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A 74-year-old trader, Kofi Antwi Moosi, has been remanded into police custody for two weeks by the Nsuta Circuit Court in the Sekyere Central District of the Ashanti Region for allegedly causing harm to a 42-year-old driver.

The accused is alleged to have attacked the complainant, Addae Richard, with a cutlass at Dadease on September 29, 2026, leaving him with an injury to his right palm.

The court, presided over by His Lordship Simon Nketiah Gagah, issued the remand order on Thursday, October 1, 2026, after the prosecution requested more time to amend the facts of the case.

Chief Inspector C.K. Gyesi, who led the prosecution, told the court that the complainant, a native of Dadease, was walking along the town’s main street with some friends when they passed by the accused’s shop.

According to the prosecution, the complainant and his friends allegedly heard the accused making threatening remarks while wielding a sharp cutlass.

A few minutes later, the prosecution said, the accused allegedly rushed towards Richard and swung the cutlass at him several times before slashing him on his right palm.

The matter was subsequently reported to the Kumawu Police Station, leading to the arrest of the accused.

During police interrogation, the prosecution said Moosi admitted the offence in his caution statement and allegedly told investigators that he would have caused the complainant further harm if he had the opportunity.

The court was further informed that the complainant had been sent to hospital for medical attention.

In view of the circumstances and the need to amend the facts, the court did not take the plea of the accused but remanded him into police custody for two weeks.

The case has been adjourned to October 14, 2026, for the accused to plead to the charge.

Bawa-Rock Limited, a wholly Ghanaian-owned gold trading and mining company based in Obuasi, has provided GHS700,000 in financial assistance to eight poultry farmers in the Greater Accra Region whose businesses were severely affected by the June 29, 2026 floods.

The support, presented at Roman Ridge in Accra, is intended to help the affected farmers recover from losses suffered during the disaster, including the destruction of poultry birds, farm infrastructure, working capital and other valuables.

Presenting the package on behalf of Bawa-Rock Limited, the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Eric Addae Boateng, said the intervention formed part of the company’s corporate social responsibility programme aimed at supporting individuals and businesses affected by unforeseen circumstances.

He said the company recognised the devastating impact of the floods on the farmers and was committed to helping them rebuild and restore their livelihoods.

Mr. Boateng said Bawa-Rock would continue to undertake initiatives aimed at supporting businesses and communities affected by natural disasters and other challenges.

The Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Association of Poultry Farmers, Titus Frederick Lutterodt, commended Bawa-Rock for the intervention, describing it as a significant boost to farmers who had suffered substantial losses.

He said the assistance had renewed hope among affected farmers and would enable them to begin rebuilding their farms and businesses.

‘Your kindness came at a moment when many of us have lost not only the birds and the farm structures but also our means of livelihood and hope for the future,’ Mr. Lutterodt said.

He added that the compensation would go a long way towards helping the affected farmers recover their businesses.

A beneficiary, Shak Al-Mohammed of Shak Farms, said he was overwhelmed by the company’s decision to support the farmers at a time when many were struggling with despair and uncertainty.

He expressed appreciation to Bawa-Rock, saying the assistance would ease the burden on the affected farmers and make it possible for them to restart their businesses.

Another beneficiary, Abena Kyei, who has been involved in poultry and piggery farming since 1995, recounted the devastating impact of the floods on her business.

According to her, she had experienced several flooding disasters over the years without receiving external assistance.

She said the June floods destroyed tens of thousands of her birds, leaving her deeply discouraged and contemplating abandoning farming.

‘I have my partners around here; I was so much discouraged, and we seriously gave up. My joy started arousing when I heard of Bawa-Rock,’ she said.

Previous Intervention

The latest intervention follows another major relief programme by Bawa-Rock after the September 5 Obuasi Town Hall fire, which destroyed the businesses of more than 300 traders.

The company provided relief valued at GHS1.5 million to the affected traders, including industrial sewing machines and other start-up kits to help them resume their businesses.

Bawa-Rock Limited, an aggregator for the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), said it is committed to creating lasting value through transparency, compliance and community impact.

When Theobald Kambonga gained admission to the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale to study for a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, he knew the six-year programme would be demanding. What worried him more was how his family would pay for it.

His father, a teacher, had retired, and the family’s income had fallen with his retirement. His mother ran a small beer bar business in Navrongo, in the Upper East Region, and much of the cost of Theobald’s education depended on what she earned from it.

‘Paying my tuition fees, securing accommodation, and meeting daily upkeep expenses were constant struggles,’ he said.

*A retired teacher’s pension and a small business*

Theobald grew up in Navrongo with parents who wanted more for him than they could easily afford. After his father retired, his mother’s business became the main source of support for the household and for his education.

At UDS, the costs came from three directions: tuition, accommodation, and daily upkeep. Each had to be met, and each depended on money the family was already struggling to find.

Theobald kept up with his studies, but the financial pressure did not ease. Rather than consider leaving his programme, he began looking for help. ‘I actively sought out scholarship opportunities, hoping to ease the burden on my family,’ he said.

That search led him to the MTN Ghana Bright Scholarship.

*The call that changed things*

Theobald learned he had been selected when he received a call from Mr George Frimpong, a coordinator with the MTN Ghana Foundation.

‘When I received the call informing me that I had been selected, I was overwhelmed with joy. I remember shouting and jumping in excitement,’ he said.

With his tuition and accommodation covered, Theobald no longer had to spend his time working out how the next set of bills would be paid. For his mother, it meant the cost she had been carrying largely on her own was significantly reduced.

‘By relieving me of financial stress during my studies, the scholarship enabled me to focus fully on my education and personal development. This support motivated me to give my best,’ he said.

From pharmacy school to industry and research

Theobald completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at UDS. He now works as a Marketing Representative with Gokals Limited, where he combines commercial and communication skills with his scientific training.

He also serves as a Research Assistant at UDS, which keeps him connected to the university where he trained and involved in research activities in his field.

He says the scholarship gave him the foundation to develop in more than one direction, in both industry and academia.

*The MTN Bright Scholarship*

Theobald’s experience is part of a wider programme through which the MTN Ghana Foundation has supported young people through tertiary education.

Since its launch in 2017 to mark MTN Ghana’s 20th anniversary, the Bright Scholarship has supported 1,220 brilliant but needy students to complete their tertiary education. The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, a laptop, and a stipend for books and study materials.

Over nine years, the programme has reached students across 18 tertiary institutions nationwide, including the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, the University of Ghana, and the University of Cape Coast, as well as colleges of education and health training institutions.

The programme’s academic outcomes have also been notable. Seventeen Bright Scholars have graduated as valedictorians or best students at their universities, while 299 have graduated with first-class honours, 47 with second-class upper, and 16 with second-class lower honours.

For students like Theobald, those figures represent more than statistics. They represent opportunity, and in his case, the chance for a mother’s sacrifices through a small business in Navrongo to end in a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

*A story of opportunity and impact*

Looking back, Theobald says the benefit of the scholarship went beyond him. ‘The scholarship meant everything to my family and me. It significantly eased the financial burden on my mother, who had been supporting my education through her small business. This support came as a great relief and source of hope for us all,’ he said.

As MTN Ghana marks 30 years of operations in Ghana, Theobald’s experience forms part of the stories of young people whose educational journeys have been supported through the MTN Ghana Foundation’s investment in education.

A student whose education once rested on his mother’s small business in Navrongo is now a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate working in both industry and research.

Dr. Edward Ampratwum, Programme Specialist and Head Governance Cluster

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has called for greater inclusion of young people in the country’s peace and security processes.

Speaking at the launch of the Ghana Civil Society Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security, he said sustainable development cannot thrive without peace, while peace cannot be sustained when young people are excluded.

He urged stakeholders to protect civic space for youth peace builders, institutionalise partnerships among civil society, government and development partners, and move from commitments to implementation.

He said UNDP remains committed to supporting the National Peace Council, local peace committees and the National Youth Authority to strengthen youth participation and resilience.

National Coordinator of the Ghana Civil Society Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security, IssahTohaSamsoo, called for greater recognition of young people as actors and leaders in the country’s peace and security efforts. Speaking at the launch of the coalition, he said young people are already contributing to peace building but remain underrepresented, while their initiatives are often under-resourced.

Mr.Samsoo said civil society organisations have a critical role in creating spaces for meaningful youth participation and investing in their leadership. He stressed the need to move beyond simply discussing youth issues and instead work with young people by giving them opportunities to influence decisions on Ghana’s peace, security and democratic development.

Germany’s Deputy Head of Development Cooperation, Daniel Bohme, urged the government to ensure that young people are not only provided with education, training and jobs, but are also given opportunities to participate in shaping the country’s future.

He said meaningful youth participation is essential to Ghana’s development and peacebuilding efforts.

Mr. Bohme noted that Ghana’s National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security is nearing completion, and stressed the need for strong partnerships to ensure effective implementation. He said the new coalition, bringing together more than 30 youth-led and youth-based civil society organisations, could strengthen coordination, knowledge-sharing and collective advocacy while ensuring young people have a meaningful influence on the peace and security agenda.

The European Union’s Project Manager for Governance and Security, Mohammed Musah, also called for stronger coordination among youth organisations, civil society and government to advance Ghana’s peace and security agenda.

He said young people are often among those most affected by illicit arms and drug trafficking, violent extremism and crime, but are also powerful agents of prevention and peace.

Mr.Musah said meaningful participation of young people and civil society, community oversight and accountable institutions are essential to sustainable peace and security programming.

He also highlighted the importance of protecting Ghana’s civic space, noting that limited funding, restricted access to decision-makers and occasional hostility can put pressure on organisations working on human rights and accountability.

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman, Freddie Blay, is holding President John Mahama responsible for the demolition of the Polo Beach Club, describing the exercise as politically motivated.

The demolition, carried out on October 1 by the National Security Secretariat on behalf of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), brought down several structures along the Labadi beachfront, including the popular Polo Beach Club.

While authorities described occupants of the beach resorts as squatters, Mr. Blay has disputed the claim, insisting the land for the Polo Beach Club was legally acquired from the La Traditional Council by his son.

‘I accompanied my son to the La Traditional Council, where they agreed, negotiated and granted him a leasehold over that piece of land to set it up. So, he didn’t just come from the sky to be there,’ he disclosed.

He says the demolition has now forced the family to go to court. He made the allegations in an interview with Joy News. When asked why he believes it was politically motivated, he responded: ‘I don’t want to go there,’ but maintained that President John Mahama ordered the demolition of the Polo Beach Club.

‘The 48 Engineer Regiment can’t undertake a movement of this nature without a nod from the chairman of the National Security Council. That’s the President. It’s dangerous. So this is probably a presidential-sponsored demolition that I have seen,’ he said.

‘SSNIT and Labadi people have come out to say that they met with the President, and that the only reason they have been losing business, which they were trying to inform the President about, was that Polo Club was taking their business,’ he indicated.

Mr. Blay added that the Polo Beach Club demolition is not the only property battle confronting the Blay family. He claimed that 40 housing units belonging to another son, Kwame Blay, at Borteyman, have also been demolished, allegedly by the Jospong Group of Companies.

‘One of them is not directly involved. Kwame, unfortunately, he had his own estate building going on but it was demolished due to land litigation,’ he said.

TRAGEDY STRUCK when an 11-year-old boy unfortunately got drowned in the Owabi River at Akropong in the Ashanti Region on Monday morning.

The deceased, whose name and other details are not yet known, is reported to have gone to swim in the river with about six other boys.

While swimming and having fun in the river, three of the boys suddenly got trapped in the river, but their friends managed to swim and rescue two of them.

The third boy, who was not lucky, was unfortunately swept away by the river, which had then overflowed its banks due to a heavy rainfall the previous day.

The young boys, who were panicking, then rushed home to report about the drowning incident. People rushed to rescue the boy from the river but they failed.

The Assemblyman for Akropong Electoral Area, Isaac Kofi Nti, said it took the intervention of the traditional leaders in the town before the boy’s body was found.

According to him, on Tuesday, which was 24 hours after the incident, the chiefs poured libation and made some sacrifices in the river before the body was found.

The assemblyman said the body has since been given to the bereaved family. He warned the youth to stop swimming in rivers, especially during raining season.

ýýGhana’s year-on-year headline inflation rose slightly to 5.2% in September 2026, up from 5.0% recorded in August 2026, according to official data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

ýýPresenting the report yesterday, Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, highlighted that despite the 0.2 percentage point uptick over the month, current inflation remains significantly lower than the 9.4% recorded in September 2025, reflecting a 4.2 percentage point overall reduction over the past twelve months.

ýýAccording to him, on a month-on-month basis, prices increased by 1.1% between August and September 2026, driven by a 1.5% monthly rise in food prices. The national Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 271.5 for the month.

ýýA detailed breakdown of the drivers, he said, shows that inflation continues to be driven primarily by non-food items and domestic services. Non-food inflation stood at 6.2% year-on-year, contributing 63.3% to total inflation, whereas food inflation recorded 4.0%, accounting for the remaining 36.7%.

ýýServices recorded an 8.3% inflation rate, rising nearly twice as fast as goods at 4.2% with housing, water, and energy contributing heavily to total inflation.

ýýFurthermore, he stated that, inflation remains largely home-grown, as locally produced items registered a 6.4% rate and accounted for 85.7% of overall inflation, compared to imported items which grew at a modest 2.4% due to a relatively stable cedi.

Regional Trend

ýýHighlighting on the significant regional disparities and individual commodity price swings, he said the Ashanti Region recorded the highest annual inflation rate in the country at 9.8%, while the Western Region experienced negative inflation at -0.5%, meaning average prices there actually fell compared to last year.

ýýHe noted that, together, the Ashanti and Greater Accra regions accounted for 56.6% of total national inflation. At the item level, fresh tomatoes experienced the highest individual price increase at 153.4% year-on-year, followed by ginger at 100.4%.

ýýConversely, several key food staples saw notable price reductions over the year, led by limes (-29.9%), maize (-26.4%), Bambara beans (-21.7%), and local rice (-15.6%), helping to ease overall household food budgets.

ýýConcluding the presentation, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu expressed appreciation to the traders, shop owners, and institutions across all 16 regions who consistently share price data with field officers every month.

ýýReaffirming the commitment of the Ghana Statistical Service, he assured the public that the Service will continue to publish accurate, independent, and transparent figures on time every month, deepen sub-national data details, and ensure all statistical outputs remain freely accessible.

The committee was established by the Ministry of Sports and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following Queiroz’s resignation as head coach of the senior national team.

According to 3Sports, the committee is expected to recommend an interim coach when it submits its report on Friday, October 9.

The interim coach would take charge of the Black Stars for their November double-header against Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium, while the search for a substantive head coach continues.

The committee’s mandate is also expected to be extended after Friday’s recommendation to allow it to continue its search for a permanent coach.

The committee is chaired by former GFA vice-president Fred Pappoe and includes former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah, former Ghana international Anthony Yeboah, Faisal Chibsah and Agbesi Dzakpasu.

Queiroz stepped down after Ghana suffered consecutive defeats in their opening AFCON qualifying matches, losing 2-0 away to Ivory Coast before a 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in Accra.

The results leave Ghana bottom of Group C without a point from their opening two matches, with the Black Stars under pressure to revive their campaign and secure a return to the AFCON after missing the 2025 tournament in Morocco.

Chief Enterprise Officer of MTN Ghana, Angela Mensah-Poku, says adaptability, not size, is now the real competitive advantage for businesses in a rapidly changing world.

Speaking at this year’s SMEGA Awards, she said entrepreneurship must translate into results at a time when markets shift overnight and technology reshapes entire industries.

‘In a world where markets shift overnight and technology reshapes entire industries, the real competitive advantage is no longer size. It’s adaptability. It’s the willingness to learn, unlearn, and reinvent yourselves,’ she said.

Mrs. Mensah-Poku said MTN Ghana’s 30th anniversary makes this year’s celebration more significant. ‘MTN Ghana is celebrating 30 years and our SMEs have driven innovation, created jobs, and strengthened communities across Ghana. Our story and your stories have never been separate,’ she stated.

Highlighting MTN’s interventions, she said the SME Accelerate programme took clinics to six regions this year, equipping over 1,000 entrepreneurs with practical skills in digital adoption, financial management and business resilience.

‘For the first time, we backed that training with capital. Our business pitch sessions awarded seed funding to nine promising entrepreneurs, turning ideas into ventures with real money behind them,’ she revealed.

‘This is why MTN partners with SMEGA, not to sponsor a ceremony, but to invest in what happens between the ceremonies – the training, the capital, the connectivity. This is where businesses have real impact. SMEGA gives Ghana’s best SMEs the stage, and we believe at MTN we work to make sure more of you are ready to stand on it,’ she added.

Mrs. Mensah-Poku added that MTN’s goal is a generation of Ghanaian businesses that can compete confidently, not only here but across Africa and the world

Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed Senior Manager for SME Sales, Business Partnerships, and Business Development said the programme included initiatives such as SME clinics, capacity building sessions and a mini MBA for entrepreneurs.

On the benefits of the awards, Mr. Abubakar Sadiq said the recognition alone provides significant exposure for the businesses. He said the awards are aimed at recognizing SMEs across various categories, including agribusiness and manufacturing, for their contribution to the national economy.

Some of the awardees include Koliko Wear Eco Enterprise, Queen GAF Enterprise, Extra Comfort Limited, Dressup College of Fashion Ghana, Ahodwo Frams Limited, Bubune Africa Limited, Yumzaa Women Association among others.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry France Ghana (CCIFG) on Saturday honoured six companies and business leaders for their outstanding achievements and contributions to business development at the 8th edition of its Gala Dinner and Awards.

Telecel Ghana received two awards including the CCIFG Sustainability and ESG Award and the CCIFG Digital Transformation and Innovation Excellence Award for 2026 held in Accra.

Other award recipients were CFAO Mobility Ghana, which received the Customer Service Excellence Award 2026; Nexans KabelMetal Ghana Limited, won the Product of the Year Award 2026 while Advans Savings and Loans Ghana Limited was named CCIFG Company of the Year.

Managing Director of FanMilk Ghana, Lionel Parent, received the CCIFG Executive/Business Leader of the Year 2026 award.

Some notable dignitaries present at the event include the French Ambassador to Ghana, Diarra Dime-Labille, IMF Resident Representative to Ghana, Dr. Adrian Alter, Presidential Advisor on the Economy and former Minister of Finance, Seth Tekper, President of CCI France Ghana (CCIFG), Guillaume Valence, Chief Executive of Meridian Port Services, Mohammed Samara and several other chief Executives of notable businesses across the country.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry France Ghana (CCIFG), Maxine Reindorf-Partey, said the awards provided an opportunity to highlight the strong economic relationship and partnerships between Ghana and France while recognising businesses and individuals contributing to the growth of both economies.

She expressed appreciation to the participants and sponsors and said she hoped the awards would continue to motivate businesses, particularly those in the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME’s) sector.

Madam Reindorf-Partey said the relationship between Ghana and France had significant potential to drive foreign direct investment into Ghana, noting that about 60 French companies currently operated in the country across sectors including manufacturing, agribusiness and pharmaceuticals.

She said French businesses had made a significant contribution to Ghana’s economy, with an investment estimated at about pound 2.5 billion over a five-year period, while creating about 50,000 direct and indirect jobs.

She said the Chamber would continue to serve as a platform for businesses from both countries by providing information, facilitating networking and helping companies navigate the country’s business and regulatory environment.

According to her, the CCIFG also sought to provide regular tax and regulatory updates and create opportunities for businesses to communicate their concerns, challenges and bottlenecks to government and other relevant stakeholders.

Reindorf-Partey further urged Ghanaian businesses to look beyond language differences and explore opportunities in France, including potential joint ventures with French companies adding that the perceived language barrier should not discourage Ghanaian companies from exploring the French market.

She said the Chamber would continue to strengthen economic and cultural ties between Ghana and France by bringing businesses, investors, institutions and leaders together to collaborate and create opportunities.

Reindorf-Partey described the award winners and nominees as examples of ambition, resilience, innovation and leadership, noting that their achievements demonstrated the value of partnerships in creating opportunities and promoting economic growth calling for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors and urged stakeholders to turn business relationships into investments and economic opportunities.

‘Let us turn ideas into investments, let us turn connections into opportunities, and let us continue writing a story of France and Ghana that is defined by shared prosperity, innovation and excellence,’ she said.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry France Ghana (CCIFG) was established in Accra in May 2014 and is a member of the CCI France International network of 125 French Chambers of Commerce and Industry operating in 98 countries.

The chamber aims at supporting the development of French and Ghanaian businesses by facilitating trade, investment, financial exchanges and networking between the two countries.