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Ex-Porter Mariam Eliasu admitted to Wisconsin Varsity College
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THE author of From Load to Grace and face of Porter Path Foundation, Ms Mariam Eliasu, has gained admission to the Wisconsin University College to pursue a degree programme in humanities.
Her journey gained national attention after being discovered in 2025 by Ghanaian author David Raphaelle Antwi (Author Ralph). Before this, Mariam spent eight years working as a head porter (Kayayoo) on the streets of Accra.
Determined to achieve her dreams of becoming successful in life, she refused to succumb to any pressure to compromise her dignity as a woman.
“Mariam endured through hardship, worked diligently, and refused to give up on her quest for a dignified life one day. Today, she is a proud student of Wisconsin University College and an advocate for people on the streets, especially porters,” an official from the foundation said.
Under the Porter Path Foundation initiative, Mariam’s goal was to secure help for at least 1,000 people on the streets of Accra through sponsorship from individuals and organisations.
The Relevant Achievers Impacting Nations (RAIN Foundations) and Global Youth Network of The World Conference of Mayors Inc. are two key organisations partnering with PPF to help transform the lives of the socially disadvantaged on the streets.
Mariam is expected to give several talks and share her story to inspire young people this year across Africa, Europe, and America.
Eliasu’s book, Porter Path: From Load to Grace, a book and social initiative, was inspired by her journey from a street porter to an advocate for the vulnerable.
Her story does not only inspire hope for the socially disadvantaged and people living on the streets, but also challenges the privileged in society to extend support to those whose futures still hold great promise.
Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend, Pete Edochie, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana.
Edochie is in Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth Mentorship Initiative targeting about 500,000 young people across the continent.
Mr. Gyamfi welcomed the opportunity for GoldBod to support the mentorship initiative, noting that it aligns with the Board’s Special Intervention Programme and its focus on social impact and economic empowerment.
GoldBod’s work is also referenced in Pete Edochie’s new book, which highlights Ghana’s efforts to ensure its gold resources contribute to national development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
The warning follows the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka, Zambia, during a joint operation by the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Department of Immigration on August 23, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the operation targeted a facility suspected of being involved in organised cybercrime activities and led to the arrest of 79 people, including 10 Zambians and 69 foreign nationals.
The Ministry said six of the foreign nationals arrested were Ghanaians.
It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs.
However, the Ministry said some were allegedly forced into online scam activities after their passports were confiscated by their employers.
It warned that the situation highlights how human trafficking groups are using fake employment opportunities to lure unsuspecting job seekers into illegal activities.
The Ministry has therefore advised Ghanaians travelling to Zambia or seeking employment there to thoroughly verify job offers, recruitment agencies and prospective employers before travelling.
Ghanaians living in Zambia have also been urged to remain vigilant when responding to online job opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary.
The Ministry said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare and interests of Ghanaians travelling to or living outside the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
