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Ghana’s Tech Talent Shines: Minister Explores Partnership with Local Device Repair Expert
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), yesterday with Malfred Kwame Kudu, a local tech enthusiast who has gained international recognition for his exceptional device repair skills.
His impressive work was showcased on social media where he demonstrated his ability to re-engineer iPhones to accept global SIM cards.
According to Malfred Kwame Kudu, his journey is a testament to self-taught and dedication.
He attended Kumasi Secondary Technical School, where he studied applied electricity and began repairing devices for his teachers from skills and knowledge gained through YouTube tutorials and online courses.
He has a passion for teaching others and has therefore expressed a desire to create a platform for people to learn and develop their skills which presents a great opportunity for collaboration and knowledge sharing. The Ministry is exploring ways of partnership with him.
This potential partnership, according to Hon. Sam Nartey George (MP) could provide employment opportunities for many people.
The Ministry is excited about the possibility of working together to create a programme for mutual benefit. “We are thrilled to see the talent and innovation that exists in our country”, Samuel Nartey George said.
“We look forward to exploring ways to support and empower individuals like Malfred Kwame Kudu who are making a positive impact in the tech industry. The Ministry is committed to promoting digitalization and innovation and this partnership could be a significant step towards achieving those goals”, the Minister said.
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Cake Tekniks holds 59th graduation ceremony
About 30 students on Sunday graduated from the 59th graduation ceremony of Cake Tekniks International, a privately-owned modern cake designing and sugar craft school in Accra.
During the ceremony, all graduates were presented with certificates while 13 of them also received professional diploma.
The founder of Cake Tekniks International, Mrs Jane Addo, said her outfit was dedicated to providing world standard skills, knowledge and hands-on training necessary for one to succeed worldwide in the culinary industry.
She encouraged the students to embrace the opportunities, challenges and experiences, mindful of the fact that they are well-equipped.
“Hold your heads up while you build a goodwill between your clients and yourselves,” she added.
Mrs Addo said the school was passionate about fostering the culture of creativity, motivation and excellence with the belief that every student had the potential to make a lasting impact in the culinary world.
The founder and leader of QA Consult, Mr Johnson Opoku-Boateng, said graduation was a witness to the unveiling of talents, passion and hard work and testament to months of dedication and hands-on-learning.
He urged the graduands to ensure that their cakes were safe and good for human health and that their success would be dependent on how well they serve, create and grow.
The event also saw the exhibition of cakes and pastries by the students.
receiving her certificate
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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Debutant Bella Agyemang lauded for Box Office ‘Magic’
New producer, Bella Agyemang, has been hailed by Silverbird Cinemas and other industry players for her Box Office ‘Magic’ over the weekend.
Bella’s ‘Check In’ movie has received praise for being the first to sell at the cinemas this year.
Speaking to The Spectator, Sales and Marketing Lead at Silverbird Cinemas Ghana, Nana Kwame Obiri-Tete said, for a debutant, Bella Agyemang did fantastically well in her maiden premiere.
He said he was proud of Bella Agyemang’s effort in getting people to show up, adding that she engaged in a lot of marketing activities.
He said her marketing activations on the streets, coupled with other Public Relations endeavours, pointed in the right direction.
“With what she has done, it shows that Bella has a big future. You might have a good product, but if you fail to market it, you cannot get people to patronize. Bella put in a lot of work, which is why she was able to draw a lot of people to the premiere,” Obiri-Tetteh said.
Bella Agyemang, on her part, expressed appreciation to fellow actors, her team, media personalities and all stakeholders who supported her effort ahead of the premiere.
The much-awaited star-studded Ghanaian comedy movie ‘Check-In’ premiered at Silverbird Cinemas on April 12, 2025.
The movie tells a story of chaos and a blackout at a secluded hotel, and amidst these, a resourceful attendant must unravel hidden connections between guests and restore peace before secrets tear them apart.
The movie, produced by Bella Agyemang, featured Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD), Clemento Suarez, Jeneral Ntatia, Priscilla Opoku-Agyeman, Felicia Osei, Gideon Kojo Boakye, Clinton Odoi, Fiifi Jefferson Pratt, and Gabriel Hogan among others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
