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For more than a decade, Telecel Ghana has sustained efforts to promote female participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through its sponsorship of an annual academic prize at the University of Ghana (UG).

At this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Awards ceremony held at the university’s Great Hall, Kathleen Nicole Brown was named the 2024/2025 recipient of the Telecel Ghana Prize for the Best Graduating Female Student in Computer Engineering.

The award recognises exceptional academic performance in one of the institution’s most demanding programmes, which blends advanced study in software and hardware systems.

Ms. Brown, who successfully completed the rigorous four-year programme, described her achievement as the result of discipline and consistency.

She credited her success to a structured study plan, collaborative learning, and sustained academic focus.

She also acknowledged the role of mentorship and industry exposure received through Telecel’s support initiatives.

‘I’m very excited because a lot of work went into this over the last four years. I’m grateful it has paid off,’ she said, expressing appreciation to Telecel for its guidance during her final year.

In 2024, Ms. Brown was among ten beneficiaries of Telecel’s Female Engineering Students Scholarship Programme (FESSP), which provides tuition support, mentorship and professional development opportunities to promising female engineering students.

Another beneficiary of the programme, Marie-Pearl Yaa Nono Akoto, was also honoured separately as the Best Student in Computer Science.

The FESSP initiative forms part of Telecel’s broader strategy to bridge the gender gap in technical education by addressing barriers that often discourage young women from entering engineering fields.

Beyond financial assistance, the programme connects students to experienced female professionals, offering insights into career pathways and strengthening Ghana’s future technical workforce.

Vice-Chancellor, Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, noted that the awards scheme continues to expand in scope, recognising both academic and co-curricular excellence.

She disclosed that 189 prizes were presented to 151 students this year, including 82 female recipients.

For Telecel Ghana, the prize represents a long-term investment in nurturing female talent for the country’s digital economy.

Human Resource Director, Rachael Appenteng, emphasised the company’s commitment to inclusion, noting that recognising excellence is key to encouraging more women to pursue careers in engineering and technology.

Selected number of Formed Police Unit (FPU) instructors of the Ghana Police Service have completed a two-day vigorous Emergency Medical Response and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training at the Police Depot in Accra.

The skills are needed during emergency accidents situations, the absence of which knowledge has led to avoidable fatalities.

The training, which was supported by the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) in partnership with Global Life Savers Incorporated, National Ambulance Service and the Police Service, equipped officers with the skills, knowledge and confidence to act immediately under life-threatening situations.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the event, the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, said the train-the-trainer emergency training is not only timely but also speaks directly to the realities of modern policing where the role of the police goes beyond law enforcement to include the preservation of life in its most immediate and practical sense.

‘In our line of duty, we are often the first to arrive when distress calls are made from accident scenes, during emergencies and in moments of crisis.

‘In those critical first minutes, what we do or fail to do can make all the difference. That is why the training is not added skills but an essential one,’ he said.

IGP Tetteh Yohuno urged the beneficiary police officers to pass on the knowledge acquired to their colleagues, ‘the baton has now been handed over to you. I encourage you to carry it with diligence, integrity and a spirit of excellence. Go out and train others.’

CEO/ President of Global Life Savers, Dr. Capt. Selina Okyere, said the training goes beyond training as it is about life-saving by equipping officers with essential skills in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and tactical emergency care.

‘We are enhancing the ability to respond to critical emergency incidence, whether in line of duty or within the community they serve. This commitment is between our organisation and partners to improve public safety outcomes across Ghana,’ she said.

As part of this initiative, the ERC donated essential resuscitation training equipment to the Ghana Police Service, including adult CPR manikins, and training Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

The material donated originates from Laerdal Medical and Lufthansa Aviation Training in Zurich, and include five trolleys (Little Anne Combination 6-pack), one trolley (Laerdal Resusci Anne QCPR) among others.

Mazarine Thyssens, said the equipment donated to the service is to ensure high-quality, simulation-based training, allowing participants to practice realistic scenarios and build confidence through repetition.

The Government of Ghana and the European Union (EU) have signed a Security and Defence Partnership to strengthen cooperation to tackle emerging security threats as well as enhance national and regional stability.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, posted on Facebook, stated that the partnership provides a structured framework for collaboration in key areas including counterterrorism, maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, cybersecurity, border management, and support for peacekeeping and crisis response operations in the region.

The ministry added that the partnership also facilitates technical assistance, training, and the provision of equipment to support Ghana’s security agencies.

It stated that the agreement builds on longstanding cooperation between Ghana and the EU as well as formalises and deepen existing collaboration within the coherent and forward-looking framework.

The ministry emphasised that the agreement neither provides for the establishment of foreign military bases in Ghana nor does it permit the stationing of foreign troops on Ghanaian soil.

It stated, ‘Ghana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remain fully protected under this arrangement,’ noting that the cooperation is based on mutual respect and Ghana’s national security priorities.

The ministry also reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to its longstanding foreign policy principles, including non-alignment, Pan-Africanism, good neighbourliness and peaceful coexistence, as well as assuring the public of maintaining its commitment to transparency and accountability in international engagements.

Musician, Justice Amoah, popularly known as Patapaa, will lay his late mother to rest on May 9, 2026.

The artist announced that the final funeral rites of his mother, Madam Ekua Boatemaa, also known as ‘Boat,’ will take place in Agona Swedru.

In an open invitation to fans and the public, Patapaa described his late mother as his ‘first love’ and called on his fanbase, known as Pa2pa Sojas, as well as the media, to join the family in mourning and celebrating her life.

According to the funeral arrangements, the three-day event will be held from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Assisim in Agona Swedru.

The programme will begin with a wake-keeping on Friday, followed by a lying-in-state and burial service on Saturday, May 9. The burial will take place on the same day at the Agona Swedru Public Cemetery. A thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday, May 10 at the Gospel Ambassador Church.

Ghana is facing a quiet but deadly environmental threat-one that is increasingly claiming lives and disrupting communities. Recent bee attacks across the country have exposed a growing crisis that demands urgent national attention.

On March 17, 2026, a final-year student of A.M.E. Zion Senior High School in Winneba, Emmanuella Quainoo, lost her life after a swarm of bees attacked students on campus.

Days earlier, at Agona Wawase near Agona Swedru, a three-year-old boy, Christopher Amponsah, also died under similar circumstances. Several others in both incidents sustained injuries.

Disturbingly, this pattern is continuing. A bee invasion was also recently reported on the campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, triggering panic among students and raising fresh concerns about safety in our institutions.

These are not isolated, unfortunate events. They are warning signs-clear evidence of a deeper environmental problem that we can no longer afford to ignore.

What is driving this surge in bee invasions?

The answer lies largely in the way we are treating our environment. Climate change, driven by rising temperatures and erratic rainfall, is disrupting ecosystems across the country. Flowering plants that bees depend on are becoming scarce, forcing them to migrate in search of food and water. Increasingly, that search brings them into our schools, homes, and communities.

At the same time, human activities are making matters worse. Deforestation for farming, urban expansion, and illegal mining (galamsey) continue to destroy the natural habitats where bees thrive. Bush burning and pollution further degrade the environment, leaving bee colonies with few safe places to go.

The result? Bees are pushed into closer contact with humans-often with tragic consequences.

The human cost of these invasions is already evident. Bee attacks can cause severe injuries, allergic reactions, and in extreme cases, death.

Children and the elderly are especially vulnerable. Beyond the physical harm, these incidents are creating fear in communities and disrupting daily life, particularly in schools where safety should be guaranteed.

Yet, there is another side to this issue that must not be overlooked. Bees are not the enemy. They are essential pollinators, critical to agriculture, food production, and biodiversity. Destroying them in response to attacks may provide short-term relief, but it creates long-term environmental risks that could threaten our food systems.

So, what must be done?

First, public awareness is crucial. Many bee attacks escalate because people panic or unknowingly provoke swarms. Communities must be educated on how to respond-remain calm, avoid sudden movements, seek shelter, and alert authorities such as the Ghana National Fire Service.

Second, we must take environmental protection seriously. Reforestation, enforcement of laws against illegal mining, and sustainable land use practices are not optional-they are necessary steps to restore balance to our ecosystems.

Third, institutions, especially schools, must be proactive. Regular inspections for hives, emergency preparedness plans, and basic safety training can make the difference between life and death.

Finally, there is a need for professional handling of bee colonies. Instead of destroying them, trained experts should be engaged to safely remove and relocate hives. This approach protects both human lives and the environment.

The deaths of Emmanuella Quainoo and Christopher Amponsah must serve as a turning point. The incident at KNUST reinforces that no community or institution is immune.

Ghana cannot continue to react to these incidents without addressing their root causes.

Bee invasions are a symptom of a larger problem-environmental neglect. If we fail to act now, we risk facing more tragedies in the future.

The message is clear: protecting our environment is not just about nature. It is about protecting ourselves.

Ghana must act-before the next swarm strikes.

Freight forwarders and clearing agents have denied reports that their ongoing strike at the country’s ports has been suspended, insisting that the industrial action remains fully in force despite recent stakeholder engagements.

The strike, which began on Monday, April 13, 2026, has significantly disrupted operations at the ports, with operators halting the payment of duties and withdrawing their services.

The action is in protest against the introduction of the controversial Publican AI system.

Earlier claims by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority suggesting that the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) had agreed to suspend the planned industrial action have been dismissed by industry players as misleading.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 14, the Joint Business Forum, signed by GUTA President, Clement Boateng, explained that although there had been a decision to halt any further escalation of protest actions, the current strike by freight forwarders remains unaffected and will continue until further notice.

‘The strike action which commenced on Monday, 13th April, 2026, remains in full force. Freight forwarders and clearing agents have ceased payment of duties and laid down their tools as earlier directed. Operations at the ports remain suspended,’ the statement emphasised.

The Forum explained that its decision to pause additional planned actions was taken out of respect for an appeal by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, but stressed that this gesture should not be misconstrued as a suspension of the ongoing strike.

The Joint Business Forum, which comprises key industry bodies, including freight forwarders, customs brokers and trader associations, cited longstanding operational challenges within the port system as justification for the strike.

These include unpredictable and high duty assessments, persistent delays in cargo clearance, escalating demurrage and rent charges, and the lack of an effective dispute resolution mechanism.

According to the group, these issues have created an increasingly unsustainable environment for businesses dependent on port operations.

While reaffirming its willingness to engage in dialogue, the Forum confirmed its participation in an emergency meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026.

However, it maintained that services will not resume until concrete and satisfactory solutions are agreed upon.

The Publican AI system, introduced as part of efforts to modernise port processes and improve efficiency, has sparked intense resistance from freight forwarders, who argue that its implementation has exacerbated existing challenges rather than resolving them.

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, and FIFA President, Gianni Infantino have expressed profound sorrow following the tragic death of Dominic Frimpong, a player for Berekum Chelsea FC, who reportedly lost his life after an armed robbery attack on the team bus.

In a formal message addressed to Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku of the Ghana Football Association, Dr. Motsepe expressed his profound sadness over the incident, describing it as a heartbreaking loss to the sport.

He extended sympathies on behalf of CAF and himself to the player’s family, teammates, and all those connected to him, acknowledging the pain being felt across the football community.

Motsepe also offered words of comfort and solidarity, expressing hope that the bereaved would find strength during this difficult time and assuring that CAF stands with Ghana’s football family.

In a statement released on behalf of FIFA and the global football community, Infantino described the passing of the 20-year-old as deeply tragic.

‘I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Berekum Chelsea Football Club’s Dominic Frimpong following a reported attack on the team while returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture,’ he said.

He added that the thoughts of the international football body are with those closest to the young player.

‘On behalf of the global football community and everyone at FIFA, we send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, everyone at Berekum Chelsea FC, and all those who knew him.’

Six persons have been remanded into police custody by a Circuit Court in Accra for their alleged roles in a daring daylight robbery on a gold jewellery shop at Adabraka in the Greater Accra Region in July 2024.

Salam Mohammed aka Fariwata, Alhassan Iliyasu aka Arab Man, Hamza Agerego aka Nene Bawku, Abdul Samed Bonsibu Larry, Fatawu Ibrahim aka Motorway, and Abubakar Sadik aka Fifty Cent have been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit robbery and two counts of robbery.

Court documents indicate that the six, who have pleaded not guilty to the charges, ‘with the use of force and threat of harm and with the intent to prevent and overcome the resistance’, appropriated GHS400,000 belonging to a businessman, Nana Kwame Afrani.

The accused, who are all residents of Ashaiman, are also accused of using force and threat of harm to appropriate 12.5 kilograms of gold valued at GHS14,387,096, also belonging to the businessman, who is the complainant in the matter.

Lawyers for the accused took turns to plead with the court to grant them bail pending the trial, assuring it the accused will show up for the trial and will not interfere with investigations.

The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer, opposed the application for bail on ground that given the nature and circumstances of the case, the accused will not appear for the trial if granted bail.

The court, presided over by His Honour Dennis Eyram Benson, in a ruling held that he was unable to grant the accused bail due to the nature and severity of the case.

He, therefore, remanded them and adjourned the case to April 27, 2026.

Brief Facts

On July 27, 2024, the complainant, Nana Kwame Afrani went to CABEST Jewellery shop, Adabraka in the morning and closed at about 5:00 p.m. after the secretary had arrived with cash.

It said some minutes after the arrival of the secretary, the accused persons who were heavily armed with AK47 assault rifles arrived at the shop on three motorbikes.

‘The accused persons at gun point forcefully ordered the workers to leave the shop amidst firing of gunshots,’ the brief facts indicate.

They then robbed their victims a total of GHC400,000 and 12.5kg of gold valued at GHS14,387,096.

‘The accused persons, who had already parked and positioned their motorbikes near the scene, jumped onto them and fled away with the booty, as they continued to fire gunshots to scare the victims and residents to run for their lives,’ the facts further noted.

The case was reported to the police. In a related development, the police were on the lookout for the accused persons for committing a similar crime at the same CABEST Jewellery shop on November 2, 2024.

On November 20, 2025, based on effective intelligence by the police, Salim Mohammed was arrested at Crystal Hospital, Ashaiman.

Further investigation led to the arrest of Alhassan Iliyasu and Hamza Agerego on January 7, 2026 at Ashaiman.

A thorough search conducted in the house of Iliyasu and Agerego led to the retrieval of 43 rounds of AK47 assault rifle ammunition, 249 BB cartridges, two pump action guns, four police bullet proof vests, a pair of black police boots and a Gota hand set.

During interrogation, Iliyasu reportedly claimed ownership of the aforementioned items.

On January 14, 2026, Abdul Samed Bonsiabu was arrested at Ashaiman New York, while Fatawu Ibrahim and Abubakar Sadik were later arrested, all in connection to the same case.

Court documents say there is CCTV footage, which the prosecution will use as evidence against the accused persons at the appropriate time.

The documents add that on February 17, 2026, an identification parade was conducted at the forecourt of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters during which the accused persons were identified by eyewitnesses.

Fast-rising Global music artiste, Moliy, has made history by becoming the first Ghanaian artiste to be nominated for the American Music Awards.

Moliy grabbed a nomination in the ‘Best Afrobeats Artiste’ category, competing with the likes of Tyla from South Africa, Wizkid, Burnaboy, and Rema from Nigeria.

The 52nd annual American Music Awards will be held on May 25, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The ceremony will be broadcast on CBS and stream on Paramount+, with Queen Latifah announced as the host of the awards.

Since the release of her viral hit song ‘Shake It to the Max (FLY)’ in December 2024, Ghanaian singer Moliy has experienced unprecedented musical success, elevating her from a rising artiste to a global Afro-fusion sensation with over 500 million streams on YouTube Music.

The song, featuring Silent Addy, and its subsequent remixes, took the world by storm, largely driven by a viral TikTok dance challenge that Moliy herself initiated. The ‘Shake It To The Max (FLY)’ remix, featuring Shenseea and Skillibeng, topped the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart for 22 consecutive weeks, becoming a 2025 standout hit.

The song peaked at #1 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart and reached top positions on Shazam’s Global Top 200, as well as charting in France, Germany, Canada, and New Zealand.

Moliy was crowned World Artiste of the Year at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, marking a major milestone for Ghanaian music. She made history as the first Ghanaian artiste to perform at the BET Awards.

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for Wisdom Tetteh, a man who has gone into hiding following the disappearance of 27-year-old Theophilus Ashitey Amah.

Theophilus went missing on April 6, 2026, after meeting potential car buyers arranged by Tetteh, to patronize his Hyundai Elarntra saloon car but failed to return home.

Sources revealed that suspect, Theophilus Tetteh, has fled the country to neighbouring Togo to seek shelter.

In a statement issued by Head of the Public Affairs Unit for the Accra Regional Police Command, Supt. Juliana Obeng, indicated that preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was last seen at the residence of the suspect at Saasabi after being invited there to meet the said buyer.

Subsequent Police intelligence led to a revisit of the suspect’s residence on 10th April 2026, where suspected bloodstains were found within the room, indicating possible foul play.

‘The scene has since been processed by the National Crime Scene Management Team with support from the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the CID Headquarters. A search operation involving community members and local authorities has also been conducted within the area, but the victim is yet to be found. Intelligence further indicates that the suspect has fled the country to neighbouring Togo’ the statement read.

Supt. Juliana Obeng further indicated that efforts are underway, including the initiation of INTERPOL processes, to track and arrest him.

The Accra Regional Police Command has assured the public that all necessary measures are being taken to apprehend the suspect and unravel the circumstances surrounding the disappearance.

‘The Command urges anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspect or the missing person to report to the nearest Police Station to assist ongoing investigations,’ the statement read.