Oasis International School holds 11th Graduation and Speech and Prize-giving Day
By: Jenifer Frimpong Wiredu The Principal of Oasis International School, Mrs. Afua Dake has urged graduates of the school to eschew complacency, and rather focus on their individual dreams to achieve greatness in their endeavors. She said, their graduation marks the beginning of another pedestal of life which requires concerted effort, dedication, and persistence to […]
Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after IT outage
Cyber-security experts and agencies around the world are warning people about a wave of opportunistic hacking attempts linked to the IT outage. Although there is no evidence that the CrowdStrike outage was caused by malicious activity, some bad actors are attempting to take advantage. Cyber agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to […]
Qualifications of African teachers to be harmonized for standardized education outcomes
By: Doreen Ampofo The qualifications of teachers in Africa are to be harmonized to ensure that learners across the continent receive standardized quality education. The harmonization which will be done by the African Union will also address the deficit of teachers in the various member states. The Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation at […]
Afenyo-Markin promises to address challenges at ECG; assumes position as new Board Chairman
By: Rachel Quartey The Majority Leader, Mr. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed his commitment to addressing the challenges confronting the power distributor, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). He made the pledge when he was sworn-in as Board Chairman of ECG, by the outgoing Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh. This follows his appointment by President […]
US woman freed after 43 years in prison for murder she didn’t commit
A woman who served 43 years for a murder she did not commit has been released after her conviction was overturned. Sandra Hemme was 20 years old when she was found guilty of stabbing to death library worker Patricia Jeschke from St Joseph, Missouri, in November 1980. She was given a life sentence. There was […]
Sixth African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting opens in Accra; Governments urged to invest in STEM education and digital learning platforms
By Doreen Ampofo The sixth African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meetings has opened in Accra with a call on African governments to invest in STEM education and digital learning platforms. The meetings will end on July 21, with the 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Unions, where leaders will discuss critical issues affecting the […]
China bridge collapse kills at least 11 after floods
At least 11 people have died and more than 30 are missing after a highway bridge partially collapsed during torrential rains in northwest China. The bridge over a river in Shaanxi province’s Shangluo city collapsed on Friday night due to a sudden downpour and flash floods, the provincial authority said. Rescue teams have recovered several […]
Andre Ayew shares secrets of mental toughness with University of Ghana students
By: Gertrude Tandoh Renowned Ghanaian Footballer, Andre Ayew took to the classroom last week to share his expertise on psychology with students at the University of Ghana, Legon. The Black Stars player emphasized the crucial role of mental toughness in achieving success in football, a cornerstone of his illustrious career with clubs like Marseille, Swansea, […]
Education Ministry denies it owes companies, individuals GH₵6bn under FSHS programme
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ministry of Education has debunked claims by the Minority caucus in Parliament that the government through the ministry owes over six billion Ghana Cedis (Ghc6b) to organisations and individuals involved in the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy. The Minority caucus in Parliament claimed that the government has failed to pay […]
Anthony Baffoe inspires young footballers at Afro-Sport Summit 2024
By: Nana Kwame Bediako At the recently concluded 3rd Afro Sport Summit, legendary Black Stars player and founder of the Professional Football Association of Ghana, Anthony Baffoe, delivered an inspiring speech aimed at young, aspiring footballers. His message centred on the immense potential within every individual, regardless of their educational background. Baffoe emphasised that a […]
PARIS 2024: Team Ghana participates in IOC Sports manipulation workshop
By: Michael Okuley Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is emphasizing the prevention of competition manipulation through its “Believe in Sport” campaign. This initiative aims to educate athletes, their entourages, and officials about the risks and rules associated with competition manipulation. Team Ghana athletes and officials on Wednesday July 18, […]
Disruption in check-in systems at KIA due to fibre optic system failure – Ghana Airport Company Limited
Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has apologised to passengers, who were affected by the downtime on Tuesday July 16, 2024 during the check-in period at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The Company confirmed that on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at approximately 7.51pm, the check-in systems at Terminal 3, KIA experienced a disruption which lasted for […]
President Akufo-Addo Commissions Fomena and Kumawu Hospitals
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 commissioned the Fomena and Kumawu Hospitals, both in the Ashanti Region, at separate colourful ceremonies attended by traditional leaders and the public. The 120-bed state-of-the-art facilities constructed by NMS Infrastructure Limited come with maternity and pediatric wards, consulting and treatment rooms, theatres and recovery rooms, […]
PNC begs EC not to certify registration of breakaway PNP
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH National Executives of the People’s National Convention (PNC) are appealing to the Electoral Commission (EC) to withhold the final certificate for the registration of the People’s National Party (PNP) a breakaway faction of the PNC. In a statement issued to the EC on July 16, 2024, the PNC’s solicitors expressed concerns that […]
