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PAWA Commemorates African Writers’ Day
The Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) last Friday commemorated African Writers’ Day with a Literary Legend’s Evening. The event, held at the PAWA House in Roman Ridge, Accra, marked the climax of the annual Ghana Association of Writers Book Festival (GAWBOFEST), in honour of literary icon Prof. Ladé Wosornu.
The celebration was jointly organised by the Ghana Association of Writers and the Creative Arts Agency of Ghana, and also featured the announcement of the planned “Ladé Wosornu Literary Nest” project. The initiative aims to discover and nurture emerging Ghanaian literary talents.
With over 200 participants, the evening centred on discussions about Prof. Wosornu’s contributions to education, culture, and Ghana’s literary heritage.
The event was graced by distinguished guests including:
- Margo Pitura, Programmes Manager – Private Sector, Trade and Culture, representing the European Union Ambassador to Ghana;
- Carl Ampah, National Programme Officer (Culture), UNESCO Ghana, representing the Country Representative of UNESCO Ghana;
- Ernesticia Lartey Asuinura, Executive Director of the Ghana Book Development Council; and
- Kathy Knowles, Founder of the Osu Children’s Library.
The panel for the literary conversation included:
- Dr. Wale Okediran, Secretary General of PAWA;
- Fio Richardson Commey, Special Aide to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts;
- Apiorkor, Poet, Media Practitioner, and Creative Entrepreneur; and
- Dr. Martin Egblewogbe, Author and host of Writers Project on Citi FM.
The event celebrated African literary excellence and reaffirmed PAWA’s commitment to fostering a vibrant literary culture across the continent.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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The Ashanti Regional Police Command says it has arrested five suspected robbers in two separate intelligence-led operations within the Kumasi Metropolis.
According to the Police, two of the suspects were arrested in connection with the robbery and murder of a 28-year-old woman, Silver Ngozi, at Asokore Mampong on December 6, 2025, around 5:00 pm.
The Police explained that following investigations, a joint team from the Regional Police Headquarters and the Anti-Robbery Unit arrested the two suspects on December 12, 2025, at about 9:00 pm at their hideout in Aboabo, Kumasi.
The suspects, Police said, are Farouk Iddris, a 20-year-old motorbike mechanic and rider, and Salim Mohammed, a 19-year-old motorbike mechanic and rickshaw rider.
Police indicated that preliminary investigations show the suspects robbed the victim, during which one of them allegedly stabbed her, leading to her death.
A search conducted in the room of Farouk Iddris, the Police said, led to the retrieval of knives, a machete, and other offensive weapons. An iPhone 11 Pro believed to belong to the deceased was also recovered.
The Police added that both suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations and will be put before court.
In a related development, the Police said three other suspects were arrested in connection with a series of street robberies within Asokore Mampong, KNUST, Kanyase, Bosore, Duase, Antoa, Mayanka, Ayeduase, and nearby areas.
The Police identified the suspects as Abdul Fatawu, also known as “UN,” aged 22; Philip Nyarko, also known as “Kawawa,” aged 24; and Samak Hadi, also known as “Toronto,” aged 21.
According to the Police, items retrieved from their hideouts at Aboabo include 59 iPhones, six Android phones, four tablets, and five laptops.
The Police said all three suspects have confessed to the offences in their caution statements and are currently assisting with investigations.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has appealed to members of the public who may have been victims of these robberies to report to the Police to help with investigations.
The Police assured the public that all suspects will be arraigned before court as investigations continue.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Martha Korsah has been crowned the 4th Ultimate Akye3de3 Kese3 winner in a ceremony held at the Electroland Ghana Limited Mankessim branch.
She walked away with electronic items worth GHC100,000, including a NASCO SMART 43-inch TV, chest freezer, double door standing fridge, 2.0 Air conditioner, twin tub washing machine, and more.
The event also saw about 200 lucky customers in Mankessim and close towns rewarded with items such as 24-inch NASCO TVs, microwaves, industrial blenders, and home theatres for participating in the ongoing customer loyalty reward scheme since October 2024.
Adiza Ibrahim, Head of Marketing & Media Relations at Electroland Ghana Limited, expressed excitement about the company’s customer-centric approach, offering value for money and discounts on products from SAMSUNG, TCL, Midea, and NASCO.
She noted that the aim is to leave a lasting impression on customers and factor them into the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility.
“The exceptional customer experience I get from EGL is what keeps bringing me back to buy at least 3 times every week,” said Martha Korsah, the 4th winner. “I have become the go-to person for friends and family abroad seeking electronics for their Ghana projects.”
The EGL Akye3de3 Kese3 promotion is a flagship customer loyalty reward scheme for customers who buy from SAMSUNG, TCL, Midea, and NASCO. The grand prizes include a full SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS house makeover, a Midea Electronics house makeover, and an all-expense-paid trip to Morocco to watch live soccer, and a TCL Electronics house makeover.
Electroland Ghana Limited is the leading consumer electronics company in Ghana, distributing SAMSUNG, TCL, Midea, and NASCO products.
