MTN Group has unveiled its new Employee Value Proposition (EVP) entitled “Live Inspired” to drive agility, flexibility and future fit skills for its workforce.

Learning the lessons of the challenges brought about by COVID-19, MTN has adopted a refreshed, organisation-wide approach, which involves a move away from older, conventional ways of working and into the ‘new normal’ with confidence and optimism.

“For us, it’s really about the power of choice having recognised that our staff values are motivated by choices and flexibility. It is for this reason that our EVP is designed to cater to the various personas and preferences that helps people realize their true potential,” says Paul Norman, MTN Group Chief Human Resources Officer.

MTN has entrenched smart-working through principles such as anytime work, anywhere workplace and balanced work-life. Our programmes capitalize on the organic movement towards a digital-adopter mindset and flexi-workforce.

“As technology moves forward and our business converges, we need to do the same with our capabilities. Having the best talent is as important as having the best network,” Norman adds.

Talent convergence in line with the rapid pace of technological change is the way of the future, driving digital learning consumption growth indicating a natural shift towards upskilling and re-skilling. MTN’s digital aspirations is geared towards accelerating the creation of future capabilities, empowerment and agility at scale.

“The EVP will support our reputation for innovation, customer-centricity and being a company that is driven by people who bring personal commitment and a range of skills and experience together for the benefit of our customers,” says Norman.

He says real growth is inspired by a purpose that advances individuals and impacts on organisations and communities. We aim to enable opportunities for individuals to be innovative, acquire skills and meaningfully impact on our customers.

MTN’s focus will be to create an inspiring environment for everyone to ‘activate one's whole self’. This will be powered by genuine inclusion, respect for diversity, fair rewards, true recognition and personal flexibility to contribute most productively.

About the MTN Group

Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a leading emerging market operator with a clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our more than 260 million customers. We are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code “MTN”. We are pursuing our BRIGHT strategy with a major focus on growth in data, fintech and digital businesses in Africa.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

The latest keep fit club formed in Accra is the GAMASHIE KEEP FIT CLUB founded by Stephen Ashie, President of the Ghana Boxing Supporters Union (GBSU).

He said the main aim is to encourage people born and breed in GaMashie and the Greater Accra Region to practice healthy living.

He expressed that everyone of Ga Adangbe origin ought to join as it is to create unity, peace and love among the people of the Capital of Ghana.

According to Mr. Ashie, Greater Accra is gradually losing its identity and dignity, so the GaMashie Keep Fit Club will be an advocacy body to promote sports, recreation and health as well as entertainment in Accra.

Mr. Carl Lokko, a member of the group which has started on Social Media (WhatsApp) said the Club is a positive idea and people who love sports and entertainment, and post important the progress and development of Accra should join.

The group is planning to organize keep fit sessions in various parts of Accra to inform and educate people on the Covid -19 pandemic.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Miss Rafatu Inusah, Board member of Ghana Rugby Football Union, has been appointed onto the Women’s Advisory Committee of Rugby Africa.

Ms. Rafatu Inusah has been appointed as member of the player welfare and participation sub Committee of the Women’s Advisory Committee of Rugby Africa.

This was contained in a letter from the chairwoman of the player welfare and participation Committee of the Rugby Africa Women’s Advisory Committee, Anna Michelle Prudence Preira.

Reacting to the appointment, the Board Chairman and President of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Herbert Mensah believes Rafatu Inusah will perform greatly on the committee considering her rich knowledge in the game.

“Ghana Rugby is extremely proud of Rafatu Inusah, Our dream last year, world Rugby and Africa started the concept of the Unstoppables, is a fantastic Concept and it something that have been taken on board fully by Rugby Africa and particular by the Women’s Advisory Committee, headed by Paula Lanco, she is an extraordinary lady and a have a lot of who is determine to put together a group of ladies who can also help change how people perceived woman and the Unstoppables, that is how they are called”

“Alot of people applied for it, ln Ghana we had a couple of applicants and Rafatu was chosen.

I don’t think It needs a great deal of explanation , when you hear some one is Unstoppables, that is what these ladies are, they have achieved greatest”

    “In the case of Rafatu Inusah, she started from a humble beginning, from a player, got injured along the line , to learning to be a trainer and now educator, the only educator in West Africa”

‘In Ghana Rugby, she is responsible for a large part of getting into the Rugby programmes which is how we start developing children from the young age.. In Greater Accra, through Volta , Eastern and other part of the country. Over the last year’s, together with other members as leader”

“She has come out greatly from those practical aspect of what she does by Rugby Africa and we very proud of that, we congratule her.

Ms Rafatu Inusah is a Board member of the Ghana Rugby Football Union and also the women’s representative…

About Ghana Rugby:

Ghana Rugby (http://GhanaRugby.org) is the official full member of both World Rugby (2017) and Rugby Africa in Ghana-West Africa and is responsible for the management and development of the Game Rugby Union in the country.

The Union is governed by a Constitution and administers five KPAs (Key Performance Areas) namely: (1) Youth Development & Growth through the World Rugby “Get Into Rugby” Programme, (2) Women in Ghana Rugby, (3) Training & Education, (4) Domestic Competitions and (5) International Performance.

From Sammy  Heywood Okine

Richard Obitey Commey, former International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion, trusts he can become a two times world champion.

The James Town in Accra born Commey who lost his IBF title to Teofimo Lopez at the Madison Square Garden in 2019 and has since not stepped in the ring again.

However after learning lessons in defeats to Robert Easter Jr and Dennis Shafikov, he stands a chance of reclaiming his lost glory once again.

His comeback is against Jackson Marinez and Commey aka Azonto is confident of climbing his way up to success on the eve of Valentines Day, February 13, 2021.

He told Ring TV “I went back home after the bout with Teofimo (Lopez), and I’ve been training since, especially after the breakout of Covid-19.”

 “Ever since my defeat, I’ve been working hard to come back. This is a great fight to get back into the mix of things. The lightweight division is packed and exciting and it’s all about getting back,” he stated.

He added, “Once I win this fight, it’ll be about showing that I still have what it takes to be champion again."

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Michael Ansah and Sheriff Quaye's trilogy fight will take place on March 6

Independence Day, March 6, will be used to settle a boxing beef in Ghana’s lightweight championship between Michael ‘One Bullet’ Ansah and Sheriff ‘One Time’ Quaye at the Bukom Arena.

The hopeful final instalment of this trilogy is one of many major sporting events in Ghana, that was bitten by the Covid-19 ‘bug’ as organized sporting events were banned by Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo in March 2020.

The bout, being put together by one of Ghana’s most consistent promoters, Alex Ntiamoah of Box Office Promotions, will be staged behind closed doors and so will every other fight night until further notice. As a result, fans will have to follow via television and online streaming.

This bitter sporting rivalry between the two boxers began in October 2018, when Sherrif Quaye recorded a split decision over Michael Ansah to annex the Ghanaian lightweight title. The latter’s fans believed their boxer got the better of his opponent and deserved the decision.

The second instalment of the bout staged on March 9, 2019, at the Bukom Boxing Arena provided the thrill and fireworks projected by pundits, with Michael Ansah recording a seventh-round TKO win over Quaye. Ansah was dominant on the night and subjected Quaye to a beating in the latter part of round six.

This bout which will determine who rules the lightweight division in Ghana is a big talking point amongst pundits and in communities with great interest.

“We are putting things together to ensure that the bout is enjoyed by fans. The current situation requires that we all adjust and I am very aware. We are making sure that we adjust well,” promoter Alex Ntiamoah told Joy Sports. Major announcements on how the content will be accessed by fans in Ghana and outside of it will be made soon.

Exploits of box boxers since part II

Quaye – He was inactive throughout 2020 due to the limitations of Covid-19. However, after his loss to Michael Ansah, Quaye fought and defeated two journeymen in 2019. First was Joshua Owusu via a second round knockout. After that he saw off David Kotey in similar fashion.

Ansah – The revenge win against Quaye boosted his confidence a great deal. He knocked out Togo’s Fatou Sarouna in a contest and lost via a fourth round disqualification against Terry Flanagan in the UK. He returned to Ghana and successfully annexed the vacant national lightweight title after seeing off Benjamin Lamptey in a heavily subscribed bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena. Ansah was also inactive in 2020 for the same reasons.

Some pre- fight events are expected in the coming days.

Source: Nathaniel Attoh 

Ghana’s World Boxing Organisation (WBO) number 8 ranked Wasiru 'Gyata Bi' Mohammed (12-0, 11 KOs) says he is ready for any fighter in the highly competitive junior featherweight division ahead of his proposed US debut against Florentino Perez Hernandez of Mexico (14-5-2, 9 KOs) on Showtime come April 10.

“I am not afraid of anyone at super bantamweight. I feel great fighting in that division and I am looking forward to challenging anyone who would stand my way. That is the only way to become a world champion. You have to be ready to face any opponent in the ring if you really want to achieve that.”

He said he is ready to fight any of the world champions in WBC, WBA, IBF and the WBO,

Mr. John Marfo, his manager has offered him the opportunity to work with Cameron Dunkin and D&D Boxing in the USA.

Mohammed gained valuable experience on the national amateur team before turning professional in April 2017. He has since won the Ghanaian national title as well as a regional title. The 24-year-old has sparred with former WBO 122-pound titleholder Isaac Dogboe, world title challenger Duke Micah and world title hopeful, Jessie Manyo Plange.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Nai Pobi II, also known as Lance Corporal Alfred Banafo Abbey Quaye has promised to support home town with development.

The new chief in the Central region town of Awutu Breku who is also a Police officer says he is very happy to be a chief, though he never knew he could become a traditional leader.

He said the town is blessed with cocoa, fruits and vegetables as well as mineral resources like gold and others.

He emphasize on working hard to bring infrastructural developments, like working together with N G Os, government and other share holders to create a jobs for the youth in the town.

He promised to advice other chiefs to come to together, for teamwork and cooperation. to bring unity and development for the town

He told Yours Truly that he loves paying with kids, swimming, watching boxing , sports and exchange of gifts.

He said with determination, hard work and divine  intervention, they shall bring peace and harmony to the people of Awutu traditional Area and Ghana as a home

He said the town is developing fast with the presence of a post office and market centre,

According to the new chief, they have a prisons yard and military and forestry check points and other facilities for social development.

He revealed that the town has many tourist attractions and a center where they are welcomed.

Nai Pobi II noted that there has been a great change in his  life with regards to respect, discipline, confidence and blessing for him and his entire family

He was picked up on 31/Oct/2020, and brought out of secret room in Awutu on the 9/Nov/2020.

He said chieftaincy as an institution must be guarded and cherished in Ghana and Africa as traditional authorities have a major role to play in ensuring peace, development and peace.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The National Sports Authority has engaged a section of the media on the 2021-National Cross-Country preparation which will take place next week at Sefwi-Wiawso in the newly created Western North Region.

The event which begins every sports year since 2019 will showcase 192 athletes from the 16 regions, according to Chairman of the LOC, Mr Kwame Baa Mensa. The NSA DG in his address indicted that the Authority aims to coordinate cross-country and other long-distance athletic events at all districts on the same date in future, similar to celebration of national events like Farmers' Day.

He believes the race will offer opportunities to all potential runners in the country as well as for promotion of health through mass sports. He praised the Government of H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo for the massive sports infrastructural development across the country to facilitate sports development and promotion.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Harun Ali a Ghanaian Vulganizer by profession works at Articulator Station at Avenor - Accra now jobless after Articulator Station was demolished  in 2015.

Haruna Ali at the moment cannot eat most of the times due to illness of Difficulty swallowing-  - Dysphagia systems.

Haruna  get regurgitation of food on occasion and to relieve the sensation of food getting stuck in the chest and most of the time vomiting the stuck food.

Haruna once had the same systems and went for operation successfully some years with his efforts of raised some cash with some local friends support including one of the Doctors that operate him.

Now Haruna Ali is jobless and supposed to raise close to  local Ghana currency of Ghc18,000.00 equivalent of close to $3,000.00 to embark to this operation.

We are ready to share all documents regarding the operation to anyone to save Mr. HARUNA ALI in picture on the page.

I'm the President of Association of Sports for the Disabled-ASFOD and Technical Director of Ghana Cycling Federation.

Haruna Ali is a personal friend and most of his Diagnosis tests funded by myself.

I will be glad for the assistance to save Haruna Ali life.

The operation shall be done at Korlebu Teaching Hospital in Accra.

Payment can be done also directly to the Hospital.

We are anticipating to have the operation if possible latest by end of March 2021.

Many thanks and Rewards to all.

Haruni Ali speak Hausa, Twi, Moshie and little English

Haruna Ali number  +233 245 978 465

Shaaban Mohammed

President

Association of Sports for the Disabled-ASFOD

Technical Director - Ghana Cycling Federation

+233 243 734 077

André Ayew's statistics in the ongoing season in a colourful style

Renowned football data collectors, WhoScored.com has summarized André Ayew’s statistics in the ongoing season in a colourful style.

Ayew was on top of his game at Championship side Swansea City last term, scoring 16 goals and providing 7 assists in 46 matches in all competitions.

The 30-year-old has kept up his last season’s form at the club this season.

The former West Ham United forward is virtually dragging the Jack Army to the elite division with his goals and leadership qualities.

WhoScored.com, who are the largest detailed football statistics website, has captured the poacher’s data in one picture.

Ayew is expected to lead the line for the Welsh-based outfit when they play Manchester City in the quarterfinals of the English FA Cup.