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Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) is set to host over 2,000 local and global investors, diplomats, policymakers, and business leaders at the maiden edition of the Invest Ghana Summit, scheduled for November 16 to 17, 2026 in Accra.

According to the GIPA the Summit which will be held under the theme, ‘Investing in Ghana’s New Economy: Building a Productive Economy that Creates Value and Competes Globally’ will serve as a premier platform to showcase the country’s investment opportunities, including recent reforms and opportunities linked to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

GIPA also mentioned that the summit will focus on investment opportunities identified through its Investment Opportunities, Mapping Project (IOMP), alongside initiatives linked to the Government’s 24-Hour Economy agenda and opportunities that leverage regional market access under the AfCFTA.

GIPA further announced that the summit will be followed by the 22nd Ghana Club 100 Awards on November 18, 2026, GIPA’s flagship corporate awards programme at The Palms Convention Centre, Accra, where the country’s top-performing companies will be honoured for excellence, innovation, growth, and contributions to the development of the country.

Speaking at the media launch of the Invest Ghana Summit and Ghana Club 100 Awards, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the GIPA, Simon Madjie, said the two-day Summit is also expected to connect investors with viable projects and investment opportunities from various parts of the country.

He said the summit will provide a platform for Ghanaian businesses and project promoters to engage directly with investors, financiers, and technical partners, while facilitating access to policymakers, regulators, and investment facilitation institutions and further engage and help convert investment discussions into tangible partnerships and projects.

‘This is, therefore, the time to present Ghana to the global investment community as a preferred destination in Africa and draw attention to the opportunities emerging across the diverse sectors of our economy,’ he added

The Chief Executive stated that emerging investment narrative should focus on productive investment that will build industries, add value to the country’s resources, strengthen Ghanaian enterprises, expand exports and create sustainable jobs.

Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, reitetrated the government’s commitment to transform the country from one dependent on the production and export of raw materials to one driven by value addition, industrialisation for economic growth.

She said government’s investment promotion strategy was focused not merely on attracting capital but in securing investments that would generate broader economic benefits for the country stating that the Summit will provide an important platform to showcase the country’s investment potential, present bankable opportunities across key sectors and regions, and connect investors with government institutions, businesses, financial institutions and development partners.

US-based Afro-spiritual Ghanaian musician Efiya Otiwaa, the originator of the song ‘Nananom,’ released under Asaase Records, is calling on TV3’s Ghana’s Most Beautiful contestant representing the Ashanti Region, Ampomaa, to publicly apologise for discrediting her work by claiming that it is a folk song.

Efiya says the issue goes beyond the contestant’s performance of the song. Her major concern is that the song was allegedly used without permission and subsequently described as a folk song when the opportunity came to identify its origin.

Efiya is therefore demanding that the proper credit be given on the same Ghana’s Most Beautiful stage where the incident occurred.

She believes Ampomaa should use the same platform to properly acknowledge Efiya Otiwaa as the owner and originator of the song titled ‘Nananom’ and clear the air over the impression that the song is a traditional folk composition.

Efiya also used the incident to highlight a wider problem affecting African creatives: creative works originating from the continent are sometimes stripped of their proper attribution and credited to people or traditions that did not create them.

Her advice to performers is simple: before using another person’s creative work, find out who created it, where it came from, and obtain the appropriate permission.

For Efiya, an apology on the same stage would not only correct the record but also demonstrate respect for Ghanaian creatives and the importance of giving creators their rightful credit.

Adamus Resources has launched a breast cancer awareness campaign in Nzema in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region as part of activities marking the global breast cancer awareness month from October 1 to the end of the month.

Present at the event were the President of the Adamus Ladies Association, Hannah Chemel; Site Doctor of Adamus Resources Limited, Dr. Abdullah Abass; Gynaecologist, Dr. Roland Paaga; and women from surrounding communities.

In a presentation, Dr. Paaga advised women to conduct monthly breast self-examinations and seek clinical breast examinations at least every six months. He identified major risk factors for breast cancer as shisha smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet and lack of physical activity.

He indicated that one of the clinical pathways for women who detect a lump is to undergo a full blood count, ultrasound or mammogram, and a biopsy to determine the appropriate treatment options. He stated that doctors may sometimes recommend complete removal of the breast, even where a lump is small, to prevent cancerous cells from spreading to other parts of the breast tissue.

The Corporate Affairs and Public Relations Officer of Adamus Resources Limited, Archangel Kaku Bennett, said the initiative formed part of the company’s sustained investment in women’s and community welfare.

He said the company, through its Ladies Association, had over the years extended health education beyond the mine to basic and senior high schools, as well as provided education on reproductive health in its operational areas.

The President of the Adamus Ladies Association, Hannah Chemel, urged participants to examine their breasts regularly and report early warning signs for prompt medical attention, noting that early detection could help prevent further complications, while advising women not to resort to self-medication or ignore unusual changes in their breasts.

Participants, who expressed their appreciation for the initiative in an interview, said the event had enabled them to better understand some of the myths surrounding breast cancer and the importance of regular breast examinations.

They said they would report any unusual changes they observed in their breasts to the nearest health facility, and appealed to the company to extend similar programmes to other communities in Nzema, where many residents struggle to access health facilities for basic health screening.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Akatsi South, Daniel Dagbah, has admitted to releasing the road construction equipment for the government’s District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) to undertake work outside the municipality.

According to the MCE, the deployment of the equipment outside the district was strictly for inter-governmental assistance and not for private commercial activities.

There has been allegations that the machines were being used for non-government purposes outside the district.

Mr. Dagbah’s response follows allegations contained in a leaked audio recording accusing the MCE of diverting DRIP equipment for purposes other than public road rehabilitation, including work allegedly connected to private individuals and properties.

According to the allegations, the machines were used at several locations to load and transport chippings and other construction materials, while payments for some of the work were allegedly collected.

A driver of one of the equipment, who was suspended by the MCE, said he was dismissed after he questioned the use of the equipment for non-public activities.

But speaking in an interview with the Daybreak newspaper, Mr. Dagbah flatly denied the allegations.

Asked whether he had suspended a driver because the driver questioned the use of DRIP equipment for his personal activities, Dagbah responded: ‘I would tell you it’s not true. It’s not true.’

The MCE, nonetheless, confirmed that DRIP equipment assigned to Akatsi South had been deployed to other municipalities and locations to undertake construction-related work.

He cited an ICT laboratory project at Ketu North as one of the projects for which the machines were released.

According to him, the equipment initially worked on the project for five days before returning and later being deployed again for another five-day period.

Mr. Dagbah said the arrangement was part of what he described as ‘inter-governmental assistance’, under which Assemblies support one another on development projects.

He further disclosed that the machines were subsequently released to assist with the construction of a health facility as a way of lobbying the financier, who is a private citizen, to also come and do same in Akatsi South.

‘We released the machine again for the construction of a health facility,’ he said, explaining that the project was associated with the Ketu South Municipal Assembly.

The MCE also acknowledged that the machines had been used to provide materials such as chippings, laterite and white sand, adding, ‘We are not using DRIP machines for private work.’

Mr. Dagbah maintained that the activities did not amount to the commercial use of government equipment.

He explained that DRIP operators were not paid directly for the work and that arrangements were made for beneficiaries of the assistance to provide fuel and other support.

According to him, beneficiaries were required to pay about GHS500 for the operators when the machines were deployed and refill the fuel tanks before the equipment returned to the Assembly.

He also said one beneficiary repaired the air-conditioning system of a machine and purchased two new tyres for it.

However, Dagbah complained that the driver whom he had suspended had not returned the tyres to the Assembly.

The allegations also claim that DRIP machinery was seen at several locations, including properties associated with Dagbah and his family.

When asked about claims that the equipment had been used at his father’s property, the MCE rejected the claim.

‘It’s my village. It’s not my father’s,’ he said, arguing that there was no law preventing a public official from using resources or vehicles for activities outside government work as long as public funds were not being used improperly.

He also pointed to his personal use of his private vehicle for government activities as an example of what he described as cooperation between public and private resources.

The controversy comes at a time when the management and use of DRIP equipment are attracting increasing public attention.

The District Road Improvement Programme was launched in 2024 with the deployment of heavy-duty road construction machinery to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to support local road rehabilitation and other development needs.

National DRIP Coordinator, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has repeatedly warned Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) against using the equipment for private purposes, stressing that the machines are national assets entrusted to assemblies for public development.

He has also disclosed that the programme’s tracking system had detected cases of misuse, resulting in the demobilisation of some machines.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side’s success is ‘only the beginning’ after signing a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2030.

The Spaniard’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of the season, but an agreement was reached on improved terms earlier this month.

Arteta, who joined Arsenal in December 2019, could now spend a decade in charge of the Gunners. His new contract reportedly increases his annual salary from £10m to £15m, including bonuses.

‘This club is unique, its character and the way it makes you feel, and I have a great sense of privilege that our journey together will continue,’ Arteta said.

‘We have already built a special bond and created memories that will last a lifetime, and what is so exciting is that this is only the beginning of what we can achieve together.’

The 44-year-old has guided Arsenal to a Premier League title and an FA Cup during his tenure, while they also reached the Champions League final in May, where they lost to Paris St-Germain.

The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Yussif Issaka Jajah, has stated that the launch of the MTN One TV is a step towards giving a wider reach to Ghana’s rich storytelling abilities.

Speaking at the launch of MTN One TV, he applauded the collaboration that exists between the telecommunication giant, movie stakeholders and the ministry in outdooring this initiative, saying, ‘Today we are taking another important step towards a future where Ghanaian stories can travel further, reach wider audiences, and create greater value, while ensuring that the creators, custodians, and communities behind those stories are not left behind.’

Issaka Jajah further indicated that, ’empowering Ghana’s creative industry through collaboration and digital innovation is so timely. This is exactly what the ministry has been advocating for. Under the revised cultural policy of Ghana, our focus is on making culture not just beautiful but bankable.’

He added that ‘the ministry cannot do that without the two things you have identified in your team: collaboration and digital innovation.’

‘On the launch of MTN One TV today, you are taking a bolder step by giving Ghanaian content a home and Ghanaian creators a platform that is only Ghanaian and truly global.

‘To our filmmakers and creators here, this is your moment. As a government, we are committed to working with industry, development partners, technology partners, and all relevant stakeholders that build an environment where Ghanaian creativity can thrive,’ he stated.

He also revealed that the ministry together with its stakeholders are strengthening conversations on intellectual property, local content quotas and training, to ensure that Ghanaian films and content meet world-class standards.

Chief Digital Officer of MTN Ghana, Ibrahim Misto, said the MTN One TV is an entertainment proposition that brings together local storytelling, live channels, international programming, and flexible viewing options.

‘Beyond giving customers greater choice, it creates an opportunity to connect creators, content owners, broadcasters, advertisers, and audiences within a stronger digital entertainment ecosystem by partnering with producers and content owners, we can expand the reach of Ghanaian film and television, make content easier to discover, and give immersion talent greater visibility,’ he said.

Ibrahim Misto further added that a strong digital content ecosystem can also generate new revenue and support writers, directors, actors, editors, technicians, and product crews who depend on the creative industry.

‘Giving Ghanaian content a stronger presence in the digital space is also a way of preserving our cultural identity and ensuring that future generations can continue to connect with the stories that define us,’ he added.

Stakeholders, particularly residents of Ho, have applauded Mobile Money Limited Ghana Festival (MoMo Fest) and ShattaFest organisers for delivering a seamless edition of this year’s festival.

The collaboration brought together two major crowd-pullers – ShattaFest and MoMo Fest – blending pure entertainment with fintech vibes in the Volta Regional capital.

ShattaFest, the brainchild of dancehall heavyweight Shatta Wale, has grown into one of Ghana’s most hyped fan experiences. Every edition pulls thousands of SM faithful who show up to party hard and celebrate Shatta Wale’s influence on Ghana’s dancehall culture.

The festival continues to prove how powerful an artiste’s community can be in creating a large-scale entertainment movement.

MoMo Fest, on the other hand, brought a different flavour. Powered by Mobile Money Limited Ghana, the festival fuses music with financial technology and customer engagement – using performances and interactive experiences to connect with customers while pushing the use of MTN MoMo services and the app.

While ShattaFest thrives on raw music energy and artiste-fan connection, MoMo Fest shows how entertainment can be leveraged for corporate marketing and digital financial inclusion. Both festivals, however, have one thing in common – they attract the youth.

The Gen Z and Millennial crowd that lives for live events, social media buzz, and digital trends. Industry watchers say the growing popularity of such events is a major win for Ghana’s creative economy – boosting opportunities in music, event management, marketing, hospitality, and more.

They also note that with young audiences flocking to such events, organisers must ensure safe, well-managed environments for fans to enjoy themselves. With the entertainment industry becoming increasingly commercialised, the ShattaFest x MoMo Fest link-up proves that music is no longer just entertainment – it’s a powerful tool for audience engagement, brand connection, and economic activity.

Musician, Bisa Kdei, has announced the maiden edition of The Convention, a new annual event celebrating the country’s rich highlife tradition and culture.

The event is scheduled for December 20, 2026, at the Underbridge Annex, East Legon, Accra, and is expected to draw highlife enthusiasts and music lovers from Ghana and beyond.

The Convention will feature live music, entertainment and other activities, with the organisers seeking to bring highlife lovers together for an evening celebrating Ghana’s timeless sound.

The maiden edition is expected to become a new fixture on Ghana’s end-of-year entertainment calendar, with plans to hold the event annually.

Bisa Kdei, who has been active in the music industry for about 15 years, is regarded as one of Ghana’s leading contemporary highlife musicians. Through The Convention, he seeks to further celebrate and promote the genre and its cultural heritage.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG), has cautioned the public against the practice of repairing and re-joining torn and soiled Ghana Cedi notes with adhesive tape for re-issuance as a business activity.

A statement issued by the Bank said the Ghana Cedi banknote is a legal tender and an important national symbol as such the practice undermine the integrity of the currency and may affect its acceptability and proper processing within the cash cycle.

It said, ‘The Ghana Cedi banknote is legal tender and an important national symbol. No person should engage in the repair, re-joining or other alteration of mutilated banknotes for re-issuance or recirculation. Such notes may damage ATMs and currency processing machines and may be rejected when presented for payment or exchange, potentially resulting in financial loss to members of the public’.

It said the Bank of Ghana has the sole mandate for the management of the country’s currency as all mutilated banknotes should be presented to a commercial bank for examination and replacement in accordance with the Bank’s laid-down procedures. Stating that where a mutilated banknote is presented for examination, more than half of the original banknote should be presented.

‘Do not tape, glue, staple, re-join or otherwise attempt to repair damaged banknotes for re-issuance or recirculation. Members of the public are advised to take all mutilated or damaged banknotes to a commercial bank for examination and replacement in accordance with the Bank of Ghana’s laid-down procedures,’ it stated.

The Central Bank further encouraged the public to handle the Cedi banknotes with care and also report people engaged in the improper repair, re-joining or mutilation of banknotes to the Bank of Ghana or the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, has revealed that she would end a serious relationship if she developed an attraction to someone she considered more attractive.

The ‘Rush’ hitmaker made the comment while responding to a relationship dilemma on her Ask Ayra Starr show.

According to her, she would rather end her existing relationship and pursue the new connection than remain with one person while dating another.

‘If I’m in a serious relationship with a guy and then I find another guy more attractive, I would break up with him instead of dating both of them at the same time,’ she said.

Ayra Starr added that people should take time away from relationships to understand their feelings before making major decisions.

She also advised people not to neglect their friends after falling in love, stressing the need for balance between romantic relationships and friendships.

‘You should never abandon your friends because you are in love,’ she said, adding that partners should not isolate each other from their friends.