A study conducted by Africa Education Watch, an educational civil society organization, has revealed that expenses on prospectuses and other items by parents outweigh the costs incurred by the government under the Free Senior High School program. Africa Education Watch observed that the government’s average spending per student for boarding schools was GHS 1,147, and […] The post Free
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In a sobering analysis of government’s 2024 budget, WaterAid Ghana highlights a concerning 68% reduction in allocation for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) compared to the previous year. The total budget for MSWR plummeted from GH¢1,847,454,545 in 2023 to a mere GH¢591,052,380 in 2024. This drastic reduction is primarily attributed to a […] The post
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed the management of the University of Ghana (UG) to engage the leadership of its Senior Staff Association and the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union over modalities for clearing the outstanding market premium arrears of members. The groups have threatened to lay down their tools if management fails to […] The post Engage
Multi-award-winning photojournalist and team lead at Foto4change Foundation, Geoffrey Buta, has presented camera equipment to the Savelugu School for the Deaf in the Northern region. The items donated include a camera, speedlite, tripod, and other accessories for the students at the school. Mr. Buta said the gesture formed part of efforts to support and educate […] The post Photojournalist
The head of the Public Relations unit at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Cassandra Twum Ampofo, says the eleven Senior High School (SHS) heads interdicted by the Service blatantly ignored directives. Some eleven SHS heads have been asked to step aside for investigations to proceed for allegedly selling unapproved items and charging unauthorized fees in […] The post Interdicted
The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has emphasized President Akufo-Addo’s unparalleled commitment to education, showcasing a remarkable record of systematic improvement since 2017. He asserted that the current administration’s educational performance over the past six years surpasses that of earlier administrations in the last 14 years, with positive changes occurring from school to […] The post We’re
In a recent parliamentary session, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, expressed his disregard to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) describing it as useless in the fight against Read More... The post Office Of Special Prosecutor Is ‘Useless’
Eunice Lasi, the New Patriotic Party’s former parliamentary candidate for the Sege Constituency, has left the party and officially declared her intention to contest the Sege seat as an independent candidate in the 2024 elections. She has also instructed her supporters to deface all her posters that have NPP backgrounds. Madam Eunice Lasi disclosed her […] The post NPP’s
In anticipation of Ghana’s general elections scheduled for December 7, 2024, the Center for Public Discourse Analysis is preparing to host its second Vice-Presidential Permutation Forum. The event aims to shed light on the role of the Vice-President, and explore potential candidates from both the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress […]
Some parents, guardians, and stakeholders in the country have praised the Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, for an event-free Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) exercise this year. According to the concerned Ghanaians, the fact that no incidents have so far been recorded during the self-placement and the general admission process attests to […] The post Education
Kissi Agyebeng The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is calling for the prevention of corrupt officers from operating with impunity in a statement released to mark World Anti-Corruption Read More... The post OSP Calls For Support To Block Corrupt Officials
The spokesperson of The New Force Movement has been granted bail to the tune of GH¢20,000 and is required to report to the police three times a week. The Belgian national, Ms. Shalimar Abbiusi was detained by the National Investigation Bureau when she was invited as part of the Bureau’s steps to identify the persons […] The post New Force spokesperson granted GH¢20K bail
Introduction In accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and section 21 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the Minister for Finance presented the budget statement on behalf of the President on Wednesday, 15th November 2023. The 2024 budget is critical for the country as it tries to navigate the desire […] The post The 2024 budget and
The Directorate of Research Innovations and Development (DRID) at the University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMAC) organized its maiden university-wide “How to Get Published” webinar series on Friday, December 8, 2023. The first seminar in the series focused on identifying credible journals for publication. Titled “Identifying Credible Outlets for Academic Publishing: Implications for Personal […] The post
Abiana, the sensational High-life and soul singer, is set to thrill fans as the headline act for the upcoming ‘Lights on the Hill’ concert at Sealine View Resort on Saturday, 9th December, 2023. The event, which is set to take place on the scenic hills of McCarthy, promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with […] The post Abiana to headline 2023 Lights
The Moroccan Sovereign has made the development of the Atlantic African space one of the surest means of making the African continent a strategic pole both economically and geopolitically. In his speech of November 6, 2023, celebrating the 48th anniversary of the Green March, His Majesty King Mohammed VI launched a vast Atlantic initiative with […] The post The
Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has vehemently rejected allegations that educational standards in Ghana have fallen. He says a series of innovations introduced by the government has seen a significant improvement in literacy at the basic level. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum says education has improved in Ghana. “I […] The post New
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