18 h. 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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19 h. ago Ghana’s waste management revolution starts with giving power back to local assemblies

A Nation Drowning in Its Own Refuse On the banks of Accra’s Korle Lagoon, the air is heavy with the smell of decay. The water, once a shimmering ribbon through the city, now flows thick and black, choked by layers of plastic bags, food scraps, and industrial waste. Along the banks, children play among the […]

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23 h. 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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3 d. ago MTN Bright Scholarship: 500 Students and Teachers Granted Scholarships

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-bright-scholarship-500-students-and-teachers-granted-scholarships/MTN Ghana has awarded 500 scholarships to students and teachers under its Bright Scholarship programme for the 2025/26 academic year, reaffirming its commitment to education and sustainable national development. The package, which covers tuition, accommodation, stipends, and laptops, was presented to 300 students pursuing first degrees in STEM and vocational/technical courses, as well as 200 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-bright-scholarship-500-students-and-teachers-granted-scholarships/

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5 d. ago RisingSun Montessori Schools make a strong mark in the fast

RisingSun Montessori Schools continue to make a strong mark in the fast-growing UCMAS programme, which has become one of the most sought-after educational competitions in Ghana. At the 2025 National Championship, the school’s students excelled brilliantly, winning over 20 trophies and medals across various categories. UCMAS (Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic System) is a globally […]

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9 d. ago No Payment for Placement: Education Ministry Unveils Fully Automated, Merit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/no-payment-for-placement-education-ministry-unveils-fully-automated-merit-based-system-for-2025-bece-placements/In a major announcement today, the Ministry of Education has laid out a clear, transparent, and strictly merit-based pathway for placing the over 600,000 successful 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates into senior high schools and technical institutions. The update was delivered by Professor Ernest Kofi Davies, the Director-General of the Ministry, during a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/no-payment-for-placement-education-ministry-unveils-fully-automated-merit-based-system-for-2025-bece-placements/

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9 d. ago Examination malpractices can land offenders years in jail, GES cautions WASSCE candidates

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned candidates writing the on-going 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) warning that offenders could be jailed between 12 and 15 years.

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9 d. ago 2025 school placement to begin September 17 – GES announces key dates and measures

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that the 2025 school placement exercise will officially begin on 17th September, 2025, following the release of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) provisional results.

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1 week ago ENLACE Education Service Partners with INSPIRE ALSWEL FOUNDATION to Foster Youth Leadership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/enlace-education-service-partners-with-inspire-alswel-foundation-to-foster-youth-leadership/On June 25th, 2025, ENLACE Education Service was honored to partner with INSPIRE ALSWEL FOUNDATION at the prestigious Young Advocates Training Program held at the AfCFTA Secretariat (Africa Trade House) in Accra, Ghana. Under the powerful theme “Navigating Change: Youth as Catalysts for Social Transformation,” the event brought together young leaders, social entrepreneurs, and advocates […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/enlace-education-service-partners-with-inspire-alswel-foundation-to-foster-youth-leadership/

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1 week ago ADB MD commends University of Education Winneba for launch of bold Strategic Plan

The Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB), Edward Ato Sarpong, has applauded the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) for unveiling its Strategic Plan (2025–2030).

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1 week ago Pan African Center for Climate Policy holds major conference

The Pan African Center for Climate Policy (PACC) is hosting its 3rd Global Conference on Environmental Education and Lifelong Learning (EELL) from October 16-17, 2025, in Canada.

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1 week ago WAEC Releases 2025 BECE Results as Students Rush to Check Scores Online

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/waec-releases-2025-bece-results-as-students-rush-to-check-scores-online/The West African Examinations Council has officially released the provisional results for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination, marking the end of an anxious wait for over 600,000 students across Ghana. The announcement comes as schools prepare for the next academic year and students await their placement into senior high schools. A total of 603,328 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/waec-releases-2025-bece-results-as-students-rush-to-check-scores-online/

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1 week ago WAEC Sanctions Nearly 2,300 Students Over BECE Exam Cheating

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/waec-sanctions-nearly-2300-students-over-bece-exam-cheating/Exam cheating has cost hundreds of Ghanaian students their 2025 Basic Education Certificate results. The West African Examinations Council announced punitive measures affecting nearly 2,300 candidates after investigations revealed widespread malpractice during this year’s BECE. The numbers tell a troubling story about academic integrity in Ghana’s basic education system. WAEC cancelled results for 895 students […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/waec-sanctions-nearly-2300-students-over-bece-exam-cheating/

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1 week ago Deputy Finance Minister thanks partners for supporting Ampem EduCamp 2025 in Asuogyaman

The maiden edition of the Ampem EduCamp 2025, a two-week academic and mentorship programme for 400 second-year Junior High School students in the Asuogyaman District, has ended with a resounding call for continued investment in education.

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1 week ago Corporate Support Powers Successful Ampem EduCamp 2025 in Asuogyaman

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/corporate-support-powers-successful-ampem-educamp-2025-in-asuogyaman/The maiden edition of the Ampem EduCamp 2025, a two-week academic and mentorship programme for 400 second-year Junior High School students in the Asuogyaman District, has ended with a resounding call for continued investment in education. Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman and Deputy Minister of Finance, Hon. Thomas Ampem […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/corporate-support-powers-successful-ampem-educamp-2025-in-asuogyaman/

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1 week ago Deputy Finance Minister equips 400 JHS students in Asuogyaman through Ampem Educamp

The maiden edition of the Ampem Educamp 2025 for form 2 Junior High Students in the Asuogyaman District has ended with the 400 participating students expressing great enthusiasm about the training they have acquired during their two-weeks camping.

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2 w. ago From Challenge to Opportunity: Ampem Educamp 2025 Inspires Future Leaders In Asuogyaman

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/from-challenge-to-opportunity-ampem-educamp-2025-inspires-future-leaders-in-asuogyaman/The maiden edition of the Ampem Educamp 2025 for form 2 Junior High Students in the Asuogyaman District has ended with the 400 participating students expressing great enthusiasm about the training they have acquired during their two-weeks camping. The camping which was a brain child of Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/from-challenge-to-opportunity-ampem-educamp-2025-inspires-future-leaders-in-asuogyaman/

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2 w. ago Standard Chartered empowers young students to combat plastic waste, promote environmental sustainability

As part of its longstanding commitment to fostering sustainable communities, Standard Chartered continues to drive initiatives that promote environmental responsibility and awareness among young people. In line with this vision, the Bank recently organised an impactful environmental sustainability session with students from the Nii Amugi Cluster of Schools in Accra. The session, held under the […]

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2 w. ago WASSCE: ‘Handkerchiefs won’t write the exam for you’ – Dr. Adutwum cautions students against spiritual ‘shortcuts’

As final-year students across the country sit for the 2025 WASSCE, former Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has cautioned candidates against relying on spiritual shortcuts for academic success, urging them to focus on their preparation and personal responsibility. Speaking to Irene Adubea Aning on the News in Focus program aired on Joy Learning TV, […]

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2 w. ago Daniel Domelevo was sacked for fighting corruption – Samson Anyenini

Legal practitioner and host of JoyNews’ Newsfile, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has criticised the removal of former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo in 2024, explaining it was a direct result of his anti-corruption efforts. Speaking at the Communication and Media Studies Festival 2025 at the University of Education, Winneba, on Thursday, August 14, Mr Anyenini alleged that Mr Domelevo was sacked because he pursued individuals involved in the theft and embezzlement of public funds, successfully recovering millions of cedis in stolen money.

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