The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for the immediate development of a national housing scheme to address the long-standing accommodation challenges facing teachers across the country, especially those in rural areas.
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The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has directed the contractors working on the Ashaiman-Akosombo road project to remove the giant billboards in the right of way to fast-track the project and surcharge the assembl…
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has urged the reconstituted Greater Accra Region Lands Commission to take bold steps to halt land grabbing and the activities of landguards in the region.
Mr Bua…
The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has heaped praises on President John Dramani Mahama for his transformational leadership which has changed Ghana’s economic narrative over the last six months.
Sir Khan said the leadership provided …
Ghana’s digital transformation in the justice sector has received a renewed impetus as stakeholders, both local and international converged for a two-day Open Law Africa conference aimed at evaluating progress and shaping the future of…
The Republic of Serbia has announced plans to grant an additional 30 scholarships to Ghanaian students, bringing the total number of scholarships to at least 81.
This move forms part of the Serbian Government’s “World in Serbia” schol…
The 2025 edition of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) Intellectual Property (IP) Journalists’ Awards is now open for entries. The competition calls for journalists from the 22 ARIPO Member States who report on…
The Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana, has officially inaugurated its Northern Belt Chapter. The establishment of the chapter with a ceremony at the GNAT Hall in Tamale contributes to strengthening and enhancing the national prese…
Ghanaian students studying at the University of Memphis have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama and his running mate, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, to urgently intervene in what they describe as a dire and uncertain academic c…
Global health leaders, policymakers, philanthropists, researchers, and advocates will gather in Maputo from 22–24 July 2025 for the Innovation and Action for Immunization and Child Survival Forum 2025 (https://www.ChildHealthForum2025.…
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), through its Faculty of Management Studies has officially launched the UPSA-1000 project, an initiative designed to groom 1,000 future-ready business leaders for Ghana and the global m…
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called on the UK Government to ease restrictions on international students, warning that a decline in their numbers would harm both London and the broader UK economy.
Mr Khan criticised proposals t…
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has revealed that two Muslim pilgrims from his constituency who took part in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage are currently unaccounted for, raising fresh concerns over Ghana’s Hajj man…
Ghana and Serbia are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on labour mobility, allowing Ghanaian workers to access Serbia's 100,000 work permit initiative this year, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, ha…
The Office of the Head of Civil Service (OHCS), Ghana, has launched the Civil Service Week Celebration and the 2024 Civil Service Awards — a ceremony aimed at honouring hardworking civil servants across the country.
The launch, which …
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the disbursement of GH?462 million to support the training allowances of 120,000 nursing students nationwide.
The payment, covering a six-month period, fulfills a key campaign promise made by Presid…
Communities along the Volta Basin in Ghana and Burkina Faso are set to benefit from a new climate resilience initiative aimed at addressing the recurring devastation caused by the annual Bagre Dam spillage.
The project, dubbed "Adaptati…
As global capital flows evolve and development assistance dwindles, Africa finds itself at a critical point. On 28 May, during the African Development Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings (www.AfDB.org), senior leaders, policymakers a…
Classification system sets new standard for transparency in the age of AI-assisted knowledge creation
Dubai has launched the world’s first icon-based classification system to represent the level of human–machine collaboration in the pro…
The Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana has launched a comprehensive programme of activities to commemorate this year's World Public Relations Day, celebrated globally on July 16.
This year's theme: "Building bridges and navigati…
TalentsinAfrica and the People Initiative Foundation have launched the NextGen Opportunities Forum 2025 scheduled for Accra on August 15.
This year's edition marks 10 years of igniting ideas worth spreading through TEDxLabone, TEDxAccra…
The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has urged graduates from colleges of education to accept teaching postings in rural parts of the country.
According to him, teachers accepting postings to rural areas is the only …
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has commenced the installation of 23,500 solar-powered streetlights across the country as part of efforts to reduce the burden on the national electricity grid.
Energy Minister, John Jinapor…
Members of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Ghana (PMAG) have unanimously passed a resolution to reduce the prices of selected locally manufactured medicines by five to 15 per cent with immediate effect.
The resolution,…
President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to revive the long-abandoned Krofrom Market, promising immediate steps to end years of urban decay and commercial stagnation in Kumasi.
The President described the deteriorated site as “dishearte…
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) yesterday launched the 2025 Safer Digital Ghana Campaign to sensitise the public on good cyber hygiene practices.
The nationwide campaign, which would be undertaken across all 16 regions of the count…
In August 2025, Accra will host an extraordinary gathering at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) as UCAP — the Union Catholique Africaine de la Presse — stages its triennial Congress. Under the poignant the…
The Mental Health Authority has announced that the government is in the process of establishing additional mental health facilities in the northern regions of Ghana.
The announcement was made during the 2025 edition of the Dcoded Sh…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that a Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Ghana Armed Forces will be established at Punikrom, a border town in the Western North Region, to help address rising security threats along Ghana’s f…
Today, Meta in partnership with the Ghana Police Service announced the launch of the AMBER Alert Programme on Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger in Ghana, with Messenger now joining as the latest platform to support the programme. The prog…
The OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation has reached a major milestone in the fight against the global vision crisis: over one million people across Africa have received a pair of eyeglasses since January 2025, as part of an urgent effort …
Africa is repositioning itself in the global oil market – not merely as a supplier to international markets, but as a rising energy consumer and industrial growth hub. The newly released OPEC World Oil Outlook 2025 underscores a co…
Al Hamra, the leading lifestyle developer and real estate investment company in Ras Al Khaimah, has officially launched two landmark residential developments Al Hamra Greens and Aila Homes — with a combined investment value exceeding AED 3…
Thirteen-year-old Beni Cial Yumba Musoya used to spend her days scavenging for cobalt under the scorching sun in the artisanal mines of Kolwezi. Today, she dreams of donning a white coat and saving lives. "I want to be a doctor," s…
Climate change is a growing threat across Africa, with West Africa feeling its effects especially intensely. According to the ND-GAIN index, Burkina Faso (162nd out of 182), Senegal (144th), and Côte d’Ivoire (134th) rank among the…
Leading integrated marketing communications agency, Global Media Alliance, is set to hold an exclusive PR Fireside Chat on July 18, 2025, with two leading PR practitioners.
The much-anticipated event will serve as the grand finale of th…
Every year on July 16, communicators across continents pause to celebrate World Public Relations Day, a moment to reflect on the role of Public Relations (PR) in shaping society. This year’s global theme, “Building Trust, Truth, and Transp…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a scheduled maintenance exercise on Thursday, July 17, 2025, which will affect parts of the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central, and Volta Regions.
The exercise, aimed at improving powe…
MODEC Production Services Ghana JV Ltd has officially handed over a fully operational workboat, Handler 2, to the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra, on Tuesday.
The donation, supported by MV25 Charter Fund Partners, marks a …
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has suspended its intended industrial action following what it described as “satisfactory” commitments from the government during a meeting held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
A…
Parliament has passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2025, to enhance effective regulation of Ghana’s fisheries and aquaculture sector.
The purpose of the bill is to establish a modern legal framework to improve governance, devel…
The National Teaching Council (NTC) has up to August 30 to end the existing teacher licensure examination scheme.
The Teacher Licensure Examination regime will be replaced by a new system for assessing teacher qualifications.
The n…
The University of the Free State (UFS) officially launched the VC-ISRC Imbewu Legacy Fund on 15 July 2025 at its Bloemfontein Campus, a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to ensure that no deserving student is excluded from the a…
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark ‘Internatio…
A dirt road in Kenya. Heavy heat shimmers over the surrounding savannah. A loan officer approaches a herd of cattle and pulls out a smartphone. Standing next to the owner, a woman with a proud yet cautious gaze, he photographs an a…
Africa Sports Unified (ASU) (https://ASUnified.com), the world’s first and leading Pan-African Sports Business Hub, is pleased to announce the launch of ASU Insider - a new strategic membership platform designed to empower decision…
Parliament's Select Committee on Health has visited the COA Research and Manufacturing Company Limited, in the Central Region, to explore the potential of a discovered treatment for HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and other viral diseases.
The Comm…
The partnership dubbed, Leadership Excellence for African Diagnostics (LEAD) between Roche and ASLM is a three-year programme to strengthen lab leadership in Africa
The initiative focuses on mentorship and training to build la…
The Health Committee of Parliament has, on Monday, shed light on the systemic challenges plaguing Ghana's healthcare system.
During a recent visit to the Central Region, the Committee identified key issues, including staff shortages, po…
Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has commended the World Bank and its funding partners for their sustained support for the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP) initiative.
The objective of the GALOP is…
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