Arranging a funeral can be testing at the best of times – let alone for a former head of state. Amid that intense, initial stage of grief, loved ones must juggle cost, the wishes of the deceased, and numerous other factors to throw a fitting send-off. Add the clashing desires of a national government and its political opponents into the mix, and things become doubly complicated. Edgar Lungu, who led Zambia from 2015 to 2021, died last Thursday. His death at the age of 68 has shocked Zambians – and there is a genuine sense of grief with all radio…
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Award-winning Ghanaian rapper and singer Derrick Sarfo Kantanka, popularly known as Amerado, seems to have picked up a new habit that fans and media personalities are beginning to associate with him—chewing toffees. These days, he’s hardly seen without one in his mouth, whether during interviews, public appearances, or just out and about. It’s become such a consistent part of his look that some are even calling it his “new trademark.” During an appearance on Okay FM’s Ekwanso Dwoodwoo with host Nana Romeo, Amerado was asked whether there were any implications of this frequent toffee chewing—particularly regarding his manhood and performance…
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands is recovering in hospital following a horseback riding mishap that left her with a fractured upper arm. In an official statement released by the Dutch Royal House on Wednesday, June 11, the palace confirmed that the 21-year-old princess underwent surgery on Tuesday to treat the injury. “The surgery went well,” the palace shared. “She will remain in the UMC Utrecht for monitoring until tomorrow.” Known for her love of horseback riding, the Princess of Orange was injured after falling from her horse — an activity she’s long enjoyed and is often pictured doing, particularly with…
Asante Kotoko have confirmed the appointment of Hamza Obeng as the club’s new assistant coach. The former Hearts of Oak deputy has signed a two-year contract and will also serve as head coach of the Young Porcupines, the club’s youth team. Obeng joins from Vision FC, where he guided the side to promotion to the Ghana Premier League last season. He is best known for his successful spell at Hearts of Oak, working alongside Samuel Boadu to win the Ghana Premier League and MTN FA Cup double in 2021, followed by another FA Cup triumph in 2022. Kotoko believe his…
Billionaire businessman Elon Musk on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, admitted he regretted some of the posts he made last week about U.S. President Donald Trump, saying they had gone “too far.” His comments follow a public fallout between the SpaceX CEO and the president, which escalated after Musk criticized Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination.” The tensions culminated on Saturday, June 7, when President Trump declared that his relationship with Musk was over, following a series of insults exchanged on social media. Amid the online feud, Musk appeared to endorse calls for Trump’s impeachment in…
Market analysts have raised concerns about the current financial position of the Bank of Ghana, following the central bank’s reported operating loss of GH¢9.49 billion for the 2024 financial year. Despite the setback, banking consultant, Dr. Richmond Atuahene in a Citi Business News interview remain cautiously optimistic, suggesting that the Bank may return to profitability within the next two years. He noted that while the losses are quite significant, ongoing monetary policy measures and structural adjustments could support a gradual recovery. “The losses of the OMO I do understand. Until the Bank of Ghana is well structured they will always…
Renowned Nigerian businessman and Telecom tycoon, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., has paid a courtesy visit to President John Dramani Mahama at his residence in Accra. The meeting, held behind closed doors, highlighted the cordial relationship between the two prominent figures, grounded in mutual respect and a shared vision for Africa’s economic advancement. The reason for their meeting still remains unknown but is clear that President Mahama and the Telecommunications industry leader have a close bond. Dr. Adenuga is the founder of Globacom, Nigeria’s second-largest telecommunications operator, which also has operations in Ghana and Benin. He owns stakes in the Equitorial…
The ocean is under siege – and greed is to blame. UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday urged world leaders and grassroots groups alike to confront the powerful interests driving marine destruction, from illegal fishing and plastic pollution to the accelerating impacts of climate change. Mr. Guterres’ stark assessment came during a press conference on the second day of the weeklong UN Ocean summit, known as UNOC3, where hundreds of government leaders, scientists and civil society representatives are gathered on France’s Côte D’Azur. Their mission: to confront the escalating emergency facing the world’s oceans. Greed is a ‘clear enemy’ “We…
There was panic and confusion at the offices of Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) on Monday, June 10, following a targeted raid by security operatives from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), which led to the arrest of three company directors. The operation, which was carried out under court orders, was supported by personnel from the National Security Secretariat. According to sources familiar with the matter, the OSP is in the advanced stages of its investigation into the controversial contract between SML and the government. Investigators are said to be particularly interested in accessing electronic data stored on the…
The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has questioned long-held statistics that suggest intra-African trade is lagging at just 15%, stating that the actual figure could be significantly higher due to unrecorded informal trade and gaps in services data. Speaking at the Ghana Roadshow of the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Accra, Mene argued that more accurate data could reveal a stronger performance, even as the continent pushes harder toward industrialisation and value addition. “This figure likely understates the true scale of Africa’s internal trade, given the prevalence of informal cross-border activity, data gaps,…