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Maiden Ghana Cultural Week slated for March 11-15
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Ghana Cultural Week, the flagship event of the Ghana Culture Forum aimed at commemorating Ghanaian culture and its place in national development is slated for March 11-15.
This year’s event would be the maiden edition; the celebration is extended for a week under the theme, “Cultivating Cultural Capital: Nurturing Ghana’s Legacy for Africa’s Renaissance.”
Since its launch in 2012, it has always been observed on March 14 every year through activities such as a symposium on a relevant, artistic emporium and others to showcase works of
Ghana’s cultural expressions.
Speaking at the launch of the Ghana Cultural Week at the Accra Digital Information Centre on Monday, March 4, Executive Director, of the National Commission on Culture and Director for Ghana Cultural Forum, Nana Otuo Owoahene Acheampong said, that before 2022, activities marking the Ghana Culture Day were observed in a day on March 14.
He said the quest to evolve the celebration and expand the scope of activities birthed the inter-school debate. The first
entertaining and educative debate was held during the 2022 edition of the Chana Culture Day celebrations.
“Today the celebration is being expanded to consist of activities spanning over a week and thus, the festival’s rebranding to reflect the scope,” he added.
The activities for this edition include a Fashion Dialogue on “Kente: Tradition, Modernity and Identity on March 11, an Inter-School debate on March 12, a Ghana Culture Day Symposium and presentation of the Africa Fashion Report on March 14 and a Film Screening and Dialogue on March 15.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
