Currently, two new bills are before the Parliament of Ghana, Property Rites of Spouses Bill and Intestate Succession Bill. A key provision of the Property Rites of Spouses Bill, which deals with Cohabitation, states that a man and woman who live together for five continuous years are regarded as married in the eyes of the law, and are enjoined by the provisions of married persons.
Akumaa Mama Zimbi..Medaase...(R)
Mama Zimbi Changes Programme
Ace radio and television talk show host, Akumaa Mama Zimbi, known in private life as Joyce Akumaa Dongotey-Padi, has revealed that her ‘Odo Ahomaso’ radio show will from Wednesday, January 11, 2012, be broadcast live on Adom FM from 10:00pm to 12:00am instead of the usual 4 hours which run from 10:00pm to 2:00am. Akumaa has gradually become a cultural icon for her philanthropic works, humanitarian works and her ability to use the media to solve peoples’ problems.
Mama Zimbi Begs Female Celebrities
Ace actress, radio and TV talk show host, Akumaa Mama Zimbi, has called on Ghanaian celebrities and well-to-do females to develop the habit of giving out their used clothes, shoes and bags to the less-privileged instead of keeping them in wardrobes. Akumaa, known in private life as Joyce Akumaa Dongotey-Padi, made the passionate call whilst making a donation to the widows in Hikpo in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region.
Mama Zimbi Saves Teen Mom & Her Triplets
Natives of Enyan-Maim in the Central Region were shocked to see ace presenter Akumaa Mama Zimbi in their village, less than 24 hours after news of the premature birth of triplets by a 16-year-old girl reached her. According to Olivia Yanney, the 16-year-old mother of three, she came to Lapaz in Accra to live with one of her eldest cousins so she could find some work to do and get money to continue her education.
