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GTA CEO Efua Houadjeto grabs 2 awards at 15th Goldbond RTP Awards
Maame Efua Houadjeto, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has added two significant honours to what is becoming a defining streak of leadership excellence.
At the 15th Goldbond RTP Awards, held at the Accra International Conference Centre, she was named Best Public Company CEO of the Year 2025, a recognition of her strategic management and transformative approach within the public sector.
This follows her international recognition as Global Cultural Ambassador at a Pre-Grammy event in Beverly Hills ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards, a distinction that reflects her growing influence in positioning Ghana’s tourism and creative economy on the global stage.
These recognitions come on the heels of a year widely regarded as a turning point for Ghana’s tourism. Reflecting on the recognition, Mrs Houadjeto noted that, “These honours are not just personal milestones. They reflect the collective effort of the Ghana Tourism Authority, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, and our partners to position Ghana’s culture and tourism as global assets with lasting value.”
Under her leadership, initiatives such as December in Ghana, Heritage Month, culinary activations like Taste 68 at 68, and strengthened diaspora and cultural diplomacy efforts have reshaped how Ghana presents herself to the world.
The local award affirms operational excellence. The international honour signals cultural impact beyond Ghana’s borders. Together, they reinforce a consistent pattern: strategic leadership delivering measurable visibility and influence.
As Ghana continues to strengthen its tourism agenda, her recent awards underscore more than achievement; they signal momentum.
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The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
