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Governor of the Bank of Ghana, (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has urged Ghanaians to recommit themselves to ensure that the Cedi continues to serve as a symbol not only of ‘our past, but of our preparedness for the future’ as the country honours the Cedi’s 60-year journey.

‘Let us remember, a currency does not stand strong because it is printed on sturdy paper or minted from polished metal. It stands strong because the people who use it believe in it,’ he said.

Speaking at the Cedi@60 anniversary launch in Accra, stated that such a belief is earned through prudent policy, institutional integrity and shared responsibility rather than assumption.

The governor also explained that the cedi is far more than a currency, as it is a trusted store of value, a driver of economic activity, and a daily emblem of collective confidence.

‘Whether exchanged in bustling markets, disbursed as salaries, or saved for future dreams, the Cedi stands as a lasting symbol of our journey and our unyielding commitment to shape our own destiny,’ he said.

Reflecting on some recent economic events, Dr. Asiama stated that, Ghana, like many other nations, has had to navigate some of the most complex economic storms in a generation from the lingering effects of the global pandemic, through economic crises, debt exchange, and tightening global financial conditions.

He said the economic fabric of the country was tested with the Cedi depreciating over 50% by becoming the World’s worst performing currency in the world while headline inflation spiraled to 54.1% and food inflation soared to an alarming 59.7% year-on-year in December 2022, distorting household budgets, shrinking incomes, and feeding public anxiety.

The Governor added that such gains are not merely accident but as a result of ‘hard, sometimes unpopular, but principled decisions: fiscal consolidation by government, a tight monetary policy stance by the Bank of Ghana, and renewed confidence from the investor community and the Ghanaian public.’

‘And so today, as we celebrate 60 years of the Cedi, we do so not out of nostalgia, but from a place of hard-won stability and cautious optimism,’ he said.

He, however, stated that despite the successes chalked, the work of central bank has been more complex especially in environment that is radically different with global markets moving in milliseconds.

Dr. Asaima further noted that the Bank of Ghana has also modernised its supervisory processes, strengthened foreign exchange operations, enhanced payments infrastructure, and deepened its commitment to monetary policy issues.

According to the Governor, over the next 12 months, the Central Bank will embark on a nationwide and inclusive programme of activities, including Currency exhibitions that tell the story of Ghana’s monetary journey, from pounds to pesewas, from coins to QR codes.

It will also hold Public lectures and school tours to engage students, professionals, and communities on the importance of monetary sovereignty, diaspora engagements, highlighting the role of remittances and international trust in supporting the Cedi’s strength.

Ghanaian songstress, Wendy Shay, is offering $5,000 for top three content creators who will create a stunning challenge for her song ‘Black Coffee’.

She made this announcement on X, urging content creators to grab the opportunity as they stand a chance of winning huge cash for their works.

The post read, ‘$5,000 for who is able to create a beautiful Challenge to this song. The top 3 best videos with Engagements gets $3,000, $1,500 and $500 each. Let’s see some creativity. Tag me in your post #Blackcoffeechallenge.’

Wendy Shay’s ‘Black Coffee’ is a popular song that showcases her musical talent. ‘Black Coffee’ blends soulful vocals with catchy rhythms, making it a standout track in her discography. The song’s emotional depth and relatable lyrics have resonated with many listeners, contributing to its success.

The President is not happy about how some of his appointees announce government policies without Cabinet approval.

The anomaly is said to have embarrassed government for sometime now and given the gratis ammo this gives to opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to deal avoidable yet punchy blows to the NDC, the recent warning to the okro mouth ministers is understandable.

Why would ministers for that matter announce critical policy developments when these have not been concluded at Cabinet level?

Is there not in place procedures for such announcements to obviate such embarrassing outcomes?

Whatever the answers to the foregone are, they indicate procedural deficiencies in governance, something which calls for a reset.

The lack of coherence and coordination in the management of government business as being observed is a major defect.

Such drawback at the highest echelon of governance is regrettable, and it is our hope that appropriate efforts would be put in place to reverse the anomaly.

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah had led a Minority in Parliament charge for policy disclosures which had not received the scrutiny of the legislature. This, he said, has robbed Parliament of its supervisory and oversight roles.

Following the warning to ministers and appointees about unauthorised announcements, observers tried to put pieces together in their efforts to find out what the immediate cause of the reaction was. It was a warning which came on the heels of Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu’s policy announcement of a mother tongue project.

The disclosure prompted a national conversation about the project which, as he put it, would be restricted to the formative years of schooling.

While the subject is not new having undergone policy alterations since independence, the minister’s blunder was that he allotted a timing for the adoption of the project.

That kids will better understand subjects such as science and mathematics when they are taught in their mother tongues is something research is said to have supported.

The challenges in implementing such a policy are however too enormous and make an immediate adoption not unwise.

Be it as it may, a roadmap and what it will take to make it feasible should be discussed without delay if a future consideration is on the table.

Some mother tongues such as Ga among others are suffering from dearth of instructors, deficiency which would take long to address.

Rendering existing textbooks especially into the mother tongues is a herculean task which cannot be surmounted overnight.

We think that government’s warning to ministers and appointees coming immediately after the Education Minister’s announcement at Mawuli Senior High School in the Volta Region could have been managed without embarrassing him.

Ghana continues to dominate the Africa ranking, firmly holding the Top 1 position at Miss Earth Ghana as the preferred choice by the masses.

Tanzania and Zimbabwe remain close behind, while Nigeria and Namibia follow in line respectively keeping the heat on.

According to the organisers, the contestant with the highest voting points overall will win the title ‘Miss People’s Choice’ and get direct entry into TOP 25 finalists.

Ghanaians are encouraged to login to vote now at: missearth2025.1voting.com. 1Vote powered by Eventista – Top 1 Trusted Voting Platform for Beauty Pageants.

Voting will close on November 5, 2025 (UTC+8).

Cherise received her first gold award at the start of the competition, earning the top position during the Darling of the Press session of the competition.

She was keenly followed by Miss Belize, who occupied the second position, earning a silver medal, while Miss Australia earned bronze at the end of the segment.

She also won silver award, 2nd place for the talent show for displaying the rich Ghanaian culture, while putting across the message of Mother Earth to her earthlings.

Following Cherise’s win, many Ghanaians have taken to social media to commend her for stealing the show with her elegance and eloquence.

Former Head of Public Affairs at Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has stressed the need for Ghanaians to embrace their diverse cultural heritage.

‘Our culture is a treasure; it reflects who we are and guides us toward a brighter future’. It allows us to connect with our identity and celebrate the beauty of our traditions’, he stated.

He said festivals which are crucial part of the Ghanaian culture always present an opportunity for drawing visitors and creating opportunities.

Mr. Boafo was speaking at the Apa festival of the Chief and people of Kyekyewere in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region.

‘This festival is not just a marking of our harvest; it is a vibrant expression of our identity, our traditions, and our enduring spirit as a people’.

He praised the Chief of Kyekyewere, Nana Asaa Kofi III for his vision and development agenda, adding that the chief’s leadership style inspires the people to embrace their heritage and uplift their community.

‘Therefore, I call upon all Wassa citizens and residents to unite in support of Nana’s various initiatives’.

‘Together, we can spearhead efforts to develop our community, enhance local businesses, and foster a positive impact that will benefit all’, he added.

He pledged his personal commitment to the noble cause led by the traditional authorities, and encouraged the people to actively participate in creating a thriving environment for all.

‘Together, let us make this Apa Festival a catalyst for growth and unity,’ he pointed out.

Mr. Boafo later donated an amount of GHS10,000 to support the festival.

Brong Ahafo Region produced a commanding performance to defeat Western Region 4-1 in their final Group A fixture of the MTN Elite U19 Championship on Wednesday morning at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.

The emphatic win keeps Brong Ahafo firmly in contention for a semi-final spot, pending the results of the remaining group matches.

Western Region drew first blood in the 4th minute when Ahmed Yankey finished off a brilliant solo run to give his side an early lead. However, Brong Ahafo quickly regained control, with Dankwah Bismark equalising in the 22nd minute to set up a thrilling contest.

After the break, Gideon Otabil – the talented left-footer who later deservedly earned the Player of the Match award – fired Brong Ahafo ahead in the 57th minute with a composed strike.

The team’s momentum continued as Mohammed Hafiz extended the lead ten minutes later, before Lord Quansah’s unfortunate own goal from an Otabil cross sealed a comprehensive 4-1 victory for Brong Ahafo.

The result lifts Brong Ahafo to nine points from four matches, level with Eastern Region at the top of Group A. However, their qualification to the semi-finals will hinge on the outcome of the final group games, with Northern Region – on six points with a game in hand – still in the running.

In Group B, Central Region will face Upper East in their final group fixture, while Greater Accra and Ashanti Region remain well-placed to secure spots in the knockout stage following impressive campaigns.

Running from October 23 to November 2, 2025, the MTN Elite U19 Championship features ten regional teams from across Ghana.

The competition serves as a vital platform for the country’s most promising young footballers to showcase their talents, gain valuable experience, and catch the eye of national team selectors and professional scouts.

The 4th edition of the Ghana Models Awards Juniors was successfully held on Saturday, 25th October 2025, at the Mikkado Conference Centre in Accra, celebrating young talents and potential in the modelling industry.

Seventeen awards were presented to outstanding child models and personalities amid cheers from parents and guests. Some winners retained their titles from the previous year, marking consecutive achievements.

Founder and Executive Director, Jerry Wonder Sampson, stressed that the scheme is not a competition or talent show, but a platform to recognise children’s potential. He called on parents and corporate Ghana to support the initiative.

The night saw Alvin Amfo Boakye of Godzy Modelling Agency crowned Overall Male Model of the Year and Puriel Sarpong of Exopa Model Agency named Overall Female Model of the Year. Exopa Model Agency also won Model Agency of the Year.

Other young models such as Diamond Aseda Larbi, Jason Kofi Asante, and Nicoletta Arabella Barbieri were celebrated for their exceptional promise, while Nene Nartey Ofei charmed the audience to earn the Baby/Toddler Model of the Year title. There were also notable performances from Emerald Nhyira Larbi, who won Best Dance/Choreography of the Year, and Awurakua Nyamenaose Cromwell, who claimed Breakout Model of the Year.

The night also recognised models for eloquence, acting, and editorial excellence, including Puriel Maame Serwaa Sarpong, Alvin Amfo Boakye, and Michaela A.D. Quaye, with a Special Award for Proficiency in Editorial Modelling presented to Godlove Nhyira.

A touching moment came when Mrs. Sarpong received the Best Parent/Guardian/Mentor Award for her dedication and support to her child’s modelling journey.

England manager Sarina Wiegman has admitted she is ‘not very positive’ about the injury suffered by forward Michelle Agyemang, who was carried off on a stretcher during England’s 3-0 victory over Australia at Pride Park on Tuesday night.

The 19-year-old, currently on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, appeared to sustain a serious knee injury just 13 minutes after being introduced as a second-half substitute. She was replaced by Chloe Kelly and later left the stadium on crutches.

Speaking after the match in Derby, Wiegman expressed concern over the forward’s condition.

‘Of course it was an awful moment it doesn’t look good,’ she said. ‘We don’t know yet, but I’m not very positive about what I’ve seen.’

‘Sarina’s comments said a lot because the manager will always be the first person to get a little nod from the medical team,’ Beattie said. ‘I think her whole demeanour spoke volumes. I don’t want to speculate I just hope she’s OK.’

Agyemang played a pivotal role in England’s Euro 2025 triumph, scoring crucial goals from the bench in the quarter-final against Sweden and the semi-final against Italy, both of which forced extra time.

Her standout performances in Switzerland earned her a Kopa Trophy nomination, awarded to the world’s best under-21 female footballer.

She has been in fine form for Brighton this season, featuring in five of their six Women’s Super League matches and starting each one before joining up with the Lionesses.

Former Chief Executive Officer of National Food and Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, have been charged by the Attorney General for allegedly stealing and causing financial loss to the state totaling GHS78 million.

Charged along them is Richard Sam-Asante, who is said to be on the run, as well as The Ludiba Foundation and Energy Partners Limited, two companies related to the couple.

The accused persons are facing charges of stealing, fraudulently causing financial loss to the state, abetment of stealing, money laundering, defrauding by false pretences, intentional dissipation of public funds, using public office for profit, dishonestly receiving and intentionally causing financial loss to the state.

According to the charge sheet, Mr. Abdul-Wahab allegedly stole GHS50.879 million from NAFCO by transferring it to James Tieku-Apawu, operating under the name Sawtina Enterprise, between February 2017 and February 2025.

Faiza Seidu Wuni allegedly laundered a total of GHS34,608,834.62 knowing at the time of taking the money that it was acquired through a criminal enterprise.

She is also accused of dishonestly receiving GHS4,401,831.58 from NAFCO between 2018 and 2023, knowing very well that the money was appropriated through stealing.

Richard Sam-Asante, on the other hand, has been charged for conspiring to steal GHS5,495.748.36 from NAFCO between February 2017 and February 2019.

Court documents indicate that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) received tipoffs that Abdul-Wahab has, over the eight years that he was the CEO of NAFCO, embezzled hundreds of millions of Ghana Cedis from NAFCO and used the embezzled monies to acquire vast estates and businesses across the country and elsewhere.

The brief facts indicate that EOCO’s preliminary investigations revealed that almost GHS78 million had moved from the bank accounts of NAFCO to Sawtina, and that these funds were transferred in a series of 86 transactions between October 2019 and September 2023.

It further indicates that the transfers were made from NAFCO into Sawtina’s bank account with the Republic Bank, Labone branch, where Abdul-Wahab maintains several bank accounts with the same bank relationship officer managing all the accounts.

The Attorney General says the relationship officer will testify for the prosecution in the course of the trial.

Subsequent investigations revealed that somewhere 2018, James Tieku-Apawu, the then Regional Manager at NAFCO, approached Abdul-Wahab and informed him of his desire to buy and supply foodstuff to NAFCO and he agreed.

Abdul-Wahab allegedly had James Tieku-Apawu’s business – Sawtina – quickly approved as a licensed buying company and immediately started trading with NAFCO.

Under interrogation, Tieku-Apawu allegedly admitted receiving a total of GHS69,616,226.29 from NAFCO into Sawtina’s bank account, court documents point out.

‘He, however, explained that only about 20% of that amount was for genuine supplies he made to NAFCO,’ while EOCO’s investigations reveal that the remaining 80% of the bank transfers was for no supplies.

Investigations have established that more than GHS50 million was transferred from Sawtina’s bank account back to Abdul-Wahab directly, to his other businesses, to his wife’s businesses, and for the acquisition of landed properties in prime areas in Accra.

The document further indicate that Abdul-Wahab allegedly caused GHS4,401,831.58 to be paid from NAFCO’s funds to Alqarni Enterprise, although the company which is the personal trading name of his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, never supplied foodstuff to NAFCO.

THE BLACK QUEENS of Ghana delivered a commanding performance to defeat Egypt 4-0 in the second leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium, sealing their qualification for next year’s tournament in Morocco.

Ghana, who had won the first leg 3-0 in Ismailia, completed the job in emphatic fashion to advance with a 7-0 aggregate victory.

The Queens dominated proceedings with a potent attack led by Princess Marfo and Doris Boaduwaa, while Evelyn Badu, Grace Asantewaa, and Jennifer Cudjoe controlled the midfield. Cynthia Findiib Konlan was solid between the posts, keeping the visitors at bay throughout.

After a goalless first half, Doris Boaduwaa broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute before doubling Ghana’s advantage just three minutes later, finishing off a fine combination between Grace Asantewaa and Princess Marfo.

Comfort Yeboah made it 3-0 in the 57th minute, and Boaduwaa completed her hat-trick in stoppage time to cap off a superb display.

The result marks a significant milestone for the Black Queens as they return to the continental stage with renewed confidence.

Ghana will now aim to build on their strong resurgence, having claimed bronze at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where they edged South Africa 4-3 on penalties in a thrilling third-place playoff.