The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has instructed the Academic Board of the University for Development Studies (UDS) to withdraw its decision to grant amnesty to students who were not able to complete their programmes within the allowable grace period. UDS, in a statement issued on January 31, 2024, announced its plans to grant amnesty […] The post GTEC ‘blocks’
The Academic Board of the University of Development Studies (UDS) has announced a grant of amnesty to all Diploma, Degree, and Postgraduate students who were unable to complete their programs of study within the stipulated time frame. This amnesty extends to students who have been enrolled in UDS since the 2006/2007 Academic Year. The decision […] The post UDS
The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, has expressed deep concerns about the prevailing rate of stigmatization against persons living with HIV. The latest report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicated that 78 percent of women and 72% of men who have heard of HIV or AIDS expressed discriminatory attitudes towards […] The post Stop
The Ghana Demographic and Health Survey conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed concerning statistics regarding HIV awareness and prevention among men aged 15 to 49. The data reveals that a significant 76 percent of men in this age group are unaware of their HIV status. Furthermore, only 28% reported the use of condoms […] The post 76% of men are unaware
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Ghana’s economic tapestry is rich yet challenged, marked by intricate financial dealings and the need for strategic manoeuvering. One such example is the GRA-SML deal, reflecting the complexities Ghana faces. Amid these economic intricacies, entrepreneurship education emerges as a beacon of hope, offering more than just employment opportunities, but a pathway to holistic economic rejuvenation. […] The post
The outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, has implored the public and all security agencies to accord his successor, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, the needed support to succeed. Speaking at a brief guard of honour and reception organized by the Ghana Police Service (GPS) in collaboration with other allied security agencies […] The post Support
The Electoral Commission (EC) has strongly rejected accusations of poorly conducting the District Level Elections (DLEs), emphasizing that they met the expected standards despite challenges encountered during the process. The District Level Elections, conducted nationwide on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, faced various challenges, leading to the postponement of elections in some district assemblies to Thursday, […] The post District
5 government appointees contested in the 2024 NPP Parliamentary primaries and won The post NPP Parliamentary Primaries: Victorious govt appointees kick out 5 incumbent MPs first appeared on 3News.
The Opposition NDC is making a strong push for a public broadcast of presidential election vote collation during general elections. A document titled “NDC Position Paper on Electoral Reforms” lists a litany of changes the party believes could significantly improve the credibility of the polls. Key proposals include an all-year-round voter registration system under which […] The post NDC
Sam Ankrah, an aspiring independent presidential candidate, says he’s running for the presidency because successive governments have failed to resolve the country’s economic challenges. He said he could make a difference if given the nod in the December polls. “The idea that all politicians are the same to some extent does not apply to me. […] The post 2024 polls: I’m
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has raised concerns over a rapid rise in cesarean section (C-section) deliveries. According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS), one in five births now happen through C-section, with the national rate exceeding the WHO’s recommended 15% benchmark. This statistic, translating to a 21% C-section prevalence, raises concerns […] The post GHS
The Chief of Heman, Nana Apau Wiafe Ababio Sanwoansan, has quizzed the District Chief Executive for Afigya Kwabre South, Christian Adu Poku, over the delay in the construction of the road leading to the community, through to Ankaase and its environs. The Chief, who had summoned the DCE to his palace last Friday, noted the […] The post Chief ‘interrogates’ Afigya Kwabre South
Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo Markin, is advocating for a peaceful atmosphere before, during, and after the 2024 general elections. He has urged Ghanaians to create a tranquil atmosphere while remaining united. The deputy Majority Leader, addressing teachers and students of Winneba Secondary School where he donated […] The post Afenyo
Dr Gilbert Anim Kwapong, a subpoenaed Witness of the former Chief Executive of the Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, has once again accused the transition Committee on cocoa, chaired by Dr Yaw Adu Ampomah, of churning out falsehood. He said some of the statements contained in the Dr Yaw Adu Ampomah’s Committee report, […] The post Opuni’s witness attacks Adu Ampomoah Committee
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rescheduled its parliamentary primary in the Odododiodioo constituency to January 21, 2024. This follows the dismissal of the application for an interlocutory injunction obtained by a disqualified candidate, which had led the party to postpone the election indefinitely earlier. Fifi Fiavi Kwettey, General Secretary of the NDC, in a […] The post Court
The wife of the 2024 National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bearer, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, has emphasized the importance of unity within the NDC at a gathering of party functionaries from the Bono East region. She urged everyone to put aside any past grievances and come together as a united front to face the upcoming […] The post Lordina Mahama preaches unity
This is the full speech delivered by Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice Marietta Brew, on the Constitution Day Public Lecture hosted by the UPSA Law School in conjunction with One Ghana Movement. The event was hosted on the theme, ‘Reflections on our democracy: The Constitution, Elections and the Judiciary. I stand on all existing protocols […] The post
In the run-up to the 2024 General Elections, IMANI presents PULSE, a fortnightly curated social media-based sentiment analysis report designed to follow the “pulse” of Ghanaians in the run-up to the 2024 Election. 1. The period under observation for this edition of the report is from the 27th of December to the 14th of January […] The post Episode
In light of the significant opportunities that Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds for fostering sustainable growth and development in Africa, government has taken steps to oversee and regulate the technology’s utilisation within the country. Currently, improved digital connectivity, growing data volumes, advanced algorithms and enhanced computing power are driving technological progress in AI. Against this background, […] The post
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