41 m. ago MEST Africa and Mastercard Foundation EdTech series gathers momentum

The June edition of EdTech Mondays featured another enriching conversation centered on the theme “Teachers in the Tech Era: Training Educators for Digital Success.” As always, Bernard Avle moderated the discussion, which was powered by MEST Africa in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This month’s episode focused on one of the most critical players in […]

Politics

4 h. ago GIS appeals to parliament for support as it pursues full digitisation

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has appealed to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior to support its plans to fully digitise its operations nationwide.

Politics

5 h. ago Village Savings and Loan Groups in Wassa Amenfi West receive financial literacy training

Leaders of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Ghana’s Wassa Amenfi West Municipal have received financial literacy and governance training under a cocoa sustainability initiative aimed at boosting rural livelihoods and promoting responsible sourcing. As part of the ongoing Wassa Amenfi Cocoa Landscape Initiative (WACLI), 29 leaders from VSLAs in the municipality completed intensive training in financial management, record-keeping, budgeting, and effective group governance.

Economics

6 h. ago GES to scale up transformative Kindergarten programme nationwide 

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced plans to scale up the innovative GES-Lively Minds kindergarten programme across all 16 regions of the country, targeting every public kindergarten school. 

Politics

9 h. ago New innovations and structure for the 2025 Absa Black Star marathon

The countdown to the 2025 Absa Black Star Marathon is underway, and organizers are leaving no stone unturned to ensure it remains Ghana’s flagship marathon, matching global best practices.

Politics

25 h. ago DJ Millzy and El Chapo’s ‘Pine & Jinja Campus Tour’ hits 100,000 students in first phase

DJ Millzy has wrapped up the first phase of the Pine & Jinja Campus Tour, marking a major milestone with over 100,000 students

Events

25 h. ago KNUST SMS, University of Utah mark 20 years of medical partnership with renewed commitment to training and exchange

The KNUST School of Medical Sciences (SMS) and the University of Utah have celebrated 20 years of collaboration in medical education and training, with both institutions recommitting to strengthening student exchanges, research, and clinical learning across borders.

Culture

25 h. ago New AI Skills Fellowship aims to train 10,000 Africans by the end of 2025

AI Skills Africa has unveiled an ambitious fellowship programme aiming to reshape the continent's economic landscape. The AI Skills Fellowship, launching its first cohort on 2 August, represents one of the largest AI education initiatives in Africa's history and a bold move to position Africa at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence revolution.

Events

26 h. ago Over 500 removed from security services after recruitment audit

More than 500 individuals have been removed from Ghana’s security services following a government review that uncovered irregularities in recruitment processes conducted before and after the December 2024 general election.

Politics

28 h. ago PURC releases nationwide survey on Ghanaians’ views on electricity supply and pricing

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has published the findings of a new nationwide survey examining consumer preferences and perceptions of electricity supply and pricing in Ghana.

Politics

28 h. ago GBfoods Ghana plants 1,000 trees in Dodowa as part of sustainability agenda

As part of its continued commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, GBfoods Ghana, in collaboration with the Forestry Commission of Ghana, has successfully planted 1,000 trees in the Chipa Forest Reserve in Dodowa. The initiative forms a key component of the company’s global sustainability framework, Project Earth, and reflects GBfoods’ long-term commitment to environmental stewardship […]

Politics

29 h. ago CalBank celebrates 35 years of resilience, innovation, and growth

CalBank has climaxed its RED Week celebration with a nationwide wellness walk dubbed the RED Walk. The event, which forms part of activities marking the bank’s 35th anniversary, was organized on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The walk started at the headquarters of the bank with the participants walking through Osu and back to the headquarters […]

Politics

36 h. ago 1500 women in Ghana to benefit from Free Future Ready Skills Training & Job Placement

Jobberman Ghana has launched the SHE CAN campaign with the objective to train 1500 women between the ages of 18 and 35 in future ready skills and place them in dignified jobs across Ghana under the HAPPY Program, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Agri-Impact Limited.

Events

55 h. ago What Ghana Must Fix: ISSER’s GSDO 2024 report exposes key social gaps in housing, jobs, and governance

Ghana’s housing sector continues to be dominated by self-builders—individuals and households constructing their own homes—who account for 90% of the approximately 45,000 housing units delivered annually. And according to the 2024 Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) report by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, the self-build sub-sector receives limited policy support despite its size and contribution to local economies and employment.

Politics

3 d. ago Why judge decided to separate twins sentenced for stealing motorbike

The Bibiani District Court has sentenced identical twins to 48 months’ imprisonment each for dishonestly appropriating an unregistered motorbike valued at GH¢13,000.

Events

3 d. ago This is why a judge decided to separate twins sentenced for stealing motorbike

The Bibiani District Court has sentenced identical twins to 48 months’ imprisonment each for dishonestly appropriating an unregistered motorbike valued at GH¢13,000.  The convicted persons, Seth Frimpong alias Atta Payin, a welder, and Emmanuel Frimpong alias Atta Kakra, an excavator operator, stole the motorbike on 16 June 2025 at Adiembra near Chirano in the Western […]

Events

4 d. ago Ablekuma North rerun: Polls close, sorting and counting underway

Sorting and counting of ballots is underway in the Ablekuma North constituency following the close of polls in Friday’s parliamentary rerun across 19 polling stations.

Politics

4 d. ago ECG to embark on nationwide ‘All Must Pay’ revenue mobilisation campaign

Management and the Union of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced a nationwide revenue mobilisation campaign dubbed “Operation ALL MUST PAY,” aimed at clearing outstanding customer arrears. The campaign will run from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 25. ECG’s General Manager of External Communication Dr. Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, shared details of […]

Politics

4 d. ago The role of pregnancy schools in reducing maternal mortality in Ghana 

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 197 women die globally for every 100,000 live births. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 70% of these deaths. Maternal mortality is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of the end of pregnancy, regardless of the cause.

Politics

4 d. ago There will be no power disruption on July 13 – Energy Ministry

The Ministry of Energy has refuted reports suggesting that the country is set to experience a nationwide power supply shortage, commonly referred to as dumsor, on Sunday, July 13.

Science