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Stratcomm Africa to hold maiden Garden and Flower Pop-Up Show
The maiden Ghana Garden and Flower Pop-Up Show (GGFS PUSH), organised by Strategic Communications Africa Ltd (Stratcomm Africa) has been scheduled for from Friday, June 4 to Sunday, June 6, 2021.
The mini event, which is a prelude to the main Garden and Flower Show, aims at bringing “a new experience to horticulture and floriculture enthusiasts and lovers of good old family-friendly fun.”
It would be held at the City Hall, Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Kinbu Gardens and run from 9am to 9pm daily. The 9th edition of the 2021 Ghana Garden and Flower Show would also be launched.
Mr. Richmond Sarfo, Lead Coordinator of the show, in a statement, said that the ‘Pop Up Show’ was in response to public demand which formed part of the “evolution of the Garden and Flower Movement.”
According to him, there had been “persistent requests” for mini versions of the Ghana Garden and Flower Show on a monthly, quarterly or bi-annual basis hence the decision to initiate the ‘Pop-Up Show.’
He urged the public to participate in the mini event to obtain knowledge on starting a garden or improving what they had already started.
The Ghana Garden and Flower Show, since its inception in 2013, continues to create awareness on the commercial, aesthetic, and psychological benefits of horticulture and floriculture.
It mobilises flower enthusiasts, environmentalists and stakeholders from private and public sectors, both locally and internationally, to contribute to the realisation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) through the promotion of “a greener, cleaner, healthier, wealthier and more beautiful Ghana.”
Stratcomm Africa and its partners, each year, organise variety of events and activities that serve as a source of relaxation and education for the general public.
The Corporate Social Responsibility of Stratcomm Africa is now a non-profit organisation with an independent Advisory Board.
It has Mrs. Arafua Apaloo-Aning, Mrs. Mona Asem, Mr. Patrick Masoperh, and Mr. Bernard Nana Tufuor, Prof. Daniel Bruce Sarpong, Abui Selormey, Mrs. Anisa Marianne and Mrs. Philippa Pepra, as members of its advisory Board.
By Ernest Nutsugah
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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