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President Mahama launches ONE Million Coders programme
The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has launched the One Million Coders programme, aimed at training one million Ghanaians with digital skills.
This programme seeks to empower young ghanaians, with coding skills and prepare them for the future job market.
The One Million Coders programme is under the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations aimed at promoting digital innovation and skills development in Ghana.
This programme aligns with the Ministry’s mandate to drive the country’s digital transformation agenda.
At the launch of the One Million Coders program, President John Mahama emphasized that this initiative is a strategic pillar in his efforts to reset Ghana’s agenda with digital skills.
It’s a deliberate attempt to invest in the future of Ghanaian youth through technology and innovation.
By equipping young people with cutting-edge digital skills, the country is empowering them to drive Ghana’s digital transformation and economic growth.
The President emphasized that the One Million Coders (OMC) programme encompasses more than just technical skills.
The President highlights the program’s potential to transform lives and drive economic growth. This perspective underscores the importance of digital literacy in today’s economy, where technological proficiency is increasingly crucial for success.
Hon. LlSamuel Nartey George (MP), Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations emphasized that the One Million Coders program is a flagship program of the John Mahama-led administration.
According to him, the program aims to equip young people with essential digital skills, demonstrating the government’s commitment to empowering the youth and bridging the digital divide.
The Minister was of the view that the initiative will create opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, promoting digital inclusion and reducing inequality, adding, the launch of the One Million Coders programme within the 120-day social contract period showcases President Mahama’s focus on delivering on his promises National Communications Authority
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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