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Ghanaian author Nana Acheampong launches 3 books
A Ghanaian author and a lecturer at the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB), Nana Acheampong, has launched three new books in Accra on Monday.
The books, ‘The Mystery of the Treasure Keeper’, ‘A Taste of the Serpent’s Kiss,’ and ‘One Stone, One Bride, and a Zombie.’
‘The Mystery of the Treasure Keeper’ examines the life of an African immigrant in the United States, delving into the cultural shifts and personal struggles that come with relocation.
‘A Taste of the Serpent’s Kiss’ offers a critical reflection on Ghanaian governance, making a bold case for political revolution and structural reform while ‘One Stone, One Bride, and a Zombie’ presents a more philosophical narrative, centred on the idea that the events in our lives are not always the result of our actions but may be consequences of the actions of others.
Reviewing the book, the Co-founder of Writers’ Project of Ghana, Dr Martin Egblewogbe, described ‘One Stone, One Bride, and a Zombie’ as ‘bold telling’ of a Ghanaian story.
He said the structure of the story is complicated and needs time to understand what the writer was talking about but beyond that “I feel that there is a bold strategy that he used. The storytelling is unusual and layered.”
He mentioned that the story explores the middle class in society and tries to probe into what they are and the kind of life they live outside the public eye.
According to Dr Egblewobe, the book was set on the period after the 1981 coup d’état and said there were a lot of political upheavals within that time. He further described the narrative as very rich.
Nana Acheampong said the books were part of a tranche of his upcoming book series, adding that copies would be launched every three months.
He mentioned that the books launched were a reflection of the society and called on Ghanaians to purchase them.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
