The Managing Director of Despite Media, Fadda Dickson, led the team in greeting Chairman General Kwami Sefa Kayi with a warm welcome when he came back from a long break. Staff and coworkers gathered in the office to meet one of Ghana’s most well-known media personalities. The mood was tense and happy. People were looking forward to his return, and the warm welcome showed how much the team and the media community value him.
Kwami Sefa Kayi, who is better known as Chairman General, has been an important player in Ghanaian media for a long time. His job as a reporter and broadcaster has made people all over the country respect and admire him. Plenty of people thought the break he took was well-earned because it gave him time to rest and get back to work. Everybody is excited and full of energy now that he is back, from his coworkers to his friends.
Fadda Dickson was glad to see Chairman General again and said, “We are so glad to have him back.” Being around him makes our team stronger and more motivated. Management has a lot of respect for Kwami Sefa Kayi, as shown by this remark. In addition, it shows how important his job is in creating the media in Ghana.
It was a big welcome from the Despite Media team, who are known for being hard-working and polite. There were heartfelt talks, warm handshakes, and smiles to mark the return of Chairman General. The celebrations showed how much he meant to the organisation. People on the staff talked about how his work has affected their own careers and the media business as a whole.
The guest, Kwami Sefa Kayi, thanked everyone for their warm welcome. He said, “I’m grateful for the help and kindness of my coworkers and the people in charge.” I was able to think and get stronger after this break. His words show that he is humble and determined to keep working hard at his job with new focus and desire.
The return of Chairman General is a big deal for me and for Despite Media as a whole. People think that his ability to lead and his years of experience will help the company grow and take on new tasks in the media world, which changes quickly. A lot of young journalists and broadcasters have always looked up to and been inspired by his voice and appearance.
As the team looks ahead to the future, they are sure that they can do even better now that Chairman General is back. He is more than just a newsroom influencer; he is a leader, a mentor, and a symbol of success in Ghanaian media. He was given a warm welcome, which shows how much love and admiration he has.
Fans and friends can look forward to Chairman General going back to his normal job with new ideas and energy in the coming weeks. It was nice to take a break and recharge. He is now ready to keep doing his job to make a difference. The people at Despite Media are glad he’s back and look forward to seeing what he does next.
To sum up, everyone was happy and excited when Chairman General Kwami Sefa Kayi came back to Despite Media. The team showed Fadda Dickson how much they value him as a leader and coworker. His return starts a new era of hope, energy, and dedication to doing good work in the media in Ghana.
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Former France defender, Gael Clichy, has tipped Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award.
Speaking on RMC Sport, Clichy claimed Dembele is “hands down” the most deserving candidate.
“The Ballon d’Or rewards players who are decisive: you have to take into account individual statistics, which have been highlighted by Cristiano and Lionel Messi,” Clich said.
The Ministry of Defence has withdrawn military protection from all civilians who are not legally entitled to such services, including some public officials, former ministers, and businessmen.
The move forms part of government efforts to restore discipline and accountability within Ghana’s security structure.
Announcing the directive in a Facebook post on Tuesday, July 15, Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah described the decision as a key component of the government’s broader “Reset Agenda” focused on promoting transparency and responsible governance.
“As part of our Reset Agenda to restore discipline and accountability, we’ve withdrawn military protection for civilians (including public officials, former ministers, businessmen and women, among others) who are not entitled to it,” Dr Boamah stated.
He stressed that the policy aims to put an end to the misuse of military personnel for personal benefit — a practice he said contradicts the professional duties of the armed forces.
“This decision aims to STOP the misuse of military personnel for personal gain,” he wrote, adding that any personnel found providing unauthorised guard or escort services would face “far-reaching consequences.”
The Minister called on the public to support the initiative and help foster a culture of accountability.
“Let’s work together to promote a more disciplined and responsible use of our military resources. We’re committed to transparency and accountability. Let’s build a more responsible and just society together,” he concluded.
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Evangelist Mama Pat, also known as Nana Agradaa, has received sad news as the court has refused to grant her bail. According to a report by Ghbase, this comes after her legal team filed a request asking the court to release her while she waits for her appeal to be heard.
The appeal is against a 15-year prison sentence handed to her earlier this month. Her lawyers argued that there were problems with the trial and that the judge, Her Honour Evelyn Asamoah, was not fair. They believed Agradaa had a strong chance of winning the appeal and should be allowed to stay outside prison while the case continues.
But the court disagreed. The judge refused the bail request and ordered that Agradaa remain in prison until the final decision on her appeal is made.
This news has caused strong reactions from Ghanaians on social media. Some people said they were not surprised by the court’s decision, while others expressed pity for her situation.
One person wrote, “This is really sad for Agradaa, but the law must take its course.” Another user commented, “She must face the punishment if found guilty. Let’s wait for the final outcome.”
Some also said they were losing faith in Agradaa’s earlier claims of innocence. Others believe she still deserves a fair second chance in the appeal process.
Many are now closely watching to see what the Court of Appeal will decide in the coming weeks.
Agradaa remains in prison as her legal team continues to fight the 15-year sentence. The court has not yet announced a date for the appeal hearing.
Ethiopian government forces “executed” three employees of medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) while they were on a humanitarian mission in Ethiopia’s war-hit northern Tigray region four years ago, a senior MSF official has told the BBC.
Raquel Ayora’s comments came as MSF released its findings on what it called the “intentional and targeted” killing of the three – a Spanish national and two Ethiopians – at the height of the now-ended conflict in Tigray.
“They were executed,” said Ms Ayora, MSF Spain’s general director. “They were facing their attackers [and] were shot at very close range… several times.”
The BBC has asked the Ethiopian government for a response to the allegation.
MSF said it was releasing its findings as the government had failed to provide a “credible account” of the deaths despite 20 face-to-face meetings over the last four years.
Thirty-five-year-old Spaniard María Hernández Matas, along with 32-year-old Yohannes Halefom Reda and 31-year-old Tedros Gebremariam, were killed on 24 June 2021 while travelling in central Tigray to assess medical needs.
“They were very professional and passionate,” Ms Ayora told the BBC.
She added that the three were fully identifiable in MSF vests and their vehicle had the charity’s flag and logos on either side when they were shot.
“So, they [Ethiopian troops] knew that they were killing humanitarian aid workers,” she said, adding that the team’s travel route had also been shared in advance with fighting groups.
The Tigray conflict broke out in 2020 following a massive fall-out between the regional and federal governments, with neighbouring Eritrea entering the war on the side of the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF).
The conflict ended two years later following a peace deal brokered by the African Union (AU). Its envoy, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, put the number of people who died in the conflict at around 600,000.
Researchers said the deaths were caused by fighting, starvation and a lack of health care.
The killings took place at a time when the conflict was intensifying, and Ethiopian and Eritrean troops were becoming increasingly hostile towards aid workers in the region, MSF said in its report.
Ms Matas had been working in Tigray since before the war and “was very much loved” by people in the region, Ms Ayora said.
Her death has been particularly devastating for her mother as she was her only child, the MSF official added.
Mr Tedros was killed soon after his wife had given birth to a baby girl. His widow named the baby Maria, after her father’s killed Spanish colleague, Mr Ayora said.
The bodies of Ms Matas and Mr Yohannes were found between 100m (300ft) and 400m from the wreckage of their vehicle.
The body of Mr Tedros, the driver, was found by the vehicle.”In line with MSF travel policy, the driver stays close to the vehicle”, Ms Ayora said.
The vehicle was shot at multiple times and burned on the main road from the town of Abi Adi to Yech’illa, Ms Ayora said.
Ms Matas and Mr Yohannes were walking when they were shot, she said, adding: “We don’t know if they were called for interrogation or they decided to engage with the soldiers.”
MSF said it had relied on satellite images, witnesses and publicly available information on the Ethiopian military’s movements at the time of the killings to draw its conclusions.
Its investigation placed Ethiopian troops at the “precise location” where the killings occurred, the charity added.
MSF’s report quoted witnesses as saying they overhead an officer informing the local commander of an approaching white car and the commander giving an order to shoot.
Moments later, the commander was allegedly informed that the soldiers had tried to shoot but that the car had turned towards Abi Adi and stopped, at which point the commander gave the order to “go and catch them” and “remove them”, the report alleged.
Ms Ayora told the BBC that officials from Ethiopia’s Ministry of Justice had verbally informed MSF in mid-2022 that their preliminary investigation showed that government troops were not at the scene of the killing.
However, the officials refused to give this in writing, and the charity kept engaging with the government in order to end “impunity” at a time when an increasing number of aid workers were being killed in conflicts around the world, Ms Ayora said.
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Outspoken preacher and founder of Alabaster International Ministries, Prophet Dr. Kofi Oduro, has strongly criticized the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for personally showing up at a polling station during the recent parliamentary rerun in the Ablekuma North Constituency, describing the move as “unnecessary” and a reflection of a system in crisis.
In a passionate address to his congregation on Sunday, July 13, 2025 Prophet Oduro lamented what he sees as a troubling deterioration of institutional structure in Ghana, stating, “Ghana is so sick. What is an IGP doing at a polling station? So what is the use of the District Commander in that small community? What is the job of the Greater Accra Police Commander?”
His comments come in the aftermath of violence that erupted during the rerun in several polling stations, leading to the assault of at least two New Patriotic Party (NPP) officials, former Fisheries Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson and Deputy National Organizer Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah, by alleged political thugs.
While he supported the interdiction of the officer who slapped a journalist at the polling station, Prophet Oduro insisted the timing of the disciplinary action was poor and questioned the apparent breakdown of the chain of command in the Ghana Police Service.
“The decision to interdict the police officer was right, but at the wrong time,” he said. “The officers deployed there weren’t even holding canes. Why send the IGP there? Are we that sick as a country?”
The clergyman also launched a scathing attack on political actors who, according to him, fuel violence during elections by hiring thugs to intimidate or attack opponents.
“In the name of politics, you want to kill somebody’s mother? This madness you display at polling stations is unnecessary. Somebody contracted those thugs. Their job was to assault or kill—and they proved it,” Prophet Oduro thundered.
He warned that societies that abandon civility and order will always be punished by chaos and foolish leadership.
“A country that behaves foolishly is punished by foolish people like the ones that caused violence at the polling station,” he noted.
On Wednesday, 9th July, 2025, President nominated his last batch of deputy ministers. These Ministers are yet to be vetted and approved by Parliament.
So far, several of the ministers and deputy ministers nominated by President John Dramani Mahama have been approved by Parliament.
Below is a list of MPs who are currently serving as ministers or deputy ministers. The information below were derived from data on the Presidency website.
1. John Dumelo
He is the Deputy Minister for Agriculture. He is also the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency.
2. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
He is the Minister for Foreign Affairs. He represents the North Tongu Constituency.
3. Cassiel Ato Forson
He is the Minister for Finance and Economic Planning. He represents the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam Constituency.
4. Haruna Iddrisu
He is the Minister for Education. He is the MP for Tamale South Constituency.
5. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh
He is the Minister for Health. He represents Juaboso Constituency.
6. Clement Apaak
He is the Deputy Minister for Education. He is also the MP for Builsa South Constituency.
7. Samuel Nartey George
He is the Minister for Communications and Digital Innovation. He is the MP for Ningo-Prampram Constituency.
8. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare
She is the Minister for Trade and Industry. She represents Techiman North Constituency.
9. Felix Kwakye Ofosu
He is the Minister for Government Communications and Spokesperson to the President. He is the MP for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese Constituency.
10. Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak
He is the Minister for the Interior. He represents Asawase Constituency.
11. Grace Ayensu-Danquah
She is the Deputy Minister for Health. She is the MP for Essikado-Ketan Constituency. She is yet to be approved by Parliament.
12. James Gyakye Quayson
He is the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs. He is the MP for Assin North Constituency. He is yet to be approved by Parliament.
13. John Abdulai Jinapor
He is the Minister for Energy. He represents Yapei-Kusawgu Constituency.
14. Governs Kwame Agbodza
He is the Minister for Roads and Highways. He is the MP for Adaklu Constituency.
15. Dorcas Toffey
She is the Deputy Minister for Transport. She represents the Jomoro Constituency. She is yet to be approved by Parliament.
16. Mohammed Adam Sukparu
He is the Deputy Minister for Communications. He is the MP for Sissala West Constituency. He is yet to be approved by Parliament.
17. Eric Opoku
He is the Minister for Food and Agriculture. He is the MP for Asunafo South Constituency.
18. Alhassan Suhuyini
He is the Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways. He is the MP for Tamale North Constituency.
19. Yusif Issaka Jajah
He is the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. He represents the Ayawaso North Constituency.
20. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah
She is the Deputy Minister for Local Government. She is the MP for La Dadekotopon Constituency.
21. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed
He is the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. He represents Tamale Central Constituency.
22. Joseph Bukari Nikpe
He is the Minister for Transport. He is the MP for Savelugu Constituency.
23. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah
He is the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources. He is the MP for Ellembelle Constituency.
24. Thomas Ampem Nyarko
He is the Deputy Minister for Finance. He represents Asuogyaman Constituency.
25. Kofi Iddie Adams
He is the Minister for Youth and Sports. He is the MP for Buem Constituency.
26. Samson Ahi
He is the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry. He is the MP for Bodi Constituency.
27. Ebenezer Terlabi
He is the Deputy Minister for the Interior. He is the MP for Lower Manya Krobo Constituency.
28. Yusif Sulemana
He is the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources. He is the MP for Bole-Bamboi Constituency.
29. Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui
She is the Deputy Minister for Housing and Water Resources. She is the MP for Awutu Senya West Constituency.
30. Justice Srem-Sai
He is the Deputy Minister for Justice. He represents the Krowor Constituency.
31. Ernest Brogya Genfi
He is the Deputy Minister for Defence. He is the MP for New Edubiase Constituency.
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The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has dismissed claims by former President John Agyekum Kufuor that the party has sidelined him in its activities.
Speaking in an interview on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo on July 14, 2025, Kodua described the assertion as false, insisting that the video in which Kufuor allegedly made the claim was an old interview that had been edited and circulated in the public domain.
According to him, Kufuor remains an integral part of the party’s leadership structure, serving as a member of both the National Executive Committee and the National Council.
He added that Kufuor has representatives on the two executive committees who receive invitations on his behalf.
“Under the Fourth Republic, the man who first secured power for us was Kufuor, and we are proud of him as a former statesman. There is no way we would do anything and fail to inform him.
“Our party constitution makes all past presidents’ members of the National Executive Committee. When it comes to the National Council, all past presidents are also part. Anytime we have meetings, we invite them.
“For former President Kufuor, he has two aides, Araba Bosompem and Adu Acheampong. Every meeting we hold, we serve them notice, and they acknowledge receipt,” Kodua explained.
He further questioned the timing of the video, suggesting it was not a recent interview.
“The video raises questions because former President Kufuor is not even in the country at the moment. I can tell you that the video was recorded before the NPP launched the Patriotic Institute,” he added.
It may be recalled that in a reflective conversation with Abetifi MP and NPP flagbearer hopeful Bryan Acheampong, former President Kufuor had expressed a sense of growing marginalization within the party.
He lamented the lack of engagement from the current party leadership, stating that despite his contributions and institutional memory, he is now being kept in the dark about key party developments.
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When Kofi Iddie Adams took office as Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation in February 2025, he stepped into one of the most urgent and complex challenges in the country’s sports development agenda.
He inherited a sector weighed down by underutilised stadiums, dilapidated sports complexes, and abandoned multimillion-cedi infrastructure projects.
These crumbling assets, once showpieces of national pride and sporting ambition, have now become costly reminders of mismanagement, neglect, and the absence of a strategic sustainability model.
At the heart of this crisis lies a glaring absence of sustainable funding models and strategic facility management reforms.
Fixing this broken system is no ordinary task—it demands visionary leadership, bold policy direction, and an unwavering commitment to transform Ghana’s sports infrastructure from financial burdens into engines of development and opportunity.
Missed opportunities
From the overgrown terraces of the Nyinahin Youth Resource Centre in the Ashanti Region to the locked gates of the Essipon Stadium in the Western Region, the evidence is overwhelming.
Facilities commissioned for major events like the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2023 African Games have not only failed to generate post-event utility but have also become symbols of wasted public investment.
The Essipon Stadium, for example, has been closed to the public for nearly three years due to disrepair. The Baba Yara and Cape Coast stadiums have suffered similar fates, with poor maintenance costing Ghana its CAF certification to host international games.
In Accra, the Borteyman Sports Complex, a flagship project from the 2023 Games, is facing a different kind of threat—land encroachment.
Out of 99 acres secured from the University of Ghana, only 43 remain uncontested. The rest have reportedly been taken over by private developers in just the last three months.
This is yet another example of how poor institutional control and lack of legal protection undermine state investment.
Meanwhile, the Koforidua and Ho Youth Resource Centres, financed through the National Youth Authority (NYA), have seen limited to no sporting activity since their commissioning, used instead for one-off national events like Independence Day parades. The financial and developmental opportunity cost is significant.
Broken model
Ghana’s facility management model—largely centralised under the NSA—is outdated and unsustainable.
Facilities are often left to the mercy of government subventions, with no revenue-generating strategy, no structured maintenance regime, and no accountability framework.
The dismissal of former NSA Director-General, Prof. Peter Twumasi, in 2024 was a response to growing frustration from sports stakeholders over the NSA’s inability to effectively manage and sustain the assets under its care. But replacing leadership is not enough; the entire system needs reform. The new leadership under Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, a former sports journalist and respected advocate, has a rare window of opportunity to reset the trajectory of sports infrastructure management. But that will require more than just passion and public goodwill. The NSA must be resourced, restructured, and empowered with private sector expertise to pursue commercialisation strategies, implement performance-based management systems, and adopt global best practices.
Business case for reform
Ghana’s economy cannot afford for sports facilities to be financial liabilities. Around the world, modern stadiums and sports complexes are being run like businesses, with diversified revenue streams from venue rentals, concerts, naming rights, co-working spaces, hospitality packages, sports academies, and retail outlets.
Such models not only ease the financial burden on the state but also create sustainable jobs, enhance tourism, and provide a vibrant ecosystem for youth and community development.
Ghana must benchmark against these self-sustaining models, leveraging public-private partnerships (PPPs) to drive investment, innovation, and accountability in the sector.
To achieve this, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, through the NSA, must as a matter of urgency, initiate a nationwide Sports Facility Management Reform Plan, anchored on three pillars:
1. Legislation-backed policy reform to guide the usage, maintenance, and commercialisation of sports facilities;
2. Creation of autonomous facility management boards with private-sector representation and performance-based contracts; and
3. Completion and implementation of the Sports Fund to finance both infrastructure upkeep and future development.
If Ghana is to avoid repeating its past mistakes, these reforms must not be delayed.
Importantly, the minister must ensure the completion of work on the Sports Fund—a strategic financing vehicle designed to sustainably support infrastructure development and sports programming.
The Sports Fund, which was initiated by the Nana Akufo-Addo administration, was seen as a game-changer for financing Ghana’s sporting dreams. It was extensively worked on by experts but has since been shelved.
Its revival will provide a buffer against the unpredictability of annual budgetary allocations and unlock consistent capital for the maintenance, upgrading, and expansion of sports facilities.
Unleashing commercial value of sports
Ghana’s state-owned sports infrastructure across the country, when managed properly, has far-reaching economic benefits.
Beyond serving athletes, these venues can catalyse urban renewal, job creation, youth engagement, and local business development.
Globally, sports venues have been transformed into multi-purpose facilities, hosting concerts, trade expos, conferences, and community events, which generate millions in non-sports revenue.
Kofi Adams must spearhead the adoption of a similar playbook in Ghana. As the government looks to complete stalled Youth Resource Centres and considers building more stadiums, in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to reset the country’s sports industry, it must also prioritise building business plans around each facility, turning them from cost centres into productive assets.
The nation can no longer afford to turn ambitious infrastructure projects into white elephants. Mr Adams and the NSA boss have an opportunity to change the course of history, but will require visionary leadership, bold reforms, and the right partnerships to succeed.
Albert Nii Amartey Armah coordinated the artiste for the event
The 2025 edition of Ghana Party in the Park took place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Barnet Playing Fields in London, drawing a large crowd from across Europe, North America, the Caribbean, and Africa.
The event, which has become a staple in the Ghanaian diaspora calendar, marked its 20th anniversary this year with a blend of live music, dance, and cultural display.
Coordinated by Akwaaba UK, the event featured performances from a wide range of artists including headliner Kweku Smoke, with King Promise serving as Creative Director.
Other acts on the bill included DopeNation, Sister Derby, Joint 77, Krymi, Flowking Stone, MOLIY, Beeztrap KOTM, and DWP Academy. Gyakie also made a surprise appearance during the show.
Artiste coordination for the event was led by Albert Nii Amartey Armah, who has been involved in previous editions and played a key role in curating this year’s lineup.
He worked closely with Akwaaba UK CEO Dennis Tawiah to deliver the 2025 programme.
In an interview after the event, Armah described the 2025 edition as a success, attributing it to the collaboration among organizers, artists, and stakeholders.
Notable Ghanaian personalities in attendance included music producer Appietus, fashion entrepreneur Victoria Michaels, broadcaster Delay, actor Master Richard, media personality Giovanni Caleb, and footballer Issahaku Fatawu.
This year’s event also coincided with the Ghana Party in the Park & Business Expo, aimed at connecting Ghanaian creatives and entrepreneurs in the diaspora with wider international networks.
Organizers say planning has already begun for the 2026 edition.
The Black Queens of Ghana have set up a date with Algeria in the quarter-finals of the WAFCON
The Black Queens of Ghana have set up a date with Algeria in the quarter-finals of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The senior women’s national team of Ghana booked a place in the knockout stage of the ongoing tournament in Morocco after finishing second in Group C.
The Queens kicked off their campaign at the WAFCON with a 2-0 defeat to defending champions South Africa.
After that setback, the team faced off with Mali in what was a very tough encounter. Despite creating so many chances, the Queens had to settle for a 1-1 draw with the opponent at full-time.
Today, the Black Queens needed to beat Tanzania in their final Group C match or risk going home early.
Led by coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren, the team put up a spirited performance to romp past the opponent with an emphatic 4-1 victory.
Securing all three points ensured that Ghana finished second in Group C and advanced to the quarter-finals, where the team will now take on Algeria on Saturday, July 19.
Lawyer Maurice Ampaw, a respected legal expert and advocate for human rights, has harshly criticized Gabby Otchere-Darko, a key figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for treating him with apparent disdain. Ampaw said he spent three uninterrupted hours at Gabby’s office, hoping to hold a discussion on critical issues affecting the party, only to be completely ignored.
During his appearance on Mmra Ne Abrabo Mu Nsem on Wontumi TV, Ampaw recounted his experience, expressing shock that someone he once admired could disregard him in such a manner. Despite the noble cause he intended to discuss, Gabby reportedly paid no attention to his visit.“I’ve never had anything against Gabby. I admire him. But imagine sitting in someone’s office for three full hours, and they pretend you’re not there. That was my experience,” Ampaw revealed.
He further claimed that Gabby’s arrogant attitude is part of the problem within the NPP and could be driving supporters away. He warned party members not to let Gabby’s behavior discourage them from contributing meaningfully to the party’s future.
“Gabby Otchere-Darko is a hindrance. Don’t emulate him. Are people praising him for showing disrespect to someone like me? Win or lose, we’re not defending that attitude anymore,” Ampaw declared.
He used the opportunity to call for unity within the NPP, urging members to rise above petty conflicts and disloyalty if they want to prevent the party from losing leadership to John Mahama.
Ampaw’s sentiments add to a growing number of voices raising concerns about Gabby Otchere-Darko’s character and interpersonal relations, which many say are often cold and dismissive.
Though widely acknowledged for his exceptional legal skills and deep-rooted political influence, Gabby’s critics argue that his personal approach may be alienating people who genuinely care about the party’s growth.
Ghanaian media personality and political commentator, Okatakyie Afrifa, has stirred up social media with a fiery outburst aimed at Malik Basintale, the Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA). In a bold and confrontational tone, Afrifa claimed that he used to provide food for Basintale in the past, suggesting that the YEA boss has forgotten his humble beginnings.
In a widely circulated video, Okatakyie Afrifa did not mince words as he addressed Malik Basintale, saying: “I used to buy food for you, gyae gyimii no!” — a statement which translates loosely to “stop the foolishness.” His remarks were laced with both disappointment and frustration, hinting at a strained personal history between the two.
Afrifa went on to allege that Basintale, who now occupies a high-ranking position within the Akufo-Addo-led administration, has become arrogant and ungrateful. He accused him of speaking ill of people who once supported him, including himself. The broadcast personality questioned Basintale’s loyalty and values, painting him as someone who has abandoned those who helped him rise to prominence.
The video has since triggered a wave of reactions online, with some supporting Afrifa for “reminding” public officials of their roots, while others felt the public nature of the rant was unnecessary and unprofessional.
This public fallout comes at a time when political tensions in Ghana are already high, and such personal attacks are increasingly drawing attention from both citizens and political watchers.
As of now, Malik Basintale has not issued a public response to the allegations and verbal jabs. However, many Ghanaians are closely watching the situation, anticipating whether the YEA boss will react or ignore the storm altogether.
A cloud of sorrow has fallen over the Ghanaian entertainment and youth culture community following the tragic discovery of the lifeless body of popular Jama leader, Agyei Baffour Emmanuel, popularly known as Atom De Moral Spirit. He was reportedly found dead in a bush after being declared missing for several days.
Atom, a well-known figure among Ghanaian students and youth groups, gained nationwide attention for his unmatched energy and charisma while leading Jama sessions — a traditional style of rhythmic chanting and drumming. He rose to online fame after a viral video showed him at the center of a vibrant school gathering, leading fellow students in high-spirited chants and dance routines that left social media users in awe.
Loved by many for his liveliness and spirited personality, Atom became a symbol of joy and excitement during public events, school programs, and communal youth gatherings. His unique ability to electrify crowds made him a beloved figure, especially among schoolchildren and the younger generation who looked up to him for inspiration.
Tragically, Atom went missing a few days ago, prompting concern among his friends, family, and followers. Search efforts were launched after his unexplained disappearance. Unfortunately, those hopes were dashed when his body was discovered in a bush under unclear circumstances.
Photos circulating online show mourners gathered at the site where his remains were found, with many still in disbelief over the untimely passing of a young man who brought life wherever he went.
Authorities are yet to release full details surrounding the cause of death, but investigations are reportedly underway.
Tributes have since flooded social media platforms, with fans, friends, and fellow Jama lovers expressing heartbreak over his sudden demise. Atom De Moral Spirit is being remembered not just as a performer, but as a source of joy who brought people together through culture, rhythm, and energy.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer considered science fiction. It is already evident in the way we live, work and connect, with personalised internet ads, voice assistants, chatbots, facial recognition systems, and even financial advice tools.
Artificial intelligence is gaining traction in Ghana’s banking, retail, agricultural, education and customer service industries. However, as technology improves, many experts are beginning to wonder whether AI will replace their skills.
If you’re a banker, teacher, call centre agent, content producer, marketer or even an entrepreneur, you’ve seen AI systems complete certain things faster and more efficiently than humans. This generates alarm, and rightly so.
The good news is that AI has not come to replace, but rather to enhance and improve human activities. Educational platforms in Ghana deploy AI tutors to help students.
This means that artificial intelligence isn’t optional. It’s a must-have tool for individuals and businesses who want to stay current and competitive.
Here are some compelling reasons why increasing your AI skills is important, especially in Ghana’s changing job market:
Automation is accelerating quickly
AI is automating routine and repetitive tasks across all industries. Many important occupations are being redefined, such as data entry, scheduling, inventory management, and email responses.
In Ghana’s financial business, for example, AI-powered chatbots now respond to consumer issues in seconds, whereas human personnel used to. This does not mean that all jobs will disappear.
This indicates that the nature of labour is shifting. The genuine value is now found in tasks that require judgement, creativity, emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and other skills that machines cannot fully replicate.
To remain relevant, let AI handle the mundane while you focus on the important. To accomplish this, you must first understand how AI works, what it is capable of, and how to use it.
New job roles are emerging
While artificial intelligence will eliminate certain jobs, it will also generate new ones, like AI trainers, data analysts, prompt engineers, machine learning specialists, AI ethicists, and others.
Even in traditional areas such as farming and education, there are job opportunities for people who can interpret AI data, create digital learning tools, or manage tech-assisted operations. Ghanaian youth who learn AI will be better prepared for these high-demand, high-value jobs.
If you work in marketing, human resources, education, sales or logistics, understanding AI solutions such as ChatGPT, Canva AI, Midjourney, Microsoft Copilot, or Salesforce Einstein can be a huge advantage.
Businesses want AI-savvy employees
Employers in 2025 will look for more than just qualifications. They want people who can think, adapt and create, especially with digital tools. A CV titled “AI Integration Experience,” “Prompt Engineering,” or “Data Analysis Using AI Tools” will stand out.
In Ghana, SMEs, fintech firms, and even government agencies are investing in artificial intelligence to improve service delivery and reduce costs.
If you can show that you understand AI tools and how to use them to improve efficiency or decision-making, you will improve your employability and promotion prospects.
Entrepreneurs can use AI to scale faster
If you own a small business in Ghana, AI could be your most valuable competitive advantage. ChatGPT, Grammarly, Canva AI, and Lumen5 allow you to automate customer answers, generate marketing material, analyse customer data, design business proposals, and create social media videos.
You no longer need to hire a large workforce to run a modern firm; all you need are the correct AI tools and expertise. This levelled the playing field for Ghanaian entrepreneurs with low funds.
AI makes you more productive and creative
Many professionals are concerned that AI would limit human inventiveness. But the contrary is true.
AI can help you generate ideas, overcome creative bottlenecks, and quickly test business models.
If you’re a writer, designer, musician or public speaker in Ghana, AI technologies can help you draft content faster, edit and enhance your work, create images or music, and suggest improvements and alternatives. Consider AI to be a smart assistant that accelerates, sharpens and innovates your performance.
Conclusion: Adapt or be left behind
Those who embrace artificial intelligence will succeed in 2025 and beyond. Those who resist will struggle. The future belongs to people who are adaptive, curious and eager to learn new abilities.
Whether you’re a student in Accra, a tailor in Takoradi, a corporate executive in Kumasi, or a farmer in Tamale, AI can help you, but only if you take the first step towards learning and growth.
So, is AI replacing your skills? Maybe. But only the outdated ones. The true question is whether you are improving yourself to stay relevant.
Dr Andrews Ayiku is a Lecturer/SME Industry Coach and Coordinator (MBA Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation) at University of Professional Studies Accra [email protected] IG: andy_ayiku @AndrewsAyiku F: Andyayiku
Chelsea have an astonishing number of attackers on the books ahead of the 2025-26 season
Chelsea’s acquisition of forwards continues unabated. Since the takeover by the Clearlake Capital consortium in the summer of 2022 they have permanently signed 19 wingers, strikers and attacking midfielders. In the coming days that number should grow to a round 20, Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens expected to follow Joao Pedro, who on Wednesday signed from Brighton and Hove Albion in a $69 million deal, arriving to feature in the closing stages of the Club World Cup.
The Office of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has dismissed media reports alleging that he attempted to influence the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision on its early primaries and sought to postpone the upcoming July 19 National Delegates Conference.
In a statement issued on July 14, 2025, the former President described the reports as “completely false.”
According to the statement, Akufo-Addo, who is currently outside the country, has not submitted any petition or made any request to the party regarding the primaries or the conference.
“For the avoidance of doubt, we wish to state emphatically that these reports are completely false. President Akufo-Addo, who has been out of the jurisdiction for some time now, has not made any such requests on the party, either by a petition or any other means, and he does not have any such intentions,” the statement read.
The former President’s office further suggested that the publications were being driven by individuals with ulterior motives that had nothing to do with strengthening the party.
“Clearly, those behind these publications have an agenda of their own, which has nothing to do with improving the fortunes of the New Patriotic Party (NPP),” it added.
The NPP National Delegates Conference is scheduled for July 19, 2025, as part of preparations for the party’s campaign ahead of the 2028 general elections.
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New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has stated that if he were the President of Ghana, several police officers who witnessed the violence that marred the Ablekuma North election would have been dismissed.
According to the former Assin Central Member of Parliament, nobody will be above the law under his leadership, and regardless of a person’s status, whether a police officer or a party member, anyone who breaks the law will face justice.
Speaking to the media in a video shared on social media regarding the Ablekuma North elections, Kennedy Agyapong emphasised, “Nobody is above the law. And trust me, if I were the president, I would have fired many of the police officers who were there.
“I would have arrested those who were captured on camera to serve as a deterrent. You can’t take anybody’s life, and you can’t beat anybody.
“We are all one people, and I will ensure peace and fairness. What we are seeing now would not be tolerated under my leadership,” he said.
The election, which saw the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma North, Ewurabena Aubynn, elected as the Member of Parliament-elect for the constituency, was marred by violence.
Former Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mavis Hawa Koomson, was assaulted along with other party members during the chaos.
The rerun, held on Friday, July 11, 2025, followed months of controversy over the initial parliamentary results declared in December 2024, after rioting at the collation center forced the suspension of vote counting from 19 polling stations.
Hon. Kennedy Agyapong clashes with NDC Alhaji Asorka at the ongoing rerun elections in Ablekuma North.
A photo collage of Afenyo Markin, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings and Professor Grace Ayensu-Danquah
The Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, on July 14, 2025, caused a stir in Parliament following comments he made about the Member of Parliament for Essikadu-Ketan, Professor Grace Ayensu-Danquah.
The Effutu MP, while making a submission, ordered Prof Ayensu to sit down, insisting she was out of order.
A visibly agitated Afenyo-Markin scolded the MP, arguing that as a new entrant in Parliament, she ought to conduct herself properly and not interrupt when a leader was speaking.
Afenyo-Markin further jabbed Prof Ayensu, questioning why she had been given a ministerial appointment in the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government when senior party figures, such as Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings the Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, had not been considered.
“My colleague, your name is not even on the list yet. We have only heard rumors that you will be facing the Appointments Committee, and this is what you choose to be doing?
“You came to meet Dr. Zanetor here, and for some strange reason, it appears your name is being considered when even party stalwarts like Helen Ntoso are still waiting. And yet you want to be raising points of order while your leader is speaking?”Afenyo-Markin said.
Prof Ayensu, who is also the Deputy Minister of Health-designate, did not take kindly to the comments.
She described Afenyo-Markin’s remarks as offensive and discriminatory against women in Parliament.
Responding to the Speaker, she said, “Mr. Speaker, there are only 14% of women in this House, and some of these statements are very discouraging. I was simply standing up, waiting to catch your eye, when I was attacked for no reason.
“Mr. Speaker, it makes it very difficult for women to speak when we face veiled threats and passive-aggressive behavior. I respectfully request that part of the statement be expunged from the records because I was offended by it, having done nothing to deserve such treatment.”
Prof Ayensu emphasised that she had not provoked Afenyo-Markin in any way and urged Parliament to encourage a more inclusive and respectful environment for female MPs.
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Ghana’s Black Queens face a must-win clash against Tanzania today in what has become a do-or-die encounter in the group stage of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Following a 2-0 defeat in their opening match against defending champions South Africa and a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Mali, the Queens find themselves with just a single point after two games.
Anything less than a victory against Tanzania at the Berkane Municipal Stadium on Monday will almost certainly end their hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals.
Despite the pressure, there are reasons for optimism. The team has shown flashes of quality, particularly in attack, where Doris Boaduwaa and Chantelle Hlorhkah have proven dangerous.
Alice Kusi and Grace Asantewaa bring experience and composure in midfield, while coach Kim Bjorkegren has demonstrated tactical flexibility with his substitutions.
Tanzania, who are also fighting for survival in the tournament, won’t be an easy opponent.
They possess speed, grit, and the hunger of a team with everything to gain. However, Ghana will take confidence from past encounters and their superior quality on paper.
This match is about more than just three points – it’s about pride, redemption, and the chance to keep their WAFCON dreams alive.
Asante Kotoko are considering a review of their centralised player accommodation policy after serious allegations surfaced from former captain Justice Blay.
In a recent interview, Blay alleged that some players, while in camp, have engaged in misconduct, including alcoholism and “snatching” teammates’ girlfriendsâclaims that have since sparked heated debate among fans and stakeholders.
Reacting to the issue, Kotoko’s Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, said the initial decision to house players together was meant to improve convenience and team cohesion. However, the club is now reassessing the move in light of the disturbing revelations.
“The idea of bringing these boys together⦠is to ensure that they have some convenience,” Duku told Luv FM. “The struggle of players having to move from their destinations to come for training, traffic issues, transportationâwe thought bringing them closer to the training facilities would give them comfort.”
He revealed the policy was endorsed by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the club’s life patron, with the goal of providing players with a stable and focused environment.
However, Duku admitted that if the arrangement proves to be more damaging than beneficial, Kotoko will not hesitate to make changes.
“It is an initiative that was endorsed by the King himself⦠but if upon second thought, we realise that it will rather go against the club, we will take another look at it,” he said.
The club is expected to evaluate the current setup before the new season begins.
Michael Donyinah Mensah, Executive Director of the Centre for Public Opinion and Awareness
Michael Donyinah Mensah, Executive Director of the Centre for Public Opinion and Awareness, (CenPOA) a non-partisan and non-governmental civil society organisation dedicated to promoting civic engagement and participation in public administration, has expressed the opinion that the violent incidents that marred the Ablekuma North constituency will tarnish John Dramani Mahama’s presidency if the government does not take swift action to bring perpetrators to book.
The policy analyst stated that the country did not learn any lessons from the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election violent incidents.
He lamented that what happened has shown that democracy is not growing and is a threat to the stability of the people in the country.
He explained that from what has happened, it has become evident that without violence and hooliganism, the country cannot organise an election properly.
“It appears without violence and hooliganism; we cannot organise elections and declare winners. This is most unfortunate and shows we are still far from realising the full potential and benefits of our democracy.
“We should have learnt lessons from the Ayawaso West Wuogon crisis, but from what happened on July 11, 2025, it is sad and disgusting, especially when we have passed a law to deal with electoral violence and vigilantism and hooliganism. This clearly shows that we are not moving forward,” he said on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM.
Michael Donyina Mensah also condemned the justification by some people, saying, “Whereas some people have claimed that ‘tit-for-tat’ is not a sin, it is actually a grave sin because if you did something wrong and I condemned it, I have no business doing the same thing and justifying it.”
“The NDC made political capital out of the Ayawaso West Wuogon crisis and lambasted former President Akufo-Addo for failing to act, so after winning office, if a similar thing had occurred under your watch, then I can confidently say Ghanaian politicians are hypocrites.
“This will be a trial and test case for President John Dramani Mahama because if he fails to act on this matter to show Ghanaians that he is acting differently from what they expected Nana Akufo-Addo to do when the Ayawaso West Wuogon incident occurred, it will be a blemish on his presidency.”
Michael Donyina Mensah said although the Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang’s condemnation is good and reflects the position of the government, immediate action ought to be taken against those engaged in the act.
“Verbal condemnation is not enough. It must move beyond that, and action must be taken against those who engaged in the lawlessness. We need to see action taken against those who caused the commotion on the day of the election.”
Hearts of Oak right-back Michael Ampadu is set to part ways with the club after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension, sources close to the player have confirmed.
The defender has been a regular in the Hearts of Oak setup since joining from Legon Cities and was a key part of the team during the last Ghana Premier League campaign. Despite consistent performances, talks between the club and the player over a new deal have hit a deadlock, with no official agreement in place as of now.
Ampadu’s contract has expired, and with the Phobians yet to table a new improved offer, the player is now expected to leave the club as a free agent in the coming days. His departure will mark the end of a notable spell with the former league champions.
Several clubs in the Ghana Premier League and outside are reportedly showing interest in the versatile full-back, who is now free to negotiate terms elsewhere.
His experience, work rate, and defensive awareness make him an attractive option for clubs looking to strengthen their backline ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Hearts of Oak, under new head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, are expected to undergo a major squad reshuffle as they prepare for the upcoming campaign and Ampadu’s imminent exit appears to be part of the changes.
The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Council of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in Accra, with a strong call for a comprehensive review of the Fire Service Act, 1997 (Act 537).
Speaking at the ceremony, Muntaka underscored the need to align the Service’s legal framework with current realities, international standards, and emerging global threats.
He noted that the GNFS’s mandate has expanded significantly over the years and now includes multi-hazard emergency response, rescue operations, fire prevention, public education, hazardous material handling, and disaster mitigation.
The Minister urged the Council to take the lead in initiating reforms that reflect the evolving role of the Service.
He assured the Council of the Ministry’s unwavering support in working towards the modernisation and effective resourcing of the GNFS, guided by sound policy and ethical leadership.
“I congratulate all members of the Council on your appointment and trust that you will discharge your duties with integrity, professionalism, and dedication,” Muntaka said.
The newly appointed Chairman of the Council, Nana Ofori Ahenkan II, also reiterated the Council’s commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in the administration of the Fire Service.
He emphasised the Council’s responsibility in shaping a forward-looking and effective GNFS capable of fulfilling its vital national mandate.
Ghana’s proposed $70 billion Petroleum Hub development faces mounting criticism for potentially conflicting with national climate commitments.
Energy governance experts question the project’s alignment with Ghana’s Paris Agreement obligations and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which prioritize renewable energy transition.
The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) contends the investment risks locking Ghana into fossil fuel dependency as global markets shift. Country Manager Denis Gyeyir emphasized in The High Street Journal that such projects now carry significant financial disadvantages, noting investors demand high-risk premiums for fossil fuel ventures. “Financing costs escalate due to sector uncertainty,” he stated, highlighting potential debt burdens.
Project economics remain contentious. The hub’s $70 billion price tag nears Ghana’s 2024 GDP of $76 billion, requiring substantial borrowing. Critics argue equivalent investment could deploy nationwide solar farms, wind parks, and grid modernization addressing energy poverty faster while creating jobs. The infrastructure would also necessitate additional upstream oil exploration, increasing environmental impacts.
Timing concerns persist. Ghana’s energy transition framework targets renewable expansion, yet the petroleum hub’s multi-decade timeline could outlast peak fossil fuel demand. Gyeyir warned this might strand assets, stating such projects “deepen fossil fuel involvement counter to global trends.”
The Mahama administration has not publicly reconciled the hub with Ghana’s climate goals. With schools and hospitals underfunded, critics deem the project a misplaced priority. Renewable alternatives offer lower long-term costs and climate compliance, though officials maintain petroleum investments could fund green transitions.
UBA Ghana has had its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) affirmed at ‘B-’ with a stable outlook by Fitch Ratings in its latest report released on 10 July 2025.
The rating is underpinned by UBA Ghana’s standalone creditworthiness and the potential support from its parent company, UBA Plc, which is headquartered in Nigeria.
Fitch also upgraded UBA Ghana’s Viability Rating (VR) to ‘b-’, reflecting improved creditworthiness following the sovereign upgrade of Ghana.
The update follows Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR being raised to ‘B-’ in June 2025, after the country successfully restructured most of its Eurobond debt.
There various Key Drivers of the Rating including: Strong Profitability and Capital Strength: UBA Ghana has consistently recorded high operating returns on risk-weighted assets, averaging 4.5% from 2021 to 2024. The bank maintains large capital buffers, with a tangible leverage ratio of 12.7% and a CET1 ratio of 14.1% as of March 2025.
High Sovereign Exposure but Well Capitalised: While UBA Ghana holds significant investments in government securities (over 290% of equity), Fitch notes the bank’s strong capital position mitigates potential risks. Liquidity also remains robust, with customer deposits accounting for 93% of non-equity funding.
Improved Loan Quality: Impaired loans fell to 12.5% by the end of 2024 from 24.7% the previous year, thanks to strategic write-offs and recoveries. The bank’s prudent lending approach means loans constitute only 9% of total assets.
Group Support Outlook: Fitch notes UBA Ghana’s strategic importance within the UBA Group, with the parent company’s Long-Term IDR upgraded to ‘B’ in April 2025 following Nigeria’s sovereign rating uplift. UBA Ghana’s Shareholder Support Rating (SSR) remains at ‘b-’, a notch below its parent, reflecting its size within the group.
Commenting on the rating, Managing Director/CEO of UBA Ghana, Uzoechina Molokwu, stated: “We are encouraged by this affirmation from Fitch, which reinforces the confidence in our business fundamentals, prudent risk management, and the continued support from our parent group. We remain committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers, shareholders, and stakeholders across Ghana.”
UBA Ghana is well-positioned for future growth, with plans to expand lending to high-quality corporate and SME clients while continuing to manage sovereign and credit risks prudently.
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At a glance, the transformation might seem modest: a Cleaner, more conscious of disinfection routines, a Nurse adhering to protocols for wound dressing, or a medical officer being more attentive to patient interactions and documentation. But beneath these subtle changes lies a quiet revolution, SafeCare, which is impacting Ghana’s healthcare system—one facility, one worker, one patient at a time.
According to the internationally certified SafeCare assessors, who recently participated in the SafeCare Assessor Refresher Training in Koforidua under the theme “Consistency, Integrity, and Excellence: Elevating SafeCare Assessment Process for Facilities’ QI”, it may be the best hope yet for improving the quality of healthcare in Ghana.
Silently and gradually, SafeCare is helping to shape quality in healthcare delivery in Ghana. SafeCare was introduced to Ghana in 2011, but took off on a larger scale through the strategic partnership with Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) and PharmAccess in 2019.
Through the partnership, selected healthcare professionals are trained to become Internationally Certified SafeCare assessors, utilising the SafeCare standards to assess CHAG member facilities and supporting them through an improvement initiative using the digitally enabled quality improvement approach.
Healthcare facilities networks using the SafeCare programme get their facilities introduced to a system for measuring, improving and benchmarking quality using ISQuaEEA-accredited standards. The SafeCare standards are categorised into 13 service elements (covering both clinical and non-clinical areas) with focus areas including Accident & Emergency Care, HIV, TB & Malaria, Infection Prevention, Mother & Child, Life & Fire Safety, Customer Care, Business Performance, Staff & Training, Stock Management, and Clinical Management.
Since its introduction in Ghana, healthcare organisations and networks such as CHAG, private healthcare partners and now Ghana Health Service (GHS), are using the SafeCare system to progress in improving trajectories from low quality to high quality. —demonstrating that systemic improvement is possible even with limited resources.
“SafeCare has the key to unlock remedies to the quality challenges in our health sector,” said Dr. Jennifer Salman, a paediatrician at Sunyani Municipal Hospital. “It’s more than guidelines and SOPs. It’s a way of thinking that transforms everyone in the healthcare facility—from the cleaner to the medical director.”
Training the Change Agents
The Assessor Refresher Training Programme, organised by PharmAccess, aimed to empower individuals to become agents of change. Participants included doctors, nurses, pharmacists, hospital administrators, quality officers, all trained to use the SafeCare standards and improvement methodology to support healthcare facilities with the provision of safer, efficient and more compassionate care.
“As a nurse, I used to think quality improvement was just about bedside care,” said Severa Kyeremaa, a pediatric nurse specialist from the CHAG network and a SafeCare certified assessor. “But SafeCare helped me understand that even cleaners and orderlies contribute to patient outcomes.” “Now I walk into a facility with confidence, knowing I have the tools to help close quality gaps.” For many, the training was an eye-opener. It pushed health professionals out of their silos, encouraging them to engage with broader aspects of service delivery— From governance, management, procurement & resource management, care coordination to data systems and waste management.
“SafeCare takes you beyond your area of specialisation,” said Benjamin Amoa-Menyah, another SafeCare-certified assessor and a specialist ENT nurse, from the CHAG network. “You start thinking about laboratory, pharmacy processes, documentation—things that seemed outside your role before. It sharpens your practice.”
A Proven Model, A Growing Movement
The success story with CHAG is proof of concept. Since 2019, SafeCare has helped the faith-based facilities adopt and integrate a culture of continuous improvement. Under the guidance of the CHAG Director for Quality, Dr. Abraham Baidoo and with the support of dedicated professionals at the newly set up Quality Hub, CHAG has embedded the SafeCare approach as a major strategic direction to support effective and efficient service delivery among member facilities.
“We have institutionalised SafeCare within CHAG, and the results are evident,” said Dr. Baidoo. “Our facilities are safer, better managed, and more accountable. It is no surprise that Ghana Health Service has adopted the same model. We are proud to share what we’ve learned.”
The Ghana Health Service began a small-scale rollout of the SafeCare Programme in the Savannah and Bono East regions in 2022. In one year, several facilities recorded significant quality gains. Subsequently, after expansion into one hundred other healthcare facilities in ten additional regions, four of the facilities have obtained a SafeCare Level 4 quality rating in 2024. —a leap that would have seemed impossible without the programs’ structured guidance powered by digital innovation. The Ghana Health Service is looking to scale the SafeCare system to all healthcare facilities of the Service using a local ownership approach.
“We have moved from fragmented quality initiatives to a system-wide framework,” explained Joyce Amponsah, who works with the Quality Assurance Department at the Ghana Health Service Institutional Care Division. “SafeCare has made it possible to track real progress, not just intentions.”
Restoring Trust, Raising the Bar
With healthcare organisations becoming more sensitive to medico-legal issues and striving to gain public trust, the SafeCare system is helping facilities to restore confidence of patients, communities and healthcare professionals.
“SafeCare is not just a checklist,” said Bonifacia Benefo-Agyei, Country Director for SafeCare Ghana. “It is a culture of integrity. Our assessors are trained not just to evaluate, but to inspire change.”
“When patients know that every step of their care is being guided by internationally recognised standards, it creates trust,” added Dr. Maxwell Antwi, Country Director of PharmAccess Ghana. “Our goal is for every Ghanaian to feel safe seeking care here, not to feel they must go abroad for better service.”
The growing SafeCare movement is also aligned with Ghana’s national commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC)—not just coverage in numbers, but care that is safe, equitable, and effective.
What’s Next: Building for the Long Term
The Certified Assessors will continue to work across Private, CHAG and GHS networks of facilities to evaluate quality performance, support improvements, and track facilities’ progress through SafeCare’s digital assessment tools. But the work doesn’t stop there. SafeCare’s ultimate promise lies in its sustainability—training teams who can train others, embedding standards into daily operations, and changing mindsets from the inside out.
SafeCare has transformed my approach to work,” said Dr. Salman. “I now view quality not merely as a target to achieve, but as a responsibility to maintain.” This sentiment resonates with the experiences of nearly every health worker who has adopted the SafeCare model. For them, it is not just about improving scores; it is about elevating standards. And in doing so, fostering hope.
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Improved reserves will influence BoG FX policy adjustments
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is expected to reduce its dominant role in the country’s foreign exchange (FX) market in a strategic pivot toward a more flexible exchange rate regime, according to recent policy disclosures.
This move comes on the back of strong cedi appreciation and an overperformance in rebuilding international reserves – developments the central bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) say support a transition toward more market-determined currency pricing.
The BoG has discontinued its bilateral adjudications and now conducts all FX interventions exclusively through transparent auctions. In a further step, the central bank is developing an internal FX intervention policy framework that will guide the scope, instruments and governance of its operations in the FX market.
The framework, which is expected to be adopted by the BoG board by end-September 2025, will codify the central bank’s discretion under a constraint approach to currency interventions.
The IMF, in its recent programme assessment, welcomed these reforms and called for formalisation of the FX intervention framework. It urged the BoG to deepen the interbank FX market and reduce its footprint to allow the exchange rate to respond more freely to market dynamics.
Greater transparency and predictability, the IMF argued, would enhance investor confidence and align Ghana’s monetary architecture with international best practice.
“Replacing bilateral adjudications with a transparent auction-based FX system represents an important improvement to transparency of the BoG’s FX operations,” the Fund noted.
“Looking ahead, deepening the interbank FX market by reducing BoG’s footprint and allowing for greater exchange rate flexibility should be a priority,” it added.
By April 2025 reserves had grown to about US$10.7billion, covering more than three months of import needs. The cedi has recorded strong gains in recent weeks, buoyed by improved FX inflows, a strengthened reserve position and tightening monetary policy.
According to market data from Databank, last week the cedi appreciated by 6.36 percent week-on-week against the US dollar to close at a mid-rate of GH¢11.80/$ – representing a cumulative gain of 31.57 percent year-to-date.
Similar gains were recorded against the British pound and euro, with the local currency appreciating 23.79 percent and 19.26 percent respectively.
The currency’s recent performance reflects a confluence of factors which include larger-than-expected cocoa receipts, a strong pipeline of inflows from the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) and consistent overshooting of Net International Reserve (NIR) targets under the IMF-supported programme.
The BoG’s FX interventions have also been more active in recent months, though authorities say such operations are increasingly rules-based and guided by auction outcomes rather than discretionary pricing.
“We are ahead of schedule on rebuilding official international reserves. Despite debt service commitments in a post-debt restructuring environment, we have consistently overperformed NIR targets since beginning the programme… This overperformance occurred in the context of a significant increase in BoG FX interventions,” the BoG stated in ensuing remarks.
The monetary authority said it remains committed to enhancing exchange rate flexibility, modernising FX operations and improving the governance of its interventions.
It has fully exited sell buy-back operations and earlier swap arrangements with commercial banks. Domestic gold purchases are now conducted strictly at market prices and the central bank is actively managing portfolio risks associated with gold’s share in total reserves.
While the IMF acknowledged benefits of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) in boosting reserve buffers, it cautioned that the central bank must closely monitor associated liquidity and valuation risks. It also highlighted the importance of ensuring that reserve accumulation strategies are consistent with long-term portfolio stability.
In a broader policy shift, BoG has committed to eliminating multiple currency practices (MCPs) and ensuring a unified FX market. A more robust reference rate computation method, adopted in September 2024, has been in place for six months and is reported to have improved transparency and accuracy in the FX rate-setting process.
The broader macroeconomic framework appears to be stabilising, though risks remain. Inflation remains above BoG’s medium-term target of 8 ±2 percent and monetary policy remains tight. The BoG increased its policy rate by 100 basis points to 28 percent in March 2025, citing persistent non-food inflation pressures and elevated inflation expectations.
The workshop features expert facilitators from Meta’s Public Policy team
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts has commenced a two-day digital skills training workshop in collaboration with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Running from July 14 to 15 in Accra, the workshop is designed to equip officials from the Ministry and its thirteen (13) implementing agencies with practical tools to harness Meta platforms for tourism promotion, cultural storytelling, and the growth of creative enterprises.
Delivering the welcome address, Vitus O Langmagne, Director of Human Resources at the Ministry, described the partnership as timely and strategic in aligning Ghana’s tourism, culture, and creative industries with global digital trends.
He urged participants to fully engage with the training and apply the knowledge gained to enhance both their professional output and personal development.
The training is spearheaded by Mabel Cudjoe, Director of Research, Statistics, and Information Management at the Ministry. She emphasized the importance of building internal capacity to meet the demands of an evolving digital environment.
According to her, participants will receive in-depth training on optimizing both organic and paid tools across Meta’s platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
“Modules include content creation, community engagement, audience targeting, campaign performance analytics, and the use of WhatsApp Business and API solutions to improve customer interaction,” Cudjoe noted.
“Participants will also be introduced to Meta Support Pro and the Self-Guide Portal to access ongoing technical and operational assistance.”
The workshop features expert facilitators from Meta’s Public Policy team, including Sade Dada, Head of Public Policy for Anglophone West Africa; Judith Mongala, Ahmad Shehada, and Burak Karagol, Partner Managers for Government and Social Impact; and Victoria Oloni, Public Policy Manager for Anglophone West Africa.
It will also include a special address by Kojo Boakye, Meta’s Vice President for Public Policy in Africa, the Middle East, and Türkiye.
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GhanaWeb Special: The gold market that fuels galamsey
Ghana forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) on Monday night after the Black Queens’ dominant 4-1 victory against Tanzania in the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
After her outstanding performance and goal in the big win, she earned the Woman of the Match award.
Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has been one of the best-performing players of the Black Queens since the start of the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco.
Following Ghana’s 4-1 win against Tanzania on Monday, the Black Queens booked their place in the quarter-finals, where they will be facing off with their counterparts from Algeria. That showdown will happen on Saturday, July 19.
More will be expected of Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah in the knockout stage of the tournament.
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis Xavier Sosu, has disclosed that two suspects have been arrested over the alleged defilement of a 14-year-old girl by 18 men in Madina, Accra.
According to the MP, the victim was discovered to be pregnant following the assault.
In a statement on the floor of Parliament on Monday, July 14, Xavier Sosu expressed outrage over the incident and vowed to pursue justice for the victim, pledging to ensure that all perpetrators are held accountable.
“My checks with the Madina DOVVSU divisional commander confirm that the victim is 14 years old and lives in Madina. The girl was discovered pregnant by her parents. Upon questioning, the girl said she had had sexual intercourse with 18 men on different occasions.
“Two suspects have been apprehended, cautioned, and detained to assist the police investigation. Efforts are underway to get the remaining suspects arrested, since the condition is a matter of defilement,” He stated.
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Asante Gold Corporation has successfully secured $173 million through a private placement to support its mining operations in Ghana, particularly at the Bibiani and Chirano mines, and to settle outstanding debts.
Asante Gold Corporation has completed its previously announced bought deal private placement, raising gross proceeds of $173 million.
The funding was done through the issuance of $163.3 million subscription receipts, each priced at $1.06.
The offer was fully subscribed, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ option.
Each subscription receipt will convert into one common share of Asante Gold once escrow conditions are met.
These include securing a comprehensive financing package valued at no less than US$275 million. Until then, the proceeds will be held in escrow.
Commission
The placement was led by BMO Capital Markets as co-lead underwriter and sole bookrunner. Clarus Securities Inc. and Jett Capital Advisors LLC also participated in the underwriting syndicate.
The underwriters earned a cash commission of 5.5 per cent on the gross proceeds, excluding amounts raised from specific investors listed by the company’s leadership, commonly referred to as “president’s list investors”.
Conditions, strategy
The release of the escrow funds is conditional upon the completion of a larger financing arrangement, which includes a US$150 million senior debt facility, a US$125 million subordinated debt facility and a US$50 million gold stream agreement.
This package aims to provide Asante Gold with the capital needed to progress its projects and settle short-term financial obligations.
Appian Capital Advisory Ltd. is expected to contribute US$175 million, including a CA$10 million equity investment at the same share price as the private placement.
Rand Merchant Bank, part of FirstRand Bank Limited, is committing US$170 million in the form of debt, hedging, underwriting and guarantees.
Should the escrow conditions not be fulfilled by December 31, 2025, or if Asante indicates it will not go ahead with the plan, the funds will be returned to investors along with any interest earned.
Gold agreement
As part of its broader financial restructuring, Asante is also working to resolve its obligations to Kinross Gold Corporation.
The company has proposed a cash payment of around US$53 million and the issuance of shares, which will increase Kinross’ stake in Asante to 9.9 per cent.
In addition to this equity arrangement, Kinross will receive a convertible debenture and a deferred note to settle the remaining balance.
These steps are expected to strengthen Asante’s balance sheet and streamline its capital structure ahead of further investment and development.
Previous placement
Following the success of the current offering and the new financing arrangements, Asante has cancelled the third tranche—amounting to US$40 million—of its earlier US$100 million non-brokered private placement.
This move reflects the company’s decision to shift towards more structured and institutionally backed financing sources.
Ghana operations
Operationally, the company is advancing its work at the Bibiani and Chirano gold mines in Ghana.
It is also progressing technical studies at the Kubi Gold Project.
The funds raised through this placement, along with the expected financing package, will be used to further develop these projects, repay short-term debts and support general working capital needs.
Asante Gold’s decision to secure long-term capital comes as it seeks to solidify its position in Ghana’s gold mining sector, with a focus on enhancing production and sustaining growth through strategic partnerships and financial restructuring.
A 32-year-old filmmaker who recorded and circulated a video threatening to kill any police officer he encountered has been remanded by the Dansoman Circuit Court.
The accused, Israel Agbo Forson, pleaded not guilty to the charge of threat of death.
Chief Inspector Christopher Wonder, prosecuting, told the court that on June 18, 2025, a National Police Patrol Team stopped an Uber vehicle near Wisconsin University, with Forson as a passenger.
The team requested to search the vehicle and Forson’s luggage.
While the driver complied, Forson objected and demanded that officers wear gloves before conducting the search, leading to a verbal exchange during which he recorded the incident.
Both parties agreed to proceed to the Taifa Police Station, where the search was conducted in the presence of the District Commander. Forson was subsequently granted police enquiry bail.
The prosecution said that shortly after his release, Forson recorded another video in which he threatened to kill any police officer who crossed his path and shared it on social media.
On June 23, 2025, police intelligence identified Forson as the individual in the video.
He was arrested, and a search of his residence yielded no incriminating evidence.
The case has been adjourned, and Forson remains in custody pending further proceedings.
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has called on the government to intensify its crackdown on key actors behind illegal mining, urging swift investigations and prosecutions to dismantle the networks fuelling the practice.
The Coalition specifically demanded action against two National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency chairpersons from Axim and Dunkwa, who have been accused of involvement in illegal mining activities.
Although the Presidency has acknowledged receipt of the Coalition’s petition, the group says it is yet to receive an official response.
Speaking to Citi News on Monday, July 14, 2025, the Convener of the Coalition, Dr. Ken Ashigbey, emphasised the need to go after the masterminds of galamsey, describing them as central to the crisis.
“It is important that we deal with the kingpins involved in this. The president himself said in October 2024 that if we are to deal with this mess, it should be the kingpins. He even spoke of offering rewards for identifying those involved in illegal gold trade,” Dr. Ashigbey stated.
“We have named specific individuals. Now, we need to see decisive action taken against them—both in terms of the mining operations and the broader illegal trade.”
The Coalition also pressed the government for updates on ongoing investigations into Akonta Mining, a company previously flagged for engaging in illegal activities within protected forest reserves.
“What has happened with the Akonta Mining case? We know one of the directors has been arrested, but what about the rest? And what’s the status of Heritage Imperial—the same company that was given a prospecting license and still went on to destroy parts of forest reserves?” he queried.
Ablekuma North rerun was rigged with fear and intimidation – Ahiagbah
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced plans to extend operating hours at Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds and polyclinics to 24 hours, in alignment with the government’s 24-hour economic policy.
Director-General of the GHS, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, revealed that the initiative aims to ensure round-the-clock access to healthcare services nationwide.
He added that necessary security measures will be put in place to support the expanded operations at health facilities.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Monday, July 14, 2025, Dr. Akoriyea explained that the decision is both strategic and timely, designed to respond to the growing health needs of Ghanaians and support the broader economic agenda.
“The reason is to align with the 24-Hour Economy Model. The other reason is to take advantage of this opportunity to improve our services. Currently, many CHPS facilities do not run 24-hour operations, and at night, people often struggle to access care,” he said.
The announcement comes just weeks after the government outlined plans to expand healthcare infrastructure nationwide. On June 20, the government revealed an ambitious initiative to construct approximately 600 new CHPS compounds across all districts by the end of 2025.
Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, stated that each district is expected to build at least two CHPS compounds this year as part of efforts to boost access to primary healthcare.
“Each district is required to construct two new CHPS compounds this year. That amounts to about 600 CHPS compounds in 2025 alone. If we sustain this momentum, we could exceed 2,000 CHPS compounds over the next four years,” he noted.
The combined efforts are expected to significantly enhance healthcare delivery in underserved communities and ensure that healthcare services remain accessible to all Ghanaians, regardless of the time of day.
Govt targets construction of 600 CHPS compounds by end of 2025
The meeting centered on partnerships aimed at unlocking the agricultural enclaves across the country
The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is set to collaborate with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector through a major boost in agribusiness investment and development.
This was disclosed during a working visit by Kyle Kelhofer, IFC Senior Manager for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, to the Chief Executive Officer of MiDA, Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould.
The meeting centered on strategic partnerships aimed at unlocking the potential of key agricultural enclaves across the country.
Briefing the IFC official, Mould highlighted MiDA’s ongoing efforts in developing three major agricultural economic enclaves located in Kasunya, Oti, and the Afram Plains.
These areas collectively span nearly 50,000 acres of arable land earmarked for large-scale agribusiness development.
According to Mould, MiDA is currently constructing critical infrastructure in these enclaves, including irrigation systems, electricity supply, road networks, and housing for anchor farmers.
Once development is complete, the lands will be leased to private developers for commercial farming activities.
However, Mould emphasized the need for robust feasibility studies to ensure the viability and cost-effectiveness of the planned infrastructure investments.
“To attract the necessary funding, we need comprehensive feasibility studies, especially regarding land use and infrastructure costs, including irrigation,” he said.
He also mentioned that he had been traveling across the country to profile anchor farmers, understand their challenges, and gather insights to help shape policies that support President John Mahama’s administration in making informed decisions on agricultural enclave development.
Highlighting government priorities, Mould reiterated the administration’s commitment to reducing the national import bill and achieving food self-sufficiency through targeted investments in agriculture.
Mould, who is also a former Executive Director at Standard Chartered Bank responsible for Wholesale Banking, stated that he is collaborating with government policymakers to provide targeted subsidies for farmers.
These subsidies focus on farm infrastructure development and agronomic inputs and tools—particularly machinery for land clearing and development, as well as irrigation equipment.
In response, Kelhofer pledged IFC’s support in undertaking detailed feasibility assessments for the three agricultural enclaves.
He also assured MiDA of IFC’s willingness to mobilize potential foreign direct investors for the project, drawing parallels with a similar initiative the IFC successfully implemented in Sierra Leone.
The partnership marks a significant step toward transforming Ghana’s agricultural landscape and positioning the country as a key player in regional food production and agribusiness.
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The Ministry of Defence, as part of ongoing efforts to restore discipline and accountability within Ghana’s security framework, has withdrawn military protection for all civilians not legally entitled to such services, including public officials, former ministers, and businesspersons.
Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah announced in a post on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, July 15, describing the move as part of the government’s broader Reset agenda aimed at promoting transparency and responsible governance.
“As part of our Reset agenda to restore discipline and accountability, we’ve withdrawn military protection for civilians (including public officials, former ministers, businessmen, and women, among others) who are not entitled to it,” he stated.
The Minister emphasized that this decision is intended to end the abuse of military personnel for private gain, a practice he described as inconsistent with the professional obligations of the armed forces.
“This decision aims to STOP the misuse of military personnel for personal gain,” he wrote.
Dr. Omane Boamah also warned that any military personnel found engaging in unauthorized guard or escort duties would face severe consequences.
“Therefore, military personnel found providing unauthorized guard duties, and any other unauthorized duties will face far-reaching consequences,” he cautioned.
Calling for collective responsibility, the Defence Minister urged citizens to support the initiative in order to ensure a more disciplined and just use of state security resources.
“Let’s work together to promote a more disciplined and responsible use of our military resources. We’re committed to transparency and accountability. Let’s build a more responsible and just society together,” he concluded.
The move is seen as part of President John Mahama’s broader strategy to reset governance structures and reduce the politicization and misuse of state institutions.
Did you know you can invest in agriculture right from the comfort of your home using just your mobile phone? That’s the innovative model being championed by Ghana-based agri-tech firm Grow For Me. The firm is leveraging digital tools to make it possible for anyone to participate in farming without ever getting their hands dirty, while simultaneously empowering farmers to scale up their productivity and earnings.
Grow For Me operates a web-based crowdfunding platform that allows individuals to invest in crop production and, in turn, share in the profits from sales at harvest. At the same time, the platform enables farmers to sell their produce at competitive rates, ensuring they remain motivated and financially secure to continue farming. This dual strategy has revolutionised agricultural finance in Ghana and is rapidly gaining traction.
In 2023, the firm partnered with MTN Ghana to launch a mobile-accessible version of its platform. The goal was to transform commodity financing, aggregation, and trading into a streamlined, digital experience accessible to both investors and farmers. The platform, now also available through other networks, enables investors and funders to support the purchase of essential farm inputs like quality seeds and fertilizer, as well as finance the aggregation and trading of commodities. In order to deepen transparency, investors receive monthly updates on the performance of farms or trades, while buyers and off-takers, including processing companies, exporters, and retailers, easily access quality agricultural commodities through the platform.
This digital marketplace benefits both sides. Farmers gain financial backing from individuals who believe in their potential, and sponsors earn a return when the crops are sold through the Ghana Commodity Exchange or certified off-takers. The system is helping businesses raise the funds they need to expand and innovate by connecting them directly with supportive investors, opening new doors for growth and prosperity in Ghana’s agricultural space.
Nana Prempeh, CEO of Grow For Me
Accessing Grow For Me’s services is simple. On MTN Ghana, users dial *170#, then select Option 5 for Financial Services, Option 4 for Pensions and Investment, and finally Option 3 for Grow For Me. This opens a menu of six services: “I want to Fund/Invest,” “Check my updates,” “I want to Buy,” “I want to Sell,” “I am a Farmer,” and “Training.” Choosing “I want to Buy” presents a list of available commodities such as cocoa / shea nuts, cashew, rice, soybean, and maize. After selecting a crop, the system prompts users to input how many units they want to purchase, shows the cost per unit, and provides the expected range of interest rates.
For instance, for the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, one unit of maize was priced at 1,050 Cedis, with expected returns ranging between 5.43% and 12.86%. After entering the number of units, the platform displays the investment duration (April 1 to September 30, 2025 in this case), and the anticipated payout date, which for Q2 was December 23, 2025. The platform connects investors with a trusted network of experienced farmers growing high-demand crops, ensuring that funded crops are cultivated, harvested, and sold to a ready market, allowing investors to reap rewards at harvest without ever stepping onto a farm.
On the flip side, the platform also supports farmers who want to sell their commodities. After dialing into the Grow For Me service and selecting “I am a Farmer,” users are guided through a process that allows them to sell their harvests, request farm services, or access training. After selecting the commodity and their location, the system shows a list of nearby warehouses, current prices, and available working capital. Farmers can either deliver the crops themselves or arrange for a trained aggregator to pick them up. Payments are made either in cash or through mobile money.
According to CEO Nana Prempeh, much of the company’s focus now is on building robust financial systems that support the platform’s growth and accessibility. “What we are spending more time on is our financial services offering. We are working a lot on that because it is scalable, it’s accessible, it doesn’t require a lot of boots on the ground,” he said.
Grow For Me is playing a vital role in transforming Africa’s food systems by integrating capital, technology, trade, regulation, and policy. It offers a unified platform where individuals and businesses can invest in crop production, support commodity aggregation, and provide off-takers with reliable access to traceable produce. The firm’s work supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), by creating opportunities for farmers in rural communities that are often hit hardest by labor shortages and the effects of urban migration. The firm equips farmers to increase their income, build resilience, and break free from cycles of poverty.
Since its inception, Grow For Me has made impressive strides. The firm reports on it’s website that it has traded over $1.1 million worth of commodities, raised $152,000 for input financing, impacted 19,000 farmers, cultivated 3,500 acres of land, and raised $450,000 in working capital.
Much of this success, Nana Prempeh emphasizes, is due to the company’s strategic partnerships. “Through AGRA, we’ve been able to reach out to thousands of farmers. We’ve been able to provide them with a ready market where they can move their produce from farm to market. And we are happy that we can work with our partners from Goldcoin to ensure there is no post-harvest loss. And thanks to AGRA for making that possible,” he noted.
Grow For Me says it is helping rewrite the narrative of African agriculture, one mobile phone at a time, by turning farming into a smart, digital, and scalable investment for the future.
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Former NPP Deputy General Secretary, Nana Obiri Boahen
Former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has launched a blistering critique of the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government and the party for disbanding its affiliated vigilante groups — Delta Force and Invisible Force — describing the move as politically naive and detrimental to the party’s grassroots strength.
His comments follow a violent incident during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun on July 11, 2025, in which former Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister, Mavis Hawa Koomson, and the NPP’s Deputy National Organiser, Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah, were physically assaulted by thugs allegedly affiliated with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In an interview, Obiri Boahen expressed dismay over what he termed as the NPP’s failure to safeguard its loyalists, arguing that the party turned its back on the very forces that helped secure its 2016 electoral victory.
“As for the NDC, you can’t match them. What happened at Ablekuma North is just a dress rehearsal for the Akwatia by-election. I know the NDC,” he said.
He blamed the NPP’s leadership for neglecting its grassroots operatives and abandoning groups that provided essential protection when the party was in opposition.
“The Invisible Force and Delta Force were the ones that helped us secure power in 2016. Not even the police or military could give us the protection they did. These boys gave us the much-needed shield,” Obiri Boahen declared.
He criticised the party’s support for the 2019 Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, which outlawed political militia groups, saying it weakened the NPP’s on-the-ground defenses against rival aggression.
“It did not make sense when the NPP introduced a law to disband vigilante groups. I questioned that decision and asked why the NPP was behaving like children. Does the NPP have more strength than the NDC?” he asked.
He further revealed that had the groups remained intact, they would have made him their patron due to his supportive relationship with them.
“A time came, if the government had not disbanded Delta Force and Invisible Force, they would have made me their patron because I related to them, recognised them, and addressed their concerns,” he noted.
Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, a former Deputy General Secretary of the NPP on disband of the NPP Vigilante boys and Akwatia by-election. Something to PONDER NDC 👂. pic.twitter.com/Pt8heG55g4
The inauguration of all three boards, marks a renewed push by the Ministry
The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, inaugurated three key governing boards under her Ministry, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), and the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank), to strengthen Ghana’s investment, industrialization, and export agenda.
The first to be inaugurated was the 10-member governing board of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, chaired by former Minister of State, Akwasi Oppong-Fosu.
Other members include Dr Zakaria Mumuni, Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Sampson Ahi, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem, CEO of GIPC Simon Madjie, Dr Reuben Owusu Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Association of Banks John Awuah, Major Christine Naa Adoley Oko (Rtd), and President of the Greater Accra Markets Association Mercy Afrowa Needjan.
Addressing the Board, the minister emphasised the critical role of GIPC in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to propel job creation and economic transformation.
She announced plans for a review of the GIPC Act to make it more robust and responsive to global investment dynamics.
“I am confident that you know the mandate of the board for which you have been called to serve – primarily to bring foreign direct investment into Ghana. We are looking at your law again to make it more robust, more effective, and to help you achieve your mandate,” Ofosu-Adjare stated.
Chairperson of the Board, Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, pledged the Board’s commitment to supporting the minister in realizing the President’s vision of a transformed Ghanaian economy through strategic investment promotion.
The minister later inaugurated the governing board of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), chaired by Hudu Mogtari.
The 12-member board comprises Appiah Kusi Adomako, Michael Agbeko Kwadjo Seneyah, Roderick Kwabena Daddey-Agyei, Dramani Bukari, Samuel Akrofi, Prof Nana Ama Browne Klutse, Dr Humphrey Ayim-Darke, Prof Ransford Edward Van Gyamfo, Prof Charles Tortoe, Jane Dede Senam Tachie-Menson, and Rodaline Zumale Adama.
Ofosu-Adjare charged the board to prioritize quality assurance and standard harmonization, particularly under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), to enhance Ghana’s competitiveness on the continental market.
“We need to do a lot of standard harmonization because once we harmonize our standards with other countries it makes trading easier under AfCFTA,” she noted.
Chairperson Hudu Mogtari assured the minister of the board’s dedication to safeguarding consumer interests and supporting industrial development through enhanced standardization and regulatory enforcement.
Completing the day’s series of inaugurations, the minister also swore in the newly constituted board of the Ghana Exim Bank, with Dr Joseph Nyarkotei Dorh as Chairperson.
Other members include Samuel Danquah Arkhurt, Deputy Minister Sampson Ahi (MP), Matilda Asante-Aseidu, Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur, Stephen Abbas Miezan, Adamu Robert Akati, Millicent Samira Lardi Glawu, and Sylvester Adinam Mensah.
In his remarks, Dr Joseph Nyarkotei Dorh expressed gratitude to the minister for the opportunity to serve and outlined the board’s strategic focus in line with Ghana Exim Bank’s mandate and the President’s vision for a 24-hour economy.
He indicated that the board would concentrate on five key areas: strengthening the agriculture–agribusiness value chain, boosting food production for national security, promoting import substitution and export diversification, and accelerating garment and apparel exports.
Dr Dorh further emphasized the board’s targeted commitment to increasing rice production and expanding the poultry industry. “We shall avoid the temptation of spreading thin to make the necessary impact and become more relevant in the broader objectives of Ghana Exim Bank. Minister, count on us to deliver on the objectives of the bank,” he assured.
The inauguration of all three boards, marks a renewed push by the Ministry to deepen investor confidence, ensure product and service quality, and strengthen export capacity in line with Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda.
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Musician Emmanuel Kwamina Amonoo, popularly known as Quamina MP
Musician Emmanuel Kwamina Amonoo, popularly known as Quamina MP is of the opinion that ladies easily fall in love with guys who speak Fante.
According to the Mankessim-born singer, Fante-speaking people are naturally funny, and ladies love guys who make them laugh and smile all the time.
He remarked while speaking in an interview on property fm and monitored by MyNewsGh.com that “Normally, when I engage in a conversation with my boys, they all get excited and start laughing because the Fante language is unique”.
“It’s true that speaking the Fante language makes a lot of girls admire you and probably fall in love with you,” he said.
Adding that “when the ladies hear you speak Fante, it sounds nice to them, and they want to even follow you home. Most ladies want to date a guy who will make them laugh or smile, and we, the Fante guys, are known for that.”
Talented Ghanaian striker Francis Antwi Boasiako has made a significant move in his football career, signing with Serbian Super Liga side Javor Ivanjica, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm
The 20-year-old joins the top-flight team on a free transfer after an impressive season with Radnicki Sremska Mitrovica in Serbia’s second division.
Boasiako began his football journey with lower-tier Ghanaian outfit Benab FC, where he built a reputation as a prolific goal scorer, netting over 50 goals before heading to Europe.
His debut season at Radnicki saw him adapt well to Serbian football, registering three goals and one assist in 23 games – a performance that earned the attention of Javor’s scouting department.
“Francis Antwi stood out last season,” a statement from Javor’s official website read. “He showed great promise in his first professional campaign, and we are confident in his growth.”
Reacting to the transfer, Boasiako expressed his excitement: “This is a major milestone in my journey. I’m truly thankful and ready to give my all.”
Javor, newly promoted to the Serbian top division, views Boasiako as a vital addition to their squad.
With his speed, flair, and strong desire to develop, the young Ghanaian is expected to play a pivotal role in helping the club establish itself in the league.
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it will proceed with its National Delegates Conference as scheduled on Saturday, July 19, 2025, despite calls from within the party to postpone the event.
Following a petition urging a change of date to allow more time to address pressing internal issues, the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council have dismissed the request, citing extensive preparations and firm commitments already made.
Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee, Joseph Osei-Owusu, confirmed the decision at a media briefing after the Council meeting.
“There was a petition that the date for the conference should be changed. Our NEC, after considering it, decided that we should continue. Given the preparation and commitments that we have made, the conference will proceed as announced,” he said.
The upcoming conference is expected to be a pivotal moment for the party, with major constitutional reforms on the agenda. Delegates will deliberate on proposed amendments arising from the Prof. Mike Oquaye Committee report and a longstanding proposal from the party’s 2019 Delegates Conference in Kumasi.
Although the 2019 reform was approved in principle, it has not been formally adopted until now. The party leadership sees this conference as an opportunity to complete that process.
At a press briefing ahead of the event, NPP Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, emphasised that the constitutional reforms are aimed at strengthening the party’s internal structures and preparing it for future electoral victories, particularly the 2028 general elections.
“That report, which has a package of amendments—and proposals resulting from the Mike Oquaye Committee and other submissions by party members—is part of the bundle that this conference will consider,” Ahiagbah explained.
This year’s conference will be held under the theme “Rebuilding Together With Our Values,” reflecting the party’s focus on unity, renewal, and long-term strategic planning.
NPP to consider Constitutional Amendments at July 19 Delegates Conference
Opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications director Richard Ahiagbah has alleged security manipulation by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the recent Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.
Speaking to media, Ahiagbah claimed state security was deliberately sidelined in favor of NDC-aligned operatives.
“The state was supposed to provide security, but they demobilized official agencies and deployed their own personnel,” Ahiagbah stated. He asserted the NDC created an unsafe environment for opposition voters through intimidation tactics designed to influence the outcome.
“They know they lost but engineered this rerun under fabricated security,” he added, alleging NDC operatives discouraged non-partisan voters and opposition supporters through visible coercion. Ahiagbah further questioned law enforcement’s response, asking, “Why haven’t they arrested anybody?” regarding the alleged incidents.
The accusations center on the July 14 by-election, though no formal evidence of misconduct has been presented publicly. The NDC administration under President Mahama has not yet responded to the claims.
Member of Parliament (MP) for Suaman Dadieso Constituency, Frederick Addy
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has given a vivid update to the Member of Parliament (MP) for Suaman Dadieso Constituency, Frederick Addy, about the steps being put in place to post trained but unemployed health professionals in his constituency.
During a Parliamentary session on Friday, July 11, 2025, the minister addressed the pressing issue raised by the MP about the measures being implemented to tackle the challenges faced by 30,000 trained health workers who have remained unemployed despite the critical staff shortage in health facilities nationwide.
Akandoh explained that there are health professionals who meet the employment criteria but are still awaiting recruitment.
“Currently, the number of health workers demanding employment is substantial and far above the 30,000 as quoted; please permit me provide some details of health professionals currently eligible for employment but yet to be recruited.
“We have the 2021 batch with the total of 15,947, the 2022 batch with the total of 17,176 and the 2023 batch with the total of 15,755; this gives us the total of 48,878 unemployed nurses,” he asserted.
According to him, approximately 15,000 nurses were given financial clearance and employed in December 2024 and their payroll process is ongoing.
However, approximately 8,000 of them have been placed on payroll while others are yet to have a hologram and some yet to have their clearance renewed because some of them expired.
He highlighted that a category of 21,570 health professionals, specifically allied health professionals have not had financial clearance for several years, dating back to 2019.
He noted that, a total of 1,621 unemployed pharmacists has also not received any financial clearance since 2019.
Akandoh also mentioned that efforts are currently underway to begin the recruitment process of over 900 medical doctors who are presently not working.
The minister guaranteed that collaboration between the Finance and Health Ministries would facilitate the swift recruitment of health professionals, effectively doubling numbers in the health institutions.
“The problem is therefore enormous, but we’re committed to finding solutions to it; the Ministry is actively engaging the relevant stakeholders including the Ministry of Finance to ensure that the recruitment of professionals is done as soon as possible to beef up the numbers at various health institutions to promote quality of care for all people living in Ghana,” he assured.
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Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has strongly denied claims that he attempted to reverse the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision to hold early primaries or to postpone the upcoming National Delegates Conference scheduled for July 19.
This follows media reports suggesting that the former President sought to overturn the party’s stance on early primaries and delay the conference.
In a statement issued on Monday, July 14, the Office of the Former President dismissed the allegations as “completely false.”
“President Akufo-Addo, who has been out of the jurisdiction for some time now, has not made any such requests to the party—either through a petition or by any other means—and has no intention of doing so,” the statement read.
It further added, “Clearly, those behind these publications have an agenda of their own, which has nothing to do with improving the fortunes of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).”
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Monday, July 14, announced that its upcoming Annual Delegates Conference, scheduled for Saturday, July 19, will deliberate on key constitutional reforms, including recommendations from the Prof. Mike Oquaye Committee report and an outstanding proposal from the party’s 2019 Delegates Conference in Kumasi.
Though the 2019 reform received approval at the time, it has yet to be formally presented for consideration until now.
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Evangelist Mama Pat, also known as Nana Agradaa, has received sad news as the court has refused to grant her bail. According to a report by Ghbase, this comes after her legal team filed a request asking the court to release her while she waits for her appeal to be heard.
