Mr Kofi Asare who is the Executive Director of the Africa Education  Watch, has indicated that, 2024 budget statement to be read by the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta must see the need providing textbook in junior high schools. Mr Asare disclosed that some basic schools in the country are lacking textbooks to make teaching and learning profitable, …

A Professor at the University of Ghana, Jonathan Fletcher, has said that he disclosed that financing of education should be all hands on deck affairs and not the responsibility of government alone. He adds that in order to achieve Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goal (SGD) which states that “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and …

  The government has announced that the Finance Ministry has approved GH¢4 million to help clear the outstanding debt of the renal unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The outpatient department of the renal unit was closed down in May 2023 due to debt, leading to the death of 19 …

A renowned Lecturer at the Department of Economics of the University of Ghana has said the flagship SHS policy without adequate infrastructure is not free education. Dr Sarkodie proposed that the current Free SHS education policy ought be reviewed to cater the need of quality, equity, inclusivity, among others. In his view.without the aforementioned ingredients,one cannot say …

  The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Banda, in the Bono region, Hon. Akone Emmanuel, has presented 10 desktop computers, a projector, and 2 ceiling fans to the Bandaman Islamic School at Banda Kanka Saase, a suburb of Banda Ahenkro. The gesture was to enhance teaching and learning of ICT …

Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has finally heed to the cry of the public to reopened the Renal Dialysis Unit to out-patients following the Health minister’s directive. The Unit was closed down in May for partial rehabilitation only to be reopened to patients at a very exorbitant price. …

  Residents within Dormaa Central municipality in the Bono region have expressed concern over who win the 2024 general elections between NPP’s Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia and the presidential candidate for NDC John Dramani Mahama as they battle each other on Dec 7, 2023. In an interview with the residents, …

    The country’s present meteorological and atmospheric changes are not harmattan; but extreme kind of air pollution with detrimental effects on human health. Information from EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), G, MA/GMet (Ghana Meteorological,l Agency), and GHS (Ghana Health Service) are that the current change in weather/atmosphere across the country …

In the bustling city of Accra, the inspiring journey of Musah Toloba unfolds. Born in 1986, his childhood love for sports transformed into a lifelong commitment to community betterment. His educational journey began at Kotobabi 13 Junior Secondary School, where he imbibed values from his parents. Musah’s passion for sports …

  The sanitation minister Freda Prempeh has tasked WASH stakeholders to focus a bit more on delivering comprehensive district-wide sanitation services to meet the set targets. According to the Minister, meeting these set targets will require coordinated, cost-effective, and inclusive efforts by all. The recently launched Ghana WASH Sector Development …

The future of Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton was the subject of discussion at a high-level meeting held at the Jubilee House, ace sports journalist Bright Kankam Boadu reports. According to his report, key decision-makers within Ghana’s political and sporting industries met at the seat of government to deliberate on …

Professor Peter Twumasi – Director- General of the National Sports Authority (NSA) has rejected report from the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) that the Cape Coast Sports Stadium was not fit to host international matches. CAF disapproved of Medeama SC’s decision to use the Cape Coast Sports Stadium as its …

An Accra High Court on October 31, 2023 handed down judgment in a three-year divorce battle involving former Ghana international Asamoah Gyan. The court agreed to dissolve the marriage which was contracted in 2013 between Gyan and Gifty, and in the process made consequential directions about the paternity of the …

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) emerged the winner in the 2023 Statsbank Hackathon, after beating the University of Ghana(UG), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University for Development Studies (UDS) and the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in the final last Thursday. In a thrilling …

StarTimes has announced to broadcast live the most-awaited award ceremony of the year, the 2023 Ballon d’Or, which will get underway on Monday (Oct 30) in Paris, France. The Ballon d’Or 2023 ceremony promises to be a star-studded celebration of one of the most memorable seasons in football history, and …

In a significant development, Mr. Musah Toloba, the Founder and CEO of the rapidly growing Ghanaian-owned enterprise, Toloba Sports Consult, has received commendation and a collaboration proposal from Mr. Mohammet Ali Aras, the President of Turcaf, a prominent company. Mr. Muhammet Ali Aras lauded Mr. Toloba for his remarkable initiatives …

    If you keep an eye on the news pertaining to the economy, one word you’ll keep hearing is inflation. This concept is a strong determining factor in our everyday lives, from the worth of your salary compared to what it’s able to buy month on month, to the …

Professor Edwine Barasa, Deputy Executive Director, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Program has mentioned Rwanda, Ghana, Gabon and Burundi as the only four African countries with over 20 per cent coverage levels with any type of health insurance even though the overall health insurance coverage in Africa is low. “Only four countries …

Afua Asantewaa O Aduonum   The stage is set for the maiden edition of Teen Queen Ghana beauty pageant, ASKOF Productions, organizers of the event have said. And bearing any unforseen circumstances, the audition is scheduled for November 4, at the premises of CTV, Lobone in Accra.   The reality …

    One of Ghana’s most-gifted disc jockeys, Michael Ayenu Mensah, popularly known as DJ Mensah, is the holder of a highly prestigious master’s degree from the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA).   DJ Mensah – a highly popular disc jockey who has played at major shows in Ghana …

    Spotify is bringing together two of the world’s biggest legends of music and football for an iconic moment during one of the world’s biggest matches. On Saturday 28th October, the Tongue and Lips logo of The Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood) will replace the Spotify logo on …

In a momentous turn of events, the Adabraka Elders Football Club, a Division 2 side based in Adabraka, has found a new champion in Mr. Edwin Provencal, the Chief Executive Officer of Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST). QProvencal’s recent acquisition of a significant stake in the club has …

Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton could name an attacking line-up for Ghana’s game against the United States of America. The Black Stars picked up a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Mexico and would want to make amends in the game against the USA. Hughton could make a few changes in the team that started the …

Parents rejoice as over 300 pupils get free uniforms, books, pens and free feeding from a business man.   Parents of school children of B rakwa Methodist Basic school at Brakwa in the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District in Central Region rejoice after Mr Nathaniel Opong Gyeniaw a businessman offers free …

A distressed Zambian woman has come out after months to lament about an infidelity that has happened between her husband and four Bridesmaids from their wedding. According to the woman, her husband impregnated all of the four beautiful bridesmaids who happened to also be her friends. “I once told them …

The Black Stars of Ghana will face the Pharaohs of Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique in Group B of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Cote d’Ivoire. The draw which took place in Abidjan on last Thursday 12th October, 2023, pit two African giants against each other. Egypt, …

President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated emphatically that his government’s investments in the education sector is in the short, medium and long term, leading to the positive shaping of the future of education in the country which will guarantee excellent outcomes.   Over the past six …

  Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has asked Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame to admit that he erred in his opinion on the former Environment Minister, Prof Frimpong Boateng’s report on illegal mining. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story on Wednesday, October 11, Mr Kpebu reiterated that a thorough …

Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Ernest Aryeetey, expressed his aspiration to witness a Nobel Prize laureate emerge from the University believing it would bestow immeasurable benefits upon the institution and elevate its prestige. During an engaging event involving former leaders of the University, Prof Aryeetey shared …

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the long delay in the disbursement of foodstuff to Senior High Schools across the country. CHASS is requesting that Senior High Schools be given the opportunity to purchase their own food items for their students. Speaking …