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Paraphernalia traders counting losses after Black Stars early exit
● Mrs. Gifty Ahiador Agblo was one of the sellers of
national colurs paraphernalia during the world cup
Business people always look out for opportunities to invest their monies to gain and the qualification of the Black Stars to the world cup tournament hosted by Qatar was not an exception.
Many citizens and fans the world over also like to get something in national colours to wear or carry along to cheer them.
These could be shirts, scarfs, mufflers, flags, caps, hats among others in red, gold, green and black representing the Ghana Flag.
Unfortunately, some traders in Tema who invested in the sale of paraphernalia in national colours to cash in on the World Cup tournament seem to have “gambled” at a loss.
They are currently contemplating what to do with the rest of the items after Ghana’s early exit from the world game.
For such traders, the Black Stars failure to qualify had hit them harder than expected because they were hopeful the team would progress to the next stage to enable them to make some profit.
One of such is Kojo Bruce who sold things at the various Traffic Lights intersections to passengers and drivers .
He said after Ghana lost to Portugal in the first match, the sale went down significantly, but the Black Stars trashing Korea 3-2 there was rise in sales until our unfortunate loss to Uruguay.
“ My wife advised me to rather invest in Christmas decorations and items because there was no guarantee that Black Stars would qualify even at the group stages but I didn’t listen but now look”.
Mr. Bruce said he could only hope that people would still buy them to use as souvenirs even if it was at a reduced price.
A 64-year-old Mrs. Gifty Ahiador Agblo said before the tournament she sold second hand furniture but had bought flags and caps to be sold at the Adjei Kojo Underbridge Market during the period.
She admitted that after the first match with Portugal which Ghana lost, patronage naturally slowed down.
However, she said after the second match it became encouraging so she was hopeful that the Black Stars would do better which unfortunately did not happen.
She sold a flag at Ghc10 which drivers hung on their vehicles and the caps between Ghc20 and Ghc25 each.
Mrs. Agblo said there was the need for everyone to have something which was Ghanaian whether the country was playing in a tournament or not and people should take advantage of the period.
She said regardless of the situation, as a Ghanaian, she would forever be a strong supporter of the Black Stars.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
The Global Network of Export-Import Banks and Development Finance Institutions (G-NEXID) successfully held its sixth (6th) Exchange Programme, hosted by the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) Bank in Accra from March 22 to 23 March.
The event brought together member institutions, partner organisations and Ghanaian public entities to advance dialogue on South-South trade, investment and development finance, while also creating opportunities for knowledge-sharing and institutional cooperation.
Organised as a capacity-building and networking platform, the 2026 edition of the G-NEXID Exchange focused on GEXIM’s experience in developing innovative solutions to promote intra-African and extra-African trade.
It also highlighted trade and investment opportunities in Ghana, particularly in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and broader national development initiatives.
The Exchange Programme forms part of G-NEXID’s mandate to foster cooperation among export-import banks and development finance institutions in support of South-South trade and investment.
This 6th edition follows earlier successful programmes hosted by India Exim Bank (2016), BNDES (2017), Indonesia Eximbank (2018), Afreximbank (2019) and Saudi EXIM Bank (2025).
On the first day, participants were presented with G-NEXID institutional information and received an update on the Network’s 2026 work programme.
There were a series of substantive presentations, including an overview of the Ghanaian economy by the Ministry of Finance, with particular attention to debt-related challenges; a presentation by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), on investment opportunities in the country; and institutional presentations by GEXIM and Development Bank Ghana (DBG) on their respective mandates, initiatives, products and services.
Discussions during the sessions underscored strong interest in sector-focused webinars and business dialogues, particularly in agribusiness value chains such as poultry and rice.
Participants also emphasized the importance of continued information exchange and the sharing of best practices, especially in the area of guarantees.
The second day opened with a presentation on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, a national economic transformation strategy launched by President John Dramani Mahama in July 2025.
The initiative aims to enhance economic productivity through continuous industrial activity, accelerated export development and strategic import substitution.
As the programme is expected to mobilise both private and development capital, it presents concrete opportunities for G-NEXID members in areas such as co-financing, guarantees, trade finance and technical cooperation.
The programme also featured institutional presentations by guest organisations, namely the African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund (FAGACE) and the West African Development Bank (BOAD), which shared their mandates, initiatives, products and services.
Following these exchanges, the G-NEXID Secretariat held bilateral discussions with both institutions as part of the Network’s ongoing membership drive.
Participants further benefited from a presentation by the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB), as well as a showcase of GEXIM’s key pipeline projects.
On the margins of the Exchange Programme, G-NEXID members also held their 20th Annual General Assembly Meeting to review progress and discuss strategic priorities.
Following the event, participants joined the GEXIM@10 International Conference, held from March 24-25, 2026 under the theme, “A Decade of Enabling Export Trade and Industrial Transformation: Resetting GEXIM for the Next Frontier.”
The conference provided an important platform for exploring how Ghana can strengthen its transition from a primary commodity exporter to a more competitive player in value-added trade and industrial development.
Source – G-NEXID
