The Tamale District Court has adjourned the case involving the Headmaster of St. Charles Lwanga Junior High School in Saboba, Emmanuel Chingya, to December 13, 2021. The headmaster is reported to have sent thirty-one pupils to work on his farm on November 12, but upon their return, the canoe they were travelling on capsized, leading […] The post Case against headteacher
Teachers must not be left out of attempts to improve STEM education in Ghana, Dr. Ayorkor Mensah, a robotics lecturer with Ashesi University, has said. She believes Ghana should have policies in place to ensure it has the best possible teachers to shape the minds of students. STEM education refers to topics under the disciplines […] The post STEM revolution must include
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has distanced himself from a Bill on Legal Education said to have emanated from his office. The document was reportedly initiated by the Attorney General in response to growing public discussion on the need to reform legal education. It, among other things, proposed reforms that […] The post I’ve
Former President John Dramani Mahama has signed a book of condolence opened for the late Captain Kojo Tsikata by his family. Mr. Mahama signed the book of condolence on Monday, November 29, 2021. Mr. Mahama had earlier highlighted the critical role Captain Kojo Tsikata played in the National Democratic Congress (NDC). John Mahama in an […] The post Mahama
A total of 202 African nationals arrested for unlawful entry into Ghana through unapproved routes along the Ghana-Togo border are currently being processed by the Aflao Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) for repatriation. Ninety-two of the illegal travellers were arrested on Saturday by the Defence Intelligence of the Ghana Armed Forces, Aflao, […] The post Aflao
A former Finance Minister, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, has prescribed Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) as the effective solution to rising youth unemployment in Ghana. According to Dr. Duffuor, vocational and technical education will equip the youth with the needed skills set for the job market, as well as empower them to set up their own […] The post ‘TVET
Students of Ghana Senior High School (GHANASCO) in Tamale, can now heave a sigh of relief studying at night on campus after the 1996 batch of old students provided streetlights to illuminate the school and dormitories at night. The intervention follows some security concerns raised by students. Hadi hibatu, a year one student, who spoke […] The post 1996
A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of the Madina MP, Francis-Xavier Sosu. The warrant followed his absence from the hearing at the Kaneshie District Court on Monday morning. Mr. Sosu has been absent from the two previous court hearings citing parliamentary work. But according to correspondence from the court outlining the exchanges […] The post Court issues bench
EduWatch on Sunday, November 28, 2021, hosted a delegation of Zimbabwean Parliamentarians comprising the Chairman and Members of the Education Committee of Zimbabwe’s Parliament. The delegation is on a working visit to Ghana. The purpose of the visit was to seek Eduwatch’s technical support towards Zimbabwe’s plans to implement a Free Basic Education Programme, dwelling […] The post Zimbabwe’s
Waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, in collaboration with the Schools Health Education Programme (SHEP) of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has begun a massive sanitation education in Senior High Schools (SHSs) to sensitize students on the need to adhere to good sanitary practices. The introduction of Free Senior High School education has increased the […] The post GES,
The Minority Caucus has highlighted five issues it wants a revised 2022 budget to address before it gives its support. Parliament on Friday, November 26, 2021, rejected the 2022 budget after members of the Majority Caucus staged a walkout following disagreements over a vote on a last-minute request from Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to meet […] The post Five issues
For its sterling leadership in the financial industry, Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited has been adjudged Bank of the Year at the 2021 Ghana Business Awards held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. The Ghana Business Awards is a prestigious awards programme that recognizes individuals and companies that play significant roles in the growth and development […] The post Fidelity
The Ministry of Trade and Industry is urging member states of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) to develop the right policy frameworks to promote the development of both Special Economic Zones and the operationalization of AfCFTA. According to the Ministry of Trade, this will also enable private sector operators to harness the […] The post AfCFTA
A former Deputy Finance Minister, Kweku George Ricketts-Hagan wants both sides of Parliament to reach a consensus to approve the 2022 budget when the House reconvenes on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. The 2022 budget was rejected by Parliament last Friday, November 26, 2021, after the Majority side staged a walkout. The Majority Caucus later asked […] The post Let’s
The National Identification Authority, NIA, has postponed its services for updating personal records and replacement of lost and damaged cards. These services were scheduled to start today, Monday at Regional and District offices nationwide, but the authority in a statement noted that “many people are yet to pick up their cards.” “Moreover, as card issuance […] The post NIA
The government in Rwanda has announced new measures that include the suspension of flights to and from southern African countries. All arriving passengers must have a negative test and do a repeat test on arrival and seven days after arriving into the country. A seven-day quarantine has also been reintroduced for travellers coming from countries […] The post Rwanda suspends
The Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament will today, Monday, November 29, 2021, resume its public hearing on the series of memoranda for and against the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill currently before the House. The Bill seeks to criminalize LGBTQI+ activities in the country. The public hearings are aimed at giving proponents for and against […] The post Public
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is optimistic it will meet its target of getting 20 million Ghanaians vaccinated against COVID-19 by end of the year. According to the GHS, over 9 million vaccines are currently available in Ghana for use. The Ghana Health Service is beginning a new campaign to get more people vaccinated following […] The post We’ll
South Africa’s president has condemned travel bans enacted against his country and its neighbours over the new coronavirus variant Omicron. Cyril Ramaphosa said he was “deeply disappointed” by the action, which he described as unjustified, and called for the bans to be urgently lifted. The UK, EU and US are among those who have imposed […] The post Covid-19:
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