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Over 5000 winners rewarded in EGL Akye3de3 Kese3, promo to continue till 2029- Adiza Ibrahim
Over five thousand winners were reward by Electroland Ghana Limited(EGL) in it’s Akye3de3 Kese3 Promotions.
The promotion will continue till 2029, as EGL extends it’s partnerships with National Lottoeries Authority’s Caritas platform.
Those who received rewards were made of weekly and monthly winners, ultimate regional winners among others.
Also, the four ultimate regional winners received about GHC100,000 worth of SAMSUNG, TCl, Midea and NASCO electronics house makeover with the Midea Winner getting a full expense paid trip to Morocco to watch the AFCON finals.
Speaking to ghanaiantimes.com.gh, Marketing and Media Relations Manager of EGL, Adiza Ibrahim said, the ongoing expansion of the showroom in Northern Region, which is expected to be recommissioned before Q2 2026 will help reduce unemployment in the region and increase manpower for the business.
She said, with 33 shops nationwide, Electroland provides substantial local employment, prioritising hiring from each destination locality and creating opportunities for local vendors.
She added that plans are underway to open five new shops yearly, bringing world-class products closer to doorsteps across all 16 regions, adding that in 2025, it expanded into strategic areas, including Swedru, Akim Oda, Dansoman, Oyarifa, and further growth in Kumasi.
Adiza Ibrahim further revealed that 2026 will be bigger and better than what customers have experienced.
“We have rewarded over 5000 customers, some customers win more than just an item for just buying a product. So in 2026, we have extended our partnership with the National Lottoeries Authority’s (NLA) Caritas platform, so Akye3de3 Kese3 is something that has come to stay,” she revealed.
According to her, Electroland Ghana will extend it to 2029, adding that it will move to Volta, Western, Eastern Regions and all others to ensure fairness in distribution.
“Our core mission is to give customers a compelling reason to buy with us and feel genuinely excited about their purchases. Akye3de3 Kese3
is more than a promo; it’s our commitment to sharing success with the communities that have fueled our growth for over 15 years,” she added.
Launched in October 2024, the initiative has already impacted over 5,000 beneficiaries, solidifying its status as the largest and most impactful promotion of its kind ever run by an electronics dealership in Ghana within a single year.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ms Linda Adjapong, the Tema Metro Pest and Disease Control Officer, has cautioned the public against the belief that bathing with sea water can cure Mpox, describing the claim as false and dangerous.
Ms Adjapong stressed that the practice had no scientific basis and might expose people to additional health risks.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), she explained that Mpox was a viral disease that spreads mainly through close physical contact with an infected person, contaminated materials, or infected animals, noting that there was no evidence that sea water could kill the virus or prevent infection.
She said a community assessment revealed that some members of the public have recently been seen bathing in the sea with the hope of curing suspected symptoms, adding that the trend was driven by misinformation and fear rather than medical advice.
Ms Adjapong warned that relying on such methods could delay proper diagnosis and treatment, leading to further spread of the disease, explaining that Mpox required appropriate medical attention and public health measures.
Some public health measures included early reporting of symptoms, isolation of suspected cases, and adherence to guidance from health professionals, emphasising that treatment focused on managing symptoms and preventing complications and not on unproven traditional practices.
She also cautioned that bathing with sea water could expose individuals to other infections, urging Ghanaians to rely on information from the Ghana Health Service and other credible health authorities, to prevent exacerbating situations and putting communities at risk.
The Pest and Disease Control Officer appealed to Ghanaians to adopt hygiene practices such as frequent hand washing with soap and water, avoiding close contact with people with strange rashes or flu-like symptoms, and not sharing personal items such as towels or bedding.
She encouraged people who suspected they might have been exposed to Mpox to report to the nearest health facility promptly for care. –GNA
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Any persistent cough lasting more than two weeks should raise suspicion of tuberculosis (TB), a physician specialist at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge), Dr Woedem Tettey, has cautioned.
She said individuals who also experience unexplained weight loss, recurrent night sweats and difficulty in breathing should promptly seek medical attention and test for TB.
Dr Tettey gave the advice in an interview with The Spectator at a TB capacity-building workshop for journalists in Accra last Thursday.
Although TB is curable, she noted that delayed diagnosis could lead to serious health complications.
“The earlier the disease is detected, the better the outcome,” she said, explaining that prolonged untreated infection allows the bacteria to cause extensive damage to the lungs and other organs.
Dr Tettey said the lungs were the most affected by TB but the disease could also damage other parts of the body, including the spine, lymph nodes, kidneys and the brain.
“So if someone has been coughing for two weeks and is diagnosed early, that person stands a better chance of avoiding complications than someone who has been coughing for a whole year before it is picked up,” she explained.
She emphasised that early diagnosis, adherence to treatment and completion of medication greatly improved survival and recovery.
Dr Tettey also cautioned the public against stigmatising or discriminating against people diagnosed with TB, stressing that the disease was both preventable and curable.
“TB is in the air, so we are all at risk. That is why it is a public health issue. But with appropriate treatment and strict compliance with medication, a person can be cured and live a normal life,” she said.
Tuberculosis is a contagious airborne disease caused mainly by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and primarily affects the lungs. It spreads when people with active TB cough, sneeze or spit, releasing the bacteria into the air.
Health experts advise the public to practise proper cough etiquette, including covering the mouth and nose when coughing, and to seek medical care early when symptoms persist.
By Abigail Annoh
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