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Farmers cautioned about use of fire
Farmers across the country have been urged to exercise extreme caution in the use of fire, as deceptive weather conditions threaten to trigger bushfire outbreaks despite recent rainfall in parts of Ghana.
Mr Thomas Kwabena Bonsu, Executive Director of the Kumasi-based Fire and Bush Burning Prevention Advocacy, issued the warning in a public statement responding to alerts from the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet).
He noted that while isolated rains may give the impression of reduced fire risk, the underlying heat wave and dry conditions remain dangerously persistent.
“The rains we’re seeing in some areas are not enough to suppress the high temperatures and dry vegetation,” Mr Bonsu cautioned. “This is a critical time for farmers to be vigilant. A single spark could devastate entire farms.”
According to GMet, temperatures are expected to rise sharply in the coming days, with the approaching harmattan season further intensifying the heat. The agency has advised the public to prepare for scorching conditions and to avoid activities that could ignite fires.
Mr Bonsu identified common bushfire triggers such as burning for land clearing, hunting, smoking, and cooking on farms.
He stressed that farmers must take GMet’s warnings seriously and adopt preventive measures to protect their crops, livelihoods, and surrounding communities.
“Bushfires don’t just destroy farms—they erase years of investment and threaten food security,” he said.
He also called for stronger public support for fire safety education campaigns, urging community leaders, media outlets, and civil society groups to help raise awareness about responsible fire use both in homes and in the bush.
The Fire and Bush Burning Prevention Advocacy organisation continues to work closely with GMet and other stakeholders to promote climate resilience and fire prevention across Ghana.
From Kingsley E. Hop, Kumasi
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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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