The people of Nsuta in the Sekyere Central District of Ashanti are alarmed by the state of filth that is engulfing the community, and it’s interfering with education and creating additional health risks in the area. In an interview with Damak Media, Rev. Father Omono Asamoah, the head priest …
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Ghana Makes Historic Debut at IKA/Culinary Olympics in Germany with Chef Malan of Fiesta Hospitality Group and Chef Ines
Ghana is set to make a debut appearance at the 26th edition of the IKA/Culinary Olympics, the world‘s largest international exhibition for culinary skills. Taking place from February 2 to 7, the event sees participation by professional chefs from all over the world – be they young or master chefs …
Read More »GFA fires Chris Hughton as Black Stars coach, technical team dissolved
Chris Hughton sacked as Black Stars head coachThe Ghana Football Association wishes to announce that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior National team with immediate effect. The Executive Council has also taken a decision to dissolve the technical team of the Black …
Read More »Non-release of GetFund to Universities, a major challenge to development; The Vice-Chancellor of KsTU
Prof. Gabriel Dwomoh, the Vice-Chancellor of the Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has expressed concern about the non-release of GetFund allocated to the University its effect. According to him, the Institution is yet to receive more than 10 million Ghana Cedis from GETFund for pre-financing the construction of the …
Read More »AFCON: CAF Disciplinary Board fines Ghana $15,000 over fan troubles
The Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a fine of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) on the Ghana Football Association over fans troubles in the Africa Cup of Nations Match 4 game between Ghana and Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The Safety and Security …
Read More »AFCON 2023: Six fans die amid celebrations
The Guinean football federation (Feguifoot) and former star Pascal Feindouno have called for calm after supporters died back home celebrating the country’s first win at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Guinea beat The Gambia 1-0 in their second group game in Ivory Coast on Friday night, sparking widespread celebrations …
Read More »AFCON 2023: We know what to do against Mozambique – Chris Hughton
Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton says his players are aware of what to do to ensure they get the desired result in their final group game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana face Mozambique on Monday evening looking to secure their first three points of the …
Read More »Bafana secure emphatic win over neighbours Namibia at Afcon
South Africa veteran Themba Zwane scored twice as they comfortably overcame neighbours Namibia 4-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group E clash on Sunday to boost their chances of progressing to the last-16. Zwane’s double at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium came after Percy Tau converted a 14th-minute penalty, …
Read More »Majeed Ashimeru shows improvement in injury recovery for Mozambique clash
Majeed Ashimeru, who suffered an injury during the Africa Cup of Nations group B game against Egypt, has shown significant progress in his recovery. The midfielder sustained a knock in the first half and was subsequently substituted in the second half of the match. Following a thorough assessment by the …
Read More »Daniel Amartey deletes all national team posts on social media
Ghanaian defender Daniel Amartey has created a stir by deleting all national team-related posts from his Instagram ahead of Ghana’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) game against Mozambique. The move has sparked speculation about Amartey’s frustration with his lack of playing time during the tournament. Amartey, who plays as …
Read More »AFCON 2023: Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt’s next two games
Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s vital Africa Cup of Nations Group B game against Cape Verde on Monday with a hamstring injury. The Liverpool forward, 31, has also been ruled out of a last-16 tie should Egypt qualify. Salah limped off before half-time in the 2-2 draw with Ghana on …
Read More »UCC shuts down hospital over senior staff strike
The University of Cape Coast has indefinitely shut down its hospital effective Today, January 19, 2024, over the strike by senior staff. The Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) on Wednesday 17 January 2024, declared an indefinite nationwide …
Read More »PRESS RELEASE : Hon. Hawa Koomson Campaign Team Refutes Allegations of Involvement in Journalist Assault; Urges Swift Investigation
Hon. Hawa Koomson Campaign Team Refutes Allegations of Involvement in Journalist Assault; Urges Swift Investigation The Hon. Hawa Koomson Team strongly denies any involvement in the incident reported on January 4, 2024, concerning the assault on Mr. David Kobbina, a journalist from Cape FM. We categorically reject the claim that …
Read More »Resolve funding challenges with the training of postgraduate doctors – Akufo-Addo directs Health Minister
President Akufo-Addo has directed the Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, to as a matter of priority, liaise with stakeholders in the healthcare sector to find a lasting solution to the funding challenges associated with the training of post-graduate doctors in the country. He gave this directive in his address …
Read More »My vision is to help make Ghana the centre of excellence for medical care in West Africa by 2030 – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has disclosed that he envisions making the country the centre of excellence for medical care in West Africa by 2030. He, however, said the vision is beyond the construction of more hospitals under the government’s Agenda 111 Project. “My vision is to help make Ghana the centre of …
Read More »Kumawu MP supports best-grade BECE candidates
The member of parliament for Kumawu constituency Hon Ernest Yaw Anim has admonished parents to pay much attention to their school-going children to enable them to benefit from the NPP government’s free senior high school policy. He said since parents and guidance are the key stakeholders of their children …
Read More »Insecurity Is Affecting Our Students Learning–Headmistress Lamented.
Insecurity Is Affecting Our Students Learning–Headmistress Lamented. The Headmistress for Korle Gonno R/C Boys School Madam Josephine Effe Yawson calling on authorities and Ghana education Services to come to their aid due to the level insecurity affecting her students’ education in her school. According to her, because there is no …
Read More »C/R: The Effutu Shepherd Announces free Surgical operations for Hernia and Fibriod patients
Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency, Hon. Alexander Afenyo Markin, popularly known as “the Effutu Shepherd” has announced another initiative for the good people living with some medical condition such as Fibroid and Hernia for free Surgical operation in the Effutu Constituency. The Deputy Majority Leader officially asked Dr Bota …
Read More »SHS 1 students to report to school today despite concerns
First-year senior high school students across the country are expected to report to their respective schools today despite calls for reconsideration of the reopening date. Parents and other relevant stakeholders have called for an extension of the reporting date, citing various reasons, but the Ghana Education Service (GES) insisted on …
Read More »Hearts of Oak adopt Baba Yara Stadium as home ground
Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak have relocated its home games to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium due to the closure of the Accra Sports Stadium. This move affects the highly anticipated match against Asante Kotoko SC in the Super Clash, set for Accra on Sunday, December 10, which …
Read More »GES maintains December 4 as the reopening date for SHS 1 students
Ghana Education Service (GES) has reaffirmed that the reporting date for first-year students remains December 4, 2023. This is despite concerns from wards and stakeholders that this does not provide ample time for students to prepare for the academic year. This confirmation follows a request from Parliament for the …
Read More »2024 WAFCON qualifiers: Black Queens secure first leg advantage with 3-1 win over Namibia
Ghana’s women’s national team, the Black Queens, secured first-leg advantage by beating Namibia 3-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday afternoon in the final round of qualifying for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The result means the Black Queens are on course to secure a return to …
Read More »Parliament Wants Education Ministry To Allow First-Year SHS Students To Report In January 2024
It has been requested that the Ministry of Education reevaluate its decision to permit senior high school (SHS) first-year students to report on Monday, December 4, 2023. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, has proposed that the reopening date be shifted to the first week of …
Read More »Ghana AIDS Commission Celebrates World AIDS Day with Farmers in Kumasi
Ghana AIDS Commission on Friday, 1st December 2023, celebrates the 2023 World AIDS Day with Farmers in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region on the theme “LET COMMUNITIES LEAD”. Speaking on the theme ” Let Community Leads” Mrs Olivia Greham, Ghana Aids commission Ashanti Regional Technical Coordinator said the world …
Read More »What Otumfuo said about Asamoah Gyan
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, is a big fan of the legendary Ghanaian footballer, Asamoah Gyan and he has openly declared his admiration for him. Asamoah Gyan’s record and exploits for the Black Stars and at club level have earned him plaudits from a lot of Ghanaians both young and …
Read More »Abedi Pele confident Black Stars can secure 2023 AFCON title
Former Ghana star Abedi Pele has expressed his belief in the Black Stars’ capacity to win the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. In an interview with Vision 1 FM, Pele said, “We will win. There will be our chances. We’ve been to finals three times, …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1billion lawsuit over Binance ads
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a class action lawsuit in the US over his promotion of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. The plaintiffs claim his endorsement led to them make loss-making investments. They are seeking damages of “a sum exceeding” $1bn (£790m). The BBC has contacted both …
Read More »477,772 SHS 1 students placed are expected to register on Monday, December 4th, 2023
The 2023 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) has successfully placed 477,772 students into senior high, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) schools. The school selection management system which went live yesterday in the morning received 598,839 results from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), out …
Read More »Know Where And How To Check Your SHS School As The School Placement For The Year 2023 BECE Graduates Out
The senior high school (SHS) placement for junior high school (JHS) students, who wrote the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has been released by the Ghana Education Service (GHS). It was released Tuesday morning [November 28, 2023] at 9am. Parents, students, teachers, and the public can now check …
Read More »Education: The newly constructed TVET Centre of Excellence at Anyinam in the Eastern Region
Government is constructing 5 new TVET centres at Anyinam, Akomadan, Assin Jakai, Manso Abore, and Pakyi No. 2. The full scope of these projects was to establish state-of-the-art TVET Centres of Excellence that have the capacity to train students in different trades (skills). The overall aim and objective of …
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