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A delegation from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) called on the leadership of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Monday, February 16, extending a formal invitation to the tax authority as part of a widening stakeholder mobilisation drive ahead of the institution’s 60th anniversary celebrations.
The delegation was led by Kwabena Agyekum, Chairman of the UPSA 60th Anniversary Planning Committee and Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG). He congratulated Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong and Dr. Martin Kolbil Yambrigya on their recent appointments, commending the Authority’s work and noting the growing footprint of UPSA graduates within national institutions.
Agyekum also proposed a collaborative visibility event, an “Evening with the Commissioner-General,” to be hosted on the UPSA campus, describing it as a platform that could deepen stakeholder participation in the milestone celebrations while spotlighting the Authority’s ties to the university.
Francis Dadzie, Vice Chairman of the Planning Committee and President of the UPSA Global Alumni Association, outlined the anniversary calendar. Highlights include the relaunch of the Institute of Professional Studies (IPS) on March 17, 2026, a high-level Ghana Business Leaders’ Conclave on May 15, 2026, to be hosted by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and a Hackathon and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Session designed to showcase student ingenuity.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, a distinguished UPSA alumnus, formally accepted an invitation to participate in the anniversary events during a courtesy call at Manhyia Palace on January 30, 2026. The Asantehene commended the university’s transformation from the Institute of Professional Studies into a fully accredited public university.
Dr. Yambrigya, himself a UPSA alumnus serving as Commissioner for Domestic Tax Revenue, welcomed the delegation warmly. He pledged to serve as an anniversary ambassador within the GRA and committed to mobilising the UPSA alumni network at the Authority and exploring co-branding and sponsorship opportunities aligned with the Authority’s ongoing programmes.
As a gesture of goodwill, the Planning Committee presented the GRA with the UPSA@60 Anniversary Plan Document and commemorative souvenirs.
UPSA’s year-long celebrations, running from August 2025 through June 2026, are anchored on the theme “Six Decades of Transformative Education: Empowering Africa’s Future Business Leaders.” The institution was founded in 1965 with five students in a rented Madina property and has since grown into Ghana’s only public professional university.
Organised Labour is preparing to hold urgent discussions with the government and the management of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) within the next two weeks, as the cocoa sector grapples with one of its most severe financial crises in recent memory.
Labour leaders say the planned meeting will focus on pressing concerns including proposals to restructure COCOBOD’s salary framework and explore measures to shore up the Board’s deteriorating financial position. The engagement is being driven by growing anxiety among workers over the sector’s direction following a series of damaging disclosures in recent weeks.
The talks come days after COCOBOD itself moved to signal shared sacrifice at the top. COCOBOD Chief Executive Dr. Randy Abbey confirmed that executive management took a 20 percent pay cut while senior staff accepted a 10 percent salary reduction, effective Monday, February 16, 2026, for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop year. The reductions form part of broader cost-containment efforts including procurement reforms and a staff rationalisation exercise.
The depth of the crisis became clearer when Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson addressed a press conference on February 12. He announced that the government would reduce the producer price of cocoa beans to GH¢2,587 per bag, down from the GH¢3,625 per bag promised in 2025, citing a global price collapse of nearly 70 percent from the commodity’s late-2024 peak. To cushion farmers, the government said they would receive 90 percent of the gross Free On Board (FOB) price, surpassing the standard 70 percent minimum threshold.
The scale of COCOBOD’s financial exposure has alarmed stakeholders. President John Mahama has directed the Attorney-General to conduct a criminal investigation and forensic audit into COCOBOD’s operations over the past eight years, as the Board contends with outstanding debt of approximately GH¢32 billion.
Global market conditions have offered no relief. Cocoa prices fell below $4,000 per metric ton on February 10, 2026, extending a month-to-date loss of over 10 percent and compounding the damage from January’s 29 percent decline. Analysts warn further pressure lies ahead, with commodity research firm StoneX projecting a global cocoa surplus of 287,000 metric tons in the 2025/2026 season.
With workers’ livelihoods directly in the crosshairs of the restructuring agenda, Organised Labour’s push for dialogue is seen as a critical step toward ensuring any further austerity measures are negotiated rather than imposed.
Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, will face Mexico in an international friendly on Friday, May 22, 2026, at a venue in Mexico yet to be confirmed, as both sides ramp up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (FIFA World Cup).
The fixture has been officially confirmed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), which announced the match as part of Ghana’s broader build-up to the global tournament co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
Ghana’s squad will be drawn from players in the domestic league and European competitions, all under the watch of head coach Otto Addo, along with selected Under-23 (U-23) players preparing for the Olympic Games qualifiers. The match will take place days before Ghana takes on two other unnamed opponents as part of a broader pre-tournament schedule.
With the Mexico fixture confirmed, Ghana now has three warm-up matches lined up ahead of the World Cup, following earlier announcements of friendlies against Austria and Germany during the March FIFA International window. Addo and his technical staff are expected to announce their squad for the European ties in the coming days.
The May encounter carries added strategic significance. Facing one of the tournament’s host nations gives the Black Stars exposure to a team well-acquainted with North American conditions, and the tactical challenge mirrors Ghana’s early group-stage opposition. The fixture is also viewed as a dress rehearsal ahead of Ghana’s Group L opener against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, given Panama’s similar regional playing style to Mexico.
Ghana and Mexico last met in a friendly in 2023 in the United States, where the Black Stars fell to a 2-0 defeat. Addo will be targeting a stronger performance as his side seeks to advance beyond the group stage for the first time since the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Sergei Berdnikov, has pledged cooperation in the pursuit of justice over the unlawful recording and online distribution of sexually explicit images involving Ghanaian women, even as questions about the suspect’s true identity remain unresolved.
The Ambassador was summoned on the instruction of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in connection with a man who identifies himself as Yaytseslav and claims Russian nationality. The man became a trending topic in Ghana after videos of his interactions with several Ghanaian women surfaced online on February 12, 2026. In a press release dated February 17, the Ministry disclosed that Ambassador Berdnikov was unable to confirm whether the suspect holds Russian nationality, adding a layer of uncertainty to the diplomatic proceedings.
Ghana’s Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, stated that authorities have already initiated processes to bring the man to justice, warning that the suspect violated Ghanaian law and would face prosecution whether in the country or in absentia.
The suspect reportedly operated by approaching women around the Accra Mall area, recording interactions using body cameras and smart glasses, with extended footage made available on a private Telegram channel at a subscription fee. The Cyber Security Authority (CSA Ghana) condemned the conduct as a violation of Ghana’s laws on cyber and privacy-related offences, and warned that members of the public who reshare the videos also risk prosecution under Ghana’s cybersecurity laws, with penalties ranging from one to three years imprisonment.
Ghana has indicated its intention to seek the extradition of the suspect. However, the Ambassador’s inability to confirm the man’s nationality complicates that path, as any extradition request would depend on establishing verified citizenship.
The case has triggered widespread public outrage and calls for tighter scrutiny of foreign nationals entering the country.
Vallejo, California independent rapper LaRussell sat down with Boardroom Talks to deliver a candid, wide-ranging conversation on music ownership, distribution, the creative limits of modern hip-hop, and why he sees himself working with Jay-Z one day.
LaRussell, who owns all of his music and intellectual property through Good Compenny, his label and creative company, has released over 40 albums since 2018 and amassed more than 100 million global streams, all without signing to a major label. In the interview, he spoke with the kind of conviction that has made him one of the most talked-about independent voices in the genre.
On the difference between TikTok success and radio success, LaRussell was blunt. “The barometer is far lower. To be successful on TikTok, you got to do far less and spin far less than it takes to be successful as a radio act,” he said. He extended that critique to hip-hop broadly, arguing the genre has stagnated compared to other disciplines. “Rap music as a whole, but specifically hip-hop, has not evolved as much as we’ve seen other crafts like the National Basketball Association (NBA). We’ve seen the evolution. We’ve seen Steph Curry do things that we never seen anyone do prior,” he said.
On Jay-Z’s push into music ownership through Tidal and beyond, LaRussell was philosophical. “Do you think it’s revolutionary when a black man enters a situation that we have no presence in and no ownership in? That’s a very revolutionary act whether you late or not, because nobody else going to do it,” he said. When asked whether he and Jay-Z might collaborate one day, his answer was brief and certain: “For certain.”
LaRussell credited the late Nipsey Hussle as the inspiration behind his now-well-known pay-what-you-want album model. “Nipsey did the hundred dollar album. I didn’t think people was going to give me a hundred for an album, so I was like, I’m going to just let you pay whatever you want,” he explained. The model has since helped him generate millions of dollars from music.
He also collaborates with fans directly, doing features on their original tracks as a form of giving back. He described one moment at a recent show where a fan pulled out his phone to reveal a song they had recorded together had reached 90,000 streams. “That’s his first time ever getting that many streams and he felt so proud. That’s my way of giving back,” LaRussell said.
LaRussell has no manager or agent and handles deals himself, believing no one can speak for his vision the way he can. On his collaboration with veteran producer Lil Jon, he said the experience reinforced something essential. “He taught me to not let the spirit die. Lil Jon is 20 years older than me and he was just one of us in the studio. His spirit is still there. He still loves what he does and he cares,” LaRussell said.
Samuel Baabu Aryee, a 20-year-old right back currently at Port City Football Club (FC), is quietly emerging as one of Ghana’s most promising young defenders, with Champions League ambitions burning inside him.
The Accra-born player cut his teeth in the cradle of Ghanaian football, starting at Barca Kids FC in Mamprobi, a community in the capital long celebrated for producing elite talent. The area famously shaped the early career of Black Stars legend Asamoah Gyan, who played colts football there before rising to become Ghana’s all-time leading scorer.
Aryee’s own journey took him through Charity FC, Sporting FC, Best IV FC and Truelife FC before he settled at Port City FC, building the foundations of what could become a decorated career.
What sets the youngster apart is his rare ability with both feet and an attacking instinct that stretches defensive lines. His combination of pace, stamina and strength allows him to overlap with devastating effect, creating problems at both ends of the pitch. Teammates and coaches have nicknamed him Arnold, a nod to Real Madrid’s English defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, a comparison he wears with pride.
His ambition is clear. A move to a Ghana Premier League (GPL) club or a European league is the immediate target, with the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A and the UEFA Champions League representing his ultimate dream.
Aryee is also firmly focused on the Black Stars. Ghana have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be co-hosted by the United States of America (USA), Mexico and Canada, and he believes the squad will shine on that global stage, a stage he intends to reach himself.
“It is my job so I have to be serious,” he told this reporter, a statement that neatly captures the attitude driving his ascent.
In recent years, Angola, a country rich in natural beauty, cultural depth, and untapped adventures has begun to emerge as one of Africa’s most exciting tourism destinations. Its official role as host country of ITB Berlin 2026 has now propelled this transformation onto the world stage, signalling a new era in African travel and international tourism partnerships.
A Powerful Global Platform
For the first time in its history, Angola has partnered with the world’s leading travel trade event to serve as the official host country for ITB Berlin 2026 – marking a major milestone for the nation’s tourism sector. This collaboration will take place from March 3–5, 2026, during the show’s 60th anniversary, where Angola will showcase its attractions, culture and investment opportunities to tens of thousands of global travel professionals.
Under the strategic brand identity “Visit Angola – The Rhythm of Life,” the country aims to redefine its image internationally, inviting travellers to experience its vibrant culture, diverse landscapes and welcoming people in deeply memorable ways.
From Hidden Gem to Global Stage
Angola has long flown under the tourism radar, largely because of past decades of civil unrest and limited infrastructure. Today, however, a rapid transformation is underway. The partnership with ITB Berlin serves as a powerful endorsement of the country’s tourism potential and marks a significant step toward wider global recognition.
The tourism ministry’s goal in Berlin is twofold:
To attract international travellers who are eager for new and authentic experiences.
To draw foreign investment into travel infrastructure, hospitality and leisure sectors, helping position Angola as a top destination in Africa.
A Land of Breathtaking Diversity
Angola’s tourism appeal lies in its incredible variety:
Natural wonders like Calandula Falls: Among Africa’s most spectacular waterfalls and the expansive Namibe Desert offer dramatic scenic beauty.
Pristine beaches along the Atlantic Ocean stretch for miles, perfect for relaxation and exploration.
Wildlife and ecology in national parks like Kissama allow for unforgettable safari experiences.
Cultural richness: From traditional dance and music to culinary specialties, provides a sensory feast for visitors.
The capital, Luanda, embodies this diversity beautifully with modern urban energy, historical sites, dynamic nightlife and culinary delights that blend Portuguese and African flavours.
Economic and Strategic Growth
Tourism is quickly becoming a key pillar in Angola’s economic diversification strategy. Recent reports by ATTA Travels show significant growth in international arrivals and rising investment in hospitality and convention infrastructure. This aligns with broader continental trends where Africa continues to gain popularity among global travellers.
According to itb.com, hosting ITB Berlin 2026 places Angola at the heart of a global tourism conversation, offering unmatched visibility to tour operators, investors and government leaders from around the world. It also symbolises a shift where lesser-known African destinations are taking centre stage and influencing travel trends.
A Future Destination for Global Travellers Today, Angola stands on the brink of becoming Africa’s next great tourism hub. The country’s participation as the main partner for ITB Berlin 2026 isn’t just a one-off showcase, it represents a turning point in how the world perceives travel to Africa. Through strategic branding, international engagement and commitment to sustainable growth, Angola is ready to welcome the world not just as a destination, but as an experience.
In the words of the country’s tourism leaders: “We invite the international travel industry to experience the rhythm of Angola with all their senses.” I cannot wait to witness Angola and other African countries at ITB 2026 from the 3rd to 5th of March. If you are going to be at ITB Berlin 2026 let’s connect, network and share.
Emmanuel Frimpong is a Tourism Consultant, Analyst, President, Africa Tourism Research Network Vice, President, Africa Medical Tourism Council and CEO of Pishon Consult. Email: [email protected] Tel. No. +233261128507 (WhatsApp)
Stellantis N.V., the global automaker behind brands including Jeep, Peugeot, Fiat, and Maserati, has confirmed February 26, 2026, as the date it will release its Full Year 2025 financial results, with investors and analysts watching closely after a series of positive fourth-quarter signals raised hopes that a difficult 2024 is firmly in the rear-view mirror.
The company announced on Monday, February 16, 2026, that a live audio webcast and conference call accompanying the results will take place on Thursday, February 26, at 2:00 p.m. Central European Time (CET) or 8:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), with the related press release and presentation materials expected to be published on its investor website at approximately 8:00 a.m. CET. A recorded replay will be made available for those unable to join the live session.
The announcement follows an encouraging set of preliminary shipment figures. Stellantis reported estimated consolidated shipments of 1.5 million vehicles for the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9 percent increase year on year, driven primarily by a 43 percent surge in North American shipments as the company benefited from normalised inventory dynamics and a strong product refresh cycle across Jeep, Ram, and Dodge. The Middle East and Africa region also recorded modest growth of 2 percent year on year, supported by expansions in Algeria and Morocco.
Following the preliminary results, Freedom Capital analyst Dmitriy Pozdnyakov upgraded Stellantis to Buy from Hold, citing sequential delivery growth and anticipating a United States sales recovery and market share gains, though he modestly reduced his 2026 to 2027 earnings forecasts to reflect softer-than-expected electric vehicle (EV) demand. Morgan Stanley kept an Equal Weight rating on the stock with a revised price target of seven euros.
The Full Year 2025 results will be followed by Stellantis’ Annual General Meeting on April 14, 2026, its Q1 2026 financial results on April 30, and its 2026 Investor Day scheduled for May 21.
Stellantis N.V. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker STLA, on Euronext Milan under STLAM, and on Euronext Paris under STLAP. Full investor access details are available at stellantis.com under the Investors section.
In an age where digital storytellers carve identities as fast as their clips go viral, Vyacheslav Trahov often stylised as Yaitseslav, Yatseslav or Yaitseslav Shurupov presents a distinctive case study in personal branding and social engagement content.
Describing himself as the creator of the YouTube channel “Yatseslav: Meeting Women 40+,” Trahov has spent more than 15 years refining what he calls the “art of seduction.” Unlike traditional lifestyle influencers who focus on travel, fashion or gaming, Trahov’s niche lies in documenting real‑life interpersonal interactions, particularly those unfolding spontaneously in public settings.
Trahov’s public persona is built on the premise that authentic social rapport matters more than scripted or staged moments. His narrative emphasizes skills in communication and conversational depth, aiming to showcase how individuals from different backgrounds connect in unfiltered environments.
His self‑description contrasts sharply with traditional romantic or dating content that often revolves around material incentives or staged scenarios. Instead, Trahov emphasizes psychological and social dynamics, presenting personal interaction as a craft honed through years of real‑world practice.
This narrative has helped him differentiate his brand in a crowded digital ecosystem where many influencers chase attention through shorts, challenges or reactive content. Trahov’s emphasis on interpersonal nuance signals an ambition to create a genre of experiential engagement videos rather than purely scripted entertainment.
Inside The World Of Russian Creator Yatseslav – Books
Trahov’s digital footprint spans several well‑known platforms. Edited highlights of his encounters are regularly shared on YouTube and TikTok, where he can reach wide audiences through short‑form videos and curated clips. These public platforms serve as his primary visibility vehicles, helping him attract followers who enjoy unscripted social media content.
His self-published book, “How to Meet and Sleep with a Woman Spending from 0 to 500 Rubles,” is currently listed for 250 rubles on Russian websites.
Complementing his free public content is a private subscription channel on Telegram. Information available to NetbuzzAfrica.com analyses show that on paid channels like Telegram, creators typically offer extended or exclusive content behind a modest monthly fee, in Yatseslav’s case reportedly around the 400 – 1000 rubles, roughly 5-13 dollars per month.
This hybrid model, free public engagement paired with premium access is a common monetization strategy used by many digital creators seeking both broad visibility and sustainable revenue streams. It allows creators to build a large, engaged audience while providing deeper, more detailed content for paying subscribers.
Yatseslav’s emphasis on real interactions and rejection of superficial dating norms reflects a consistent theme in his online narrative: efficiency and authenticity over spectacle. This personal philosophy appears embedded in the way he frames his content and engages with audiences on different platforms.
While specific details about his early life or offline pursuits remain sparse in public sources, his long‑term commitment to studying social interaction techniques suggests a blend of curiosity and performance instinct characteristic of modern digital personalities. His website underscores this by noting his deliberate shift away from conventional courtship methods toward what he calls natural social dynamics.
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Exact audience figures haven’t been publicly confirmed, but the viral spread of clips linked to Yatseslav across Africa and beyond suggests his content has drawn attention across multiple regions. His Telegram channel has over 40,580 members, with around 2,000 active users online at any given time.
Clips from his encounters in countries like Ghana and Kenya have resurfaced on social media timelines, suggesting that his videos resonate beyond his core audience and engage broader online communities.
This pattern points to a digital influence that is both niche in focus and expansive in reach, the hallmark of many modern social media creators who leverage authentic human interaction as their content driver.
Despite his visibility on major platforms, there is no public evidence suggesting Yatseslav is affiliated with mainstream media, influencer networks or structured syndicates. His operation appears largely independent and self‑directed, rooted in his personal brand and unique approach to social documentation.
Even his Telegram private channels and online presence seem centered around individual community engagement rather than institutional backers or production houses. This autonomy offers flexibility but also places the onus of content strategy, audience management and monetization squarely on the creator.
His trajectory highlights an emerging genre where social dynamics become the subject matter, and platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Telegram serve as canvases for personal experimentation as much as entertainment.
In a digital landscape crowded with fleeting trends, Trahov’s path underscores that engaging content can arise from human interaction itself, for better or worse.
Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture John Dumelo has officially launched Captain Tractors onto the Ghanaian market and inaugurated a new Agricultural Mechanisation Centre in the Eastern Region, marking a significant step in the government’s campaign to close one of the most stubborn gaps in Ghana’s agricultural productivity: affordable mechanisation for smallholder farmers.
The launch, facilitated through a partnership between Ghanaian enterprise group Hawkrad and India’s Captain Tractors, targets the large segment of Ghanaian farmers who have historically been unable to afford full-scale industrial tractors but whose farm operations far exceed what manual labour alone can support. Captain Tractors is an established Indian manufacturer recognised for compact, fuel-efficient, and easy-to-operate tractor models engineered for diverse farming conditions, making their machines particularly well suited to the variable terrain and scale of smallholder farms common across Ghana’s agricultural zones.
Addressing farmers, traditional leaders, and private sector partners at the ceremony, Dumelo framed the event as a decisive shift in how government approaches farm equipment access. “For too long, our smallholder farmers have been caught in the middle ground, needing more power than a hoe but finding massive industrial tractors impracticable or unaffordable,” he said. “These tractors represent precision and accessibility.”
The Deputy Minister described the new mechanisation centre as the most strategically critical component of the initiative, warning that equipment without maintenance infrastructure quickly becomes a liability. “A tractor without a service centre is merely a ticking clock. This centre will serve as a sanctuary for maintenance, a hub for spare parts, and, most importantly, a classroom. We are not just giving farmers keys. We are building an ecosystem of operators, technicians and entrepreneurs,” he said.
Tractor
The launch aligns with the government’s Feed Ghana Programme, under which 50 farm service centres are being established nationwide to provide farmers with on-demand access to tractors, combine harvesters, irrigation systems, improved seeds, and agricultural guidance. The Deputy Minister has consistently stressed that efficiency drives productivity and profitability, and that mechanisation interventions must be paired with technical capacity to be sustainable.
President Mahama, speaking at the National Agribusiness Dialogue in 2025, made the philosophy explicit: “What farmers really need is not to own tractors and combine harvesters, but access to the services.” The Eastern Region facility directly embodies this access-over-ownership model.
Eastern Regional Director of Agriculture Samuel Barima Offiso described the partnership between Hawkrad and Captain Tractors as one that would extend mechanisation services beyond the immediate enclave to the entire Eastern Region and eventually to Ghana at large.
