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Make me Ghana’s fashion Ambassador – Belinda Baidoo to govt

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 admin

RENOWNED fashion entrepreneur and international model Belinda Baidoo has appealed to the government to formally appoint her as Ghana’s fashion brand ambassador, saying such a role would help project the country’s image more strongly on the global stage through fashion and the creative arts.

With an extensive career that includes working with global brands such as Nike, Victoria’s Secret and Giorgio Armani, Belinda believes she has already played a significant role in promoting Ghana internationally. However, she maintains that an official platform would enable her to do even more for the country.

In an exclusive interview with Graphic Showbiz recently, Belinda said Ghana’s fashion industry has matured enough to benefit from strategic representation at the highest level.

Court clears Black Sherif in dispute with former management

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 admin

Ghanaian music star Black Sherif has emerged victorious in a legal battle with his former management, Charvis Wayne’s Consult, after the High Court (Commercial Division) dismissed most of the claims brought against him.

The judgment, delivered on Thursday, January 16, 2026, by Her Ladyship Justice Afia Adu-Amankwa, brings to an end the long-running dispute between the internationally acclaimed artiste, born Shadrach Owusu Agyei, and his former manager, Mohammed Ismail Sherif.

In her ruling, the judge confirmed that although a management agreement did exist between the two parties, the plaintiff failed to provide sufficient evidence to support key allegations, including claims of withheld revenue, unaccounted earnings and financial losses allegedly suffered as a result of the agreement.

Bank of Ghana faces questions of misreporting to the IMF on Gold for Reserves losses

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 admin

Former Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam is up in arms with the Bank of Ghana, raising questions about the sincerity of the bank’s data to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Following a Right to Information response to Asempa FM, the Bank of Ghana said there were losses of GH¢3.8 billion under the Gold for Reserves programme in 2024.

Asempa FM, through its host, OB, had requested for information from the Central Bank, following the reported loss of $214m in 2025 in gold operations by the GoldBod/Bank of Ghana, contained in the IMF’s report on Ghana.

However, appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, could not readily provide documentation on the 2024 loss of GH¢3.84b which the Bank of Ghana captured in its RTI response to Asempa FM.

Court grants Ebo Noah GH¢100,000 bail with 2 sureties, case adjourned to March 18

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 admin

Self-styled doomsday prophet Ebo Noah has been granted bail of GH¢100,000 by the court, with two sureties, one of whom must provide verifiable security in the form of a landed property or a vehicle. The case has been adjourned to 18th March, 2026, for further hearing.

The decision was welcomed by the accused’s legal team. Speaking to the media after the ruling, Emmanuel Sarfo, the lawyer for the accused, described the court’s decision as a fair exercise of judicial discretion.

“Thankfully, the court has exercised its discretion because discretion must always be fair, reasonable and just. So, it exercised it well pursuant to our laws and admitted our accused to bail with any property, with a landed property or a vehicle, in the amount of GHS100,000, and that is all,” he stated.

University of Ghana questions GTEC’s Fee and Levy figures

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 admin

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana (UG), Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, has raised concerns over discrepancies in the approved fees and charges for the 2025/2026 academic year in a letter addressed to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).

GTEC had earlier released a statement outlining approved fees for the University of Ghana for the 2025/2026 academic year, stating that the move was aimed at ensuring transparency and addressing concerns about the institution’s fee structure.

In a statement released on Monday, January 12, and signed by the Director General Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, GTEC indicated that the Academic Facility User Fee will be maintained at the 2024/2025 rate, ensuring no increase for students.

Castrate rapists, jail time not enough – Efya

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 admin

Award-winning Ghanaian singer Efya is calling for rapists to be castrated, saying harsh punishment is the only way to curb the rising cases of sexual abuse in the country.

Speaking in an interview on BBC Pidgin, monitored by Graphic Showbiz, the Super Super hitmaker expressed deep frustration with how rape cases are handled in Ghana.

According to her, the justice system is often too lenient, allowing suspects to secure bail and return to society, a situation she believes emboldens offenders rather than deters them.

GNAT pushes salary review, safer working conditions for teachers

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 admin

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has called for an immediate review of the Single Spine Pay Policy, warning that the current salary structure and pension system are failing teachers and undermining morale in the education sector. Speaking at a public engagement attended by government officials, GNAT President Rev. Isaac Owusu said teachers are grappling with poor conditions of service that do not reflect their training, workload, or contribution to national development. “We face an ongoing crisis regarding the conditions of service where many teachers struggle with inadequate salaries…

Shock as popular South African DJ shot dead in Johannesburg

December 23, 2025 Ramar Tee

A popular South African radio and club DJ has been shot dead in the country’s largest city, Johannesburg, sending shockwaves across the nation grappling with entrenched crime.

Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, was gunned down in the city centre on Tuesday afternoon.

Police said the 40-year-old media personality was approached by three suspects, one of whom opened fire on him before fleeing on foot.

The motive of the shooting is unknown and no arrests have been made, police said.

Stock was a well-known radio and TV presenter and a podcaster in South Africa.

Tourist disruption as key Ghanaian heritage forts close indefinitely

December 23, 2025 Ramar Tee

The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) has announced the immediate temporary closure of five historic coastal forts to the public.

The affected sites are Fort Apollonia at Benyin, Fort St. Anthony at Axim, Fort Orange at Sekondi, James Fort at Jamestown, and Ussher Fort at Usshertown.

According to a press release dated December 19, 2025, the closure took effect on Thursday, December 18.

The Board stated the measure is to allow for “essential maintenance work, safety assessments and ongoing conservation activities.” These efforts are specifically “aimed at preserving the structural integrity and historical value of these significant heritage sites.”

‘The Gods Are Not to Blame’ rerun honours Mawuli Semevo

December 23, 2025 Ramar Tee

The curtain fell on an unforgettable run of Ola Rotimi’s classic, “The Gods Are Not To Blame”, at the National Theatre, Accra, on Friday, December 19.

The play, which was first staged by Image Bureau and April Communications in December 2023, returned to the stage from Wednesday, December 17 to Friday, December 19, in a fitting tribute to the late theatre giant, Mawuli Semevo.

The three-day rerun recorded huge patronage, with audiences flocking to the National Theatre to witness the spellbinding stage production.

Perhaps, for the majority of patrons who thronged the National Theatre to watch the play, the story was a familiar one from back in the years.