••
In a week marked by significant institutional milestones and urgent environmental warnings across the continent, Mfantsipim School has officially launched its 150th-anniversary celebrations in Accra. Founded in 1876 as Ghana’s pioneer secondary institution, the school unveiled commemorative cloth and anthems at the World Trade Centre, led by Planning Committee Chairman Captain John B. Yamoah. The anniversary, themed around leadership and service, serves as both a celebration of heritage and a fundraising effort for infrastructure. Meanwhile, in East Africa, the Kenyan government has issued a high alert as heavy rains are expected to exacerbate a flooding crisis that has already claimed 73 lives, primarily in Nairobi, affecting 21 counties and displacing thousands.
Ghana’s education sector also saw significant regulatory and leadership shifts. The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has ordered the Royal Nursing College in Kumasi to return fees following its closure due to accreditation breaches, with the University of Cape Coast set to audit Level 300 students for potential absorption. Conversely, at the University of Ghana, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has assumed the chairmanship of the Advisory Board for the College of Humanities, emphasizing the need for academic innovation. Community-led development also advanced in the Volta Region, where the Council of Ewe Associations of North America (CEANA) commissioned a new library and ICT laboratory in Anloga to bolster digital literacy and human resource development.
Environmental sustainability remains a critical focus as the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources launched the second edition of the "Tree for Life" Reforestation Initiative. Aiming to plant 30 million seedlings in 2026, the project seeks to build on the 41,000 jobs created during previous efforts to promote a green economy. This initiative arrives amidst dire warnings from the Water Resources Commission (WRC) regarding the White Volta Basin. WRC official Jesse Kazapoe warned that illegal mining, sand winning, and deforestation threaten groundwater quality for nearly four million people, urging immediate greywater recycling and catchment protection under the Blue Deal project to ensure water security by 2030.
Addressing the creative economy, AnimaxFYB Studios CEO Francis Y. Brown called for a national framework to formalize Ghana’s animation industry following his success at the TAIDO African Animation Awards. Brown emphasized that without strategic investment and policy, Ghana could miss out on the rapidly expanding global market. Locally, the Tema Traditional Council has introduced strict new bye-laws for funerals, including 7:00 PM curfews and item limits, to reduce the financial strain on bereaved families. Finally, a retrospective on Ghana’s early independence highlighted the iconic presidential fleet of Kwame Nkrumah, which used luxury vehicles like the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud to project national pride, mirroring the blend of tradition and modernity still seen in today’s institutional celebrations.
This story touches markets covered on Anansi Intelligence ↗.
Continue exploring similar stories
