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Mr. Stephen Adjokatcher, President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), has been elected Vice President of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), the global body for Freight Forwarders.

The election took place at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, Vietnam, at the FIATA World Congress 2025, held from October 6 to 10.

His election marks a significant milestone not only for Ghana but for the African freight forwarding community, as Mr. Adjokatcher brings decades of experience and leadership to the global logistics platform.

In stiff competition with 13 other candidates, Mr. Adjokatcher emerged victorious. Other countries who contested the vice presidency included, India, Italy, Columbia, Vietnam, Morocco, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Iran, Chinese Taipei and Egypt.

In his acceptance remarks, Mr. Adjokatcher expressed gratitude to the newly elected President, Thomas Sim from Singapore and the Director-General of FIATA, Mr. Stephane Graber for the confidence placed in him by FIATA’s member associations, and reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the pressing challenges confronting the global logistics and transport sector.

‘The world is experiencing rapid changes in supply chain dynamics, digitalisation, and sustainability expectations. As Vice President, I am dedicated to collaborating with stakeholders worldwide to develop practical, future-oriented solutions,’ he stated.

He added that ‘Together, we must ensure that the freight forwarding industry stays resilient, efficient, and inclusive amid global disruptions.’

Even before his election, Mr. Adjokatcher had already initiated measures aimed at connecting the Togolese Association, Union Professionnel Des Agrés en Douane du Togo (UPRAD TOGO) with FIATA. This has allowed the Togolese Freight Forwarders to access the benefits of the global organisation.

An astute Freight Forwarder of several decades, Mr. Adjokatcher is also the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Santa Shipping Company.

The 2025 FIATA World Congress, under the theme, ‘Green and Resilient Logistics’, brought together more than 1,000 leaders in the logistics and transport sectors from 100 countries across the world.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the congress after his election, Mr. Adjokatcher expressed gratitude to the delegates for the confidence reposed in him, promising to perform his duties diligently and to the best of his ability.

He thanked his colleagues from GIFF who went with him to the congress for the support they gave him, which paved the way for his election.

Under his leadership at GIFF, Mr. Adjokatcher has been instrumental in driving regulatory reforms, capacity building, and the digital transformation of freight forwarding in Ghana.

For almost 100 years, FIATA has been convening industry leaders and innovators in logistics at its flagship FIATA World Congress (FWC) to discuss industry challenges and trends.

This annual event, which takes place around September and October, brings together around 700 to 1,000 participants from the logistics, transport, and cargo industries, as well as observers from other sectors and a number of institutional attendees.

FIATA, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, represents over 40,000 forwarding and logistics firms worldwide.

Afrobeat star KiDi has said he has a firm belief in monogamy, insisting that love and relationships should focus on one man and one woman.

In an interview on Asempa FM, the ‘Lomo Lomo’ hitmaker revealed that his parents’ enduring relationship shaped his views on commitment.

‘I grew up watching my mum and dad build something beautiful together. They’ve been together for years, and that has shaped how I see love and family,’ he said.

KiDi clarified that his perspective is personal and rooted in his Christian faith, rather than a rule for others.

‘Muslims are allowed to marry more than one; Christians are not, so I cannot say what’s right or wrong for anyone else. What works for one person might not work for another,’ he explained.

The 2022 Telecel Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year said his family’s example instilled in him loyalty, commitment, and partnership-values he plans to uphold in his own love life. The new revelation has come weeks after KiDi was quoted as saying he is not a romantic type of lover.

BLACK STARS captain Jordan Ayew has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Ghanaians following the team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

In a statement, Ayew thanked his teammates, coaching staff, the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the Government of Ghana, and fans nationwide for their unwavering support throughout the qualifiers.

‘I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your undiluted support throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers,’ Ayew said.

‘As captain of the Black Stars, I’m honoured to lead this talented group of players, and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together.’

He praised his teammates for their dedication and unity, acknowledged the technical team’s leadership, and commended the GFA and government for their continued backing.

Ayew also thanked fans for their love and passion, describing them as the team’s biggest motivation.

The Black Stars booked their fifth consecutive World Cup appearance after defeating Comoros 1-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium last Sunday to top Group I.

Ayew played a key role in the campaign, registering 14 goal contributions – seven goals and seven assists.

The Accra West Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has begun installing smart prepaid meters for residents of Wiaboman, a coastal community in the Greater Accra Region.

The initiative aims to replace about 4,000 faulty meters and provide new applicants with MMS-compliant smart prepaid meters under the company’s Loss Reduction Programme (LRP).

According to ECG, the exercise will enhance service delivery, improve customer satisfaction and convenience, and help reduce commercial losses in the community.

At a community engagement with residents, the Acting District Manager for Bortianor, John Afanu, explained that the replacement exercise was entirely free for customers.

He added that ECG had been losing significant revenue in the area and hoped to seal the loopholes by replacing defective meters.

‘With the smart prepaid meters, customers can buy power at any time of the day at their convenience. The ECG Power App also allows customers to directly report power outages and challenges,’ Mr. Afanu said.

The Revenue Protection Manager, Dr. Mark Owusu Ansah, expressed concern about the high rate of illegal connections in the area, warning that such activities endanger lives and property.

‘Illegally connecting to the grid without recourse to ECG overloads transformers, leading to damage and costly replacements,’ he cautioned.

He further warned that individuals found engaging in illegal connections would be disconnected, surcharged for the stolen power, and prosecuted for power theft, adding that offenders could also be named publicly in the media.

Dr. Ansah also advised residents against using substandard electrical cables, urging them to hire certified electricians to prevent fire outbreaks.

Speaking on behalf of the community, the Assemblyman for Wiaboman, Samuel Mensah, welcomed ECG’s engagement and pledged the community’s support to address the challenges and curb illegal activities.

He said this collaboration would improve customer satisfaction while ensuring ECG receives the needed revenue from the area.

Present at the event were the Chief of Wiaboman, Nii Shantakplebi, local political leaders, traditional authorities, and community elders.

Residents were also educated on ECG’s recent digital innovations, including the ECG Mobile App and the shortcode *226#, which allow customers to check bills, make payments, and report faults conveniently.

Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo has expressed pride and gratitude after guiding Ghana to a historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking his second successful campaign as national team coach.

Speaking at the post-match press conference at the Accra Sports Stadium following Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Comoros, Addo described the achievement as a collective success built on unity, maturity, and hard work.

Addo praised his team’s performance, noting that while Comoros posed a strong challenge-especially on the counterattack-the Black Stars maintained control throughout.

‘We had a good game. They had an early chance but didn’t score, and from then we controlled the game with solid defending and a good midfield,’ he said.

Addo dedicated the achievement to the team and the nation.

‘For me, it’s a big achievement, but it’s not about me-it’s about us,’ he said. ‘It’s for every Ghanaian, for the players, for the team. Some of the players will experience the World Cup for the first time, and I’m very happy for them. This qualification belongs to everyone.’

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The Black Stars have extended a heartfelt message of gratitude to Ghanaians following their successful qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be staged in Mexico, Canada, and the United States of America.

In an emotional statement addressed to the nation, the players, technical team, and management of the Black Stars thanked Ghanaians for their unwavering support throughout the qualifiers.

‘To the people of Ghana, we would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers,’ the message read. ‘Your passion, energy, and encouragement have been instrumental in driving the Black Stars forward.’

The erstwhile Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has told a High Court in Accra that he is having some disagreements with his lawyer which is being mediated.

The former Minister of Education appeared in court yesterday without his lawyer, Aaron Duke Sasu, and when queried, he told the court, presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay that ‘this morning he told me he won’t be present. The misunderstanding between me and my lawyer is being mediated and I hope we will be able to resolve it this week.’

Justice Kocuvie-Tay confirmed receiving a notice of withdrawal from the lawyer, and indicated that ‘he is a human being and he can change his mind,’ adding that ‘but there are so many lawyers who can represent you.’

Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi is before the court together with former Chief Executive Officer of the Fund, Solomon Asamoah, for their alleged involvement in the dissipation of state funds in the non-existent $2 million Accra Skytrain project.

They have denied the charges against them and the court, previously presided over by Justice Comfort Tasiame admitted them to bail and as part of the conditions, ordered them to report to the case investigator.

The prosecution was expected to call its first of six witnesses yesterday, but the case had to be adjourned to October 20, 2025, due to an application for stay of proceedings filed by Solomon Asamoah which had not been served on the Office of the Attorney General.

The application is seeking the stay of proceedings pending the determination of an appeal challenging the decision of the court which dismissed an earlier application asking it to order the Attorney General to disclose some documents from the Fund.

He has asked the court to order the prosecution to disclose certain documents which he said were deliberately omitted during disclosure but are crucial to his preparation for defence.

Among the documents he was asking for are all board packs that were sent to members of the GIIF board from 2017 to 2021, along with both signed and unsigned minutes of the Board and Investment Committee meetings that took place during that period.

He was also seeking the complete attendance records for every GIIF Board and Investment Committee meeting within those years.

Again, Mr. Asamoah sought for all memoranda related to the Ai Skytrain project, as well as email correspondence between himself and several members of the board, among others.

But the court, in a ruling, held that the prosecution had indicated that the said documents are not in their possession and since there are other means counsel for Solomon Asamoah can use to procure the documents they are requesting for, the request would not be granted.

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The brief facts indicate that the Accra Skytrain project was to be constructed on a Design, Build Finance, and Operate basis.

‘In the memorandum of understanding, GIIF was to be the anchor equity investor and local project development partner to the Africa Investor Holdings (Proprietary) Limited. It was further agreed in the memorandum of understanding that GIIF would conduct due diligence and develop a bankable feasibility study on the project,’ the facts added.

A shareholder agreement was subsequently signed on January 9, 2019 between GIIF and Africa Investor Holdings Limited where the later was to transfer 10% of its alleged 100% shares in a company styled as ‘Ai Skytrain Consortium Holdings,’ a limited liability company registered in Mauritius.

The facts added that neither of the accused persons have been able to account for the $2 million.

Century Aviation Limited, a wholly Ghanaian-owned aviation company, has achieved a new milestone in the nation’s transportation industry with the successful completion of a demonstration flight to Ho Airport.

The flight departed from Kotoka International Airport on September 25, 2025, at 14:40 GMT with 19 passengers aboard a Cessna SkyCourier aircraft.

The journey took approximately 30 minutes, with the aircraft returning to Accra at around 16:35.

The demonstration flight was a collaboration between Century Aviation and Africair, the authorised African representative of Textron Aviation, manufacturers of the SkyCourier.

The two companies have been working together over the past four years to develop a plan for introducing a reliable and efficient air taxi service in Ghana.

Century Aviation aims to operate scheduled passenger and cargo flights to underserved destinations while strengthening its existing charter services for multinational corporations, oil and gas companies, and mining firms.

Essie Anno Sackey, Managing Director of Century Aviation, lauded the safety, efficiency, versatility, and performance of the SkyCourier aircraft.

‘We are particularly impressed with two things. First, the ease with which you can reconfigure the internal space for passengers or cargo depending on the flight requirements.

‘Secondly, the SkyCourier’s ability to take off and land on various runway surfaces allows us to serve underserved destinations in Ghana and across West Africa, which is central to our expansion plans,’ she said.

The Cessna SkyCourier is a low-maintenance, twin-engine, high-wing turboprop aircraft capable of transporting up to 19 passengers with luggage. It is designed for passenger comfort, offering extra legroom, USB charging ports, and windows along every row.

The aircraft has a maximum cruise speed of 389 km/h, an operating altitude of 25,000 ft, and a maximum range of 1,704 km.

Additionally, the SkyCourier can be operated by a single pilot and has a cargo capacity of 6,000 pounds, making it suitable for both passenger and freight operations.

Established in April 2009, Century Aviation Ltd specialises in providing safe and efficient aviation services to high-demand sectors such as oil and gas, mining, and other critical industries.

The company holds both an Air Carrier License (ACL) and an Airline Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and is also registered with the Petroleum Commission.

The KGL Group of companies, Ghana’s leading wholly-owned indigenous conglomerate and proud headline sponsor of the Ghana Black Stars, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the senior national football team and its management and technical staff for their qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, commended the team for their unwavering determination, unity, and fighting spirit that ensured Ghana’s triumphant qualification on the global stage. He described the achievement as a reflection of Ghana’s enduring passion for football and national excellence.

‘We believe that sports is a transformative force – one that fosters discipline, resilience, unity, and national pride. The Black Stars have once again demonstrated these values through their outstanding performance. As a brand committed to national development, we at KGL Group are proud to stand with them and contribute to Ghana’s journey in global sports,’ said Mr. Dadey.

Mr. Dadey further extended special recognition to His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic, for his visionary leadership and continuous support for youth and sports development.

‘We are deeply inspired by President Mahama’s commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and creating opportunities for young athletes. His focus on collaboration and investment in sports continues to motivate corporate institutions like KGL Group to play an active role in nurturing Ghana’s sporting potential,’ he added.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote sports, youth empowerment, and talent development across the country.

‘This is more than football – it’s a story of perseverance, teamwork, and the Ghanaian spirit. We encourage every citizen to rally behind the Black Stars as they prepare to make us proud on the world stage,’ Mr. Dadey concluded.

Boxer and media personality, Bukom Banku, has revealed that he lost his television job because he decided to bleach his skin – a practice he proudly calls his ‘talent.’

He made this disclosure during an interview with Empress Gifty on UTV, explaining that management at the station where he once worked took issue with his skin bleaching. However, Bukom Banku stopped short of naming the TV station involved.

‘I lost my TV job because I was bleaching. But bleaching is my talent. That’s my fashion, my style. I love it,’ he boldly stated.

In June 2020, Bukom Banku made headlines when he became the host of a new show titled Bukom Banku Live on GHOne TV. He had signed the deal a month earlier, in May 2020, celebrating the milestone with champagne alongside management of the station.

However, his time on air was short-lived, sparking speculation about why he suddenly disappeared from screens.

In a 2021 video, Bukom Banku clarified that he was not sacked, insisting that his contract with GHOne TV was simply not renewed after its four-month term expired in December 2020 following the elections.

‘I signed for four months, and when it ended, they didn’t renew it because the show had served its purpose,’ he said at the time, adding that the experience had been rewarding and unforgettable.

He also revealed that another channel, TV7, had approached him with a new offer shortly after his exit from GHOne.

Although it remains unclear which specific platform he was referring to in his recent interview, Bukom Banku’s comments suggest that his bleaching habit may have influenced decisions about his television career.

The principal members of the Agona royal family of Denkyira, Old Juabeng and New Juabeng in the Central Region have dragged Oscar Kesse aka Kwame Mensah to the Regional House of Chiefs over his nomination as the next person to occupy the vacant stool of the area.

According to the petition filed by Abusuapanyin Precious Kwame Mensah, Sampson Delali Mensah and Alice Afia Mensah, Oscar Kesse is not a member of the Agona royal family and is not by custom entitled to be nominated and enstooled as chief of Denkyira.

The petition also alleges that Oscar Kesse was nominated by the Queenmother of the area, Nana Ama Ayensua Sara III, in spite of the fact that he did not appear before a committee set up by her to vet prospective candidates who had presented their ‘Dwantoa’, ‘apologies’ to the Chief of Agona Port who chaired the committee.

It argues that principal kingmakers of the traditional area did not, and were not made to participate in the selection and election process of the purported nomination of Kwame Mensah.

The petition indicates that the paramount stool of Denkyira Traditional Area became vacant in 2015 when the occupant, Odeefuo Boa Amponsem III died.

It indicates that whenever the paramount stool of Denkyira becomes vacant, a candidate is selected and appointed as occupant of the paramount stool of Denkyira from the Agona royal family.

‘That it is only the Agona royal family from which a person or candidate who is a true royal of the Agona clan from proper lineage is nominated, selected, enstooled and installed as paramount chief of Denkyira Traditional Area,’ it added.

It avers that the present Queenmother of the area and Kwame Mensah, who are niece and nephew of the immediate past paramount chief of Denkyira, are not members of the Agona royal family of Denkyira.

It says the two are Fantis and they belong to the Asona family at Cape Coast or Asona clan at Cape Coast, which clan has the crow known in the local parlance as ‘Kwakwadabi’ as the clan’s symbol.

That notwithstanding, it alleges that the Queenmother, without going through the appropriate channels, hurriedly announced Kwame Mensah as the next occupant of the stool.

‘That the entire process of the purported nomination and confinement of 2nd respondent [Kwame Mensah] for enstoolment and installation as paramount chief of Denkyira Traditional Area is illegal, was done without due process and was not done in accordance with the custom, practice and tradition prevalent in the Denkyira Traditional Area relating to the enstoolment of a Denkyirahene,’ the petition avers.

The petitioners are therefore, seeking a declaration that Nana Ama Ayensua Sara III, not being a member of the Agona royal family, is not eligible to acquire the status of Queenmother of Denkyira Traditional Area and for that reason her status as Queenmother is null and void.

They also want a declaration that Kwame Mensah, who is not a member of the Agona royal family of Denkyira, is not eligible to be nominated, proclaimed, confined, enstooled and installed as occupant of the paramount stool of Denkyira Traditional Area or as Paramount Chief of Denkyira Traditional Area.

They further want an order restraining Nana Ama Ayensua Sara III from holding herself out as Paramount Queenmother of Denkyira Traditional Area and from in anyway dealing with properties belonging to the paramount stool of Denkyira Traditional Area.

Again, they want an order restraining respondents from taking any further step or performing any further rituals and customs relating to the purported confinement of Kwame Mensah.

They also want an order restraining respondents from enstooling and installing Kwame Mensah as Paramount Chief of Denkyira Traditional Area.