4 h. ago GES directs validation of revoked appointments to clean payroll database

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has initiated a validation process for staff affected by the recent revocation of appointments and recruitments.

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4 h. ago 52 students honoured at 2024 President’s Independence Day Awards

Fifty-two students from public and private schools, including those who are visually and hearing-impaired, were awarded for their outstanding performance in the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination.

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11 h. ago Popular US preacher donates ICT lab, library to Abasua community to improve education

Popular US preacher, Apostle Wayne T. Jackson and his wife, Dr. Beverly Jackson, have donated a fully-equipped computer laboratory and a library to the deprived local Abasua District Assembly Junior High School in the Ashanti region. The couple hope to improve teaching and learning of Information Communication Technology in the school with the ICT lab, […]

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11 h. ago Sekondi Nursing and Midwifery College introduces new programmes as it targets autonomous university status

The Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC) at Sekondi in the Western Region is aspiring to become an autonomous University. Established in 1954, the Nursing Training College has produced quality human resources for the country’s health sector. Consequently, the College now intends to step out of its current position, as a Nursing Training College and […]

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12 h. ago Eni Ghana, OCTP Partners, Vitol and GNPC, promote inclusive economic development in Western Region

Eni Ghana and its OCTP partners – Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) – have handed over a number of social projects in the areas of health, sanitation, education and economic diversification to local authorities and communities within OCTP’s area of influence in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. The projects include the […]

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12 h. ago Ghana ranks low as economic transformer with a score of 19.1% – African Transformation Index

Since 2000, it said the country's overall score has consistently hovered far below the African average of 30.3, only reaching a high of 20.6 in 2014.

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15 h. ago Payaza Africa appoints Frank Anwelle as Country Manager for Liberia and Sierra Leone

Payaza Africa Limited has appointed Frank Anwelle as its new Country Manager for Liberia and Sierra Leone, reinforcing its position as a fintech leader in Africa. With over 12 years of experience in financial technology, banking, and digital payments, Mr. Anwelle is expected to drive market expansion and strengthen Payaza’s presence in both countries.  In […]

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16 h. ago Gold Smuggling and Revenue Loss: Can the Ghana Gold Board fix it?

Ghana is the leading gold producer in Africa and one of the top gold exporters in the world. However, despite this status, the country continues to lose billions of dollars annually due to illicit gold trade and smuggling.

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16 h. ago Richard Obeng Mensah: The initial failings of Ghana’s new Attorney

‘I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them but to inform their discretion’ – Thomas Jefferson. ‘Everything is permissible (allowable and lawful) for me; but not all things are helpful (good for me to do, expedient and profitable when considered with other things). Everything is lawful for me, but I will not become the slave of everything or be brought under its power’ – 1 Corinthians 6:12 (AMP). Dr. Basabasa: Good to see Prof. Nkwantabisa and Opanin Wisdom. I have a lot on my mind to discuss with both of you. President Mahama has now appointed 26 Ministers of State and 16 Regional Ministers, making it a total of 42 ministers. A number of deputy ministerial positions are yet to be approved by Parliament. Prof., what is your initial assessment of these ministers?

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17 h. ago We did not go to National Economic Dialogue to rehash problems – Prof Gatsi

A member of the National Economic Dialogue (NED) Committee, Professor John Gatsi, has dismissed claims that the discussions at the dialogue merely restated existing national challenges without offering solutions.

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17 h. ago NSS scandal: Richard Sumah urges NIB to act swiftly against Gifty Oware

Leading member of the Movement for Change and business consultant, Richard Sumah, has called on the nation’s security agencies to take immediate action in the National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal, as a key suspect, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has returned to the country.

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18 h. ago National Economic Dialogue: A comprehensive report will be presented to President Mahama – Prof. John Gatsi

Professor John Gatsi, a member of the National Economic Dialogue Committee, has stated that a comprehensive report on the two-day dialogue held in Accra will be presented to President John Mahama before the end of March 2025.

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18 h. ago National Economic Dialogue: A comprehensive report will be presented to the president – Prof John Gatsi

Professor John Gatsi, a member of the National Economic Dialogue Committee, has stated that a comprehensive report on the two-day dialogue held in Accra will be presented to President John Mahama before the end of March 2025.

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18 h. ago Ghana open for sustainable partnerships – Lands Minister to investors

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, MP, has called on investors to take advantage of the country's rich mineral resources and business-friendly environment.

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19 h. ago Mounting pressure on the new gov’t to solve all issues immediately is unacceptable – Richard Sumah

Richard Sumah, a leading member of the Movement for Change, has stated that it is unreasonable to pressure the new government to resolve the country's problems immediately, as it is not feasible.

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20 h. ago Mahama calls on clergy to speak against injustice in the country

President John Dramani Mahama has called on religious leaders to speak up against injustice and contribute to the national discourse on social and economic challenges. 

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24 h. ago Rethinking AI, plagiarism, and academic integrity – A call for innovation in education

AI-generated content has prompted institutions to increasingly rely on advanced anti-plagiarism tools.

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28 h. ago ENA and Ensign Global University move to combat human trafficking

Engage Now Africa (ENA), in collaboration with Ensign Global University, organised a seminar on human trafficking to educate participants about human trafficking and exploitation.

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31 h. ago Policeman injured trying to control rioting trainees of Savannah College of Education

One police officer sustained a head injury while trying to control a crowd of teacher trainees from the Savannah College of Education in Daboya, Savannah Region.

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32 h. ago One injured as Savannah College of Education students clash with police

One person has been confirmed injured after scores of Savannah College of Education students clashed with the police this afternoon while demanding a refund of their fees. Yesterday, the students locked up lecture halls and boycotted all academic activities, vowing to confront any lecturer who attempted to enter the school. The aggrieved students accused the […]

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