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NMC inaugurates New Times Corporation board
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The new board of the New Times Corporation (NTC) has been inaugurated with a call for harmony.
The beautiful ceremony took place at the forecourt of the NTC in Accra on Monday, August 19, 2024.
The new board is chaired by former Vice Chancellor of the University of Media, Art and Communication(UNIMAC), Professor Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo.
Other members are Mr. Kwesi Adjei Kersi, Dr. Theresa Larteley Adu, Ambassador Lawrence Roland Satuh, Dr. Charity Binka, Mr. Julio De-Medeiros Esq.,Mr. Samuel S Sarfo, Mr. Abdul Moomin Gbana and the Managing Director, Mr. Martin Adu Owusu.
This was in accordance with article 168 of the Constitution and section 2(1) (e) of the Commission Act, 1993 (Act 449), in consultation with the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Addressing the ceremony, the Chairman of the National Media Commission, Mr.Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafo charged the board, management and staff to work in harmony.
According to him, a cordial working relationship would go a long way to positively impact the prospects of the Corporation.
He urged the new board to help the management achieve their set targets, particularly, the acquisition of a new Web offset printing machine.
Mr.Ayeboafo the composition of the new board was to ensure they satisfied the varied skill set needed for the betterment of the Corporation.
The New Board Chairman, Prof.Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, expressed appreciation to the NMC for an opportunity to serve the nation in this capacity.
Prof.Kwansah-Aidoo was optimistic that the members on the board would help him champion the set objectives for NTC.
He urged Management and Staff to offer them the necessary support within the period.
The Managing Director of NTC, Mr.Martin Adu Owusu congratulated and welcomed the new board.
He said regardless of the challenges NTC has made some strides and was optimistic that with support of the board the fortunes of the Corporation will even be brighter.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The 29th Annual Dagaaba-Frafra Friendly Games have once again demonstrated that sports can be a powerful vehicle for cultural preservation, business networking, friendship and peaceful coexistence.
Held at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra last Saturday, the games brought together members of the two ethnic groups from across Ghana and abroad for a colourful celebration under the theme, “Unity in Diversity: The Dagaaba-Frafra Model for Peaceful Co-existence.”
The event, which has evolved from a friendly football match into a major annual gathering, featured football, volleyball, sack races, lime and spoon, tug-of-peace and a penalty shootout for senior citizens.
At the end of the competitions, the Frafra won four events, while the Dagaaba secured victories in five, with the men’s soccer match ending in a draw.
The Frafra triumphed in the men’s lime and spoon, men’s sack race, women’s sack race and women’s soccer, while the Dagaaba won the women’s lime and spoon, men’s volleyball, women’s volleyball, women’s tug-of-peace and the senior citizens’ penalty shootout.
However, the games extended far beyond the sporting arena. The stadium grounds and surrounding spaces became a vibrant marketplace, with patrons enjoying and purchasing a variety of traditional foods, drinks and cultural products.
Local delicacies, including TZ, tubaani, bambara beans, pork, guinea fowl, local fowls, dog meat and kosie, were sold alongside traditional alcoholic beverages. Traditional dresses and other culturally inspired items also attracted buyers, turning the gathering into an important platform for small businesses and vendors to make sales while promoting northern Ghanaian culture.
The cultural exchange continued long after the final sporting contests, as patrons remained at the venue to eat, drink, socialise, dance and party well into the night.
In her remarks, the Guest of Honour, Dr Matilda Aberese-Ako, said the gathering represented much more than competition, describing the Dagaaba-Frafra relationship as a historic bond that had evolved into a modern sporting tradition and an instrument for peace.
MTN Ghana has been the headline sponsor for the games for the past 10 years.
By Gordon Wellu
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MTN Ghana has undertaken a tree-planting exercise at the Chipa Forest Reserve as part of its commitment to protecting the planet and support the restoration of degraded sections of the forest.
The activity forms part of the company’s 2026 Sustainability Month celebration held under the theme “Small Actions: Big Impact,” and its 30th anniversary celebration.
It was held in partnership with the Forestry Commission (FC) and the Rainforest Alliance with MTN Ghana supporting the restoration of approximately two hectares of degraded forest through the planting of 1,666 trees.
Due to the current dry weather conditions, 833 trees were planted during the exercise, with the remaining 833 to be planted when the rain commences.
The exercise brought together MTN employee volunteers, officials from the Forestry Commission and representatives of the Rainforest Alliance, demonstrating the importance of collaboration in driving environmental sustainability.
Speaking at the event, the Acting General Manager for Sustainability and Shared Value at MTN Ghana, Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, emphasized the critical role trees play in sustaining life and protecting the environment.
“Trees are essential to human survival and healthy ecosystems. They absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, regulate temperatures, protect soil, support biodiversity and provide habitats for many species. They also conserve water, reduce erosion and help communities adapt to the effects of climate change,” she said.
The District Manager of the Tema-Ada Forest Services Division of the Forestry Commission, Linda Ansah, welcomed MTN Ghana’s support, describing it as a valuable contribution to efforts aimed at restoring degraded sections of the reserve.
The Country Director of the Rainforest Alliance, Nicholas Jengri, also welcomed the partnership and emphasised the importance of collective action in addressing environmental challenges.
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