Ghana News Roundup: Mfantsipim Marks 150 Years, Tragedy Hits Agona Swedru, and National Tributes

Ghana observed a week of significant institutional milestones and somber reflections, headlined by the historic 150th-anniversary launch of Mfantsipim School. On March 20, 2026, the prestigious institution gathered alumni and stakeholders at the World Trade Centre to unveil its commemorative anniversary cloth and official songs. The Chairman of the planning committee, Captain John B. Yamoah, emphasized that these symbols represent the school's enduring identity and heritage. The celebration aims to honor Mfantsipim’s legacy of shaping Ghanaian leadership while initiating a fundraising drive to bolster the school's infrastructure and sustain its commitment to educational excellence.

In a tragic turn of events in the Central Region, a three-year-old boy named Christopher Amponsah lost his life following a swarm bee attack in Wawase, a suburb of Agona Swedru. The incident, which occurred on March 20, 2026, left ten others injured and requiring medical care. Response teams from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the Ghana National Fire Service arrived promptly to manage the situation. This heartbreaking event marks the second fatal bee attack in the Central Region within a single week, raising concerns regarding public safety and environmental hazards in the area.

The nation also pauses to mourn the passing of two distinguished citizens whose lives and service left lasting impacts on their communities. In Tema, the family of Simon Christopher Nana-Owusu, Esq., aged 87, has announced his transition. A burial service was held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, followed by interment at Wassa Nananko. Known for his long life and legal contributions, Mr. Nana-Owusu’s life was celebrated with a thanksgiving service on March 22, where family and friends gathered in white attire to pay their final respects.

Similarly, the community of Hohoe is mourning Prophetess Getrude Afi Tabitha Tomety, whose death was announced by community leaders Torgbui Dovo V and Torgbui Tsrifo III. Her funeral arrangements include a church service at her residence in Hohoe followed by a private burial. Both the Nana-Owusu and Tomety families have invited the public to join in these celebrations of life, highlighting a week defined by the delicate balance of honoring the past, celebrating institutional longevity, and grappling with local tragedies.