Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is urging developed countries to support developing countries meet their net-zero targets. This, according to the Minister, can be done by these countries redeeming funding pledges they made to support developing countries towards the reduction of GHG emissions. The Minister made this call when he addressed a panel session […] The post Show
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has asked the striking teachers to call off their industrial action. According to the NLC, the declaration of the strike was deemed non-compliant with the law. In a press statement released on Thursday, March 21, and signed by its Chairperson, Justice Kwabena Asuman-Adu, the NLC invoked Section 133 (1) of […] The post Call off strike – NLC orders striking teacher
…significance of technology in education Education has since time immemorial been present. Well, how did this even come about? In prehistoric times, education happened informally through oral communication. The ancient Egyptians, for instance, traveled to study plant and animal species. However, ancient civilization led to a gradual shift from informal to formal education. History was […] The post An
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Afari Sanitation and Literacy Ghana (SALG) has built and donated a modern library and ICT centre to the Afari community in the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipal area of the Ashanti Region. Named after the former chief of Afari Oheneba Acheampong Akwasi II, the facility is situated at the Presbyterian Basic School, Afari. Stocked […] The post SALG
The National Service Scheme (NSS) and Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) Ghana, a pan African movement supporting girls to be change makers, have entered into a partnership aimed at making a meaningful difference in the lives of women in the national service and students across Ghana. Speaking during the signing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on […]
A former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna has grabbed a prestigious chieftaincy title known as “Sandape Wura,” to wit, Chief of Staff of the Damongo Paramountcy. The Damongo Traditional Council conferred the authority on Alhaji Limuna in recognition of his unflinching contribution to the socio-economic development of the Damongo traditional area […] The post Former
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has suspended its proposed $20 round-trip passenger fee following parliamentary scrutiny. Parliament, on Wednesday, March 13th summoned the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to address concerns regarding the fee’s legality. This action stemmed from objections raised by the Minority Caucus, who argued that the GACL lacked the authority […] The post GACL
Bryan Acheampong APPLICATIONS have been opened for interested Ghanaian farmers to apply for enrolment into the second phase of government’s flagship programme, Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ2.0), the Read More... The post Agric Ministry Opens PFJ2.0 Application appeared
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has initiated legal action against the Ministry of Education for failing to honour a prior agreement. The Commission had instructed the Ministry to expeditiously address the concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) branch of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development. The grievances stemmed from the […] The post NLC
President of the Ghana National Association of ADR Practitioners (GNAAP), Mr Daniel Owusu-Koranteng, has emphasised the critical need for moral reformation in Ghana. At a graduation ceremony of the Professional Executive Master in Alternative Dispute Resolution (PEMADR)-2024, Mr Owusu-Koranteng said “Ghana requires urgent moral reformation. As Professional ADR Practitioners, you are expected to have unblemished […]
By Emmanuel AKOMEA Agri-Impact, a leading firm in the agricultural sector, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to harness the university’s expertise and its E-Learning infrastructure. This collaboration aims to transform the agricultural sector, as part of the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for […] The post
Dr. Kyei addressing the participants The Director General of the Commission of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, has disclosed that stereotypes against women Read More... The post ‘Stereotypes Against Women In TVET Reducing’
Ghanaian diplomat and Ghana’s former Ambassador to China, Founder of Global Media Alliance, and former Africa Head of CNN, Ambassador Edward Boateng, is one of the speakers for this year’s Oxford Africa Business Forum at the Oxford University in the UK. Amb. Boateng will speak on the relationship between China and Africa under the theme […] The post Amb.
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for its handling of the educational sector. He accused the government of favouring superficial populism in its management of education. During a parliamentary debate on President Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, March 11, Dr Ato Forson further […] The post Akufo-Addo
The 10th and 11th editions of the African Science Academy (ASA) Math Masterclass is set to hold in the Eastern and Greater-Accra Regions of Ghana on March 12 and 14, 2024. ASA, with support from Tullow Oil, and in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service, are organising the one-day hands-on capacity […] The post African
The University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL), in partnership with the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law (Vienna University of Economics and Business) is working to deepen the appreciation and application of tax treaties among Ghanaian legal and non-legal professionals. A 26-member delegation from UGSoL is currently on a two-week study visit to […] The post University
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is set to meet with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Monday, March 10, to expedite the clearance and recruitment process for unemployed nurses. This decision comes in response to the dissatisfaction expressed by the Coalition of Nurses and Midwives in the Northern Region, particularly directed at the government, MoH, […] The post MoH
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8th, serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls worldwide. With its roots dating back over a century, IWD continues to advocate for the rights and well-being of women, with each year’s theme […] The post #IWD
The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Tanko Musah, has questioned the theme for this year’s Independence Day anniversary, “Our Democracy, Our Pride.” According to President Akufo-Addo, this theme was inspired by Ghana’s admirable commitment to multi-party democracy and its sustained period of stability and economic growth in Africa. In […] The post GNAT
By Buertey Francis BORYOR Ashesi University has secured victory in the third season of the local final of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Research Challenge, adding to their previous wins in the competition’s first and second editions. The local final, held in Accra, featured five teams from four universities across the country, including the […] The post
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