2 w. ago Pay teacher allowances to improve student performance – Ntim Fordjour urges gov’t

Former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has urged the government to urgently release funds to the Ministry of Education and clear all outstanding teacher allowances, saying these steps are vital to improving student performance nationwide.

Society

3 w. ago Prof. Adei urges gov’t to back private universities as medical admissions hit crisis levels

Speaking at the 6th Congregation and 10th Anniversary celebration of the Accra College of Medicine, Prof. Adei revealed a troubling gap in medical admissions.

Events

3 w. ago Prof Beyuo urges gov’t to axe Zipline funds to equip blood banks

The funding model for Ghana’s Zipline drone delivery service is facing intense scrutiny, with a prominent Member of Parliament (MP) arguing that the substantial investment should be immediately redirected to shore up the country’s struggling local blood bank infrastructure.

Events

3 w. ago Mahama holds no grudge against EC officials, won’t influence their dismissal – Titus Beyuo

The Member of Parliament for Lambussie, Prof. Titus Beyuo, has rejected claims that President John Dramani Mahama is involved in the petitions seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng and Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa.

Politics

4 w. ago Provide KNUST financial clearance to recruit more staff – Asantehene urges gov’t

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has appealed to the government to grant extra financial clearance to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to recruit more academic and administrative staff.

Politics

4 w. ago Gov’t urged to strengthen fiscal discipline to avoid premature return to costly borrowing 

Professor Issahaku Haruna, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Finance of the University for Development Studies (UDS), has urged government to strengthen fiscal discipline.

Politics

4 w. ago FDA targets 2,500 pints in national blood donation exercise to replenish stock

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has embarked on a nationwide blood donation drive, aiming to collect over 2,500 pints of blood to significantly boost Ghana’s national blood bank.  

Events