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Prioritise good name over material wealth – retired Rev. Minister
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A Retired Pastor of the First Baptist Church, at Ashaiman, Rev Humphrey Benjamin Omane has admonished the youth to prioritise good name over material wealth.
In his opinion, good name was better than riches and kept people away from trouble as well as ensured a good relationship with their neighbours.
Speaking in an interview with The Spectator on Tuesday based on his experience, The 75-year-old said it made no sense to cut corners and have people cheated to obtain riches and not live a peaceful life.
“What is the point in engaging in criminal activities to amass so much wealth and not be able to sleep well at night? It is better to have little with the blessings of God and man instead of having much with curses” he said.
The Retired Baptist Pastor said it was unfortunate that the youth of today were in a hurry to acquire wealth and so “would do anything possible just because they want to be relevant among their peers and family.”
“Good name doesn’t matter to people any longer but good name they say, is better than riches. Some people are still benefitting from the good names of their late parents and this comes with a lot of blessings, “he said.
Rev Omane again advised the youth to work hard and trust in God for His blessings.
He said it was also important to spend more time with God and work for Him because that would help to keep them on the good path and such acts also frequently attracted the grace of God upon their lives.
From Dzifa TettehTay, Ashaiman.
Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend, Pete Edochie, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana.
Edochie is in Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth Mentorship Initiative targeting about 500,000 young people across the continent.
Mr. Gyamfi welcomed the opportunity for GoldBod to support the mentorship initiative, noting that it aligns with the Board’s Special Intervention Programme and its focus on social impact and economic empowerment.
GoldBod’s work is also referenced in Pete Edochie’s new book, which highlights Ghana’s efforts to ensure its gold resources contribute to national development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
The warning follows the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka, Zambia, during a joint operation by the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Department of Immigration on August 23, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the operation targeted a facility suspected of being involved in organised cybercrime activities and led to the arrest of 79 people, including 10 Zambians and 69 foreign nationals.
The Ministry said six of the foreign nationals arrested were Ghanaians.
It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs.
However, the Ministry said some were allegedly forced into online scam activities after their passports were confiscated by their employers.
It warned that the situation highlights how human trafficking groups are using fake employment opportunities to lure unsuspecting job seekers into illegal activities.
The Ministry has therefore advised Ghanaians travelling to Zambia or seeking employment there to thoroughly verify job offers, recruitment agencies and prospective employers before travelling.
Ghanaians living in Zambia have also been urged to remain vigilant when responding to online job opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary.
The Ministry said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare and interests of Ghanaians travelling to or living outside the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
