The National Association of Institutional Suppliers has scheduled March 4, 2024, to picket at the Ministry of Education. This decision stems from the persistent neglect demonstrated by the ministry in awarding them contracts and settling outstanding debts owed to its members, which collectively exceed GH¢100 million. The association laments the government’s failure to honour payments […] The post Institutional
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The Office of the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has stated that the country will hold national and provincial elections on May 29, 2024. Ramaphosa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party is expected to face a tough challenge to retain its parliamentary majority in the country’s seventh democratic election since the end of the […] The post South Africa
Education think tank, Africa Education Watch has begun manifesto consultations with various political parties to incorporate policies targeted at investing in basic education into their manifestos. According to EduWatch, the neglect of investment in basic education infrastructure has necessitated the need for political parties to ensure their manifestos align with the broad vision of the […] The post EduWatch
Esenam Ahiadorme The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and the African Parliamentary Press Network (APPN) has organised a gender equality training for the parliamentary press corps. The event Read More... The post Journalists Undergo Gender Equality
The National Invitational School’s Athletics Championships (NISAC) is set to take place this upcoming weekend, running from February 24, 2024, to February 28, 2024. It will be held at the University of Ghana stadium in Accra. This four-day invitational school athletics competition will witness the participation of 57 Senior High Schools vying for glory both […] The post NISAC
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has participated in the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), which was held under the theme ‘‘Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality and Relevant Learning […] The post
By Olutayo IRANTIOLA and Akeem AKINNIYI Since the unexpected emergence of COVID-19 which shook Africa’s health systems to its roots, governments, individuals, non-profit organizations as well corporate entities have continued to form partnerships to strengthen the continent’s health systems. These partnerships, regardless of size, are gradually bringing back the hope of stable African health systems […] The post
When it comes to fostering economic development and industrialisation in Africa, one cannot ignore the pivotal role of investment climate reforms. Historically, the investment climate in many African countries has been fraught with challenges, ranging from regulatory bottlenecks and political instability to inadequate infrastructure. The quest for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and stimulating domestic […] The post
By Julie LeBLANC The United States is deeply committed to its role as a steadfast economic and commercial partner to African nations. This commitment was recently highlighted by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s visit to West Africa, including stops in Nigeria – both in Abuja and Lagos – as well as in Cabo Verde, Cote […] The post The United States deeply
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has proposed that 30 per cent of Africa’s sovereign reserves held in foreign banks be invested in the continent’s financial institutions. “We should decide that a minimum of 30 per cent of the reserves of each one of us, should, be invested in the multilateral institutions,” he said, citing the […] The post Thirty
A student’s vow to overthrow one of Africa’s last ruling monarchs faces a roadblock: his own father, a soldier sworn to protect the throne.
In a proactive effort to bolster community involvement in counter-terrorism measures, the Ministry of National Security, through the “see something, say something” campaign, has engaged over thirty-six (36) basic schools across various districts in the Greater Accra Region. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the “See Something, Say Something (SSSS) campaign among students using […] The post National
The Director of Sports at the University of Ghana, Dr. Bella Bello Bitugu, has expressed anticipation for Citi TV’s National Invitational Schools Athletics Championship scheduled from February 24-28, 2024. The five-day event will take place at the renovated University of Ghana stadium with over 2000 student-athletes from over 40 senior high schools such as St. […] The post We’ll
By Kizito CUDJOE The Senior Minister of Cambodia and President of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, Dr. Ly Thuch, has called for action to encourage the remaining non-state parties in Africa – Egypt, Libya and Morocco – to join the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention or Mine Ban Treaty. This is seen as a crucial step […] The post African
Deputy Director of the National Sports Authority, Bawa Abdul Majeed, has revealed that the government’s plan for the recently inaugurated Borteyman Sports Complex involves transforming it into a sports development hub following its role as the venue for the 13th African Games. This strategic move follows the successful commissioning of the multipurpose complex, marking Ghana’s […] The post 13th
By Evelyn ARTHUR, Tema Managing Director of Cocoa Processing Company Ltd, PLC, Kojo Ofori-Safo, has indicated that the company has produced more than enough chocolate and cocoa based products for the Ghanaian market and beyond. According to him, the company aims to produce about 3,000 metric tonnes of chocolate this year translating into over 40 […] The post CPC
Zenith Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the real economy, as evidenced by a slew of measures geared toward empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, a move which it describes as ‘true banking’. This renewed dedication was announced by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Onwuzurigbo, and comes on […] The post Zenith
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