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From Vision to Victory: How MTN Ghana is Redefining Project Leadership in 2025 In a time when execution is everything, MTN Ghana is proving that project leadership isn’t just about meeting deadlines,it’s about shaping the future. At the 2025 Project Management Excellence Awards (PMEA), the telecom giant swept four major honors, including the prestigious Project Management Office (PMO) of the Year,solidifying its place at the forefront of innovation in Ghana and beyond. Hosted at the stunning Aqua Safari Resort in Ada, the event was the grand finale of the National Project Management Conference, organized by the PMI Ghana Chapter…

Commanding the Future;MTN Ghana’s Project Mastery Shines at PMEA 2025 In a year where innovation and strategic execution have taken center stage, MTN Ghana has once again raised the bar for project excellence. The telecom giant emerged as a top winner at the 2025 Project Management Excellence Awards (PMEA), clinching four major honors,including the coveted Project Management Office (PMO) of the Year. Held at the picturesque Aqua Safari Resort in Ada, the awards capped off the National Project Management Conference (NPMC), hosted by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Ghana Chapter under the theme: “Innovating for Prosperity: How Project Management Will…

Armed Military Presence in Tontonkrom Raises Concerns Over Alleged Forced Relocation,vows to resist any false attempt The chiefs and people of Manso Tontonkrom, located in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, have expressed deep concern and alarm over the sudden deployment of more than 200 armed military personnel to their community on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. This alarming development occurred just days after the community held a peaceful press conference to publicly oppose what they describe as false claims of eviction and relocation from their ancestral lands. Residents strongly suspect that the move is being orchestrated by Asanko…

“We Won’t Be Moved” -Tontonkrom Vows to Resist Military-Backed Land Grab The people of Manso Tontonkrom, a peaceful and resilient community in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, are under threat not just from corporate interests, but from state-sanctioned force. On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the community awoke to the shocking sight of over 200 armed military personnel flooding into their town. No warning. No engagement. Just boots on the ground, carrying rifles,in what many now see as an aggressive show of force intended to intimidate and silence the people. This deployment comes just days after Tontonkrom residents…

Hands-On Leadership: MCE Tours NGO-Funded Vocational Project in Konkori: Atwima Kwanwoma News The Honourable Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Atwima Kwanwoma District, together with the Coordinating Director, Honourable Assemblyman for Konkori, the Assembly’s electrician, and her Special Aide, affectionately called Papapaaa, paid an inspection visit to the soon-to-be-commissioned vocational school at Konkori. The facility, a generous initiative by a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), is scheduled for commissioning in September. However, the MCE expressed concern over the pace of work and urged contractors to expedite construction efforts to meet the target date. She described her visit as productive, noting that personally assessing…

Cheers to a Legend: Ghana Drunkards Association Salutes Fallen Highlife King, Daddy Lumba The Ghana Drunkards Association has expressed deep sorrow over the reported passing of legendary highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba (DL), describing his death as a monumental loss to the entertainment industry both in Ghana and beyond. In a heartfelt statement signed by its president, Moses Onyah, the association paid glowing tribute to the iconic artist, praising his immense contributions to Ghana’s music landscape, particularly in championing the highlife genre. The group noted that Daddy Lumba’s extensive catalog,spanning over 200 songs,captured the essence…

Break the Chains of Poverty Through Education – Ex-Minister Urges Parents Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum calls for greater parental investment in education as he pledges support for Sekyere Kusi Senior High Technical School. The immediate past Minister for Education, Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum, has reiterated the vital role education plays in transforming lives and lifting families out of poverty. He emphasized that education remains one of the most powerful tools through which individuals can break the cycle of poverty and secure a better future. Dr. Adutwum made the remarks at a durbar organized by the chiefs and people of Sekyere…

Enough Is Enough:Youth Give Government 2 Months Ultimatum Over Deadly Kumasi-Accra Highway The Coalition of Concerned Youth has expressed heartfelt condolences to families who have lost loved ones in accidents along the Kumasi-Accra highway, following a recent tragedy that claimed several lives. In a press release, the group’s Executive Director, Richard Mensah, lamented the deplorable state of the highway, stressing that poor road conditions remain a major contributor to the frequent accidents. He called on the government to prioritize maintenance of the road to avert further disasters. The coalition has issued a two-month ultimatum to the authorities to begin repair…

Bawku Crisis Must End Now: Richard Mensah Demands Swift Action to Stop Rising Killings: The Executive Director of the Coalition of Concerned Youth, Mr. Richard Mensah, has raised alarm over the recent surge in killings across the country, warning that the trend poses a grave threat to national security. Speaking at a press conference, Mr. Mensah urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Minister of Defence, and the Minister of the Interior to intensify security measures to safeguard citizens. He further called on the President to urgently resolve the protracted Bawku crisis, stressing that the violence has taken a…

Tontokrom Tensions: Asanko Gold Slams Intimidation Claims Asanko Gold Ghana has strongly denied accusations that it is using military personnel to intimidate residents of Tontokrom, a mining community in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region. The company’s statement, released on Monday, July 28, came in response to a press conference held by some community members two days earlier, alleging that Asanko had deployed the military to create fear amid ongoing tensions over mining operations. Describing the allegations as “false and misleading,” Asanko Gold clarified that the military presence is part of a nationwide security operation led by the…