A fatal hit-and-run accident is said to have claimed the life of an unidentified woman at the Spanner bus stop, close to the Accra Mall.
In the absence of immediate professional assistance, bystanders carried the woman’s lifeless body from the road to a safer location.
Her identity remains unknown, and the police are yet to issue a statement on the incident.
South African real estate investment firm, Lango, has completed a landmark deal worth over US$200 million, acquiring prominent retail properties including the Accra Mall, West Hills Mall, and Kumasi City Mall in Ghana.
This strategic move is part of Lango’s broader initiative to expand its footprint across African markets with a focus on retail real estate.
The transaction significantly boosts Lango’s portfolio, which now spans high-quality commercial assets across four African countries: Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria, and Angola.
In Ghana, Lango already holds key properties such as the Achimota Retail Centre, Accra Financial Centre, and the headquarters of both Stanbic and Standard Chartered Banks.
The company’s holdings also extend beyond Ghana, including Manda Hill Shopping Centre in Zambia and The Wings office complex on Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria. Additionally, Lango is set to strengthen its position in Africa with acquisitions like the Ikeja City Mall in Lagos and further investment in the Kumasi City Mall.
Thomas Reilly, CEO of Lango, highlighted the importance of this transaction in solidifying the company’s status as a dominant player in the real estate sector across Sub-Saharan Africa.
“This transaction is a significant milestone for Lango and not only fits squarely into our growth strategy, but is also highly accretive. The scale achieved by Lango undoubtedly positions it as a leading Sub-Saharan African firm in the industry. Lango will now have US$875 million of assets under management across four countries, with arguably some of the best-performing landmark commercial properties across both the retail and office sectors in select growth cities,” Reilly stated.
Lango, which commenced operations in March 2018, has rapidly established itself as a leading name in African real estate, with assets now exceeding US$600 million.
Focused on acquiring prime commercial properties in key gateway cities, Lango continues to seek opportunities that deliver compelling and sustainable returns for its investors while bolstering its presence in major markets across the continent.
The firm’s latest acquisitions are expected to enhance synergies across its diverse portfolio, enabling sustained growth and resilience amid varying market conditions.
A former Assistant Manager at Chicken Inn and Pizza Inn in Accra Mall, s Acquah, has been sentenced to five years in prison with hard labor for embezzling GHC19,904 from his employers.
The judgment was delivered by Judge Akosua Anokyewaa Adjapong at the Achimota Circuit Court, as reported by Dailyguidenetwork.com.
According to the prosecution, Acquah unlawfully accessed the vault room where funds from December 25 and 26, 2023, were stored during the Christmas holidays.
On December 27, 2023, at approximately 4:23 am, Acquah allegedly stole GHC19,904. This theft was captured on CCTV footage, confirming his involvement upon review.
After the incident, Acquah fled to Cape Coast to evade arrest. Unable to locate him, Chicken Inn and Pizza Inn management reported the case to the Airport Police Station, leading to his eventual arrest.
During the initial court hearing on June 10, 2024, Acquah, without legal representation, pleaded not guilty to theft under Sections 123(1) and 124(1) of the Criminal Offenses Act, 1960 (Act 29).
A family member disclosed in court that Acquah had spent a significant portion of his salary on gambling and succumbed to temptation when the opportunity to steal arose.
However, during a subsequent court appearance on June 20, 2024, Acquah changed his plea to guilty after spending seven days in police custody. When asked about the whereabouts of the stolen money, he failed to provide a satisfactory explanation.
Considering Acquah’s age, status as a first-time offender, and his admission of guilt, Judge Akosua Anokyewaa Adjapong sentenced him to five years in prison with hard labor.
Additionally, Acquah was fined 100 penalty units, totaling GH¢1,200, to be paid to his former employer, and ordered to reimburse the full amount of GHC19,904 stolen. Failure to pay the fine would result in an additional two years of imprisonment.
At the Silverbird Cinema in Accra Mall, the premiere of Fella Makafui’s “Resonance” witnessed a surprise twist as actress Etty Bedi took center stage.
Bedi, sporting a blond hairstyle and clad in striking white attire that highlighted her body art, drew attention not just for her appearance but for her candid interview with host Eddie Nartey.
During the interview, Bedi shocked viewers by admitting to trying marijuana for the first time, attributing her unconventional behavior and speech to the experience.
Responding to Nartey’s question about her demeanor, she candidly stated, “I’m a very good girl,” though her actions hinted at her struggle to maintain composure.
Despite raised eyebrows from Nartey and viewers alike, Bedi remained unabashed, expressing her happiness about the project while acknowledging her altered state, saying, “And also because, probably, I’ve taken some weed but I’m very good.”
She further defended her choice, stating, “There’s always the first time for something, and I like to experience stuff, I like to try stuff.”
Following the video’s circulation, reactions flooded social media platforms, with some questioning Bedi’s behavior and others speculating whether it was a publicity stunt.
Meanwhile, the premiere itself was a resounding success, with “Resonance” exceeding expectations and drawing enthusiastic crowds across five rented halls.
Celebrities like Wendy Shay, Salma Mumin, Prince David Osei, Kalybos, and others joined in to support Fella Makafui’s latest cinematic achievement.
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Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, is of the assertion that renting a shop in a mall in Accra costs almost treble the amount paid for in the United States.
He made the assertion after disclosing in a post on X that Cabo Corso, a burger joint, owes Accra Mall rent worth $170,000 and $8,000 utility bills.
According to Mr Simons, the burger joint was paying $10,500 in rent a month.
He bemoaned the exorbitant amount being charged with the statement, “That’s a lot of burgers, chips & soda!”
For Mr Simons, this case sheds so much light on an ongoing study of the Accra real estate market. He came to the conclusion that “Mall rent in Accra can be 2.5x that of the US.”
“Rent in the western-style real estate spaces in Africa is driven more by hope than by math. The Mall was willing to let rent pile up for 16 months rather than show too much vacant space & also bcos of hope,” he further added.
Recent reports circulating on social media indicate that a burger joint is being pursued by management of Accra Mall over unpaid rent and utility bills.
The information shared by Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, reveals that Cabo Corso owes Accra Mall rent worth $170,000 and $8,000 utility bills.
Mr Simons in a post on December 8 noted that “the burger joint was paying $10,500 in rent a month.”
He bemoaned the exorbitant amount being charged with the statement, “That’s a lot of burgers, chips & soda!”
For Mr Simons, this case sheds so much light in an ongoing study of the Accra real estate market
In a subsequent tweet, the IMANI Africa Veep disclosed that Mall shop rent in Accra is 2.5 times higher than in the United States.
“Rent in the western-style real estate spaces in Africa is driven more by hope than by math. The Mall was willing to let rent pile up for 16 months rather than show too much vacant space & also bcos of hope,” he further added.
Two people are currently on the run after allegedly robbing a Forex bureau at the Accra mall.
Both persons, who purportedly stole an amount of $1,600 dollars from the Forex bureau are currently being pursued by the Ghana Police Service (GPS).
The two suspects, according to the victim, entered the Forex bureau on Tuesday after, February 27, 2023, under the pretext of changing some money but managed to steal some dollars from the counter of the bureau on the blind side of the attendant.
Upon realising that the money had been stolen, the attendant went after them but the two dashed into a waiting vehicle and drove off.
According to the police, investigation is underway to apprehend the suspected thieves.
“We would like to urge the general public, especially operators of forex bureaux to be vigilant and where necessary report any suspicious activities to the police, as this could be a new approach adopted by criminals to steal from unsuspecting persons,” the police cautioned.
Meanwhile, images of the suspects as captured by CCTV cameras are being circulated.
“Anyone with relevant information on the suspects should contact 0200416540 for further Police action,” the statement concluded.
A filmmaker, Samuel Whyte Agyapong, thanked Ghanaians on Thursday at the satisfying premiere of the film “Trinity,” in which he had a part.
Despite receiving relatively little publicity, the film had a great opening weekend at the Silverbird Cinemas compared to other high-profile Ghanaian films. The director thought it was a show that deserved commendation.
Samuel Whyte stated he was grateful for the success of the film “Trinity” since this showed that the risk he and the entire team took was worthwhile after working on what he characterized as an unexpected set in 2019.
“My movie which I coordinated called ‘Trinity’ did so well. The numbers were so impressive. Thanks for the love and thanks for always supporting us. I’m so glad because ‘shooting’ at Konkomba came with a lot of pressure and risk.
One time when we were filming, a resident of Konkomba just came on set, seized our camera, and wanted us to pay some money before we got it back. It was stressful but, also a unique experience,” he said.
As a well-known production coordinator in the film community in Ghana, Samuel Whyte said working on the movie ‘Trinity’ was one of the biggest challenges in his career. “In fact, coordinating such a crowd in such an area was big but, also fun.
Imagine asking a group of macho men in the ghetto who don’t know you to keep quiet because you are about to film a scene. In short, it was a stressful project but, I don’t regret the experience because, overall, it was worth it,” he explained.
Konkomba was regarded as one of the most dangerous slums in Accra with lawlessness and all sorts of social vices occurring. At a point, it was labeled as a hideout for criminals. But currently, it has been demolished as the Government of Ghana plans to erect new buildings on the premises.
The movie ‘Trinity’ highlights the kind of life many lived in the popular ghetto ‘Konkomba’ with a captivating story of betrayal, murder, and ambition. The movie featured popular actors namely Jessica Williams, Omar Krupp, Kofi Adjorlolo, Kalsoume Sinare, and other natives of Konkomba. It premiered with an impressive turnout last week Saturday at the Silverbird Cinemas inside the Accra Mall.
Still on the victory lane, on Saturday in Kumasi at the ‘Media and Entrepreneurship Prominence Awards‘, Samuel Whyte won the award for Best Production Coordinator of the Year. This is another achievement the young and passionate filmmaker has added to his collection of awards.
An unemployed Togolese, Kola Josue, who allegedly strangled a driver with a rope and snatched his Toyota Vitz at Lashibi, has been remanded into Police custody by an Accra Circuit Court.
Josue is said to have committed the act with two others whose names were given as Joshua and Ajokate, now at large.
The Police nabbed Josue when he and his accomplices attempted to sell the vehicle at Accra Mall.
He pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit criminal offence namely robbery and robbery.
The accused person is expected to reappear before the Court presided over by Mrs Rosemary Baah Torsu, on August 10, 2022.
Prosecuting, Inspector Jonas Lawer told the court that the complainant Emmanuel Allotey, was a driver at Baatsona in the Greater Accra Region.
Inspector Lawer said Josue was a Togolese residing at Lashibi and that on July 22, this year, the accused and his accomplices Johua and Ajokate, now at large, met at Lashibi and discussed how to snatch a vehicle from a driver.
The prosecution said the following day, at about 12:00 midnight, while the complainant was driving his Toyota Vitz taxi with registration number GT 5644-21 and working within the Lashibi area, the accused and his accomplices engaged him to send them to EMEF Estates.
It is said at about 12:30 am, the complainant reached the accused persons’ destination and they all alighted and attempted to pay the fare.
The prosecution said Josue, who was seated behind the driver suddenly pulled a rope and tied it around the complainant’s neck and pulled it against the driver’s seat until the complainant became unconscious.
It said Josue and his accomplices pushed the complainant out of the car and drove the vehicle away leaving the complainant to his fate.
In the early hours of the same day, the prosecution said Josue and his accomplices took the vehicle to Accra Mall to sell.
It said the Police, however, got wind of it and proceeded to the scene and nabbed Josue.
It said Josue’s accomplices escaped.
The prosecution said Josue sent the Police to where he and his accomplices abandoned the complainant.
It said the complainant identified the accused persons as the one who strangled him with a rope.
The prosecution said the accused in his caution statement mentioned Joshua and Ajokate as his accomplices.
It said when Josue led the Police to the residence of his accomplices, they were nowhere to be found.
Source: GNA
Drivers plying the Accra-Tema motorway, particularly, the route around the Accra Mall are struggling to pave their way through massive smoke that has engulfed the stretch as a result of burning activities.
Clouds of smoke, as captured in an amateur video, filled the area, making vision quite difficult for drivers on the route. Little traffic built up as a result of the situation as motorists tried to pave their way out.
Accra Mall to be shut temporarily Thursday
It is still unclear yet what necessitated the burning of the weeds in that area.
Meanwhile, police officers in the area are going about their duties, directing traffic and ensuring order on the route.
This raises questions about how much progress the country has made as far as education on pollution is concerned, considering such an open area with human activities is being polluted.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com