Today in News History
On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, Glorious Revolution: Battle of the Boyne in Ireland (as reckoned under the Julian calendar). In 1863, Slavery was abolished in the Dutch colony of Surinam, a date now celebrated as Ketikoti in independent Suriname. In 1921, Seretse Khama, Batswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (died 1980) was born. In 1940, Ela Gandhi, South African activist and politician was born. In 1960, Ghana becomes a republic and Kwame Nkrumah becomes its first President as Queen Elizabeth II ceases to be its head of state. In 1962, Mokhzani Mahathir, Malaysian businessman was born. In 1983, Leeteuk, South Korean singer and entertainer was born. In 1991, The Finnish operator Radiolinja is launched as the world's first GSM network. In 1995, Taeyong, South Korea rapper was born. In 2009, Onni Palaste, Finnish soldier and author (born 1917) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Telecel expands Ashanti impact, adopts Kumasi South Mother and Baby Unit

Telecel Ghana Foundation, has donated critical newborn medical equipment to the Kumasi South Hospital and signed an agreement to adopt the hospital's Mother and Baby Unit for the next two years.
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