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Aqua edition of ‘Rhythms On Da Runway’ launched
IGP George Akuffo Dampare and South African High Commissioner, Ms. Grace Jeanet Mason
IGP George Akuffo Dampare and South African High Commissioner, Ms. Grace Jeanet Mason
Fashion and other industry players gathered at the Soho Bar in Accra on the eve of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s birthday, September 20 to launch this year’s ‘Rhythms On Da Runway.’
This year’s event, themed ‘The Aqua Edition,’ marks the 11th version since its inception and seeks to put the spotlight on Sustainable Development Goal Six (SDG-6) – Clean Water and Sanitation.
The main event is scheduled for December 2 at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra.
As part of this year’s event, three-time Grammy nominees Rocky Dawuni and Morgan Heritage among other personalities would be honoured.
Speaking at the launch, the Creative President of Nineteen57 Events stated, “As we delve into ‘The Aqua Edition,’ we are reminded of the profound impact our actions have on our planet and future generations.”
Mr.Okyere Darko said that safeguarding these invaluable biodiversity havens is their sacred duty, not just for the children but for the entire world to inherit their beauty and life.
The Producer and Director for the event, Yvonne Ocloo, noted that this year’s edition was set to be a vibrant celebration of Africa’s diverse cultural heritage which is aimed at seeking to unite communities and recognise the committed individuals and organizations assiduously promoting Africa globally.
Madam Ocloo stressed the event’s social responsibility aspect, shedding light on two critical concerns: the illegal mining crisis in Ghana’s Atiwa Forest and the environmental repercussions of discarding second-hand clothing into our oceans.
Notable personalities who graced the event included the Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, Chairman, the Chief Executive Officer of Equity Health Insurance, Elton Afari, Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group of Companies Daniel McKorley, the Chief Executive Officer of Wembley Sports Limited, Robert Coleman, Managing Director of Reiss & Co, Jeff Sowa, and many other special guests.
The event witnessed performances from Edem, Epixode, Natty Borax, Evans Scot, and Mo Spence.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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NHIA set to boost its cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), in partnership with a leading private cybersecurity solutions provider in Ghana, CyberHawk Limited, is advancing the Authority’s digital infrastructure to ensure seamless operations.
This is to safeguard the Authority’s digital technologies and maintain the trust of active members of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
In this context, the NHIA Management Information System (MIS) Directorate in the Head Office, on February 11, 2024, launched a three-day brainstorming session on the organization’s cybersecurity enhancement agenda.
The MIS Directorate Ag. Director, Mr. Daniel Blankson explained that the collaborative meeting aimed to scrutinize the NHIA’s Information Technology architecture, identifying potential risks and gapsto enhance its cybersecurity posture.
“By leveraging CyberHawk Limited’s expertise, the NHIA seeks to fortify its defenses against cyber threats, protecting sensitive information and maintaining the trust of its members.”
Mr. Blankson applauded the synergy between the two organizations and underscored the Authority’s commitment to embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to drive its mission forward.
The Head of Information Security and Standards Unit, in the MIS Directorate, Mr. Ebenezer Hooper, highlighted the Authority’s significant milestone on the digital transformation journey.
According to him, the NHIA is actively engaged in fully adopting and implementing modern digital systems to improve its operations.
He said, “The three-day brainstorming meeting will culminate in the development of a robust IT infrastructure, as well as strategic plans to translate security implementations into tangible IT cost savings for the organization.”
“There is the need to form a steering committee or IT advisory committee, operated under the Board, so that they can pay more attention in protecting the huge IT investment while ensuring cyber security-related policies are well protected,” he added.
The Project Manager of CyberHawk Limited, Mr. Chetan Narayana Murthy, lauded the collaboration and anticipated that it would empower the NHIA to implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures.
According to him, “This is a huge project that will greatly benefit the NHIA by implementing robust cybersecurity measures, safeguarding their systems, and ultimately protecting the sensitive information of NHIA members and healthcare providers.”
A Senior Manager of IT infrastructure, Mr. David Asare Addo, and his colleague, a Senior Manager of Applications, Mr. Enock Afanyi, with the MIS Directorate, gave an overview of the NHIA’s current technological landscape.
Present at the meeting were representatives from the Claims, Membership and Regional Operations (MRO), Research, Policy, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RPME), Corporate Affairs, the Audit, Administration, and Human Resource Directorates.
Story By : Vivian Arthur
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Swedru All Blacks back to winning ways, Roshan humble King Faisal
Sekondi Rospak FC made it eight wins in eight successive home games after three second-half goals from John Amoah, Joseph Ntow and Stephen Anthony Kofi. John Amoah opened the scoring in the 55th minute after a barren first half. Joseph Ntow added to the tally in the 56th minute before Stephen Anthony Kofi rounded things up in the 74th minute to give Rospak a 3-0 win over former Premier League side King Faisal.
Elsewhere at Swedru – leaders Swedru All Blacks humbled PAC Academy in an emphatic 2-0 win. Zayat Bubakari scored first for Swedru All Blacks in the 27th minute before Rudolf Junior Nana Kwasi Mensah made it 2-0 in the 34th minute. Swedru All Blacks are top of the table with 36 points – 4 points ahead of second placed Rospak FC.
Meanwhile, Former Premier League side Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs recorded their fourth successive home victory after beaten New Edubiase United 2-1 at the Robert Mensah Park. Enoch Odoom struck first for Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs in the 19th minute but Steven Asante equalized for New Edubiase United before halftime. After the interval, Godfred Eshun scored from distance in the 65th minute to help Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs secure all the points.
Here are the results in Zone Two
