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Girls in ICT Initiative brings hope to South Tongu
Some female students and guardians in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region are excited about the government’s Girls in ICT initiative, which aims to empower them with essential skills in Information and Communication Technology.
The programme, set to continue this year, has sparked hope among the girls, who believe it will enhance their digital literacy and employability.
Ms. Mary Avli, a past student of the Sogakope Senior High School disclosed to the Ghana News Agency that she had always been interested in technology, and this initiative was great opportunity for her to acquire skills that would help secure a good job.
“I’m particularly interested in cyber security, and I believe this programme will give me the expertise I need to succeed in this field.
Some other female students in the district shared Ms. Avli’s sentiments, stating that the programme would trigger a chance to bridge the gender digital divide and promote their participation in the technology industry.
Some guardians in the district also welcomed the initiative, believing it would help mitigate social vices and empower their wards to become great leaders.
“I’m thrilled about this programme,” Madam Helen Doe, a guardian, said.
She mentioned that the initiative would not only equip her ward with valuable skills but also deter her from teenage pregnancy and drug abuse.
Some of the guardians lauded the government and entreated that the initiative be maintained and executed in all parts of the country.
The Girls in ICT initiative has garnered support from the community, with many stakeholders optimistic about its potential to transform the lives of young girls in the district. –GNA
Management and staff of Owass FM have announced the passing of media personality, comedian and politician Seth Kwame Dzokoto following a medical emergency during a live morning show discussion at the station earlier today.
According to the station, Dzokoto was participating in a panel discussion on its morning show “Oman Nkoso” when he suddenly took ill and collapsed.
A statement from the station said its team immediately rushed him to the hospital for medical attention, but he was pronounced dead by the attending medical doctor upon arrival.
“We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident, which occurred in the course of our regular programming. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, colleagues, and all those who have been affected by his passing,” the statement said.
Management acknowledged that information about the incident is already circulating in the public domain, but appealed to the public and colleague media houses to respect the privacy of the bereaved family and refrain from circulating unverified information or speculation regarding the circumstances of his death.
Owass FM extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of Seth Kwame Dzokoto.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The State through the Attorney General (AG) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of the trial in the case of The Republic v Hanan Aludiba and Faiza Seidu.
On Monday, the Court of Appeal suspended the trial in the case. But the prosecution says it has filed an appeal against the suspension order.
According to the update, the law does not allow a criminal trial to be suspended simply because an accused person has complained about some of the charges on the charge sheet, particularly when those complaints were dismissed as meritless.
It argues that if the Court of Appeal’s decision is allowed to stand, no prosecution will ever be possible, since all it would take for a trial to be suspended is an accused person complaining about anything on the charge sheet.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
