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DJ Sly King, popularly known as ‘The Unstoppable’, is the leading favorite to sweep multiple awards at this year’s Guinness Ghana DJ Awards, happening on Saturday, November 29, at the Palm Convention Center.

The celebrated Ghanaian DJ has emerged as the most nominated record spinner for the 2025 edition, reflecting his exceptional year of dominance on the turntables. His competitors include DJ Vyrusky, DJ Lord OTB, DJ Millzy, AD DJ, DJ Loft, and TMSKDJ.

DJ Sly King earned nominations in several major categories, including: DJ of the Year, Mobile DJ of the Year, Male Radio DJ of the Year, Afrobeats DJ of the Year, Nocturnal People’s Choice, Best DJ (Greater Accra), Event DJ of the Year and DJ/Artist Collaboration of the Year.

During the year under review, DJ Sly King delivered over 50 electrifying performances at major events across the country and beyond, cementing his reputation as one of Africa’s most sought-after DJs.

Some of His Top Performances Include: DJ Sly King Unstoppable Concert, Unstoppable Rave at KTU (Koforidua), Hey Ibiza Festival, Tech in Ghana (Accra Edition), Detty Splash, Fuse ODG’s Kente Party, The Mainstack Africa Launch, Rapperholic: The Homecoming, Shatta Fest 2025, Chale Wote Street Art Festival 2025 and Womba Accra Street Art Festival 2025.

There is also Asaase Nation Jamz, Guinness Ghana DJ Awards Launch, Sickle Cell and Awareness, Numerous festival and club appearances across Accra, Cape Coast, Sunyani, Kumasi, Takoradi, Ho, Tarkwa, Lome, and more.

Adding to his impressive achievements, DJ Sly King was recently announced as a member of the Recording Academy’s 2025 Grammy Class, joining an exclusive global community of music professionals who contribute to shaping the future of the Grammy Awards.

As anticipation builds, fans have taken to social media, confidently predicting that DJ Sly King will win big – including the coveted DJ of the Year title – at the 2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards.

England forward Michelle Agyemang has confirmed she has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and will miss the rest of the season.

The 19-year-old, who played a key role in England’s Euro 2025 triumph, sustained the injury during the Lionesses’ 3-0 friendly win over Australia. She was carried off on a stretcher after going down in a non-contact incident just 13 minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute.

‘Disappointed that results show a torn ACL,’ Agyemang wrote on Instagram. ‘I am so grateful for all the kind words and support from everyone. Recovery starts now – I will be back stronger than before.’

Agyemang, currently on loan at Brighton and Hove Albion from Arsenal, has been one of the standout young talents in the Women’s Super League this season, starting five of Brighton’s six league games.

Brighton confirmed they will work closely with Arsenal, England, and the Football Association on her rehabilitation programme.

‘Everyone at Albion sends all their support to Michelle as she begins her recovery, with her wellbeing foremost in all of our minds,’ the club said in a statement.

Agyemang was instrumental in England’s Euro 2025 success, scoring crucial goals off the bench in the quarter-final against Sweden and the semi-final against Italy. She was also shortlisted for the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the world’s best Under-21 women’s player.

Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Kwadwo Twum Boafo, has revealed that Ghanaian businessmen Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan, and Richard Nii Armah-Quaye have been cleared of any wrongdoing following investigations into their financial transactions.

Mr. Boafo, who disclosed this in an interview with Accra based GHOne television on Wednesday, said the accounts of the two entrepreneurs were unfrozen for them to gain full access.

The decision by the FIC comes after the accounts of the two entrepreneurs were frozen as part of a wider inter-agency probe into alleged financial irregularities.

He said, ‘McDan’s issue has been resolved. That is why I keep saying we don’t do personal vendettas. You can speak with him. His accounts are unfrozen. The accounts of Richard Nii Armah-Quaye were frozen, but they have been unfrozen now because there was a determination that there was no need for it to go forward.’

He further clarified that both men had cooperated fully with investigators during the process, making it easier for the FIC and its partner agencies to assess the legitimacy of their business and financial activities.

‘He came here, sat down with us and gave us a thorough explanation of what he does and there was no problem. Like I said, we deal with people fairly and I don’t have a personal vendetta against anyone,’ he added.

The FIC boss emphasised that the Centre’s operations are not politically motivated or targeted at specific individuals but are guided strictly by evidence and due process adding that investigation found no evidence of criminality or financial misconduct against them .

He said the agency’s mandate was to protect Ghana’s financial system from abuse, not to persecute citizens or businesses while urging Ghanaians to be confident in the work of state institutions as they are based on facts rather than public speculation.

Mr. Twum Boafo stressed that such investigations form part of Ghana’s ongoing commitment to strengthen its anti-money laundering framework to help promote transparency within the financial sector.

Ghana recorded a total of 77,501 outbound same-day trips in 2023, which according to Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, highlighted the growing importance of short cross-border travel for business, trade, and social purposes.

This was disclosed during the presentation of key findings from a national mobility report detailing travel trends among Ghanaians who leave the country and return on the same day by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

Dr. Iddrisu explained that men accounted for about 52% of same-day outbound travellers, while women made up 48%, reflecting a relatively balanced participation in cross-border movement. The largest age group of travellers was between 25 and 44 years, indicating that most same-day trips are undertaken by economically active individuals.

‘Men accounted for a slightly higher share, about 52% of the outbound travellers, compared to women who accounted for about 48%. Among young travellers aged between 25 and 44 years, who formed the largest group overall, we see that both men and women participated actively in cross border trips, showing a growing balance in mobility for work and family purposes,’ he pointed out.

The findings also revealed that business and professional trips were the leading reasons for travel, representing about 34% of all same-day journeys. This was followed closely by funeral-related travel at 23%, emphasising that such trips are not only motivated by trade but also by strong family, cultural, and social connections.

In terms of transportation, nearly all travellers used road transport, underscoring the importance of Ghana’s land borders for regional movement.

The report further indicated that self-arranged tours dominated travel activity, with 94.4% of trips being personally organised rather than booked through agencies. Only 4.6% of trips were packaged through tour operators.

Regionally, the Ashanti Region recorded the highest number of same-day travellers across all four quarters, with between 3,000 and 5,000 trips each period. This trend, according to analysts, reflects the region’s strong commercial and social linkages with neighbouring countries, particularly within the middle belt and West African sub-region.

Among destination countries, Togo consistently attracted the highest number of Ghanaian travellers, accounting for 54% of trips in the second quarter and an even higher 71.2% in the third quarter of 2023.

On expenditure, the report estimated that same-day travellers spent a total of about GHS60 million throughout 2023, with the majority approximately 95% spent during the trip itself.

Experts say these findings underscore the critical role of short cross-border travel in Ghana’s socio-economic fabric, linking trade, culture, and regional mobility in ways that support both livelihoods and cross-border cooperation.

The management, staff, and students of ENAS Hybrid School at Ahodwo Daban in Kumasi, have once again demonstrated their commitment to community service and social responsibility by donating GHS20,000 to support women battling breast cancer at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi.

The presentation, led by the school’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Nana Yaa Amo, together with staff and members of the marketing team, formed part of the school’s activities to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The donation was received by Dr. Opare Sem and his medical team, who expressed profound gratitude to ENAS Hybrid for the timely intervention and urged other educational institutions and corporate bodies to emulate their example.

Speaking at the event, Mrs. Amo stated that ENAS Hybrid School believes education extends beyond the classroom. ‘We aim to nurture not just academic excellence but also compassion, empathy, and a sense of responsibility toward our community,’ she said.

She added that the donation reflects the school’s core values of care, compassion, and giving back to society, especially to those facing health challenges.

Dr. Opare Sem commended the school for its generous gesture, noting that such support plays a crucial role in easing the burden of patients undergoing treatment. He also encouraged the public to prioritise early screening and awareness to reduce breast cancer fatalities.

The ENAS Hybrid team later interacted with the medical staff and patients, reinforcing their belief that together, we can make a difference.

The Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced three individuals to 20 years imprisonment each for robbing travellers on the Jacobu-Anwiankwanta highway in the Ashanti Region.

The convicts – Peter Boadi, alias Kwao Ziggy, Daniel Kwaku Owusu, and Eric Kwaku Danso – were found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery after trial.

Presenting the facts of the case in court, the prosecution said the three, armed with pistols, ambushed and robbed travellers at Fiankoma near Jacobu on April 29, 2024.

The prosecution further noted that they seized two iPhones, GHS7,000 in cash, and forced a Chinese national to transfer GHS30,000 via mobile money to an accomplice’s account.

A sustained police operation between June and September 2024 led to their arrest and, investigators, acting on intelligence, raided Boadi’s residence at Obuasi Bogobiri, where they retrieved a foreign Bruni pistol, a locally manufactured pistol, and live ammunition – all of which were tendered in evidence during the trial.

Delivering his verdict, the presiding judge, His Honour Appiatu described the robbery as a ‘shameful and heartless crime against innocent travelers,’ warning that such acts would not be tolerated in a civilised society.

The Ghana Police Service has since lauded its investigative team for their professionalism and assured the public of its unwavering commitment to flush out highway robbers and ensure the safety of commuters across the country.

Chief Executive Officer of National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, has announced that his outfit is working assiduously with stakeholders to provide a comprehensive coverage for kidney dialysis.

He said the comprehensive coverage aims to alleviate the financial burden on patients and their families, who previously struggled with the high cost of life-saving dialysis procedures.

Speaking at the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) conference themed, ‘Consolidating strategic partnership for a resilient and the inclusive health insurance scheme,’ Dr. Bampoe added that kidney disease remains a significant health concern in Ghana, with many patients struggling to access life-saving treatment.

He said, ‘Its public knowledge that a tender was floated by the Ministry of Health, and we’ve discussed coverage of dialysis. The country is actually being divided into sectors to ensure that no one is left behind. It’s a very important and comprehensive policy of the Mahama administration.’

He explained that the country is moving towards comprehensive dialysis coverage, with plans to cover the entire nation.

Dr. Bampoe reiterated that a recent meeting with the Minister of Health and nephrologists was held to discuss additional requirements for improved coverage. ‘Currently, patients pay around GHS499 or GHS500 per session, but this will change soon with more comprehensive coverage being implemented,’ he disclosed.

Director of Strategic Health Purchasing, Dr. Mrs. Ruby Aileen Mensah, explained that the review of dialysis tariffs considers the overall cost of care, including initial shunting sessions for ward patients.

She indicated that the new tariff structure will cover a specified number of sessions, providing comprehensive care from stabilisation to discharge and beyond.

‘The amount for the two dialysis sessions has also been requested. This coverage will include routine labs, as well as medications, such as erythropoietin, which is currently under discussion due to its high cost. Once implemented, these changes will make the coverage for kidney disease more comprehensive,’ she added.

Volkwagen Ghana (VW) has launched a new model of T-Cross in the country as part of its five years anniversary celebration of assembling cars in the country.

The VW T-Cross, which is assembled in the country, comes with features such as a 1.6 litre petrol engine, 109 horsepower (Hp), 176km/h top speed, 12.6 sec 0-100km/h, wireless charging, ISOFIX, digital Cockpit, cruise control, Alloy wheels, Climatronic Aircon, 10 inch infotainment display and a Rear view camera system.

Speaking in an interview, VW Ghana Chief Executive Officer, Jeffery J.O. Peprah, mentioned that the company’s five-year journey has been a mile stone as the market has accepted the brand with VW leading the auto industry in the country.

He added that VW has assembled over 2,600 cars in country since 2020 noting that the facility plant at Tema is able to assemble 5000 unit vehicles capacity per year.

He said, ‘we are going to add more and more people to create jobs, of course, when we have the value demand, we will move from single shift to second and third shift which is also in line with the governments flagship of 24 hour economy because you can only support this policy by producing around the clock’.

He stressed that the auto industry is a sector that needs to work with the government in order to drive more jobs and create a better economy.

‘Looking at other OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Ghana is on the way or on the path to become a part of the hub of West African automobile industry,’ he said.

Mr. Peprah further mentioned that models of VW cars now assembled in the country include Virtus, Tiguan All space, T-Cross, Teramount, Touareg, and Amarok.

He used the opportunity to urge Ghanaians to drive Volkswagen auto mobiles.

He said, ‘I will always say we drive local, we drive Ghana and of course drive VW’.

Telecel Ghana has been honoured with the ‘New Media Campaign of the Year’ award, in recognition of its groundbreaking rebranding campaign dubbed, ‘Telecel Ghana is Here’ at the recently held Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) Awards.

The accolade celebrates Telecel Ghana’s bold and strategic brand transition following its acquisition of majority shares in the Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited.

The campaign, designed to introduce the new identity while maintaining customer confidence, successfully announced the telecom brand’s arrival, educated the public on their value, and reaffirmed the continuity of trusted connectivity services.

Executed nationwide across key customer touchpoints beyond media segments including markets, bus stations, and high-footfall areas, the ‘Telecel Ghana is Here’ campaign achieved exceptional visibility and recorded total of 71% brand awareness nationwide within seven months of launch, driving mass awareness and relevance across Ghana.

According to the CIMG citation, the campaign stood out for its ‘strategic clarity, impactful reach, and customer assurance,’ achieving impressive results including a 14.9% market share that firmly positioned Telecel Ghana as one of the country’s leading telecom brands.

Speaking on the recognition, Head of Brand, Marketing Communications and Events, at Telecel Ghana, Andre Tayo Jnr, expressed appreciation to the campaign team and external stakeholders for their commitment and creativity.

‘This award speaks to the dedication, innovation, and passion of the Telecel Ghana team. Rebranding a household name was no small feat, but through collaboration, innovation, agility, and a deep understanding of our customers, we have built a strong new identity that Ghanaians trust and connect with,’ he said.

CHINA CITY Mall, a major retail shopping center located at Santase Roundabout in Kumasi, has been razed down by fire.

The fire, reportedly, started yesterday afternoon when people were shopping in the facility.

According to eyewitnesses reports, shoppers and the attendants at the mall, upon seeing the fire, took to their heels to save their lives.

The dangerous inferno, destroyed items in the shop, valued at millions of Ghana Cedis.

The exact cause of the fire was not immediately known but some people at the scene suspected electrical power fluctuation may have sparked the inferno.

Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) who were called to the scene managed to douse the fire.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Chief Executive, Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi aka ‘Zuba’ also rushed to the scene to console the owners of the facility.

The cause of the fire was being investigated by the GNFS when the story was being filed.