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The University Challenge launched with GH₵1Million up for grabs
Young University entrepreneurs who have been looking for some angel investor to actualize their dreams have been offered an opportunity to see this day come to pass.
This follows the launch of The University Challenge (TUC) powered by the New Africa Foundation yesterday at the UPSA East Wing Conference room with a whooping GH₵1 million as the prize money for the winner.
TUC envisions a transformative departure from the conventional approach of obtaining degrees solely for job-seeking purposes. There is no denying the fact that this pursuit is often limited by the scarcity of job opportunities in a given economy.
The programme launched this year will have its first edition run in the first quarter of 2024, and will be an annual affair.
The focus of TUC is on cultivating entrepreneurs and fostering leadership as well as wealth creation.
Interestingly, the essence of the concept lies in encouraging students to embark on a business venture before graduating.
The challenge will take place between 10-13 weeks of inter-university competition designed to recruit students from selected universities across the country to brainstorm solutions to real-life challenges in society.
To qualify to participate, one must be a student of any of the selected schools working with the New Africa Foundation.
Also, one must be selected by the scouting team as an eligible candidate during the casting sessions, and be among the top 5 to earn a spot in the team which will represent the school.
Finally, one must be smart, entrepreneurial solution-oriented, a team player, and a leader among others to qualify to be a part.
Subsequently, there would be a GH₵50,000 mobilisation fund allocated to each team, however, there must be a justification for the release of funds.
Aside from the prize money, competitors stand to gain scholarships, and incubation/internship opportunities with the New Africa Foundation.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
