Hj. Hesti Haris was officially inaugurated as the Mother of Teachers for Jambi Province by the Chair of PB PGRI, Prof. Dr. Unifah Rasyidi. The event also recognized similar figures from districts/cities across the province. Hesti is acknowledged for her commitment to holistic, inclusive education through a motherly and moral-based approach. Jambi's HDI has improved, and education remains a development priority under the "PRO and CERDAS" programs in the 2025–2029 RPJMD. The title is seen not just as symbolic, but as a strategic role in shaping future generations.

Ashanti Region, Ghana – Ghana has been plunged into mourning after a devastating military helicopter crash claimed the lives of two serving ministers and six others in what is now being called one of the darkest days in the nation’s recent history. Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science and Technology Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were among the eight souls lost when their military aircraft mysteriously disappeared from radar and plummeted into the dense greenery of the Ashanti Region. The chopper, which took off from Accra at exactly 09:12 AM, was en route to Obuasi a gold-mining town where a high-profile national event was scheduled to take place. But somewhere above the forests and goldfields, something went terribly wrong. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that the aircraft, carrying three crew members and five passengers, had lost contact mid-air. Hours later, wreckage was found and with it, the weight of national grief settled in. In a somber press conference, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, his voice heavy with sorrow, confirmed the deaths of both ministers. “This is not just a tragedy for the government,” he said, pausing briefly. “This is a heartbreak for every Ghanaian.” President John Dramani Mahama, through his Chief of Staff, extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, particularly “to the brave servicemen who died in service to the country.” In honor of the fallen, all national flags have been ordered to fly at half-mast. The late Edward Omane Boamah, a respected figure known for his sharp intellect and deep commitment to national security, was a pillar in Ghana’s defence leadership. His counterpart, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, a passionate environmentalist and fierce advocate for sustainable development, was equally admired across party lines. Across the nation, shockwaves ripple from Parliament to public squares. Many are asking questions. What happened in the skies above Ashanti? Why did the aircraft vanish without distress? The authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the crash, and investigations are ongoing. For now, Ghana weeps. And in the words of an elderly woman near the crash site, tears streaking her cheeks, “We have not just lost ministers. We have lost fathers, sons, leaders our own.” As black cloths drape government buildings and radio stations play solemn hymns, one thing is clear: Ghana has suffered a loss too deep for words.