Herbert Mensah Blog

This space was inspired by my personal experiences in Africa and abroad and a realisation that the solutions to the problems and challenges of Africa, and the world for that matter, will not be found by entrusting them to the politicians of today. The challenges of corruption, poverty, lack of basic amenities to the people, poor infrastructure and the multitude of other challenges will take a lot more than just political wisdom that is in many cases misguided and not geared towards a general quest to alleviate the plight of the people.

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Visit to South Africa during time of President Jacob Zuma’s Inauguration – May 2009

Visit with Former President Rawlings to Nelson Mandela

Herbert Mensah wants needless disasters in football ceased

Herbert Mensah has called on all stakeholders in the management of football in Ghana to pool their resources to rid the game of needless disasters.

Mr. Mensah said contrary to the perception that May 9 had thought us lessons the events of February this year which saw four people die at the Baba Yara stadium due to overcrowding should be a wake up call.

Remembering May 9 in Kumasi

Presentation of foodstuf to families of the 9 May 2001 stadium disaster victims in Kumasi on behalf of Herbert Mensah.

B.A. Mensah Award Ceremony

Photo gallery of award ceremony at Manhya Palace for B.A. Mensah attended on his behalf by Herbert Mensah.

Mensah Remembers May 9

…calls for stakeholder alertness

Alhaji Hearts receives donation from Alhaji Sanni Thomas

Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko boss Herbert Mensah has called on all stakeholders in the management of football in Ghana to pool their resources to rid the game of needless disasters.

Mensah said contrary to the perception that May 9 had thought us lessons the events of February this year which saw four people die at the Baba Yara stadium due to overcrowding should be a wake up call.

Rawlings leads delegation to Zuma’s inauguration

Accra, May 7, GNA – Former President Jerry John Rawlings left Accra last night for Johannesburg, South Africa, at the head of an official delegation attending the inauguration of President-elect, Mr Jacob Zuma, on Saturday in Pretoria.

Herbert Mensah damns unbridled ‘Property-Owning Democracy’

Businessman and renowned football administrator, Herbert Mensah has criticised the state sponsored property owning climate that characterised the eight years of the New Patriotic Party government.

Kabral pays tribute to Herbert Mensah, Etienne Heyns and others

H.E. Dr. Kabral Blay-Amihere, Ghana’s Ambassador to Cote d’Ivoire and one time President of the Ghana Journalists Association, on Saturday paid glowing tribute to businessman and football administrator, Mr. Herbert Mensah and his longtime associate, Etienne Heyns of M-NET fame, for their quality and professional input in the organization of the GJA Awards.

Herbert Mensah leads change at Ashgold

This article appeared in MyJoyonline on 9 October 2008 after the announcement of the acquisition of Ashantigold Sporting Club Ltd. from AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. by Fortia Ltd.