The Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre came alive on Thursday, November 27, 2025, as The Business Executive hosted the 8th edition of the Ghana Industry CEO Awards, an annual celebration of exceptional corporate leadership and innovation.

The black-tie ceremony attracted influential business executives from across Ghana, alongside high-profile guests including Labour Consultant Austin Gamey, development consultant Lesley Casely-Hayford, and Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba.

In his remarks, Mr. Gamey lauded the private sector’s resilience and its vital role in national development, emphasizing that visionary leadership is essential for industrial harmony and economic progress.

H.E. Kaisamba highlighted the significance of regional collaboration, describing the award-winning companies as “models of excellence” and expressing Sierra Leone’s interest in deepening economic ties and knowledge exchange with Ghana.

This year’s awards celebrated CEOs and companies excelling in leadership, innovation, and industry impact. Notable winners included Iconic Events (event planning), Cargill Ghana Limited (sustainable agriculture), Garden View Technologies (electronic security), Nature Solutions (waste management), Daniel Tech (IT), Ghana Publishing Company (publishing), Major Royal Venture (printing), Aquatic Foods (fish processing), South Akyim Rural Bank (rural banking), NABKA (trade association), SanlamAllianz (insurance), SCAB Pharmacy (e-pharmacy), Accord Industries Services (industry safety equipment), Digital Mogo Tech Solutions (digital marketing), EAP Consult (engineering consultancy), Primary Care Innovators (healthcare innovation), Tain District Hospital (transformational primary care), and Mind Snacks (snack foods).

Dr. Stephen Clark Bandoh of SCAB Pharmacy described the award as a testament to his team’s commitment to patient-centric healthcare, while Elizabeth Okoro of Mind Snacks said the honour strengthens their resolve to innovate and deliver quality products.

Beyond celebrating excellence, the event provided a platform for networking, fostering dialogue on leadership, innovation, and the future of Ghana’s private sector.

The 8th Ghana Industry CEO Awards concluded on an inspiring note, reaffirming the commitment of Ghana’s business community to national growth and corporate excellence.

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In a bid to enhance teaching and learning in the Biakoye District, the Member of Parliament, Hon. Jean-Marie Formadi (Lady JM), has launched a Teachers’ Excellence Awards initiative to honour educators who have made outstanding contributions to quality education in the area.

The awards, which include freezers, 32-inch televisions, and washing machines, are designed to motivate teachers, many of whom work under challenging conditions in remote communities with limited access to water, electricity, and mobile network connectivity.

Speaking to XYZ News and Ibrahim Nsor, Hon. Formadi said the initiative was inspired by President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to improve educational quality nationwide.

She noted that the Biakoye District suffered developmental setbacks during the eight years under the previous NPP administration, including stalled school infrastructure, water projects, and electrification efforts.

To address these gaps, she revealed that new classroom blocks and clinics are currently under construction to accelerate development and support quality learning.

The District Chief Executive for Biakoye, Hon. Eric Kwaku Opong, echoed these concerns, stating that the lack of new classroom infrastructure in previous years left many pupils learning in deplorable conditions.

He added that under his first term in office, and in collaboration with the MP, a 3-unit classroom block for both primary and JHS levels has been initiated to improve teaching and learning.

The Biakoye District Director of Education, Mr. David Kwame Seddoh, commended the MP for the awards scheme, describing it as a timely intervention to motivate teachers.

He praised all educators in the district, whether awarded or not, calling them the true heroes of Biakoye’s educational progress.

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Former Member of Parliament for Amenfi East and Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Dr. Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, has cautioned that Ghana is witnessing a dangerous rise in what he terms a “transactional culture,” a trend he says is corroding national values, weakening accountability, and entrenching corruption.

Addressing the handing-over ceremony of the Volta Region Students Association of Ghana (VORSAG) at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) on Wednesday, November 26, Dr. Oppong-Fosu said Ghana is increasingly becoming a society where personal gain overrides national interest, and where political leaders prioritize short-term advantage over long-term development.

“We are becoming a society where the pursuit of power is valued more than service, where opportunism is celebrated, and integrity is punished,” he stated.

He argued that this shift has transformed leadership into a marketplace transaction rather than a call to service.

“Leadership positions are negotiated in the marketplace. Influence is negotiated, loyalty is traded, and political success is increasingly determined by money rather than merit,” he noted.

According to Dr. Oppong-Fosu, the effects of this culture are evident in the monetisation of politics, declining accountability, and the increasing normalization of corruption.

He observed that the public has become desensitized to large-scale financial mismanagement.

“You are no longer surprised when you hear millions of dollars have been looted or squandered. Recently, an issue came up involving about $10 million, and someone asked, ‘Is that all?’ because we are now accustomed to hearing amounts running into billions of cedis,” he said.

He lamented that funds meant for infrastructure, job creation and national development are instead diverted into private pockets due to the transactional nature of Ghana’s political system.

Dr. Oppong-Fosu urged students and the youth to resist the normalization of corruption and to champion integrity, meritocracy and service-oriented leadership as the foundation for Ghana’s progress.

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The Former Member of Parliament for Amenfi East and Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Dr. Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, has warned that Ghana is drifting toward dangerous levels of national division driven by extreme partisanship, ethnic polarization and the politicization of religion.

Speaking at the handing-over ceremony of the Volta Region Students Association of Ghana (VORSAG) at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) in Accra on Wednesday, November 26, Dr. Oppong-Fosu said the nation is at a crossroads where it must choose whether to move forward confidently or sink deeper into uncertainty.

He lamented that Ghana is “becoming a nation more divided than at any other moment in our history,” noting that political participation has taken on an increasingly extreme partisan character, while ethnicity is being weaponized for political gain.

According to him, some ethnic groups face undue challenges depending on which government is in power, a situation he described as unhealthy for national cohesion.

“Instead of national identity binding us together, we are witnessing the emergence of fragmented identities pulling us apart. Religion, once a unifying moral force, is now being dragged into political competition. We discuss who deserves to be at the Jubilee House based on religion and ethnicity, not merit, competence or character,” he said.

Dr. Oppong-Fosu described these developments as “deeply disturbing,” warning that no country has achieved meaningful development by deepening internal divisions.

He stressed that tribal sentiment should never override personal values and that political intolerance must not replace constructive national debate.

He also expressed concern over the growing deterioration of intellectual discourse in the public space.

Citing a recent confrontation between two professors on live television, he observed that public debates have shifted from educating the public to promoting aggression.

“Years ago, we had programmes such as Talking Point where people waited anxiously to learn. Today, people clap for who punches harder. It is no longer about information, it is about attacks,” he said.

Dr. Oppong-Fosu further pointed to the rise of misinformation and fake news as a major threat to national stability, explaining that individuals are often maligned and discredited before they even have the opportunity to respond.

“When this happens, a country loses the glue that holds it together. If these trends continue unchecked, it will be the next generation, your generation, that pays the highest price,” he warned.

He urged students and young people to champion unity, responsible citizenship and informed dialogue, stressing that their active involvement is crucial to safeguarding Ghana’s democratic future.

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The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has called on the Ghana National Gas Company to take decisive measures to lower the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), making clean cooking energy more affordable and accessible to households nationwide.

Speaking on behalf of civil society organisations (CSOs) in the oil and gas sector, COPEC Executive Director Duncan Amoah emphasized that reducing LPG prices is critical to enabling more families to transition from charcoal to safer and cleaner cooking alternatives.

His remarks came on the sidelines of a stakeholder engagement organised by Ghana Gas, which brought together industry players, policymakers, and advocacy groups to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the gas sector.

“Ghana Gas has an obligation to all Ghanaians to drive down the cost of LPG so that every home can switch from charcoal to LPG,” Mr. Amoah said.

He noted that while the company plays a strategic role in the national clean energy agenda, more concrete interventions are needed to achieve widespread LPG adoption, particularly among low-income households.

Mr. Amoah further highlighted the dual nature of gas as both a valuable national resource and a potentially dangerous commodity, stressing the need for effective government oversight to prevent operational risks and past sectoral challenges.

He also advocated for the establishment of a well-resourced and clearly mandated agency to oversee gas transmission infrastructure and operations, ensuring efficient coordination without duplication of roles.

In response, Ghana Gas CEO Madam Judith Adjobah Blay commended stakeholders for their active participation, describing the meeting as timely and constructive.

She reaffirmed the company’s commitment to addressing operational challenges and enhancing transparency, reliability, and resilience across the national gas supply chain.

Her remarks signalled a renewed effort by Ghana Gas to collaborate with stakeholders and refine strategies aimed at ensuring efficient and secure gas delivery nationwide.

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands has fully funded the procurement of full-body security scanners and package scanners for Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC).

The Dutch Minister for Security and Justice, Foort Van Oosten, officially handed over the equipment to Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak.

Mr. Van Oosten said the donation was made on behalf of the President of the Netherlands, reaffirming the country’s commitment to supporting Ghana in combating illicit drug trafficking and related transnational crimes.

Receiving the scanners on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak expressed deep appreciation to the Dutch government.

He emphasized that the equipment will significantly strengthen Ghana’s security architecture, particularly at major entry and exit points, as the country steps up efforts to curb narcotics smuggling.

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Goldboard Jewelry Limited has announced an ambitious new initiative to transform Ghana’s gold sector by shifting from raw mineral exports to high-value, locally crafted jewelry and investment-grade gold products.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Managing Director, Gertrude Emefa Donkor, places Ghanaian artisans and digital innovation at the center of what she describes as a new “gold value revolution.”

Speaking at the launch event, Ms. Donkor said the company’s mission is to retain more value from Ghana’s gold within the local economy while positioning the country as a global hub for jewelry and investment-grade gold.

“We are moving from exporting raw gold to exporting finished excellence,” she said. “Our artisans can match global standards. Every piece we craft here is not just jewelry, it is Ghanaian skill, creativity, and pride.”

Goldboard Jewelry has introduced a wide range of locally made rings, necklaces, bracelets, and specialty investment products known as the Goldboard Tablet, available in 1g, 5g, 10g, and 1oz 24-karat bullion formats.

Ms. Donkor explained that the tablets are designed for investment, gifting, and savings, with a guaranteed buyback option to build public trust and encourage long-term wealth creation.

The company also launched a 24/7 e-commerce platform to expand global access to Ghana-made gold products.

The platform allows customers to browse collections, track live gold prices, and make purchases via mobile money, bank cards, and other secure payment options.

Customers may pick up orders at seven designated showrooms, five in Accra and two in Kumasi.

According to Ms. Donkor, the digital expansion is a strategic move to make Ghana a competitive player in the global precious metals market.

She emphasized that local value addition keeps foreign exchange within Ghana, stimulates employment, and creates opportunities for young people across the jewelry-making and precious metals value chain.

“Every cedi and every dollar spent on Ghanaian gold strengthens our economy, supports artisans, and builds a legacy for future generations,” she noted.

Goldboard Jewelry says it plans to establish flagship stores across Ghana and expand into major global cities, including Lagos, Johannesburg, London, New York, Zurich, and Dubai.

The company’s long-term goal is to become Africa’s leading gold jewelry and investment brand.

Ms. Donkor urged the media and the public to help amplify the message:
“Gold is not just a product; it is a legacy. And that legacy must benefit Ghana.”

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Senior Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has urged the Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI) to deepen its contribution to the public sector, especially in enhancing the work of the Public Accounts Committee.

She made the call during her keynote address at the High-Level Business Regulatory Dialogue held at the Coconut Grove Hotel.

According to her, many public sector institutions remain difficult for individuals and businesses to engage with directly, a situation that drives many people to rely on middlemen.

She therefore appealed to public institutions to become more accessible and responsive to the needs of Ghanaians.

Nana Yaa Jantuah also highlighted ongoing efforts to ensure that the implementation of the 24-hour economy is properly structured.

She revealed that the relevant documents are already before Parliament and assured that President John Dramani Mahama’s vision for the policy will begin to materialize soon.

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The Accra Ridge Church has held a requiem mass in honour of former First Lady, Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.

The former First Lady passed away on October 23, 2025, at age 76 at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital after a short illness.

The solemn service brought together family, loved ones, dignitaries, and sympathisers who gathered to pay their last respects.

In line with Christian tradition, the requiem mass was held to commemorate her passing and to offer prayers for the repose of her soul.

Meanwhile, the former First Lady will be laid to rest on November 28 at Independence Square in Accra.

Speaking on behalf of the children and the family, the Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Hon. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, thanked sympathisers and highlighted the funeral arrangements.

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