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  • Here’s Why Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Is Perfect Device for Your Favourite Content — Pre-Order Today!

    Here’s Why Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Is Perfect Device for Your Favourite Content — Pre-Order Today!

    Accra, Ghana – From streaming and gaming to reading and discovering new content, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 brings an expansive foldable display and intelligent Galaxy AI experiences to the content people enjoy every day. Currently available for pre-order in Ghana, Galaxy Z Fold8 combines the portability of a smartphone with an immersive, tablet-like viewing experience.

    As the global leader in foldables, Samsung’s innovations have moved the category forward year after year, creating the thin, light and durable designs, innovative AI experiences and stunning displays that users love.

    Galaxy Z Fold8, unveiled alongside the latest Galaxy Z series line-up at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, continues that legacy of innovation. Its display features all-new Flex Titanium technology to make the device thin without compromising durability. The new display also creates a less visible crease for immersive viewing anytime, anywhere.  

    How is Galaxy Z Fold8 different from other Galaxy Z series foldables?

    Galaxy Z Fold8 is designed for users who want the portability and ease of a traditional bar-type phone while still being able to enjoy the benefits of a tablet-like display. Its form factor allows you to move easily between time-sensitive actions on the cover screen to time-intensive tasks like reading, gaming and streaming on the main display.

    Galaxy Z Fold8 is Samsung’s lightest Galaxy Z Fold design yet, with intuitive display ratios and long-lasting performance, making it easier to be immersed in the content, stories and ideas that you care about.

    How big is the screen on Galaxy Z Fold8?

    When folded, the 5.5-inch cover screen feels familiar and comfortable for the short moments people return to most often, from messaging and social updates to browsing and short-form video.

    When unfolded, the 4 by 3 ratio and 7.6-inch main display create a larger canvas that helps users lose themselves in games and films.

    When rotated, the 3 by 4 display ratio is ideal for reading, offering a more comfortable way to enjoy articles, e-books and long-form content.

    Together, these display ratios are designed to make it more natural and comfortable to consume content, helping everything you do on Z Fold8 feel more immersive.

    Why do the display ratios on Galaxy Z Fold8 matter?

    A device’s display ratio helps determine how much of the screen is used when viewing photos, videos, games and other content. Display ratios play an important role in how efficiently content uses the available screen space. #GalaxyZFold8’s display ratios were chosen to reflect the way many people prefer to consume content today. The mainscreen features a 10:16 ratio, ideal for horizontal videos while the cover screen features a 4:3 ratio designed for vertical viewing. Both optimize the viewing experience for the content people naturally watch on each screen.

    How does Galaxy AI enhance the Galaxy Z Fold8 experience?

    Galaxy Z Fold8 offers a new kind of foldable experience built around the way people explore, discover and immerse themselves in their favourite content. #GalaxyAI has been optimized for each of the form factors in the line-up, so actions feel more connected. Multitasking is easy on the wide screens of Galaxy Z Fold8, and AI experiences, including Gemini, give Galaxy users even simpler and more intuitive ways to get things done.

    How can customers pre-order Galaxy Z Fold8 in Ghana?

    Galaxy Z Fold8 is currently available for pre-order in Ghana until 16 August 2026. Customers can pre-order through authorised Samsung retailers and enjoy a range of exclusive pre-order benefits, including a cover, 60W Travel Adapter, a Google AI Pro subscription worth GHS 1,740 and Samsung Care+ worth GHS 10,000, offering accidental damage and screen crack coverage.

    Customers can also enjoy 15% off Galaxy Watch9 and GHS 1,250 off the 512GB or 1TB Galaxy Z Fold8 variants, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

    Galaxy Z Fold8 will be available for general purchase in Ghana #SamsungGH from 17 August 2026.

  • KINGDOM CITIZENS IN REAL ESTATE™ TO HOST THE GLOBAL MANDATE ECONOMIC SUMMIT 2026 IN ACCRA, GHANA

    KINGDOM CITIZENS IN REAL ESTATE™ TO HOST THE GLOBAL MANDATE ECONOMIC SUMMIT 2026 IN ACCRA, GHANA

    PRESS RELEASE FOR THE GLOBAL MANDATE ECONOMIC SUMMIT

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Diaspora Investors, Developers, Entrepreneurs, Government Leaders, and Global Visionaries to Gather for a Landmark 9-Day Economic & Investment Experience Across Africa

    ACCRA, GHANA — September 2–10, 2026 — Ghana will become the center of a powerful global economic conversation this September as Kingdom Citizens in Real Estate™ (KCIRE), formerly known as Savvy Chicks in Real Estate®, hosts the highly anticipated Global Mandate Economic Summit 2026 in Accra, Ghana.

    The summit is expected to attract diaspora investors, developers, entrepreneurs, hospitality leaders, policy makers, and strategic partners from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, the Caribbean, and across Africa for what organizers describe as one of the most significant diaspora investment gatherings on the continent.

    Hosted under the theme:

    “The Kingdom Has Been Summoned.”

    The Global Mandate Economic Summit is a fully immersive 9-day investment and economic experience designed to bridge Africa and the Diaspora through real estate, business, tourism, infrastructure, and cross-border wealth creation.

    The experience will include:

    • International investment panels
    • Luxury real estate tours
    • Developer showcases
    • Government and diaspora discussions
    • Strategic networking experiences
    • Cross-border business conversations
    • Cultural immersion experiences
    • A VIP African-Themed Red Carpet Gala & Awards Ceremony

    Founded by award-winning International Real Estate Broker, investor, and global speaker Makeda Smith, KCIRE has become internationally recognized for helping diaspora investors identify and access global real estate opportunities throughout Africa and beyond.

    Makeda Smith brings more than 22 years of real estate experience to the global stage. According to the organization’s portfolio data, her domestic United States real estate career generated an estimated $29.3 million in lifetime sales volume between 2004 and 2019, consisting of 163 tracked transactions before expanding internationally, as reported by Zillow.

    Since expanding globally, KCIRE has facilitated international transactions and investment experiences throughout Ghana, Nigeria, Dubai, the Dominican Republic, Greece, Bali, Egypt, Kenya, Zanzibar, and beyond.

    The organization reports:

    • international real estate transactions from 2024–2026
    • More than $31 million in international sales revenue including the United States, the Dominican Republic and Nigeria
    • A growing diaspora investor community spanning multiple continents
    • 250+ retreat and summit alumni globally
    • Investors actively exploring opportunities in Ghana, Nigeria, and the Caribbean

    “What we are building is bigger than real estate,” says Makeda Smith, Founder & CEO of Kingdom Citizens in Real Estate™. “We are helping people think globally, build internationally, and create legacy beyond borders. This summit is about ownership, economic empowerment, and creating strategic pathways between Africa and the Diaspora.”

    The summit’s programming is intentionally designed for serious investors, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs seeking opportunities across Ghana and the African continent.

    Conference sessions will cover:

    • Real Estate Investing in Ghana
    • Boutique Hotel Ownership
    • Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Strategies
    • Diaspora Mortgages
    • International Funding
    • Global Property Management
    • Development Partnerships
    • International Tax Structures
    • Business Entity Formation
    • Ghana Property Law
    • Cross-Border Wealth Expansion

    A major highlight of the summit will be the Luxury Real Estate Investment Tour, where delegates will visit some of Ghana’s fastest-growing and most sought-after investment zones, including:

    • Cantonments
    • East Legon
    • East Legon Hills
    • Airport Residential
    • Labone
    • Borteyman

    Investors will tour:

    • Luxury villas and gated developments
    • Airbnb-ready communities
    • Furnished apartments
    • Commercial developments
    • Investment-grade land opportunities
    • Mixed-use real estate projects

    The summit will also feature internationally recognized entrepreneurs and investors actively building throughout Africa.

    Among the featured speakers is entrepreneur and investor Ellie Diop, who has become widely known for helping entrepreneurs and investors explore wealth-building opportunities throughout Senegal and West Africa through business ownership, hospitality, and diaspora expansion initiatives.

    Also featured is entrepreneur and hospitality visionary Chidi Ashley, who is currently expanding luxury tourism and hospitality initiatives connected to destinations such as Morocco and Zanzibar, representing the growing movement of diaspora entrepreneurs building infrastructure and economic ecosystems across the continent.

    According to organizers, the summit’s mission extends beyond conferences and tourism. The larger goal is to create long-term economic relationships between Africa and the Diaspora through investment, ownership, collaboration, and development.

    “This is about shifting the mindset from simply visiting Africa to building in Africa,” says Smith. “The next generation of global wealth will belong to those willing to think beyond borders.”

    The event is expected to attract:

    • Diaspora investors
    • Real estate developers
    • Government representatives
    • Family offices
    • Finance and banking professionals
    • Entrepreneurs
    • Hospitality brands
    • Technology leaders
    • Faith and community leaders
    • Media organizations

    Developers, sponsors, exhibitors, and strategic partners are currently being invited to participate through sponsorship and exhibition opportunities connected to the summit.

    For additional information, sponsorship inquiries, or media requests, visit:

    https://www.kingdomcitizensinrealestate.com
    MEDIA CONTACT
    Kingdom Citizens in Real Estate™
    The Global Mandate Economic Summit 2026
    Email: info@kingdomcitizensinrealestate.com
    Instagram: @theglobalmandate

  • NPP’s Regional Shake‑up: A Party At A Crossroads — SANKOFAONLINE EDITORIAL

    NPP’s Regional Shake‑up: A Party At A Crossroads — SANKOFAONLINE EDITORIAL

    Sankofaonline Editorial Desk : August 17, 2026


    The New Patriotic Party’s regional elections have produced a new slate of chairmen‑elect across the country, a development that signals both renewal and responsibility. These provisional results, drawn from the party’s ongoing reorganization, mark a pivotal moment as the NPP seeks to rebuild its grassroots base and strengthen its internal machinery. The contests were competitive, charged with regional pride and factional energy, but the aftermath demands sober leadership, reconciliation, and disciplined stewardship.

    This is the Sankofa moment, a call to look back at the lessons of past internal fractures and apply them wisely. The newly elected regional chairmen must understand that their mandate is not merely administrative, it is restorative, requiring them to calm tensions, rebuild trust, and re‑energize the party’s structures with humility and credibility. The NPP cannot afford complacency, nor can it afford regional silos. Leadership at this level must rise above personal triumph and embrace the broader responsibility of guiding the party into its next political chapter.

    Provisional List of NPP Regional Chairmen‑Elect

    • Western Region, Ignatius Kwasi Afrifa
    • Savannah Region, Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana
    • Bono Region, Kwame Baffoe Abronye (Abronye DC)
    • Greater Accra Region, Bernard Okoe‑Boye
    • Ashanti Region, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA)
    • Eastern Region, Jeff Konadu Addo
    • Central Region, Joseph Kobinah Esibu
    • Western North Region, Pious Abekah, elected on August 16, 2026
    • Ahafo Region, Robert Sarfo Mensah
    • Northern Region, Mohammed Baatima Adam (Samba)
    • North East Region, Alhaji Mohammed Fuseini
    • Upper East Region, Elvis Awonekai (Figo)
    • Upper West Region, Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman
    • Volta Region, Makafui Kofi Woanya
    • Oti Region, Dr. Frank Yirenkyi
    • Bono East Region, Ibrahim Bukari Baba

    These results represent the provisional outcome of the party’s regional elections, now complete with the Western North Region’s contest concluded on August 16, 2026.

    SankofaOnline Editorial Verdict
    The mandate before these chairmen‑elect is bigger than the title they now hold. They must reconcile divided camps, restore confidence in regional leadership, and prepare the party’s grassroots structures for the next phase of political activity. Their success will determine whether this moment becomes a disciplined renewal or a missed opportunity.

  • Condolence editorial on the passing of Jason Arday, Cambridge’s youngest Black professor

    Condolence editorial on the passing of Jason Arday, Cambridge’s youngest Black professor

    Sankofaonline News Desk | August 15, 2026

    The sudden passing of Jason Atta Kwei Arday at just 41 years old has cast a long, heavy shadow across the academic world, the Ghanaian diaspora, and every community that followed his remarkable rise. His death, described by authorities as unexpected but not suspicious, brings a painful and premature end to a life defined by perseverance, brilliance, and an unyielding commitment to widening the doors of opportunity for others.

    Arday’s journey was never ordinary. Born in Clapham to Ghanaian parents, raised as the third of four boys, and navigating early developmental challenges that delayed his speech until age eleven, he grew into a scholar whose work and presence challenged the boundaries of possibility. His appointment in 2023 as Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor was not merely a personal milestone; it was a moment that reverberated across continents, symbolizing what determination can achieve even in spaces historically resistant to change.

    Yet the years that followed were marked by scrutiny, controversy, and relentless public pressure. Allegations surrounding his academic work and credentials—contested, investigated, and debated—placed him under a spotlight that few could withstand. Even as he maintained his innocence and pointed to institutional panels that cleared him of wrongdoing, the weight of the discourse was unmistakable. His resignation earlier this month was a somber chapter in a story that had once inspired so many.

    Today, however, the noise of controversy must give way to the quiet truth of loss.

    A family has lost a son. Brothers have lost a sibling. A community has lost a symbol of aspiration. And the academy has lost a mind that dared to imagine a more inclusive future.

    In their statement, his family described him as a “gentle man,” a phrase that cuts through the headlines and reminds us of the humanity behind the public figure. It invites us to remember not only the professor, but the person—the son of a mental health nurse and a chef, the boy from Clapham, the man who fought to make elite institutions more reflective of the societies they serve.

    This moment calls for reflection. It calls for compassion. And it calls for a reckoning with the pressures placed upon individuals who break barriers in spaces not built for them. Jason Arday’s life was a testament to resilience; his passing is a reminder of its limits.

    May his memory endure not in the controversies that clouded his final years, but in the courage that defined his ascent. May his family find strength in the legacy he leaves behind. And may the institutions that celebrated him—and later scrutinized him—learn from the human cost of their expectations.

    A mighty tree has fallen. And the forest feels the silence.

  • MEDIA RELEASEMTN GHANA BRINGS JOY TO CUSTOMERS WITH FIRST TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO REWARDS IN MTN @30 CELEBRATION

    MEDIA RELEASEMTN GHANA BRINGS JOY TO CUSTOMERS WITH FIRST TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO REWARDS IN MTN @30 CELEBRATION

    Accra- August 14, 2026 – MTN Ghana has rewarded the first three winners of its MTN@30 Anniversary Promotion with brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prados, as part of its commitment to share the joy of its 30th anniversary and brighten the lives of customers whose loyalty and trust have powered the company’s journey over the past three decades.

    The awards ceremony held at Madina Zongo junction forms part of MTN Ghana’s 30th anniversary celebrations under the theme, “30 Years of Progress, Powered by You’’ and reflects MTN’s appreciation for the millions of customers whose trust, loyalty and support have contributed to the company’s growth.

    The first winners of the promotion are Cephas Kwadwo Mensah Daben from the Oti Region, representing Zone 1; Moses Akowuah from the Western North Region, representing Zone 2; and Musah Aleeba Alenka from the Upper East Region, representing Zone 3.

    Through the MTN@30 Promotion, MTN Ghana is rewarding up to 30,000 customers nationwide with a range of prizes, including Toyota Land Cruiser Prados and cash rewards of up to GH¢30,000.

    Nine Toyota Land Cruiser Prados have been earmarked for the promotion. With the presentation of the first three vehicles, six more customers are expected to drive away with brand-new Prados before the campaign ends in August.

    Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Chief Customer Experience Officer at MTN Ghana, Jemima Kotei Walsh, said the company’s 30th anniversary was an opportunity to express gratitude to the millions of customers whose trust and loyalty have sustained the business over the years.

    “For 30 years, Ghanaians have trusted MTN to connect them to the people, opportunities and moments that matter most. Our customers have been the driving force behind our journey, and as we celebrate this milestone, we want them to share in the joy of the occasion. These rewards are our way of saying thank you for walking this journey with us,” she said.

    According to Madam Kotei Walsh, MTN’s story is deeply connected to the stories of its customers, from entrepreneurs building businesses and students pursuing their ambitions to families staying connected across distances.

    “Our journey has always been about more than connecting calls. It has been about connecting people to opportunities, empowering businesses, supporting livelihoods and helping communities thrive. Through the MTN@30 Promotion, we are creating opportunities to brighten lives and reward the customers whose support has helped shape our journey over the past three decades.”

    Madam Kotei Walsh explained that customers qualify through their everyday use of MTN services, including making calls, using data, purchasing bundles and conducting Mobile Money transactions.

    “Every call made, every bundle purchased, every data session and every Mobile Money transaction contribute to a customer’s chance of winning. We deliberately designed this promotion to reward customers for the activities they already carry out every day because this celebration is about them.”

    She encouraged customers who have not yet won to remain active and monitor their progress by dialling *530# to check their zone and points.
    Representing Toyota Ghana, Eugene Adomako congratulated the winners and noted that each Toyota Land Cruiser Prado comes with a five-year warranty. He added that MTN Ghana will also cover the servicing of the vehicles for one year.

    An excited Moses Akowuah, one of the winners described the prize as a pleasant surprise and expressed appreciation to MTN Ghana for recognising customers through the anniversary celebration.

    “I am grateful to MTN for this opportunity. It is exciting to know that being a loyal customer can lead to something so rewarding. This will make a significant difference for me and my family.”
    The MTN@30 Promotion forms part of a broader programme of activities commemorating MTN Ghana’s 30-year presence in the country.As the promotion continues through August, thousands more customers are expected to receive rewards, reinforcing MTN’s appreciation for the people whose loyalty, trust and support have powered three decades of progress.

    Media Contacts:
    Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe
    Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer
    Efua Falconer
    Acting Corporate Communications Senior Manager
    Email: mtnghana.mediaoffice@mtn.com

    About MTN Ghana

    MTN Ghana is the market leader in the mobile telecommunications industry in Ghana, offering subscribers a range of exciting options under Pay As You Go, Pay Monthly and Mobile Financial Services. The company is part of the MTN Group which is a leading emerging market leader with a clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our customers. We are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. Scancom PLC is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. Our strategy is Ambition 2030: Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.