9 h. ago BECE scandal: ‘Most BECE decisions rest with GES’, says WAEC’s John Kapi

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on September 8, he explained that while WAEC administers the BECE, key aspects of the process are directly under the control of the Ghana Education Service.

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9 h. ago GES Director requests copy of Joy News’ Dark World of BECE documentary, says John Kapi

The Director of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says that the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially requested copies of Joy News's Dark World of BECE documentary.

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17 h. ago Made in Africa Expo Canada President Ibrahim Issah appointed to Vanuatu Trade Commission in Ghana

In a move set to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the Pacific and West Africa, the Made in Africa Expo Canada has announced the appointment of its President, Ibrahim Issah, as the Youth, Innovation & Education Liaison to the Vanuatu Trade Commission in Ghana.

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18 h. ago CalBank, United Way Ghana Donate Learning Materials to Mark International Literacy Day

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calbank-united-way-ghana-donate-learning-materials-to-mark-international-literacy-day/The Management and staff of CalBank PLC, in partnership with United Way Ghana, have donated educational items to the St Justin Anglican Cluster of Schools at Ablekuma to mark this year’s International Literacy Day. The donation, which included mathematical sets, sharpeners, and 15 cartons of new and fairly used reading materials, formed part of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calbank-united-way-ghana-donate-learning-materials-to-mark-international-literacy-day/

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21 h. ago EdTech Mondays: The Role of Parents: Supporting Children’s Digital Learning

The August edition of EdTech Mondays spotlighted one of the most urgent and often overlooked issues in Ghana’s education technology journey: the role of parents in shaping and safeguarding their children’s digital learning experiences. Moderated by Bernard Avle and aired live on Citi 97.3FM and MEST Africa’s digital platforms, the conversation featured an all-women panel […]

Society

21 h. ago I don’t trust BECE; my school stopped using it for admissions – Prof. Adei

Renowned educationist, Prof. Stephen Adei, has disclosed that his school, the Ghana Christian International High School in Accra, stopped using the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) as an admission requirement more than a decade ago because they don't trust it.

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21 h. ago MTN Chief Champions Digital Skills Push as Africa Subscriber Base Nears 300 Million

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-chief-champions-digital-skills-push-as-africa-subscriber-base-nears-300-million/MTN Group’s chief executive has called for stronger regulatory frameworks and enhanced cyber resilience across Africa, as the telecommunications giant reported subscriber growth approaching 300 million users continent-wide. Ralph Mupita emphasized youth digital skills development during his latest Ghana visit, positioning education and cybersecurity as critical foundations for Africa’s technological advancement. Speaking at the Bright […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-chief-champions-digital-skills-push-as-africa-subscriber-base-nears-300-million/

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21 h. ago Societal pressure driving exam malpractice in Ghana – Dr Peter Anti

The Executive Director of the Institute of Education Studies, Dr. Peter Anti, has warned that examination malpractice in Ghana is a deeply rooted problem driven by multiple factors, with societal pressure playing a central role.

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35 h. ago Sustaining ‘No Fee Stress’ policy: Education Minister eyes oil revenue

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called for a portion of Ghana’s oil revenue to be dedicated to sustaining the No Fees Stress Policy, amid growing concerns over the programme’s financial future.

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39 h. ago Philanthropist Donates Educational Materials to Street Children School

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/philanthropist-donates-educational-materials-to-street-children-school/A prominent philanthropist has donated educational supplies worth approximately GH¢70,000 to Street Academy, a specialized institution serving vulnerable children in Accra, as part of his birthday celebration on Saturday. Nii Boye Abbey presented the donation to students at the Arts Center-based school, which provides free education to street children and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/philanthropist-donates-educational-materials-to-street-children-school/

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60 h. ago Abuakwa South MP demands overhaul of Ghana’s assessment system to end exam malpractices

Abuakwa South MP and public health lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for a bold and deliberate policy shift in Ghana’s educational assessment system.

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63 h. ago UNICEF Report Reveals Critical Skills Mismatch in Ghana’s Technical Education Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/A comprehensive assessment of Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector (TVET)has exposed significant gaps between skills taught in institutions and those demanded by employers, highlighting a critical challenge for the country’s demographic dividend potential. The ‘Skills Supply and Demand-Side Assessment Report’ for the Ashanti Region, commissioned by UNICEF Ghana in collaboration with the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/

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64 h. ago Dr. Kingsley Agyemang Urges Overhaul of Ghana’s Assessment System to Address Persistent Exam Malpractices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-urges-overhaul-of-ghanas-assessment-system-to-address-persistent-exam-malpractices/The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South and member of Parliament’s Education Select Committee, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for a bold rethink of Ghana’s educational assessment system as a long-term solution to the country’s recurring examination malpractice crisis. Speaking in an interview, Dr. Agyemang said the persistence of exam leakages and misconduct is evidence […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-urges-overhaul-of-ghanas-assessment-system-to-address-persistent-exam-malpractices/

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69 h. ago Survey Shows NDC Dominates Among Youth and Educated Party Executives

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/survey-shows-ndc-dominates-among-youth-and-educated-party-executives/A new survey by pollster Mussa Dankwah reveals the National Democratic Congress significantly outperforms the New Patriotic Party in attracting young people and better-educated individuals to serve as branch executives, sparking fresh debate about Ghana’s political demographics. The research findings, highlighted by Ghana Digital Centres CEO Dzifa Gunu, show striking differences in the age and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/survey-shows-ndc-dominates-among-youth-and-educated-party-executives/

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3 d. ago Gov’t to offer 15 PhD scholarships annually for nursing, midwifery tutors

The Ministry of Health is taking a decisive step to strengthen the capacity of nursing and midwifery education in Ghana.

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3 d. ago Exams malpractice shouldn’t be entertained at any level – Addai

Former Member of Parliament for Mampong Constituency, Francis Addai-Nimoh, has warned that exam malpractice must not be tolerated at any level in Ghana’s education system. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse Show, he described the recurring incidents during BECE and WASSCE as deeply troubling and called on students, teachers, and educational authorities to uphold integrity in […]

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3 d. ago Dr K.B. Tandoh Outreach donates medical supplies and books to Goaso communities

The Dr. K.B. Tandoh Outreach, a non-profit organisation founded by former Deputy Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, has donated essential medical supplies to the Goaso Government Hospital and reading materials to selected schools in Goaso and Fawohoyeden in the Ahafo Region. The presentation ceremony, held on Tuesday at […]

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3 d. ago VOTASCO Constitutes New Governing Board, Appeals for Support to Build Centre of Excellence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/votasco-constitutes-new-governing-board-appeals-for-support-to-build-centre-of-excellence/Volta Senior High School (VOTASCO), one of the newest second-cycle institutions in the Anlo District of the Volta Region, has inaugurated its Board of Governors with a call on stakeholders to rally behind the school’s vision of becoming a centre of excellence. The Board, constituted on September 3, 2025, expressed gratitude to the Ghana Education […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/votasco-constitutes-new-governing-board-appeals-for-support-to-build-centre-of-excellence/

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4 d. ago Some GES officials took GH¢60 to aid cheating in 2025 BECE – JoyNews exposé 

Some officials of the Ghana Education Service (GES) colluded with invigilators, accepting as little as GH¢60 to allow candidates to cheat in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE).

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4 d. ago TVET Graduates Shatter Employment Stigma in Ghana’s Ashanti Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tvet-graduates-shatter-employment-stigma-in-ghanas-ashanti-region/Technical and vocational education graduates in Ghana’s Ashanti Region are achieving a 55% employment rate while dramatically shifting public perceptions about skills-based training, according to a comprehensive new study challenging decades of educational prejudice. The findings, revealed in UNICEF’s “Skills Supply and Demand Side Assessment: A Situation Analysis of the Ashanti Region,” demonstrate that technical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tvet-graduates-shatter-employment-stigma-in-ghanas-ashanti-region/

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