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Odomase: The 2025 edition of the ‘Meko Bono’ Festival will culminate on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Odomase in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region, the organisers announced on Thursday. Celebrated annually in August, the festival showcases the cultural heritage of the Bono Region’s chiefs and people, aiming to fortify familial connections. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Seth Kofi Yeboah, Deputy Director and Manager in-Charge of Operations at Bono Fie, the festival organisers, stated that this year’s event began on Monday, August 4, 2025, featuring a range of activities. These include the festival’s official launch, an intercity

Takoradi: Female journalists at a digital training workshop are in a state of denial over the passing of five state officers involved in the Wednesday morning helicopter crash. The journalists, visibly shaken by the news, were seen gathering in small groups, checking websites and WhatsApp groups to either confirm or verify the sources to help settle their emotions. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Shirley Smith, Southern Bureau Chief of Media General News, expressed her grief and prayed for the souls of the deceased to rest in peace. Belinda Asamoah, a journalist, exclaimed, “What a tragedy!” Nana Yaa Ahanta Egudze,

Accra: A helicopter crash that resulted in the death of eight prominent Ghanaians has underscored the existential threat illegal mining poses to the country’s development, according to the Central Regional Peace Council. The council emphasized that illegal mining, or ‘galamsey,’ severely undermines Ghana’s environmental health, social stability, and economic foundations. According to Ghana News Agency, the deceased included Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Defence Minister, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Environment Minister, and Mr. Samuel Sarpong, First Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress. Others who perished in the crash are Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, former parliamentary candidate

Accra: Four Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions showcased their theatrical talents in a drama competition organized by Theatrical Harmony Productions in Accra. The event, themed ‘The Roots of Drama,’ aimed to bolster drama clubs within technical schools and encourage student confidence, language skills, and self-expression. According to Ghana News Agency, the participating schools were Kanda Technical Institute, Teshie Technical Institute, Afienya Technical Institute, and Madina Technical Institute. Dr. Sarah Dorgbadzi-Ossei, Head of the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts, emphasized the significance of these platforms in nurturing identity, self-esteem, and

Accra: Mr Shaibu Haruna, Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney LTD, has been named CEO of the Year – Fintech at the 4th Ghana CEO Vision and Awards. The ceremony, held in Accra, recognised Mr Haruna’s exemplary leadership, innovation, and transformative contributions to Ghana’s Fintech industry. According to Ghana News Agency, under his stewardship, MobileMoney LTD has reinforced its position as a digital finance leader, advancing financial inclusion and delivering customer-centric innovations nationwide. In his remarks, Mr Haruna expressed gratitude for the honour, describing it as a reflection of the dedication of the MobileMoney LTD and MTN Ghana teams. “We remain

Accra: GCB Bank has received top recognition at the 2025 Project Management Excellence Awards (PMEA), winning ‘Bank Project of the Year’ and adjudged first Runner-Up for Overall Project of the Year for its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Platform Implementation. According to Ghana News Agency, the awards were presented during the National Project Management Conference, hosted by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Ghana Chapter. The event brought together project professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation and best practices in project delivery. The Bank’s USSD project was recognized for its strategic impact, technical execution, and contribution to financial accessibility.

Accra: Civil society organisation SEND Ghana has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two ministers and other six officials on August 6, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, in a statement, the organisation extended its heartfelt condolences to the Government of Ghana, the bereaved families, and all affected by what it described as a profound national loss. The victims included cabinet ministers, senior government officials, and members of the military, all of whom, it said, had served the country with distinction and dedication. ‘These individuals served their country with commitment and distinction, and