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SWAG ladies join campaign for regular breast screening
SWAG Vice president Mrs Evelyn Nsiah Asare Owusu
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Ladies have called on women to avail themselves for regular breast screening especially in the month of October.
According to the SWAG Ladies, October marks the breast cancer awareness month, hence the need for early detection of the disease to save lives.
This was contained in a statement copied to The Spectator on Monday in Accra as part of the association’s effort to fight the disease.
It said one out of eight women worldwide is affected by breast cancer, but early detection significantly increases survival rates.
“We are committed to joining the global movement to educate, support, and empower individuals affected by breast cancer.
“As SWAG Ladies, we believe that every woman deserves access to comprehensive care, including medical, emotional, psychological, and social support,” it said.
It said it was time ‘SWAG’ ladies join the campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer risks, symptoms, and prevention, educate the public on the importance of early detection and screening and promote healthy lifestyle choices and preventive measures.
It encouraged women to self-examine themselves and go for regular screenings while urging survivors to celebrate advances in treatment as well as improved survival rates.
The global theme for this year’s awareness month is “No one should face breast cancer alone.”
The aim is to give attention to the silent struggles faced by survivors and patients who may feel isolated and unsupported due to the disease.
The goal of this year’s campaign is to ensure that survivors receive the warmth and support they need while battling with the disease and stigma.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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Abronye remanded in police custody for one week
The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has been remanded into prison custody for one week.
He was brought before an Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, September 12, 2025, on charges of offensive conduct conducive to breach of the peace and publication of false news, which are classified as misdemeanours under Ghanaian law.
After hearing the case, the court ordered that he be kept in custody while investigations continue.
He is expected to reappear before the court on Thursday, September 19, 2025.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Mahama promises more jobs and support for Zongo communities
President of the republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has assured Muslim leaders that his government will continue to do everything possible to improve the economy and create jobs for the youth.
Speaking to a gathering of imams, Mr. Mahama emphasised the government’s main focus in education was to expand technical and vocational training so that young people could gain the skills they need to work and support themselves.
He added that special attention would be given to Muslim communities to ensure they benefit from the rollout of new training centres.
He mentioned that programmes such as Ajumawura, which offers small loans to start businesses, and the National Apprenticeship Programme, which helps especially young women to learn trades like dressmaking, would also help the youth to build a future for themselves.
On support for Zongo communities, Mr. Mahama said a coordinator and deputy had been appointed to lead the Zongo Development Fund.
He announced that they would soon begin work on a microcredit scheme called the Soya Fund.
The fund, he explained, would provide small loans to poor households in Zongo communities, especially women engaged in small-scale businesses such as selling waakye, cocoa, or running small shops.
He said artisans like dressmakers would also benefit.
The president thanked the imams for their continuous prayers for Ghana, saying their intercession had helped the country remain one of the most peaceful nations in Africa.
By: Jacob Aggrey
