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Absa Black Star Marathon team calls on Sports Minister ahead of July 26 event
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The organisers of the 2025 Absa Black Star Marathon have paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, ahead of the highly anticipated event scheduled for July 26 at the Independence Square in Accra.
The delegation, led by Absa Bank’s Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Nana Essilfuah Tamakloe, visited the minister on Thursday, July 3, to update him on preparations and formally invite him and President John Mahama as special guests for what is expected to be one of Ghana’s premier marathon events.
Ms Tamakloe said the visit was part of the organisers’ commitment to building strong partnerships with key stakeholders in government to ensure the successful delivery of the marathon, themed “Your Story Matters.”
She described the event as a celebration of endurance, inclusion, and community, noting that this year’s edition would feature a full 42.2-kilometre race, a 10-kilometre run, walk and jog, and a wheelchair event in both the men’s and women’s categories.
Welcoming the delegation, Minister Kofi Adams praised the initiative and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting events that promote physical health, national pride, and youth development.
He emphasised the need for deeper collaboration between the public and private sectors to develop the sporting landscape in Ghana.
“Supporting sports is not only a matter of health; it is also about creating wealth and inspiring national pride,” Mr Adams said while commending Absa for investing in athletics.
He encouraged Absa Bank to extend its support beyond marathon running to other sporting disciplines.
“Corporate Ghana must continue to play a critical role in sparking wider interest in sports,” the minister added.
Mr Adams also advised the organisers to work closely with security agencies, emergency medical services, and local authorities to ensure a safe and smoothly coordinated event.
He said strong public-private partnerships were essential for raising the standard of sporting events in the country and fostering greater community involvement.
Registration for the 2025 Absa Black Star Marathon remains open. Interested participants can register by dialling *713*33*22# to join the race.
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CalBank marks 35 years of banking excellence with ‘Red Week’ celebration
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CalBank has launched its 35th anniversary celebration with a week-long lineup of events under the theme “Red Week,” beginning with a thanksgiving service held at its headquarters in Accra.
The celebration is aimed at reflecting on the bank’s journey, recognizing its milestones, and reaffirming its commitment to customers, staff, and stakeholders.
Speaking to Joy Business, CalBank’s Managing Director, Carl Asem, underscored the importance of the bank’s core values in its growth and resilience over the past three and a half decades.
“Our Red Week is actually reflecting on our values,” Asem explained. “We strongly believe that our values are the ones that have propelled us all these years, since the inception of the Bank.”
He noted that “Red” is more than a symbolic colour for the bank. It also serves as an acronym guiding the institution’s culture and decision-making: R for being Responsible to stakeholders; E for being Effective in daily operations; and D for being Decisive in action.
“How responsible are we to all our stakeholders? Our customers, both external and internal?” he asked. “In reflecting on those values, our day-to-day job must focus on how effective we can be. And the last is being decisive. It’s what makes the huge difference of Bismarck.”
Asem also used the opportunity to make a strong case for indigenous banks in Ghana’s financial ecosystem, stressing the vital role they play in national economic stability.
“We always strongly believe that indigenous banks in this country—and everywhere—have a much greater role to play,” he stated. “Any country that relies on foreigners to run their banking system puts itself at great risk.”
He continued, “In terms of support and driving the economy, it’s only the indigenous banks that understand how the country operates and how to provide relevant support. When everything comes down, it’s the indigenous banks who don’t leave. They stay, and they help ensure the economy gets back on track.”
CalBank’s 35-year journey has seen it grow into one of Ghana’s leading indigenous financial institutions, with a strong focus on innovation, customer service, and sustainable banking practices.
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