Danku-Pitcher, Kalsoume Sinare, and John Dumelo have all earned major political appointments in 2025.
Below is Edinam Atatsi’s social media post:
Ghanaians congratulate Edinam on her appointment
Many Ghanaians, including Edinam Atatsi’s colleagues in the Ghanaian movie industry and other prominent personalities like Gloria Sarfo, Gifty Anti, Vicky Zugah, Okyeame Quophi, Prince David Osei, and DKB, congratulated the veteran actress on her new appointment.
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
gloriaosarfo commented:
“A huge congratulations, superwoman. I am extremely proud to see this. 🙏🏾 The smile says it all. 🙌🏾 #Fulfilment 🎉🎉🎉 And I know you’ll deliver. 👌🏾🔥💝.”
charllyroyalty wrote:
“Aww, this is amazing news and very well deserved yeeeeey💃.”
mildredhan145 said:
“Wow, the lady I always loved to see when my mom was a foreign Ambassador to Ghana. Can I have your email and contact? Please, where is Mr Jaga Pii?”
serwahnanaadwoa commented:
“Congratulations, my dear church member. You have been my number one actress in the Ghana movie industry. I am very proud of you. ♥️♥️♥️♥️.”
Edem lands appointment at Cyber Security Authority
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Edem landed an appointment at the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) under the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation.
The rapper was officially outdoored as the Brand Ambassador for the Safer Digital Ghana Campaign at their office.
Many Ghanaians thronged social media to congratulate Edem on his appointment at the Cyber Security Authority.
As the golden leaves begin to drift from the trees and the scent of pumpkin spice fills the air, there’s no denying that fall has arrived. It’s a season of transformation — not just for nature, but for our wardrobes too. With cooler temperatures settling in, now is the perfect time to embrace pieces that marry elegance with warmth. One timeless favorite that captures this balance beautifully is the modest lace dress.
“Lace is the poetry of fabric — intricate, timeless, and always graceful,” says style consultant Elena Moore. And that sentiment couldn’t ring truer this season. The delicate texture of lace brings an air of sophistication, while its modest design ensures comfort without compromising on style.
What makes the lace dress especially fitting for fall is its versatility. Whether you’re heading to a harvest wedding, meeting friends for brunch, or attending a cozy evening gathering, a lace dress can adapt to the moment. Layer it under a chunky knit cardigan for a casual look, or pair it with heeled boots and a wool coat for a more refined appearance.
Color also plays a vital role in bringing this look to life. Fall is a celebration of rich, warm tones — think olive green, dusty rose, deep maroon, and classic navy. These shades, when paired with the subtle textures of lace, create a romantic and seasonally appropriate palette that flatters nearly every skin tone.
Another benefit of the modest lace dress? It transitions effortlessly from day to night. A simple accessory swap — such as adding a statement necklace or switching flats for heeled boots — can instantly elevate your outfit. It’s this kind of effortless elegance that makes it a staple in any autumn wardrobe.
Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM), the host of KSM Show, has fired shots at Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, over his remarks inciting violence in the Akwatia by-election.
According to Ntim Fordjour, if John Mahama continue his inaction in bringing the perpetrators to book, there will be bloodshed in Akwatia and future elections.
The Police in Savelugu near Tamale have arrested three men who were transporting restricted drugs hidden in a vehicle spare tyre.
The arrest was made on the Tamale to Bolga highway in the Northern Region.
The arrest comes on the heels of a recent bust of a 53-year-old man, Alhaji Abdulai Sayuti, for unlawful possession and sale of restricted pharmaceutical drugs in Tamale.
In a statement released by the police at the time of the man’s arrest, a search at his shop revealed 368 blisters of Tramadol and 298 blisters of Tramaking, both powerful opioids restricted under Ghanaian law.
The arrest, which occurred on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at around 1:30 p.m., followed an intelligence-led operation at Victory Cinema near Aboabo, where the suspect operates an over-the-counter (OTC) chemical shop.
According to police reports, an initial search at the shop led to the discovery of 368 blisters of Tramadol (120mg) and 298 blisters of Tramaking (120mg), both of which are controlled substances under Ghana’s drug laws.
Further investigations led authorities to the suspect’s residence in Fuo, another suburb of Tamale, where they uncovered a warehouse containing a staggering 447 boxes of Tramadol and 11 boxes of Tramaking.
Alhaji Sayuti was arraigned before court on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, where he pleaded guilty to charges of possessing restricted drugs and engaging in the unauthorised sale of those drugs.
Opioid abuse in Tamale is becoming a major social problem, which has attracted stakeholders in the regional capital.
Volunteer groups sprang up in the wake of the opioid challenge, and these have made arrests since their formation to assist the police to stop the drug abuse.
Ghana is currently experiencing what should be a moment of economic optimism. Inflation has been on a steady decline throughout the first half of 2025, and for the first time in years, there’s a glimmer of macroeconomic stability. Deloitte and the IMF are both projecting single-digit inflation by year-end, with the IMF forecasting as low as 8%. In June 2025, annual inflation dropped sharply to 13.7% from 18.4% the previous month. Month-on-month prices fell by 1.2%, a sign that the macro indicators are heading in the right direction.
The Ghanaian Cedi has also made an extraordinary comeback. It appreciated by 42% against the U.S. dollar, 30.3% against the British Pound, and 25.6% against the euro. The exchange rate moved from a staggering GHS17 (November 2024) to GHS10.30 (June 2025) on the interbank market—gains not seen in recent memory.
In theory, this is great news. In reality, though, many Ghanaians are asking a very simple question: Why isn’t any of this reflecting in the market?
Essential goods like home-grown foodstuffs, cement, and building materials continue to see price hikes or remain stubbornly high. A recent PwC survey confirms the disconnect: 45% of respondents said the inflation decline is not translating into real-life relief. This raises a critical question for the government and policymakers: What good are strong macroeconomic numbers if ordinary people still can’t afford necessities?
Falling Inflation, Rising Food Prices
The issue lies in the structure of our food systems. Food inflation remains high because, despite the consistent drop in the rate of price increases, prices themselves are still increasing, albeit at a slower pace. That’s partly due to the lingering effects of earlier high production costs, seasonal supply fluctuations, and deep-rooted inefficiencies in local supply chains.
But one cannot ignore the human element: the disproportionate control wielded by market queens and middlemen over Ghana’s food distribution system. These actors dictate prices, quantities, and even the flow of goods from farms to market stalls. Their stranglehold on the food chain is so strong that it shapes what’s available to consumers and at what cost.
The World Food Program estimates that Ghana loses about $2 billion annually to post-harvest losses, largely due to poor storage and processing capacity. Yet this inefficiency thrives in part because it supports a system of price manipulation and limited accountability.
Other key drivers of high prices include unregulated cost of delivery services and galamsey. Delivery charges are often arbitrary—sometimes exceeding the cost of the item itself—due to a lack of regulation, allowing vendors and dispatchers alike to set prices at will.
Galamsey activities continue to devastate arable land, turning fertile fields into deep pits, reducing available land for farming, and affecting soil quality as well. This degradation, along with water contamination and labour shifts from agriculture to mining, has cut food production, driven up prices, increased reliance on imports, and worsened food insecurity.
Many of these powerful market actors are politically connected, making it difficult for successive governments to decisively intervene.
Even cement prices, which are not directly food-related, are telling. As the Roads Minister, Kwame Governs Agbodza, recently asked: Why is a bag of cement still selling for GHS120 when macro conditions should support a price closer to GHS95? Who is benefiting from these inflated prices?
The answer is clear, not the ordinary Ghanaian.
What Must the Government Do?
This is not just an economic dilemma; it’s a governance challenge. If falling inflation and a strong Cedi aren’t reducing the cost of living, then there is something fundamentally wrong with the system —and that needs fixing.
Here’s what the government should consider doing to make the macroeconomic gains translate into market reality:
Scale Up Social Interventions Immediate relief is crucial. Programs like the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) and food vouchers must be expanded and more efficiently targeted. These should be linked to community-level food distribution systems that bypass exploitative market channels.
Boost Local Food Production
Ghana must address the root cause of food price instability—insufficient domestic supply. This requires investment in irrigation to extend growing seasons, support for mechanisation, access to quality seeds, and robust extension services for farmers.
Reduce Post-Harvest Losses
Up to 30% of food produced in Ghana is lost due to poor storage and bad roads. Building feeder roads and cold storage facilities will stabilise prices and improve food availability year-round.
Promote Agro-Industrialisation
We must move beyond raw food production. Agro-processing adds value, creates jobs, and reduces our dependence on imported products. Tax incentives, affordable credit, and support for farmer cooperatives can help Ghanaian agribusinesses scale up and compete.
Break the Market Monopoly
The National Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) must be empowered to disrupt exploitative supply chains. By buying directly from farmers and distributing efficiently, NAFCO can challenge the dominance of market queens and stabilise prices.
Improve Policy Coordination and Market Monitoring
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture should set up a Price Monitoring and Forecasting Unit to provide real-time data for proactive planning. Ghana must also coordinate with ECOWAS to facilitate food trade and prevent artificial shortages.
Adopt a Focused Import Substitution Strategy
Strategic investment in crops like rice, maize, tomatoes, and poultry can help Ghana move toward food self-sufficiency. Well-designed protectionist measures can give local industries the breathing room to grow and compete.
Enforce Mining Laws & Restore Degraded Lands
The government must empower security agencies and mining regulators to enforce laws impartially, with a focus on protecting agricultural lands and forest reserves. Additionally, targeted land restoration initiatives should be implemented to reclaim degraded areas.
Conclusion: A Moment to Act
Ghana stands at a crossroads. The economy is finally showing signs of macro-stability, but the real test lies in translating those gains into everyday affordability. Falling inflation and a resurgent Cedi mean little if market prices remain high due to inefficiencies, monopolies, unchecked profiteering and nefarious activities of galamsey operators.
This is not a simplistic matter of economics—it’s a matter of political will. It’s time for bold leadership that tackles food price inflation not just as a number on a chart, but as a lived reality for millions of Ghanaians. If the government acts now—reducing production costs, strengthening food systems, and cutting import dependency—Ghana can build a resilient, inclusive, and self-sustaining economy.
The opportunity is here. The question is: will we take it?
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Kwaku Dawuro presents the morning political show on Movement TV
Kwaku Dawuro presents The Morning Political Show on the Wontumi morning show.
Seated with his guests, they discussed some of the most topical political subjects of the week.
Together with his guests, they provided in-depth analysis of political stories making headlines today.
With its blend of expert analysis and engaging discussions, the programme, hosted in the widely spoken local dialect, Twi, brings together well-experienced guests and professionals to share their perspectives on the nation’s most pertinent political and social matters.
Over 20 makeshift structures in ‘ghettos’ and slums at Kwesimintsim near Takoradi in the Western Region which were hotspots for criminal activities, have been destroyed in a special operation.
The operation, which was led by some youth in the community last Saturday, was dubbed ‘Clean-Up Exercise’, and targeted areas widely seen as hubs for drug trafficking, prostitution, and other illegal activities.
The makeshift wooden shelters have long been linked to rising crime and social decay in the community.
The move came after the Western Regional Health Directorate had raised alarm over an increase in HIV infections in the region.
According to the Directorate, while the national rates are dropping, the region’s prevalence has slightly risen, prompting a call for stronger public health and safety measures.
During the exercise, various hidden hard drugs and weapons purportedly used for criminal activities were uncovered.
Most of the residents who abhorred the alleged criminal activities at the ghettos and had long called for such action, commended the efforts and described the operation as long overdue.
However, during the exercise, some resistance came from occupants of the ghettos, who tried to protect their belongings.
Meanwhile, majority of the residents, after the exercise, expressed hope for safer streets and improved community health.
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Chief Executive, Frederick Faidoo, noted that the fight was far from over.
He said, “Based on what we have observed at Kokompe, behind the sawmill, it is clear more work lies ahead. The Metropolitan Security Council (METSEC) will soon meet to decide the next steps to clean up other risky areas.”
John Cena has spoken out about being blacklisted from Hollywood for several years, saying he was ‘run out’ of the business.
Cena was originally best known for his record-breaking career as a WWE wrestler, a career that is coming to an end later this year.
For many, however, John Cena is now arguably about as well-known as an actor as he was prior to this as a wrestler.
Whilst promoting his new season of the TV show Peacemaker though he revealed some home truths about his acting career.
As well as speaking about his now infamous graphic sex scene with Amy Schumer in Trainwreck he opened up about being run out of Hollywood and why, in his eyes, they were right to do so.
His role in Trainwreck revitalised his film career (Universal Studios)
As John Cena attests himself in the interview with Vanity Fair where he looks back at his own career, the opening to his acting career was fairly cr*p.
His first big acting role was The Marine in 2006, a bland action film which sits at 4.8/10 on IMDb and 17 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Despite spawning five sequels all starring different WWE stars, the movie is widely agreed to be rubbish.
He followed this up with roles in films such as Fred: The Movie and a number of one off episodes of TV shows.
Speaking about filming The Marine in the Vanity Fair interview Cena said that it came off the back of his ‘fiery start’ to the WWE in which he was World Champion and wrestling in different towns 320 days a year.
John Cena in The Marine (20th Century Studios)
Cena spoke about how, due to his hot start and the fast-paced nature of the WWE, it was a culture shock to be flown out to wait in silence and film ‘one explosion a day’.
The actor admitted he ‘hated it’, saying: “I just wasn’t ready for it, I didn’t appreciate the patience of it.
“I didn’t appreciate those opportunities… I did a lot of s**tty movies and that’s why I didn’t do movies for a while.
“I should have got run out of town. I didn’t appreciate it, I was doing movies to sell more tickets for wrestling.”
The actor also spoke at a Fan Expo in Denver earlier this year where he said: “I got run out of the movie business once for making too many bad movies, and then I got another chance, and I’m very grateful for that.”
Cena went five years where his only film roles were movies centred around early internet megastar Fred and playing himself in a Scooby Doo WWE crossover.
This dry spell was ended with Trainwreck where he said Amy Schumer and Judd Apatow ‘took a chance on him’.
Now, he is one of the most recognisable and well-known actors around ahead of his upcoming retirement from wrestling.
Dr Kwamigah-Atokple (seated 2nd from L) with the MMDCEs and the Presiding Members
The Volta Regional Member on the Council of State, Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, has thrown a challenge to all MMDCEs in the Volta Region to look beyond the traditional property rates and basic fees in generating funds.
According to him, these chief executives scattered across all the district assemblies of the region can get more innovative to generate more funds for their work.
Dr Kwamigah-Atokple said this when he addressed the Volta Regional Annual Conference of Presiding Members, held in Ho, as a guest speaker.
Reflecting on his time at the conference, the Council of State Member, through a Facebook post, challenged the MMDCEs to devise more innovative ways of generating incomes.
“I consider it a personal duty to remain committed to supporting local assemblies whenever the need arises. I will continue to represent the region’s interests, advocate for more like ‘Oliver Twist’, and share information that can help improve development at the district level.
“I further encouraged all MMDCEs who were also present to adopt innovative ways to boost Internally Generated Funds (IGF) by looking beyond the traditional property rates and basic fees,” he wrote.
He further called for strong, collaborative partnerships between the MMDCEs and the Presiding Members of all the assemblies in order for development and progress.
“In my address, I emphasised the need for strong and practical local leadership. I encouraged Presiding Members to work closely with MMDCEs and involve community members in decision-making.
“I stressed that people in our districts are looking for results: better roads, clean water, jobs, and improved local services; a charge to keep in line with the theme of the conference, ‘Resetting Local Leadership for National Rebuilding; Advancing Decentralisation, Participation and Sustainable Development,’” he added.
This conference was also the first official engagement Dr Gabriel Kwamigah-Atokple has had with all Presiding Members since his election as the Volta Region’s representative to the Council of State.
Read his full post below:
I served as Guest Speaker at the 2025 Volta Regional Annual Conference of Presiding Members, held at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho, the capital. The conference brought together Presiding Members and MMDCEs from all 18 districts in the region. This, however, was my first official engagement with all Presiding Members since my election as the Volta Region’s representative to the Council of State.
In my address, I emphasised the need for strong and practical local leadership. I encouraged Presiding Members to work closely with MMDCEs and involve community members in decision-making. I stressed that people in our districts are looking for results: better roads, clean water, jobs, and improved local services; a charge to keep in line with the theme of the conference, “Resetting Local Leadership for National Rebuilding; Advancing Decentralisation, Participation and Sustainable Development.”
In response to their request, I made a personal donation of a substantial amount, a ceremonial gown with a customized logo of their respective assembly, a copy of the Local Governance Act 936, the Standing Orders, and a gavel. These items are symbols of their authority and responsibility. I also offered to cover the expenses incurred for this particular conference.
I consider it a personal duty to remain committed to supporting local assemblies whenever the need arises. I will continue to represent the region’s interests, advocate for more like ‘Oliver Twist’, and share information that can help improve development at the district level.
I further encouraged all MMDCEs who were also present to adopt innovative ways to boost Internally Generated Funds (IGF) by looking beyond the traditional property rates and basic fees.
play videoGhanaian gospel musician Evangelist Akwasi Nyarko
Ghanaian gospel musician Evangelist Akwasi Nyarko has called on President John Dramani Mahama, lamenting severe economic hardship and neglect after supporting the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in past elections.
In a video message that has since gone viral, Evangelist Akwasi Nyarko expressed frustration over his current living conditions, stating that he has gone without food for three days and is unable to pay his child’s school fees.
“President Mahama, it seems you’ve forgotten about me. I composed a campaign song for you. I’m hungry, I haven’t eaten in 3 days because I have no money. My child has dropped out of school because I can’t afford the fees,” he said.
The gospel artiste, who is widely known for his powerful worship songs and public endorsement of the NDC, particularly in the Ashanti Region, claims that his political involvement has affected his career negatively.
“I’m not getting shows because I sang and campaigned for the NDC in the Ashanti Region. Please come to my aid; don’t let me die like Daddy Lumba and Dada KD,” he added.
“Please, I am hungry, come and help me,” he pleaded.
Some of Evangelist Akwasi Nyarko’s popular songs include Meye Obi, Adekye Nsroma, Mekra, Enye Den, Yesu Mogya, Me Hia Yesu, Awurade Kasa, Woye Onyame, M’aseda Nwom, and Adom No Nti.
“President Mahama, it seems you’ve forgotten about me. I composed a campaign song for you. I’m hungry, I haven’t eaten in 3 days because I have no money.
My child has dropped out of school because I can’t afford the fees. I’m not getting shows because I sang and campaigned for… pic.twitter.com/4sxHnm2nJk
Snipped image of man shooting sporadically amid Ritz junction fire outbreak
A video showing an unidentified man shooting sporadically in broad daylight during August 3, fire outbreak at Madina Redco Flats has gone viral, prompting public outrage and renewed calls for swift action by authorities.
The footage, shared by SikaOfficial’s X account on August 5, captured the man firing a pump-action gun from a distance before advancing toward the crowd and targeting onlookers.
Panic-stricken residents are seen fleeing, even as police and fire officers were present at the scene.
The viral video has sparked intense criticism of the police for their failure to restrain or arrest the gunman during the incident.
The shooting occurred amid a massive blaze at the outskirts of Madina Redco Flats on Sunday, August 3, which destroyed more than 50 makeshift structures and displaced many residents.
The Ghana National Fire Service responded promptly, bringing the fire under control within 20 minutes despite challenges posed by thick smoke and falling live power lines.
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In a near tragic incident, an unidentified individual was sighted shooting sporadically at onlookers near the Madina Redco Flats, during Sunday’s Ritz Junction fire. pic.twitter.com/7FwbfydhU6
Market capitalisation ended the trading session at GH¢139.62 million
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) recorded significant gains on Monday, August 4, 2025, with the benchmark GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) climbing to 7,005.69 points representing a Year-To-Date (YTD) return of 43.31%.
The Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) also inched up by 0.38 points to 3,428.53 translating into a YTD return of 44.01%.
Market capitalisation ended the trading session GH¢139.62 million higher closing at GH¢146.27 billion as investor sentiment appeared buoyant.
Trade activity saw a sharp spike, with a total of 5,454,545 shares changing hands up by 468.05% compared to the previous day’s session.
This surge in volume translated into a total market turnover of GH¢19,067,113.90.
Gains in the equities of GCB Bank, GOIL and MTN Ghana supported the rally, as they closed at GH¢9.54, GH¢2.17 and GH¢3.56 respectively. SIC Insurance slipped to GH¢1.04.
MTN Ghana (MTNGH) dominated trading activity, accounting for the bulk of transactions with 5,169,601 shares traded, valued at GH¢18.40 million.
The telecom giant was followed by Republic Bank Ghana (RBGH), Ecobank Transnational Inc. (ETI), CAL Bank and SIC Insurance in terms of trading volume.
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Ghana is observing World Breastfeeding Week, which is held annually in the first week of August, by highlighting the roles breastfeeding plays in child survival, growth, and long-term health.
In a press release, UNICEF Ghana explained that the celebration will serve as a platform to raise awareness about the health and developmental benefits of breastfeeding, while also calling for strong support systems within workplaces, healthcare settings, and communities.
“UNICEF Ghana supports the Government of Ghana to ensure mothers get the help they need, when they need it, wherever they are – whether at work, home or in their community. This includes building capacity to ensure skilled counselling from trained, empathetic health workers throughout their breastfeeding journey, advocating for workplace policies that protect their right to breastfeed, and community networks that provide ongoing support,” it read.
UNICEF and the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommend that infants be breastfed within one hour of birth and exclusively breastfed in their first six months. Babies should begin eating safe, adequate, and diverse complementary foods while continuing breastfeeding up to two years or beyond. Ghana, however, still faces challenges in promoting breastfeeding practices.
“Over the past two decades, the rate of exclusive breastfeeding for infants under six months has remained relatively stagnant at 52.6%. Early initiation of breastfeeding is delayed for 41.8% of newborns, with significant regional disparities. In Greater Accra, Ahafo, and Eastern regions, more than half of babies do not begin breastfeeding within the first hour of life. Nationally, the median duration of exclusive breastfeeding is 2.9 months, far below the recommended six months, with regional variations ranging from just 1 month in Western North to 4.9 months in the Savannah Region,” it added.
In response to these challenges, Ghana has taken significant steps, including the enactment of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 1667, which regulates the marketing of breastmilk substitutes. This law prohibits the promotion and distribution of infant formula, bottles, pacifiers, and similar products in health facilities, and bans the offering of free samples to healthcare workers.
“A key milestone in Ghana’s breastfeeding journey is the enactment of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 1667, which regulates the marketing of breastmilk substitutes. The law prohibits the promotion, advertising, and distribution of formula breast milk supplements, bottles, teats, and pacifiers in health facilities, and bans free samples to healthcare workers. It mandates exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continued breastfeeding alongside complementary foods up to two years or beyond. To strengthen enforcement, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has introduced a QR Code system that allows citizens to report violations, reinforcing accountability and community participation,” it explained.
The release also explained that the benefits of breastfeeding extend far beyond nutrition, as mothers who breastfeed are less at risk of breast and ovarian cancers.
Four out of six members of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) have voted for a 3.0% rate cut.
This was contained in the minutes of the votes of the members released by the Bank of Ghana.
A scan of the document by the Bank of Ghana showed that majority of these members where worried about the potential threat to inflation rate going up due to what they describe as “external pressures from geopolitical tensions, global tariffs wars, alongside domestic pressures from pending quarterly adjustments in utility tariffs, energy sector levy on ex-pump prices and emerging pressures on crude oil prices present upside risks to inflation”.
However, four out of the six members of the Monetary Policy Committee were quick to add that “they will continue to asses incoming data and likely reduce the policy rate further, should the disinflation trend continue”.
They also added that the Committee remains committed to the price stability mandate, while creating conditions for inclusive and sustainable growth.
Dissenting views
However, there were two members of the Committee that did not go with the majority decision.
One of them for instance voted for the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to be cut by 350 basis points to 24.5%.
This member for instance was worried that inflation remains higher than the Medium-Term Target aimed at global economic uncertainty.
Another member who voted for a 250 basis points cut to 25.5% also highlighted risk to inflation as a major concern.
Composition of the MPC
According to the Bank of Ghana Act, the MPC is made up of the Bank of Ghana Governor, the First and Second Deputy Governors of the Bank of Ghana and the Head of Banking Operations at the Bank of Ghana
Two other members of the Committee are appointed by the Minister of Finance. They are persons with knowledge or experience relevant to the functions of the Monetary Policy Committee.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has established four security posts in conflict-prone areas to ensure the safety of candidates taking part in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), which begins today, August 5, with practical sessions.
Addressing the media, the Director-General of GES, Prof Ernest Kofi Davis, outlined critical security measures aimed at guaranteeing the smooth conduct of this year’s examination.
“We are ensuring security presence in the schools, so there will be no day students this year. All candidates will remain on campus under security protection until they complete their exams,” Prof. Davis stated. “Those who need to be escorted will be taken back to the safe communities they came from. We have four security posts, one in Nkwanta and three in the Northern Region.”
On the issue of examination malpractice, Prof. Davis expressed grave concern about widespread cheating in previous years, especially in the Ashanti Region, where 76 out of 144 schools were implicated in various forms of misconduct.
“No examination malpractice will be tolerated this year,” he warned. “The GES Council has empowered us to dismiss individuals and supervisors found complicit in any form of cheating.”
This year’s WASSCE will see candidates sit for 65 subjects, with each student expected to write a minimum of eight.
The GES says it is working closely with security agencies and examination supervisors to uphold the integrity of the exams and ensure the safety and well-being of all candidates.
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Shoprite set to exit Ghana as it sells off local operations
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Jemima Okang Addae
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South Africa’s largest grocery retailer, Shoprite Holdings, has confirmed plans to sell off its operations in Ghana, marking its ongoing strategy to retreat from several African markets and refocus on its home base.
In a trading statement released for the 52-week period ending June 29, 2025, the company disclosed that it had received a binding offer in June for the acquisition of its Ghanaian assets, comprising seven trading stores and one warehouse. Shoprite described the transaction as “highly probable,” adding that the operations in Ghana had been classified as discontinued.
“The Group received a binding offer during June 2025 to dispose of the assets and liabilities in relation to the operations in Ghana, which consists of seven trading stores and one warehouse. The sale is deemed highly probable,” the retailer said.
The announcement signals the retail giant’s latest withdrawal from Africa’s wider market, following previous exits from Nigeria, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Madagascar. In the same update, Shoprite revealed that it had also signed an agreement on June 6 to dispose of five trading stores in Malawi, pending approval from the country’s Competition and Fair Trading Commission and the Reserve Bank of Malawi.
Shoprite’s retreat from these markets reflects a broader shift in its pan-African strategy. Once the continent’s leading food retailer with a footprint in around 15 countries, the company has steadily rolled back its regional operations due to persistent economic headwinds, including currency volatility, high import tariffs, inflationary pressures, and dollar-denominated rents.
While no buyer has yet been officially named, the binding offer indicates that a formal handover could be imminent, subject to regulatory approval.
Shoprite first entered Ghana in 2003, and its exit would mark the end of over two decades of operations in the country.
Destiny Etiko Stuns in New Photos, Shares Message of Confidence
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Popular Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has once again impressed her fans with a new set of stunning photos shared on her official Instagram page. The actress, known for her bold fashion sense and vibrant personality, appeared in a stylish black and white striped gown that caught the attention of many followers online.
The one-shoulder gown featured diagonal stripes and a thigh-high slit, perfectly complementing her figure and highlighting her confidence. She paired the look with black heels, a matching handbag, and gold accessories that added a touch of elegance. Her long, straight hair and soft makeup completed the look in a subtle but classy way.
Alongside the photo, Destiny included a short message that encouraged self-love and uniqueness. She wrote, “Be your own kind of beauty. Fearless and fabulous. Sparkle and shine.” Her words, combined with the photo, sent a powerful reminder to her followers about embracing who they truly are.
The photos, shared from Lagos, quickly gained attention and praise from fans who admired her fearless style and the positive energy she brings to social media. Destiny Etiko continues to use her platform to promote confidence, beauty, and individuality through both her words and her fashion.
The government has announced an increase in the producer price of cocoa, raising it from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne for the 2025/2026 crop season – a 62.58% jump.
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who made the announcement in Accra yesterday, explained that the new price represents 70% of the gross Free-On-Board (FOB) value of US$7,200 per tonne, adding that the adjustment is aimed at boosting farmer income and aligning with current international market trends.
“The Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC) has agreed to increase the producer price of cocoa from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne. At an average exchange rate of GH¢10.25 to the US dollar for the 2025/2026 crop season, the government is pleased to announce an increase in the cedi equivalent from GH¢49,600 to GH¢51,660 per tonne,” Dr. Forson said.
He noted that in the 2024/2025 crop season, the previous administration pegged the FOB value at US$4,850 per tonne, with farmers receiving US$3,100, representing 63.9% of the FOB value, despite more favourable global market conditions.
“It is instructive to note that this new decision reflects a 62.58% increase in the producer price in US dollar terms. Importantly, it fulfils the NDC’s manifesto pledge and President Mahama’s commitment to ensure cocoa farmers receive 70% of the FOB price,” the minister stated.
Dr. Forson added that the current gross FOB value was calculated based on outstanding contracts totaling approximately 100,000 tonnes sold at US$2,600 per tonne during the 2023/2024 crop season, combined with average forecasts for the 2025/2026 season.
He further noted that the new price translates to GH¢3,228.75 per 64-kilogramme bag of cocoa (gross weight). The Government, he said, has also taken measures to maintain the cedi equivalent of a US$3,000 per tonne cocoa price at an exchange rate of GH¢16 to US$1, equating to GH¢49,600 per tonne since the second quarter of 2025.
The Minister said the Producer Price Review Committee had also approved rates margins and fees for all other stakeholders in the cocoa supply chain which include buyers margins, haulers rate, warehousing and internal marketing costs, fees for disinfestation, grading and sealing as well as weighing scale inspection.
He also announced that the government has also reintroduced the free cocoa fertiliser programme as an additional support to cocoa farmers starting from the 2025 crop year while ensuring that cocoa farmers have jute sacks and related logistics for the smooth-take off of the 2025/2026 crop season.
“Beginning this crop year, President Mahama’s administration will supply free cocoa fertilisers, free insecticides, free spraying machines, free fungicides and free flower inducers to farmers,” he added.
Evatex Logistics Limited, the mining and stevedoring company, which was awarded an auditing and revenue assurance contract at the Kotoka International Airport, has threatened to sue the Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) over the decision to terminate the contract.
Evatex has ordered GACL to withdraw the notification to terminate the contract within seven days.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced two new national initiatives aimed at strengthening Ghana’s health financing and giving Africa a stronger voice in global health reforms.
He made the announcement on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, during the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra.
The initiatives are the Presidential High-Level Task Force on Global Health Governance and the Sustain Initiative, which stands for Scaling Up Sovereign Transitions and Institutional Networks.
President Mahama said the task force would serve as a platform to engage both global and continental partners to reshape health governance systems.
He said the goal was to respond to today’s realities rather than rely on outdated structures.
The Sustain Initiative, he explained, would align national budgets with health priorities and help mobilise domestic, diaspora, and philanthropic funding into health systems. It will also support cross-border learning and improve accountability.
“The world has changed, but global health governance has not kept pace,” Mr Mahama said. “We are called to redesign a system that has for too long ignored Africa’s voice, needs, and innovations.”
He cited global challenges such as pandemics, conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability as signs of a system under strain. According to him, these pressures demand a new approach that supports resilience, fairness, and human dignity.
Mr Mahama referenced a sharp drop in global development assistance in 2023, which he said had immediate effects across Africa.
He noted that in many countries, including Ghana, funding cuts disrupted maternal health services, delayed vaccines, and left hospitals with drug shortages.
“In Ghana, our community-based health delivery system, known as the CHPS Compound Programme, nearly collapsed after donor withdrawals,” he said.
He said the government had since taken steps to protect the health sector by unlocking more domestic resources. “We have uncapped our National Health Insurance Scheme financing, opening up an additional GH¢3.5 billion for broader coverage,” he stated.
Mr Mahama also disclosed that Ghana would introduce a new primary healthcare programme in the coming months, with technical support from the World Health Organisation.
He said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had committed to sending a team to support the design process.
He further announced plans to deploy community health volunteers to promote preventive care and wellness services.
Sharing a local example, Mr Mahama said a young mother in Dodowa had survived childbirth complications because the local CHPS facility was digitally linked to a regional hospital. “This is not a future vision. It is already happening. This is health sovereignty in action,” he said.
He argued that governments must treat health spending as an investment, not a cost. “Health is wealth. We must change the thinking that health weakens economies,” he said.
He also called for stronger support for platforms such as PanaBIOS for health verification, Propa for supply chain monitoring, and BioNTech’s vaccine development efforts.
Speaking on the Accra Declaration for Health Sovereignty, which was under discussion at the summit, Mr Mahama described it as more than a policy paper. “It is a moral call to action. It is a strategic milestone for Africa,” he said.
He ended his remarks by urging African governments to take control of their health systems.
“Let Africa rise and take responsibility. Health is not a luxury. It is our freedom, our dignity, and our most valuable public good.”
Popular Ghanaian media personality, Deloris Frimpong Manso, also known as Delay, has reacted to a video in which popular political activist Appiah Stadium expressed sexual interest in her.
In the video, Appiah Stadium, who was being interviewed by Plus 1 TV, was heard describing how Delay’s team had earlier approached him for an interview but he declined.
He was later seen commenting on her beauty, stating, “If I had the opportunity, I would sleep with her.”
However, in response to the video, Delay took to her X handle on August 4, 2025, to express her displeasure over the comments.
“That’s not nice,” she posted, accompanied by emojis of angry faces.
Her post was met with mixed reactions from her followers, some of whom supported her, while others accused her of also being too intrusive in the sexual affairs of others.
Paul Adom-Otchere is a former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited
Former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Paul Adom-Otchere, has clarified that the prominent individuals he thanked following his release from the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s custody were acting in protest of what he termed as “harsh and unreasonable” bail conditions.
According to him, they were opposed to the bail conditions that had been imposed on him, hence sparking criticism from a section of the public.
Speaking on Channel One TV on August 4, 2025, Adom-Otchere added that, in no way, did these individuals support any wrongdoing he has been accused of, nor were they against accountability, as purported by some people.
“I have to make this point that all those people who I said thank you to, had expressed concern about my situation. I have seen some spin on social media claiming that they were supposedly contending that Paul Adom-Otchere has done something wrong, or he is above the law; so, you cannot touch him.
“No, they were expressing concern that the bail conditions that the OSP gave were too harsh and unreasonable and actually unknown to the jurisprudence,” he clarified.
Adom-Otchere further stated that he had not been charged.
He, however, added that the OSP had invited him over corruption and corruption-related offences, as well as alleged procurement breaches.
“In the letter, they stated that corruption and corruption related offenses and procurement breaches but as I said, corruption and corruption related offenses doesn’t mean anything particular. They cover offences like causing financial loss to the state, stealing, defrauding by false pretenses and most of the infractions in the provision of Act 29 are part of corruption and corruption related offenses,” he said.
It may be recalled that Adom-Otchere was granted bail by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on condition that he is able to provide two landed properties of a specific value listed in his name.
However, Adom-Otchere reportedly informed the OSP that he does not own any landed property in his name in the country, leading to his detention.
He was later released after meeting his bail conditions which was were later varied.
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John Bawah said the project will be delivered in partnership with private developers
The State Housing Company Limited (SHCL) has announced plans to deliver 1,500 new housing units as part of efforts to tackle Ghana’s 1.8 million-unit housing deficit.
The announcement was made during the commissioning of Seasons Court, a fully sold-out 9-unit apartment complex at Adenta on August 4, 2025.
SHCL Managing Director, John Bawah, said the project will be delivered in partnership with private developers to scale up delivery and meet rising demand.
“We cannot keep building 100 or 200 homes at a time and expect to solve a 1.8 million-unit deficit. That’s why we’re working with the private sector to deliver 1,500 new units,” he said.
Bawah assured that this initiative will not come at the expense of existing unfinished projects, adding, “We are committed to completing all ongoing projects, even those started before 2016. No taxpayer money will be wasted,” he added.
The SHCL Managing Director credited President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership for promoting continuity in national development, stressing that SHCL is guided by the government’s policy of completing inherited projects.
The 1,500-unit plan also aligns with government’s 24-hour economy policy.
Bawah noted, “People working night shifts need to know their families are safe and housed. That’s our job, ensuring quality, affordable housing in a 24-hour economy.”
The swift uptake of Seasons Court, a mix of two- and three-bedroom units, reflects growing demand and confidence in SHCL’s delivery.
“Next time State Housing breaks ground, don’t wait, secure your unit early. This is just the beginning. Soon, we’ll be commissioning not just 9 units, but 1,500,” Bawah said.
Over the years, several female footballers have made headlines not only for their performances on the pitch but also for their personal relationships off it.
Several top players in the women’s game are openly lesbian, with many sharing details of their personal lives with the public.
Below are some of the most well-known female footballers who have openly confirmed being in same-sex relationships.
Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis
Sam Kerr is the captain of the Australian national team and one of the most recognised strikers in world football.
Kristie Mewis is an experienced American midfielder with international and club-level success.
The two began dating shortly after the Tokyo Olympics and announced their engagement in November 2023.
A year later, they revealed they were expecting their first child.
Alexia Putellas
Alexia Putellas is the captain of FC Barcelona Femení and a two-time Ballon d’Or Féminin winner.
She was once romantically linked to Spain teammate Jenni Hermoso during their time together in the national setup.
That relationship ended, and Putellas is now with Olga Rios, with whom she’s been spotted in recent months.
Vivianne Miedema and Beth Mead
Vivianne Miedema is the Netherlands’ all-time leading goal scorer, known for her time at Arsenal.
Beth Mead is a key player for England and won the Golden Boot at UEFA Women’s Euro 2022.
The two formed a strong connection during their Arsenal days and later confirmed their relationship.
Rachel Daly and Sarah Mayling
Rachel Daly, who plays as a forward for Aston Villa and was player for the England national team, got engaged to her club teammate Sarah Mayling in late 2024.
Daly posted the news with photos of the proposal on her social media, drawing attention from fans across the Women’s Super League.
Jess Carter and Ann-Katrin Berger
Jess Carter is a defender for England, while Ann-Katrin Berger is a German goalkeeper who previously played for Chelsea.
The two were teammates at Chelsea and have been in a relationship for several years, occasionally posting pictures together from their travels and personal life.
Amy Turner and Angharad James
Amy Turner and Angharad James became the first married couple in the history of the Women’s Super League when they tied the knot in June 2023.
Turner is a defender, while James is a midfielder who has played for both club and country.
The pair currently play together at Tottenham Hotspur.
Katie McCabe and Caitlin Foord
Katie McCabe is the captain of the Republic of Ireland and known for her aggressive playing style on the left wing. Caitlin Foord is one of Australia’s key attacking players.
After months of speculation, the two Arsenal teammates confirmed their relationship via Instagram, posting photos together during off-season travels.
Pernille Harder and Magda Eriksson
Pernille Harder, a Danish international, and Magda Eriksson, a Swedish defender, have been one of women’s football’s most visible couples.
The pair have played together at Chelsea and now both play for Bayern Munich.
They are also active in promoting diversity and have been seen engaging with fan groups during off-field events.
Ellie Carpenter and Danielle van de Donk
Ellie Carpenter made history as the youngest Australian to play in the Olympics at just 15.
She now plays as a right-back for Lyon. Danielle van de Donk, also at Lyon, is a veteran Dutch midfielder.
The two are engaged and often appear together during international breaks.
Lina Hurtig and Lisa Lantz
Lina Hurtig, who plays for Arsenal and the Swedish national team, is married to fellow footballer Lisa Lantz.
The couple married in 2019, welcomed their first child in 2021, and had a second child in December 2024.
Marta and Carrie Lawrence
Marta, widely regarded as one of the greatest female footballers of all time, is a six-time FIFA World Player of the Year.
She currently plays for Orlando Pride in the US and is engaged to her teammate Carrie Lawrence. The two have been seen together at several public functions.
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Police in Busoga North have arrested a Catholic priest and a parish driver in connection with the suspected murder of a 14-year-old boy in Buyende District over the weekend.
The 33-year-old priest attached to Wesunire Catholic Parish, and the driver, are currently in custody at Buyende Police Station as investigations continue.
Busoga North Police Spokesperson Michael Kasadha confirmed the arrests on Monday, noting that the priest surrendered himself to police in Kamuli on Sunday, following reports that he had initially gone into hiding.
“The Father voluntarily came to the regional police offices in Kamuli and was later handed over to Buyende Police to start investigations,” Mr Kasadha said, adding: “The investigations will determine when the duo will be produced in court, but there is no particular timeline.”
The circumstances surrounding the death of the teenager, identified as Joseph Kirya, remain unclear, with police yet to disclose whether he was a student, a parish visitor, or known to the suspects.
Preliminary reports indicate that on Friday, August 1, the priest alleged that Shs5 million had been stolen from his room in his absence.
Upon returning and discovering the money missing, he reportedly ordered a search for the boy, who was later brought to him at around 5 p.m.
According to initial police accounts, the priest allegedly assaulted the minor and locked him inside the parish store overnight.
On August 2, after discovering the boy had died during the night, the priest reportedly filed a police complaint of theft and requested that officers collect the suspect.
However, when police arrived at the parish and were directed to the store, they found the boy already dead.
The priest is said to have fled the premises soon after but later resurfaced to face questioning. Police say a postmortem was conducted before the body was handed over to the family for burial. Due to the sensitivity of the matter, the names of the suspects have been withheld.
Authorities have not confirmed whether any charges have been formally filed, and investigations are ongoing to establish the exact cause of death and the circumstances leading up to the incident.
The case has sparked widespread concern, with many in the community demanding a thorough and transparent investigation.
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Ghanaian media personality, Oheneni Adazoa has swept claims that she is heavily pregnant under the carpet.
Speaking on Smart Ghana TV, the media personality known for her exceptional skills in handling social issues said that such speculations are untrue.
The media personality noted that she could have publicly refuted such claims, however, she wanted Ghanaians to see it themselves since they believe in the cliche “Seeing is believing”.
“They say I have given birth but I’m hiding it,
The camp of New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is reportedly experiencing internal turmoil, with several of his trusted confidants said to have quietly defected.
Sources indicate that the inner circle of Kennedy Agyapong’s 2028 presidential campaign has somewhat collapsed, with former campaign manager Kwame Owusu among those who have allegedly exited the team.
Also named among the departed figures are Ambassador Edward Boateng, who is said to have served as chief branding strategist, and businessman Kofi Oppong Bio.
According to sources within the opposition NPP, Ambassador Boateng is the most likely of the three to join former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s emerging 2028 campaign team.
Boateng is credited with crafting much of the visual branding and messaging strategy during Agyapong’s 2023 campaign and is reportedly being considered a valuable addition to Bawumia’s communications and strategy unit ahead of the 2026 primaries and the 2028 general elections.
Meanwhile, Kwame Owusu and Kofi Oppong Bio are said to be aligning themselves with the camps of Dr Bryan Acheampong and Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, both of whom are believed to be building coalitions in preparation for the 2028 flagbearership contest.
There is also speculation that these two camps may be negotiating for running mate slots, leveraging their growing influence.
In response to these reported defections, the Kennedy Agyapong campaign has downplayed their significance, suggesting the individuals in question were “moles” who were deliberately identified and removed from the team.
As of now, none of the three individuals alleged to have parted ways with the Agyapong campaign have issued official statements confirming or denying the reports.
During the NPP’s last presidential primaries, Kennedy Agyapong secured 40% of the votes, placing second to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who subsequently became the party’s presidential candidate for the 2024 elections.
Ghanaian movie actor, Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, has premiered his much-anticipated movie ‘Captain Ibrahim Traore’ at the SG Mall in Kumasi, drawing a packed audience.
The movie, which had generated significant buzz across social media platforms, lived up to the hype as movie fans were treated to an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Ahead of the premiere, Lil Win organised a vibrant float through the streets of Kumasi to promote the movie. The float also served as a tribute to the late legendary musician Daddy Lumba, who passed away recently.
Directed by the acclaimed Jackson K. Bentum, ‘Captain Ibrahim Traore’ is an action-packed movie that pays homage to the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore.
Lil Win stars in the lead role, portraying the Burkinabè leader and showcasing his strength and resilience in turbulent times.
“It is truly an honour to see fans gathered here to watch the movie. I am really encouraged by the kind gesture. I want to thank all fans who have supported me—I’m motivated to give my best to the movie industry,” Lilwin told reporters after the premiere on Saturday, August 2.
The premiere attracted several high-profile personalities, including Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister; Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association; and celebrated actress Vivian Jill, among others.
The next screening of the movie is scheduled to take place at the Eusbett Cinema in Sunyani on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
The “Big Madam” style is a striking embodiment of elegance, confidence, and contemporary grace. It artfully merges timeless fashion elements with modern sophistication, giving women the freedom to express their individuality with boldness and flair.
At the heart of this fashion trend lies the celebration of a woman’s distinct identity—regardless of her age, background, or marital status. It’s about embracing style that feels powerful, refined, and undeniably attractive. This look is often brought to life with high-quality fabrics such as smooth satin, fine silk, intricate lace, and other luxurious textiles that exude sophistication. A perfectly tailored lace gown with ornate detailing, for example, makes an ideal choice for weddings, galas, or upscale evening events.
One of the standout features of the Big Madam aesthetic is its adaptability. The style includes a range of options, from bold, statement-making dresses in vibrant hues to sharply structured ensembles that highlight a defined silhouette. Popular elements include cinched waists, flowing A-line cuts, and smart tailoring that flatter a variety of body shapes while maintaining a polished and graceful look.
For a more modern twist, women can opt for a sleek blazer paired with well-fitted trousers or jeans—ideal for business meetings or social gatherings. Pencil skirts and body-hugging dresses also bring a touch of elegance and authority to the outfit, creating a perfect balance between power and poise.
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The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has firmly denied allegations circulating on social media that question the professionalism and conduct of the sector Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie.
In a statement signed by the Ministry’s Head of Public Relations, Delassie Mabel Awuku, the accusations—described as “false narratives” pushed by a social media personality—were dismissed as baseless and misleading.
“These assertions, portraying the Minister as disrespectful and unprofessional, are not only wholly unfounded but also gravely misleading,” the Ministry stated.
“They represent a blatant mischaracterisation of an individual who has consistently demonstrated humility, dedication, and tireless service to the cultural advancement of our nation.”
The statement underscored the Minister’s longstanding commitment to engaging stakeholders and the general public with respect, while promoting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
It also described the allegations as “a regrettable attempt to tarnish this reputation,” warning that such claims undermine the Ministry’s broader efforts and the work of those who serve in the creative sector with pride.
The Ministry urged the public to reject content creators who promote “sensationalism over truth,” and called for an unqualified apology for what it termed “blatant lies peddled” against the Minister and directors of the Ministry.
“We remain committed to transparency and welcome constructive dialogue—but we will not tolerate falsehoods that seek to divide and distract,” the statement concluded.
DCE stops poorly executed school project in Central Gonja
A terrifying scene unfolded at a guest house in Gomoa Budumburam in the Central Region of Ghana when a group of armed men stormed the facility, attacked guests, and issued chilling death threats. The incident, which occurred in the late hours of Monday, has sent shockwaves across the community and raised concerns about the growing state of insecurity in the area.
Accra, Aug. 5, GNA – The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says it is investigating the cause of the fire outbreak at dawn on Monday, August 4, at the Accra Tourist Information Centre.
Though personnel of the Service were able to bring the strong winds-aided fire under control, the first floor of the edifice and its contents were completely destroyed.
No injuries were recorded, it said.
The GNFS preliminary reports showed that the fire was reported at exactly 0102 hours and the first fire engine from the National Headquarters arrived at 0104 hours to meet a fully developed stage of the inferno, spreading rapidly in all directions.
“Five additional fire appliances from the Flagstaff House, Circle, Accra City, Ministries Fire Stations, and the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) from Headquarters were swiftly mobilised to support the firefighting operations,” the report said.
“Although the blaze was brought under control at 0332 hours, rigorous firefighting efforts continued fully in quenching the flames and preventing further spread to adjoining properties until 0635 hours.”
“The entire first floor and its contents were completely consumed by the fire. However, the ground floor and about eight offices, including the East Wing section of the ground floor was successfully salvaged from the fire’s ruins.”
Unfortunately, the blaze was said to have destroyed the popular Rockz Waakye branch, one of the nicest ‘waakye’ joints in the city run by Reggie Rockstone, a Hip-life pioneer.
The fire reportedly started from the kitchen area of Rockz Waakye and spread quickly.
Shortly after it was brought under control, the hip-life legend took to his Instagram page to expressed gratitude to God for the safety of all the workers.
“Praises due you the Most High, Yah! We thank You for all and your protection over your children! Thanking you for all the love shown,” he said.
In a follow-up video, Reggie Rockstone said: “Praises to Yah, the Most High, Yaweh, Yehowah!
“No one is hurt, all humans are good, physical damage very bad but we thank God. Nothing happened to any one. God bless you all, God bless you for the love, Amen, Amen.”
Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah – Minister of Lands and Natural Resources
Cabinet has approved the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) for implementation.
The approval follows a proposal by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for a flagship initiative designed to transform Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector.
It is also in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to create sustainable jobs through responsible mining and skills development.
The new programme merges and reforms the existing Community Mining Scheme (CMS) and the National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Programme (NAELP) while introducing a more coordinated and efficient approach to ASM by establishing regulated, community-owned mining cooperatives.
These cooperatives will receive professional training, legal concessions, and access to shared processing facilities equipped with modern gold recovery technologies and water treatment systems.
“This is a major step forward in ensuring that mining is done responsibly, while creating meaningful livelihoods,” the Ministry said in a statement.
The programme also places a strong emphasis on vocational training and entrepreneurship, particularly for women and young people.
Through accredited skills development in areas such as mining techniques, equipment maintenance, agriculture, digital skills, and enterprise management, rCOMSDEP aims to expand livelihood options beyond mining.
“We are investing in people — in their skills, in their future, and in the future of their communities,” the statement added.
Also, degraded lands will be rehabilitated and restored for productive use in agriculture and forestry, while green jobs will be created through reforestation and ecosystem restoration efforts.
rCOMSDEP also includes plans to strengthen local economies through agricultural value chain development and will use revenues from mining to support essential community infrastructure such as water systems, schools, health facilities, and renewable energy projects.
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources thus called on all stakeholders — including traditional leaders, youth groups, civil society organisations, and private sector partners — to actively engage with the implementation of rCOMSDEP.
“Together, we can reshape the future of artisanal and small-scale mining, restore our environment, and build strong, self-sustaining communities,” the Ministry urged.
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“If Mohbad’s father was a rich man, you think this case will be like this? If he was a rich man and he went to his son’s house and saw that he had already been embalmed, do you think anybody will leave that house?
Paul Adom-Otchere, the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), has challenged private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu to provide evidence of the landed properties he owns in Accra.
It will be recalled that Martin Kpebu cast doubt on Adom-Otchere’s declarations, claiming he did not have a landed property to meet the OSP bail conditions when he was detained.
The District Director of Education (DDE) for Atwima Kwanwoma, Mrs. Doris Ofori, has underscored the importance of promoting both English and Twi literacy to empower students for global opportunities while preserving their cultural heritage.
Speaking at the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation Community Reading Competition held at the Trede Chief’s Palace, Mrs. Ofori described reading as more than a basic academic skill, calling it “a gateway to understanding, a bridge between cultures, and a path to endless possibilities.”
She emphasised that English remains the global language for education, science, and commerce, making it essential for students to master. However, she cautioned against neglecting indigenous languages like Twi, which she said plays a crucial role in shaping identity, instilling values, and preserving culture.
“Through English, our learners can access global narratives, while Twi keeps them grounded in the beauty of our cultural heritage,” she said.
Mrs. Ofori also called on teachers, parents, and stakeholders to support students in developing reading habits in both languages, stating that bilingual literacy fosters critical thinking, creativity, and self-expression.
The event, which was attended by the District Chief Executive (DCE) Grace Agyemang Asamoah, traditional leaders, teachers, and students, aimed to select top-performing students to represent the municipality at the regional level of the reading competition.
Mrs. Ofori urged participants to compete fairly, and encouraged the organisers to provide a level playing field.
“Let us create a conducive environment that allows every learner to feel confident and perform to the best of their abilities,” she added.
The competition is part of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation’s broader initiative to promote education and literacy in communities across the Ashanti Region.
Kennedy Agyapong is one of the frontrunners of the NPP presidential primaries
Former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr Alex Ampaabeng has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to listen to the calls from its grassroots supporters ahead of the presidential primaries and vote for Kennedy Agyapong.
According to Dr Ampaabeng, the party’s grassroots have a clear message for the delegates; “Bring this person, and we will give you the power.”
He revealed that the individual the grassroots have been rallying behind is Kennedy Agyapong, one of the frontrunners in the party’s flagbearership race.
Speaking on Accra-based TV3 on August 5, 2025, Dr. Ampaabeng, who has openly declared his support for Kennedy Agyapong, said, “Whatever decision I’m making is not based on betrayal, it is based on the information I have gathered on the ground.”
He emphasised, “The people who sent me believe that if you bring this person [Kennedy Agyapong], they will give you the power.”
“I do believe the time is right, Kennedy is the right candidate,” he stressed.
Dr Ampaabeng also called on the party to avoid politics of insults as it prepares for this crucial leadership election.
He urged members to focus on obtaining credible information and using it strategically for the party’s benefit.
“In politics, you don’t have weapons. Your weapon is your information. How you get it, how you process it, and how you use it to strategise determines whether you succeed or fail politically,” he noted.
According to him, the information he has received from the grassroots strongly indicates that the party’s base is more likely to support the NPP if Kennedy Agyapong is selected as the presidential candidate.
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