Author: Rebecca Eson

SIC Insurance PLC delivered a strong financial performance in 2025, recording a 57.3 per cent increase in profit after tax even as auditors flagged material misstatements in the accounts of its subsidiary, SIC Financial Services Limited. According to the company’s audited financial statements, group profit after tax rose to GH¢84.05 million in 2025 from GH¢53.41 million the previous year. Profit before tax also climbed to GH¢117.74 million, compared to GH¢83.21 million in 2024. Insurance revenue increased to GH¢598.19 million, led by fire insurance (GH¢209.54m) and motor insurance (GH¢178.84m). Bonds contributed GH¢113.26m, accident insurance GH¢54.44m, marine & aviation GH¢31.56m, and engineering…

Ghanaian musician Sista Afia has shared new insights into her upbringing, revealing that growing up as a tomboy played a pivotal role in shaping her confidence, bold stage presence, and eventual success in the music industry. In an interview with Angel FM in Kumasi, the singer explained that many of the qualities fans admire today stem from her childhood environment. “The masculine strength and style that I bring onto the stage is because I was a tomboy,” she said. Although she is widely known for her glamorous image and commanding performances, Sista Afia noted that her tomboy roots have always…

Popular Kumawood actor and football administrator Samuel Yaw Dabo has revealed that despite the fame and recognition he gained from acting, the movie industry alone did not make him wealthy. Speaking in a recent interview, Dabo explained that while acting transformed his life and made him a household name across Ghana, the financial rewards from the profession were far less significant than many people assume. According to him, there is a common perception that actors earn substantial amounts of money because of their popularity and constant presence in the public eye. However, he said the reality within the local film…

Carlos Queiroz’s defense of Thomas Partey’s inclusion in Ghana’s provisional World Cup squad is a striking example of how legal principles intersect with football decisions. By explicitly invoking the presumption of innocence, Queiroz is not just making a sporting call he’s framing it within constitutional and judicial norms. His comments highlight two tensions: Queiroz insists Partey cannot be judged until a court delivers a verdict, pushing back against what he calls “trial by social media.” Partey remains one of Ghana’s most experienced midfielders, and Queiroz clearly values his presence despite the controversy. The Wales friendly in Cardiff is both a…

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan believes Antoine Semenyo will carry the hopes of an entire nation at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, warning that the Manchester City forward will face enormous expectations following his rapid rise in European football. Speaking to Sky Sports during a PUMA launch event in New York for Ghana’s World Cup kit, Gyan acknowledged the pressure Semenyo will encounter as he prepares to spearhead Ghana’s attack at the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. There will be a lot of pressure on Semenyo going to the World Cup,” Gyan said.People back home have…

The Auditor-General’s move to initiate surcharge proceedings marks a significant escalation in accountability efforts around Ghana’s hosting of the 13th African Games. By invoking Article 187(7) of the 1992 Constitution, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu is exercising one of the strongest powers available to the Audit Service: disallowing unlawful expenditure and directly surcharging those deemed responsible. This means the four officials named Mustapha Ussif, William Kartey, Dr Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, and Professor Amin Alhassan could be personally liable for millions in losses tied to inflated contracts, undelivered services, and procurement breaches. Asiedu emphasized that the Audit Service is “going after the money right…

Former Ghana Football Association chairman Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has urged the reinstatement of Andre Ayew into the Black Stars, insisting the veteran forward still has a vital role to play in the national team. The seasoned football administrator argued that the 36-year-old’s wealth of experience is currently missing from the squad and could provide valuable leadership if recalled. “The team needs an experienced player, and that is Dede Ayew. I watched the game against Mexico, and it was clear that experience was missing,” he said in an interview. Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe questioned Ayew’s continued exclusion despite his active professional career, drawing…

Carlos Queiroz has confirmed that Ghana vice-captain Alexander Djiku will miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup due to injury. The experienced defender arrived at the Black Stars camp carrying an injury sustained during his club duties and has been unable to participate in training sessions with the team. Speaking ahead of Ghana’s pre-World Cup friendly against Wales, Queiroz disclosed that the technical team had taken the decision to replace the 31-year-old centre-back in the final squad. “We had to make a decision to replace Djiku. It doesn’t matter the player I called, but Djiku has been replaced and you have…

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has offered a candid account of life under Andoni Iraola, providing Liverpool supporters with fresh insight into the coaching philosophy of the man widely tipped to become the club’s next manager. Iraola emerged as the leading candidate for the Liverpool job following his departure from Bournemouth this week and the dismissal of Arne Slot last Saturday. Semenyo, who worked under Iraola for two-and-a-half years at Bournemouth before joining City in January, described the Spaniard’s methods as demanding but ultimately transformative. Speaking on the In the Mixer podcast last month, the Ghana international admitted players initially…

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has cautioned citizens against acting as fronts for foreign nationals seeking to operate businesses in sectors reserved exclusively for Ghanaians, amid rising concerns over foreign involvement in local retail trading. The warning comes as the proposed Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill awaits presidential assent. The centre clarified that while the legislation introduces broader investment reforms, restrictions on foreign participation in certain sectors remain firmly in place. The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has cautioned citizens against acting as fronts for foreign nationals seeking to operate businesses in sectors reserved exclusively for Ghanaians, amid rising…