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NHIA honours Otumfuo with free registration of subscribers at Manhyia

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SEBASTIAN R. FREIKU
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NHIA Board member and Otumfuo during the launch

Large number of people, including students, yesterday thronged the premises of Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Overlord of Ashanti Kingdom, to participate in the free registration and renewal onto the National Health Insurance Scheme. The gesture by the NHIA is in recognition of Otumfuo’s contribution to health advocacy.

A section of students waiting to be registered

It is also in the fulfilment of an earlier pledge by the management of the NHIA to register over one million people in the Ashanti Region, when management paid a courtesy on the Asante monarch last month.

“Otumfuo is keen about the well-being of Asanteman and Ghanaians, so we intend to support the healthcare system with this initiative,” the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe said during the courtesy call, which was led by himself and the Board Chairman, Lawrence Nii Okantey Adjetey.

The delegation at the time also included Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, Francisca Atuluk, Dr Koku Awoonor-Williams, Mohammed Adamu Ramadan, Pious Kwame Nkuah and others.

Dr Bampoe’s delegation told Otumfuo that the registration exercise would highlight a partnership between traditional leadership and state institutions to expand healthcare coverage to more Ghanaians.

Under the ongoing initiative, the National Health Insurance Authority will register one million people for free in honour of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as he marks 27th anniversary on the Golden Stool. It is also meant to honour his 76th birthday on May 6, 2026.

A section of students waiting to be registered

The free registration and renewal campaign, which runs throughout May is dubbed: “The Kings Month”, under the theme: “Our King, Our Pride”.

It focuses on vulnerable populations and constituents across the paramountcies and traditional areas in the Ashanti Kingdom.

The NHIA Board Chairman, Lawrence Nii Okantey Adjetey during the courtesy call last month

praised Otumfuo for quality leadership and making an impact in the lives of his people, and hoped the initiative would further improve the NHI’s coverage.

Otumfuo commended the Authority for expanding to cover chronic disease treatment, as well as its prompt settlement of claims.

 

 

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Police declare military man wanted over alleged murder of a couple

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RICHARD OWUSU-AKYAW
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The suspect

The Ghana Police Service has declared Prince Krah, aged about 30 years, wanted for the suspected murder of two persons at Saki, near Tema Golf City, on May 1, 2026.

In a statement issued on its official X handle, the Service said the two victims, Ebenezer Kwabena Obiri, 45 and Mary Anim, 22 were found dead in their room with multiple machete wounds.

Investigations indicate that Krah had been living with the couple in a chamber and hall apartment at the time of the incident.

According to the statement, Obiri was last seen in the company of the suspect on the night of April 30, 2026.

The Kpone Magistrate Court subsequently issued a warrant for Krah’s arrest on May 4, 2026.

The police described Krah as dark in complexion, about 5.7 feet tall and of stout build.  According to the statement, he was last seen wearing a Lacoste shirt and jeans trousers. The statement noted that the suspect is said to be a military officer who has since gone into hiding, and that information gathered suggests he may be within the Kakusunanka or Kamina Barracks area in Tamale.

The Service is offering a reward of GH¢100,000.00 for credible information leading to his arrest and is urging anyone with information to contact the nearest police station or call 191 or 112.

 

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Ramoth Company Donates New Pick-Up Vehicle To Bidiem Police

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Ramoth MD I K Mensah (right) handing over the keys to the vehicle to DCOP Nyaabah

Ramoth, a Construction Company with AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine has donated a brand new ZONDA POER pick-up vehicle to the Bidiem District Police Headquarters in Obuasi to assist in its operations.

The Donated Pick-Up vehicle

At a short ceremony to hand over the vehicle to the police, the Bidiem District commander, Supt. Paul K. Kudiewu said considering the enormity of work at hand, he realized that the headquarters needed a vehicle.

As a result, he made a request to Ramoth in October last year, which has been gratefully granted.

Handing over the vehicle to the police, the Managing Director of Ramoth, Mr I. K. Mensah said as soon as the request was received, management saw the need to support the police and made provision for the purchase of the vehicle.

Receiving the keys to the vehicle, the Ashanti South Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaabah said the government alone cannot provide all the needs of the police.

He, therefore, called on individuals and corporate bodies to support the police. The Regional Commander promised that his outfit would work hard to bring crime rate to zero in the region.

On behalf of the IGP, he thanked Ramoth Company for the donation. At the ceremony were the Obuasi Divisional Police Commander, Chief Supt. Kwasi Boahene, ACP Cephas Arthur, Deputy Ashanti South Regional Police Commander and Mr. Desmond Banahene, Director Security AGA.

From Frederick Danso Abeam, Obuasi

 

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GSFP introduces digital system to improve school feeding 

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The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has introduced a real-time digital system to improve monitoring, transparency and accountability in the delivery of school meals nationwide. The system, known as “School Connect,” is also expected to facilitate timely payment of caterers under the programme.

The pilot, which will cover more than 350 schools, is being implemented in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) and supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), which has supplied 284 digital devices including tablets and laptops.

Speaking at a three-day training of trainers at Aburi in the Eastern Region, Madam Aurore Rusiga, WFP Country Director, said real-time data systems were essential for strengthening programme delivery.

“Reliable data is the foundation of strong programmes. It helps us plan better, monitor effectively and improve continuously,” she said.

Madam Rusiga said the School Connect platform would enable real-time data collection at school level on enrolment, attendance, meals served and food deliveries to improve oversight and decision-making.

She said that the system would reduce administrative workload on school staff while improving reporting quality and timeliness.

Madam Rusiga said school feeding remained a key investment in human capital, noting that “it is not just a social programme, but an investment in human capital.”

She said the programme also supported local economies through the procurement of food from local farmers, thereby creating markets and strengthening community resilience.

Madam Rusiga explained that the pilot would generate lessons to guide the development of a nationally owned digital system aligned with Ghana’s public systems, while WFP would continue to provide technical and capacity support.

The GSFP, which has operated for over two decades, provides one hot nutritious meal daily to millions of schoolchildren while supporting local agriculture.

Hajia Fati Forgor, National Coordinator of GSFP, described the rollout as long overdue.  “In 2019, with support from WFP, we introduced a digital system to improve data management and reporting. However, it had gaps, particularly in real-time monitoring and nutrition tracking,” she said.

Hajia Forgor said the new School Connect system addressed those challenges by offering integrated tracking of nutrition, education outcomes and local food procurement.

She said that the platform would significantly reduce payment delays through instant data transmission and analysis.

“This is an improved version. We will now be able to monitor meals served to children and ensure caterers adhere to approved menus,” she added. Madam Constance Baah, Head of the Social Protection Unit at the Ministry of Finance, said weak monitoring systems in the past had led to payment delays and inefficiencies.

“Through this platform, real-time data will be captured at the school level. This marks a significant shift towards a more transparent, efficient and accountable system,” she said. Madam Baah said that improved data would strengthen budgeting, ensure timely payments and enhance public financial management.

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“I’ve been watching your videos for a long time” -Davido hails Wode Maya

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NANA KWESI COOMSON
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Wode Maya and Davido

Celebrated Ghanaian YouTuber and travel content creator,Wode Maya couldn’t hide his excitement after meeting multiple award-winning Nigerian singer Davido in Zambia.

The interaction took place during a recent hangout, where Davido acknowledged Wode Maya’s work and revealed he had been following his content for some time.

“Yeah, man, I’ve been watching your videos for a very long time. Since when you dey with that your girl?” Davido said in a light moment.

Wode Maya later reflected on the meeting in a post, describing the experience as memorable. He noted that they spent time together during the night before he decided to record part of the interaction.

“Had a lot of bromance moments with Davido last night, but this one? Yh… I had to pull out the camera for this,” he wrote.

According to him, the recognition from a globally known artiste carried personal significance.

“I think I’ve made it in life,” he added.

 

I am no longer with Lynx Entertainment –KiDi 

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NANA KWESI COOMSON
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KiDi

Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats artiste KiDi has confirmed his departure from Lynx Entertainment, ending a long-standing relationship with the label that helped launch his mainstream success.

Speaking during a TikTok Live session with content creator Code Micky, the singer addressed questions about his current status. When asked if he was still with Lynx, he said “no, I am no longer with Lynx.”

KiDi revealed that he is now working as an independent artiste, signalling a new phase in his career. He explained that his exit began to take shape around the release of ‘Gymnastic’, his collaboration with Olivetheboy and Kojo Blak.

The award-winning musician joined Lynx Entertainment in 2016 after emerging winner of the 2015 MTN Hitmaker competition. Under the label, he rose to prominence with a string of hit songs including Say You Love Me, Enjoyment and the global smash Touch It. His albums Sugar and The Golden Boy further cemented his standing as one of Ghana’s leading contemporary acts, earning him multiple accolades and international recognition.

Since going solo, KiDi has maintained strong visibility on the airwaves. His latest single, Signature featuring Lasmid, is currently enjoying significant rotation across radio and streaming platforms.

Renowned for his smooth vocals, songwriting depth and crossover appeal, KiDi has built a solid fan base beyond Ghana, collaborating with international acts and contributing to the global rise of Afrobeats.

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Music wasn’t part of my plan -Gyakie

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NANA KWESI COOMSON
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Gyakie

Songbird Gyakie has shared how her journey into music began in the most unexpected way, revealing that she never initially planned to pursue it as a career.

Speaking during an interview on 3FM, the artiste reflected on her early years, explaining that her introduction to performing came largely through her mother’s influence at home.

She recalled; “I never imagined I would pursue music as a profession while growing up. My mum used to make me perform at home, even when I didn’t want to. Whenever she had guests over, she would call me to sing. I would pick up a bottle or a lotion as a microphone and perform in front of them. It used to annoy me a bit, but she clearly saw something I didn’t at the time.”

Gyakie also credited her upbringing in a musically inclined household as a major factor in shaping her passion. As the daughter of highlife musician Nana Acheampong, she grew up surrounded by rehearsals, studio sessions, and visiting artistes, which gradually deepened her connection to music.

She said; “Growing up around music made all of us love it. I watched my dad rehearse at home and in the studio, and I saw artistes coming in and out. Even though I was very young, I could tell something special was happening.”

Despite this early exposure, she noted that music did not immediately appear to her as a viable career path. However, her active involvement in entertainment activities during her school years hinted at her future.

She explained; “I think that’s where my love for it started, but I didn’t consider it as a profession. I was the entertainment prefect in secondary school, so I was always involved in creative activities. I just didn’t pay much attention to it until I released my first song.”

According to the singer, the turning point came after the release of her debut track, when the positive feedback from listeners encouraged her to take the craft more seriously.

She added; “The feedback I received made me sit up. People kept saying my voice was unique and the song was good. It felt like they were pointing me towards something important. That’s when I realised I had to take it seriously, and now it has become a business.”

Her story highlights how talent, even when discovered unexpectedly, can evolve into a thriving career with the right support and environment.

Ghana’s Film Industry Is Not Broke, It Is Stuck

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NANA KWESI COOMSON
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Fred Amugi

At a time when the global film landscape is evolving rapidly, where filmmaking techniques are advancing and box offices are recording massive returns, Ghana continues to circle the same conversation it has had for years: Funding.

It is the most cited problem in the industry. And rightly so. Financing remains a major hurdle, alongside distribution. But over time, funding has become more than just a challenge, it has become a comfortable explanation.

The truth is, funding is not easy anywhere in the world. Even in established industries like Hollywood, filmmakers fight for funding every single day. Projects stall. Scripts are rejected. Investors hesitate. The difference, however, is clear. In those industries, funding is controlled.

Expecting government to solve this challenge may not be the most practical path forward. Across the world, national budgets are structured around priorities such as the economy, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

If financial resources are limited, then human resources must take centre stage. Ghana is not short of talent. From writers to actors, directors to cinematographers, producers to editors, the industry is filled with individuals capable of producing meaningful and competitive work. Yet one issue continues to undermine that potential, that is disunity.

Collaboration remains one of the most underutilised tools in the industry, and without it, even the most talented individuals will struggle to create at scale. Veteran Ghanaian actor Fred Amugi captured this reality succinctly in a recent interview on GHOne TV:

“Funding is not the problem, disunity is. If we can unite as an industry, the money will come.”

This is a strong statement, that is also revealing. Because beyond the conversations about funding lies a deeper question, whether the industry is structured, aligned, and intentional enough to attract and sustain investment.

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How to read food labels

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If you buy packaged foods, learning how to read and understand food labels can help you make healthier choices. Follow these tips when you are shopping to choose which brand or variety to buy.

Check the ingredient list

You can usually find the ingredient list on the back of packaged food.

Ingredients are listed in order from the largest to the smallest amount. So, if fat, sugar or salt are near the top of the list, the food is unlikely to be a healthy choice.

Sugar and fat are often listed in the ingredient list under different names.

 

Common names for sugar added to foods are:

  • corn syrup
  • dextrose
  • fructose
  • glucose
  • sucrose
  • maltose
  • honey
  • invert sugar
  • golden syrup
  • maple syrup

 

Common names for fat added to foods are:

  • butter
  • coconut cream
  • cream
  • hydrogenated vegetable fat
  • lard
  • margarine
  • oil
  • trans fats
  • triglycerides
  • vegetable oil.

 

Eating lots of ultra-processed foods has been linked with an increased risk of health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.

Ultra-processed foods tend to have more than one ingredient that you will never or rarely find in a home kitchen.

 

Check the nutrition information panel

Most packaged foods must have a nutrition information panel. Some brands may also have product information on their websites.

There are 2 columns on the nutrition information panel. They give you:

  • the amount of nutrients “per serving”
  • the amount of nutrients “per 100 g” (or 100 ml if liquid).

Use the 100 g column to compare similar foods and choose healthier products.

Always compare products in the same category, for example, 2 different breads.

Use the 10, 10, 5 rule to choose which product to buy:

  • less than 10 g of fat
  • less than 10 g of sugar
  • more than 5 g of fibre.

 

You can also think of the 3 Ss — less of these is best:

  • saturated fat
  • sugar

You are looking for products that have the least amount of saturated fat, sugar and sodium per 100 g.

The Healthy Food Guide’s supermarket shopping guide gives more information about what to look for on the labels of particular foods.

Practice reading labels at home

Read the labels on the food in your pantry and fridge before you head out to the supermarket. Get an idea of the healthy choices you already have and the foods you need to find a healthier alternative for.

Once you get to know which options are healthy, you will only need to check the labels if you want to try:

  • a new product
  • a different brand
  • a supermarket special you have not tried before.

Using a food labelling app

With the free FoodSwitch app, you can scan the barcodes of packaged foods with your smartphone camera. It then gives you:

  • nutritional advice that is easy to understand
  • a list of similar foods that are healthier choices.

FoodSwitch app — The Georgia Institute for Global Healthexternal link

Look for health stars on the front of packaged food

Health stars are a quick and easy way for you to choose healthier packaged foods. Health stars rate the nutrition content of packaged food from half a star to 5 stars.

The system is not perfect. It is designed to give more stars to healthier foods. But some foods with ratings of three or more stars are not always healthy choices.

The best way to tell if a food is a healthy choice is to check the nutrition information panel and follow the rest of the advice on this page.

More Tips for Reading Food Labels

  • Familiarize yourself with your allergen and the foods it often appears in. Food allergens can appear in surprising places and go by less-common names. Knowing your allergen inside and out will improve your sleuthing skills. Here are sometips for avoiding your allergen. 
  • If you are unsure whether a product could have come in contact with your allergen(s), call the manufacturer. Ask them about their ingredients and manufacturing practices.
  • If you encounter a product that doesn’t have an ingredients list, don’t buy it.
  • Be extra careful with imported products. Food labeling regulations vary by country. Imported items are supposed to follow FALCPA and other domestic food labeling laws, but occasionally they do not.
  • A child with a food allergy can start checking food labels as soon as he or she learns to read. Practice at home and when you’re shopping—with help from an adult.

 

Credit: healthnz.govt.nz

Ghana to Pilot Africa’s First Digital Trade Corridor — VEEP

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JENNIFER AMBOLLEY
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Veep Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman

Ghana will partner Rwanda, Zambia and other African countries to pilot a continental digital trade corridor aimed at transforming cross-border transactions and accelerating economic integration, Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has announced.

Delivering the Presidential Address under the theme, “Shaping Africa’s Integrated Digital Economy” at the 2026 3i Africa Summit in Accra on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, she said the initiative would focus on mobile money interoperability, mutual recognition of digital identity for cross-border verification, and harmonised electronic invoicing systems.

The move, she explained, is part of a broader effort to reposition Africa from fragmented digital progress to a fully integrated continental economy.

“The systems we build will determine whether Africa participates in the global digital economy on her own terms, or operates within frameworks defined elsewhere,” she stated.

The Vice President emphasised that Africa’s economic future would depend on how effectively countries organise themselves to integrate, compete and build at scale, rather than how the continent is perceived globally.

She noted that Ghana’s role as a gateway to Africa must go beyond rhetoric and be measured by the efficiency of its systems, particularly in enabling seamless transactions and business connectivity.

According to her, digital integration has become central to economic sovereignty, with increasing reliance on platforms that enable individuals and businesses to transact, verify identity and operate across borders.

She identified four critical pillars for achieving this integration—payments, identity, regulation and infrastructure.

On payments, she observed that many intra-African transactions are still routed through external systems and denominated in foreign currencies, leading to delays and higher costs. She cited ongoing efforts such as the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System as steps toward reducing such inefficiencies.

On identity, she stressed that millions of Africans remain excluded from formal systems due to lack of reliable digital identification, limiting their participation in cross-border trade.

“Trust begins with identity,” she said, calling for interoperable identity systems across the continent.

Addressing regulation, she noted that fragmented frameworks across countries continue to hinder innovation and increase the cost of doing business, underscoring the need for coordinated policies and shared standards.

She also highlighted infrastructure gaps, pointing out that many Africans remain offline due to high costs and limited access, while the continent still accounts for a small share of global data centre capacity.

“Investment in broadband, cloud infrastructure and digital systems must accompany policy alignment,” she said.

The Vice President expressed optimism about Africa’s prospects, citing its young population and rapid technology adoption as key advantages in shaping the next phase of global digital growth.

She urged governments to move beyond discussions and take practical steps to implement integration across the continent. The summit, hosted by the Bank of Ghana, has brought together policymakers, regulators and industry leaders to chart the future of digital finance in Africa.

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