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Bank Relationship Manager Denies GH¢12m Theft Charges as Court Uncovers Alleged Betting, Forgery Scheme

  A Relationship Manager at a private bank in Accra, Christopher Arthur, has pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing GH¢12 million from a businessman whose accounts he managed. Arthur appeared before the Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Eyram Fumey, where he denied allegations that he diverted the funds for personal use, including spending about GH¢600,000 on the sports betting platform SportyBet. According to prosecutors, Arthur allegedly manipulated the client’s accounts over an extended period and forged bank statements to conceal the transactions. Investigators claim he later admitted to the offence and made partial refunds. The court has admitted Arthur to bail in the sum of GH¢12 million with four sureties, three of whom must be justified. His counsel, Samuel Laryea, successfully applied for bail, which was not opposed by the prosecution led by Chief Inspector Jonas Larwer. Irregularities and alleged fraud Court documents indicate that the complainant, a businessm...
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Esi Mmirba is the New Chief Human Resource Officer of MTN Ghana

  MTN Ghana has announced the appointment of Esi Mmirba Wilson as Chief Human Resource Officer, effective 15 April 2026. The appointment reflects MTN Ghana’s continued focus on strengthening its people strategy and building a high‑performance, future‑ready organisation to support the delivery of its Ambition 2030 strategy. Esi is a seasoned Human Resource executive and transformational business leader with over 23 years of experience driving people strategy, organisational transformation and culture change across multiple sectors. She is widely recognised for her pivotal role during Ghana’s banking sector consolidation, where she led the successful integration of seven banks, overseeing the recruitment, transition and cultural alignment of more than 2,500 employees, while embedding a performance‑driven and values‑led culture supported by leadership development, strategic workforce planning and data‑driven HR practices. Esi holds an MBA in Human Resource Management from the Universi...

MTN Ghana Hosts Masterclass Series to Drive Wealth Creation and  Well-being of Customers

  MTN Ghana has organized a knowledge-driven Masterclass Series in Accra aimed at equipping customers with practical tools for sustainable living, financial independence, and long-term success. The initiative, which brought together industry experts, health professionals, and business leaders, forms part of MTN Ghana’s broader strategy to go beyond connectivity and deliver meaningful value that supports customers’ overall development. Speaking at the event, the General Manager for Marketing and Consumer Services at MTN Ghana, Nana Asantewaa Amegashie, said the programme reflects the company’s commitment to empowering customers with knowledge that enhances both their financial and personal well-being. It’s not just about providing connectivity to our customers, but adding value to their lives by equipping them with practical insights to live well and build sustainable wealth,” she stated. She explained that the Masterclass was delivered in a hybrid format, allowing both physical par...

Metro Mass Transport To Deploy New Fleet At Accra 2026

  Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL), will deploy their latest fleet of buses to the 24th African Senior Athletics Championship scheduled to open in Accra on Monday, May 11, 2026. Kale Cezario, Managing Director of MMTL has assured the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), that “in demonstration of our commitment to excellence, we will deploy our new fleet of buses to facilitate transportation operations throughout the event period.” The new fleet is expected to be used for the first time for the championship which Ghana is hosting for the first time in four decades. The buses are expected to be deployed for the transportation needs of the teams, athletes, backroom and technical personnel expected for the championship dubbed, Accra 2026.   Kale Cezario, Managing Director of MMTL Cezario said the “Management of MMTL is confident that, this collaboration will not only ensure seamless transportation for participants but also contribute significantly to delivering a memorable champions...

Level One refresher course for Technical Athletics Officials held

  A refresher course for technical officials for the African Senior Championship held in Accra. 70 participants took part in the course The refresher course had a theory and practical components aimed at preparing the officials for the championship. The course has facilitators including Chief Supt. Bawah Alhassan who took the participants through focused areas for the championship. Dr. Timothy Mensah Director of Sports at KNUST, and Cynthia Wise, National Deputy PE Coordinator, Ghana Education Service took participants through different drills. The four-day event saw participants going through a series of test cases, theoretical and practical in a bid to abreast them with current standards, trends and requirements for such high profile events. Ghana is hosting the biannual event for the first time in its over four decades history. The championship, dubbed Accra 2026 is set to open with a grand ceremony on Monday, May 12, at the Legon Sports Stadium.

‘Nestlé for Good’ Debuts in Ghana: Real Stories, Real Impact Across Nutrition, Planet and Communities

  Nestlé Ghana has launched its ‘Nestlé for Good’ campaign, a regional initiative aimed at telling real beneficiary stories while delivering measurable impact in nutrition, environmental sustainability, and community development. Described as “how we translate our purpose into action in Ghana,” the campaign is Nestlé’s commitment to proactively share stories that make a positive difference for people and communities while running a responsible, sustainable business. Ghana becomes the third market to roll out ‘Nestlé for Good’ after Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria. Other West African countries are set to launch soon, with plans to scale to Central Africa. Three Pillars, One Umbrella The campaign rests on three key pillars: 1. Nutrition & Healthy Living: Tackling malnutrition through quality, affordable, fortified products. Examples include CERELAC variants — the regular option and CERELAC with No Refined Sugars — giving parents choices based on dietary preference. 2. Communities: Buil...

One in 3 households under food pressure — GSS Report

  A new report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) is warning that while most households in the country appear food secure, many are increasingly struggling behind the scenes to cope. Findings from the Mobile Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (mVAM) survey show that about 91 percent of Ghanaians maintain acceptable food consumption levels, pointing to relative national stability. However, the report cautions that this masks deeper stress, with nearly one in three households adopting medium to high coping strategies to meet their food needs. These patterns highlight the importance of looking beyond national averages to understand disparities and emerging risks,” the report stated. Households are increasingly reducing portion sizes, switching to cheaper foods, and borrowing  clear signs of pressure on livelihoods. More concerning, about one in four households is engaging in crisis or emergency coping strategies, including selling productive assets and cutting spending on hea...