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President Mahama celebrates Christina Koch’s Artemis II Mission, highlights Ghana Connection
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President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated NASA astronaut Christina Koch on her selection as a crew member of the historic Artemis II mission to the Moon.
The President joined the University of Ghana and Ghanaians in celebrating Koch’s achievement, describing it as a moment of national pride.
He noted that Koch, who is the only woman on the Artemis II crew, once studied at the University of Ghana as an exchange student during the 1999/2000 academic year.
According to him, her time at Legon went beyond academics, as she immersed herself in Ghanaian culture and heritage.
He said she studied courses such as the History of Ghana, the History of Africa, Rural Sociology, Music, and Twi for Beginners.
President Mahama pointed to Koch’s gesture of carrying the Ghanaian flag into space as a touching moment for the country.
He said it shows that the experiences and connections people make in Ghana remain with them wherever they go.
He added that her journey from studying in Accra to becoming part of a major space mission should inspire young people across Ghana to aim high.
“It reminds us that our educational institutions continue to shape individuals who go on to achieve great things globally,” he stated.
President Mahama wished Koch and her fellow crew members on the Artemis II a safe return to Earth, expressing hope that their success will encourage future generations to believe in their potential.
He congratulated her and describing her achievement as a source of pride for Ghana and the African continent.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend, Pete Edochie, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana.
Edochie is in Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth Mentorship Initiative targeting about 500,000 young people across the continent.
Mr. Gyamfi welcomed the opportunity for GoldBod to support the mentorship initiative, noting that it aligns with the Board’s Special Intervention Programme and its focus on social impact and economic empowerment.
GoldBod’s work is also referenced in Pete Edochie’s new book, which highlights Ghana’s efforts to ensure its gold resources contribute to national development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
The warning follows the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka, Zambia, during a joint operation by the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Department of Immigration on August 23, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the operation targeted a facility suspected of being involved in organised cybercrime activities and led to the arrest of 79 people, including 10 Zambians and 69 foreign nationals.
The Ministry said six of the foreign nationals arrested were Ghanaians.
It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs.
However, the Ministry said some were allegedly forced into online scam activities after their passports were confiscated by their employers.
It warned that the situation highlights how human trafficking groups are using fake employment opportunities to lure unsuspecting job seekers into illegal activities.
The Ministry has therefore advised Ghanaians travelling to Zambia or seeking employment there to thoroughly verify job offers, recruitment agencies and prospective employers before travelling.
Ghanaians living in Zambia have also been urged to remain vigilant when responding to online job opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary.
The Ministry said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare and interests of Ghanaians travelling to or living outside the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
