Kofi Ahovi

  South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of the illegal possession of a gun and firing it in public. Malema’s lawyer said he would be appealing against the decision to prevent the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters from being taken away to prison. The length of the sentence could see the 45-year-old being disqualified as an MP. Standing in court in a dark suit and red tie, Malema showed little emotion as the magistrate read out the sentence. Last year, he was convicted of five offences, including the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, discharging it in a public space and reckless endangerment. The charges related to an incident in 2018 when a video emerged showing Malema using a semi-automatic rifle to fire several shots in the air during his party’s fifth anniversary celebrations held in the country’s Eastern Cape province. In his defence, Malema told the court the firearm was not his...

  The MTN Ghana Y’ello Ladies Network has celebrated its first anniversary with a vibrant and inspiring event, reaffirming its commitment to empowering women and fostering inclusive leadership across the organization. The event, held at the MTN House in Accra under the theme “Give to Gain – When Women Thrive, We All Rise,” brought together over 500 female employees of MTN professionals, executives and mentors for a day of reflection, mentorship and forward-looking engagement. Delivering the welcome address, the Chief Finance Officer and Chairwoman of the Yello Ladies Network, Antoinette Kwofie, highlighted the remarkable journey of the network over the past year, describing it as a “vibrant and impactful community” built on connection, growth and shared purpose. A year ago, we set out with a vision to create a platform where the amazing women of MTN Ghana could connect, grow, lead and lift one another. Today, that vision has blossomed into a powerful community,” she said. She high...

  MTN Ghana has announced the appointment of Richard Acheampong as Chief Home Officer, effective 1 November 2025. The appointment reflects MTN Ghana’s continued focus on strengthening and accelerating growth in the Home broadband and digital services segment, as demand for reliable, high-speed connectivity continues to rise across the country. Richard brings over two decades of senior leadership experience spanning the telecommunications, brewery and advertising sectors. Within the MTN Group, he has held several impactful leadership roles across multiple markets, most recently serving as Chief Consumer Officer at MTN Zambia and previously as Chief Marketing Officer at MTN Rwanda. Across these roles, he was instrumental in shaping consumer strategy, driving customer-centric innovation and delivering strong market and revenue growth. In his new role, Richard will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, expansion and operational performance of MTN Home, delivering innovati...

  At the sidelines of the just-concluded Commission on the Status of Women, the Ford Foundation convened CSOs, policymakers, philanthropists, and other stakeholders to deliberate on centering women's leadership in the design of energy transition frameworks. Opening with two powerful short films, the session immediately grounded the conversation in lived realities. One featured a woman who lost her arm to military violence on her farm and her son to subsequent attacks, with no compensation or redress. Another depicted a community living with polluted water, corroded skin, and devastated livelihoods—daily consequences of prolonged environmental degradation. Framing the discussion, Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu, Regional Director for West Africa at the Ford Foundation, emphasized that climate solutions cannot succeed if gender dynamics and structural inequalities are ignored. Communities, particularly women and girls, who did not cause the climate crisis, are being asked to bear the burden of i...

  The Ghanaian Muslim community in Berlin, under the leadership of the Ghana Islamic Multicultural Association (G.I.M.A. e.V.), officially welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Professor Ohene Adjei, on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. The meeting brought together key Ghanaian Muslim organizations, including the Council of Moslem Elders, Masjid Aqsa Mosque (Ghanaian Mosque), Berlin Muslim Ladies, and Noorul Bayan e.V. (Education Unit), alongside members of the wider Ghanaian community. In his welcome address, Chairman of G.I.M.A. e.V., Sampson Nyaaba, congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and expressed the community’s commitment to fostering unity, cooperation, and mutual support among Ghanaians living in Berlin. Nyaaba emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration between the Embassy and the Ghanaian diaspora, particularly in promoting community welfare and national cohesion. During the eng...

 The AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs’ Federation (AfYEF) and the Sudanese Coordination in West Africa (SUCWA) today signed a General Cooperation Agreement to unlock cross-border trade, investment, and enterprise opportunities for young Africans, with special focus on Sudanese youth in the West African diaspora. The signing ceremony, held at Tag Palace Hotel in Accra, was witnessed by Nadir Ibrahim Ahmed Abdulrahim, Counselor at the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Accra, whose presence underscored the diplomatic significance of the youth-led partnership. In his welcome address, Hissan Siita Sofo (Malti Naa I), President of AfYEF, described the agreement as “not merely ceremonial, but strategic,” stating that it serves as “a bridge between peoples united by a shared African destiny.” We are living in a defining moment for our continent,” Siita Sofo said. “We are often told that we are the future. But I always ask a simple question: when is the future? If the future is always ahead of ...