Stakeholders call for policy to boost educational technology

Stakeholders call for policy to boost educational technology

Stakeholders at a forum on educational technology (EdTech) have called for the development of a comprehensive policy that can help boost innovation in the country’s educational sector.

CRRECENT sounds alarm bells about Ghana's youth bulge 
CRRECENT sounds alarm bells about Ghana's youth bulge 

CRRECENT sounds alarm bells about Ghana's youth bulge 

The Child Research and Resource Centre (CRRECENT) as part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations on Thursday, September 5, 2024, held a high-impact advocacy forum centred around the theme, "Ghana's Youth Bulge – An Opportunity and a Challenge for Nation Building."

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

Asantehene calls for legal and collective action against galamsey devastation

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has reiterated the destructive impact of illegal mining, popularly known as "galamsey," on the nation’s environment, particularly water resources.

34 Lives lost through inland water transport accidents — Audit Report
34 Lives lost through inland water transport accidents — Audit Report
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34 Lives lost through inland water transport accidents — Audit Report

A Performance audit report conducted by the Auditor-General has exposed safety issues and regulatory shortfalls in the country's inland water transport sector.  

Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Catholic Bishops’ Conference urges stakeholders to ensure peaceful elections

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has urged all stakeholders in this year’s elections to work together to ensure the elections are conducted in an atmosphere of peace, fairness and mutual respect. 

 Some managers and staff of GCB Bank displaying their citations and shield
Some managers and staff of GCB Bank displaying their citations and shield

GCB crowned CIMG Marketing-Oriented Bank 2023

GCB Bank PLC (GCB Bank) has been crowned the CIMG Marketing-Oriented Bank of the Year 2023 at the prestigious 35th National Marketing Performance Awards organised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) last Saturday.

 Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem
Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem
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Close ranks for victory - Bawumia campaign team member to NPP faithful

The immediate past Controller and Accountant-General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, has admonished supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to close their ranks and rally behind the party's flag bearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to break the eight-year electoral jinx come December 7, 2024.

John Boadu, Director-General of the State Interest and Governance Authority, speaking at the forum
John Boadu, Director-General of the State Interest and Governance Authority, speaking at the forum

SIGA to launch real-time monitoring system for specified entities

The State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) is set to launch the Portal Entity Project, a real-time monitoring system that will provide the Authority instant access to the activities of Specified Entities (SEs)(SEs) and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to enhance oversight. 

Charles Wundengba (inset)­, the Head of Communications and Media 350, addressing the conference
Charles Wundengba (inset)­, the Head of Communications and Media 350, addressing the conference

Promoting green financing, development: UESD holds stakeholders’ sustainability conference

The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) at Somanya in the Yilo Krobo Municipality in the Eastern Region has in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, an Economic Policy Competence Centre, held its 4th Stakeholders’ Sustainable Development Conference. 

John Mahama (arrowed), flag bearer of the NDC, responding the cheers from party supporters at Wenchi
John Mahama (arrowed), flag bearer of the NDC, responding the cheers from party supporters at Wenchi

We’ll decentralise SHS food supplies — Mahama

The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to decentralise the procurement and management of food supplies for senior high schools (SHSs) across the country.

President Akufo-Addo (right) holding aloft the inaugural GBA lifetime achievement award. Applauding is Yaw Boafo, President of the GBA. Pictures: EMMANUEL BAAH
President Akufo-Addo (right) holding aloft the inaugural GBA lifetime achievement award. Applauding is Yaw Boafo, President of the GBA. Pictures: EMMANUEL BAAH
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EC must act with impartiality - President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged the Electoral Commission to conduct the December 7 polls with impartiality, independence and integrity.

Police announce GH₵50,000 bounty for suspect wanted for threatening public officials
Police announce GH₵50,000 bounty for suspect wanted for threatening public officials
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Police announce GH₵50,000 bounty for suspect wanted for threatening public officials

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a male suspect who was captured in a widely circulated video issuing violent threats against several public officials. 

UTAG calls for nationwide ban on galamsey, threatens strike action
UTAG calls for nationwide ban on galamsey, threatens strike action
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UTAG calls for nationwide ban on galamsey, threatens strike action

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called for an immediate and complete ban on all forms of illegal mining, known as galamsey, and general mining in forest reserves, farms, and rivers.

 The Vice-president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (left), presenting his nomination forms to Jean Mensa, Electoral Commissioner, at the Electoral Commission in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO, Johnson Asiedu Nketia (left), National Chairman of the NDC, presenting the documents to Jean Mensa, Chairperson, Electoral Commission. Picture: ELVIS NII NOI DOWUONA
The Vice-president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (left), presenting his nomination forms to Jean Mensa, Electoral Commissioner, at the Electoral Commission in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO, Johnson Asiedu Nketia (left), National Chairman of the NDC, presenting the documents to Jean Mensa, Chairperson, Electoral Commission. Picture: ELVIS NII NOI DOWUONA
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8 File presidential nomination forms

Eight presidential aspirants, including the Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), yesterday filed their nomination forms at the Electoral Commission (EC) to contest the 2024 presidential election.

From left: Kojo N, Kwame Peprah, Kwadwo Saka Addo-Mensah, Richard Osei Anim, Frank Peters and Kwabena Peprah, the members of the Wanderlust Ghana Expedition Club
From left: Kojo N, Kwame Peprah, Kwadwo Saka Addo-Mensah, Richard Osei Anim, Frank Peters and Kwabena Peprah, the members of the Wanderlust Ghana Expedition Club
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Wanderlust Ghana launches 30,000km expedition

A group of Ghanaian tourists and adventurists, the Wanderlust Ghana Expedition Club (WGEC), in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has launched a 30,000-kilometre expedition over land through some countries in Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

Africa must prioritise agriculture for sustainable development, says 2022 Africa Food Prize Laureate

Africa must prioritise agriculture for sustainable development, says 2022 Africa Food Prize Laureate

THE 2022 Africa Food Prize laureate and Founding Director of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) at the University of Ghana, Professor Eric Yirenkyi Danquah has emphasised the urgent need for African governments to allocate more resources to agricultural research and development.

Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame
Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame
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Attorney General urges lawyers to defend democracy and electoral integrity

The Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame has emphasised the crucial role lawyers play in sustaining the country's democracy. 

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My legal background has always informed my approach to governance - Akufo-Addo

“My legal background has always informed my approach to governance”, says President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Finance Minister
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Finance Minister
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Government debunks reports of debt restructuring with local contractors

The Ministry of Finance has debunked claims suggesting that the government is engaging in debt restructuring with private banks and local contractors.

Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II — Dormaahene
Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II — Dormaahene
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Dormaahene calls for repeal of dual citizenship law to promote inclusive governance

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, has advocated the repeal of Article 94(2)(a) of the 1992 Constitution, which prohibits Ghanaians with dual citizenship from becoming Members of Parliament (MPs). 

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