PTAs to be reinstated in public schools- Haruna Iddrisu
By Sarah Baafi The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has confirmed the reintroduction of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in public schools, aiming to foster collaboration among parents, teachers, and school administrators for enhanced educational quality. Speaking at a recent public forum, Iddrisu expressed his enthusiasm for this initiative, stating that PTAs will play a crucial role […]
Shakira resumes world tour with concert in Peru after canceling show due to illness
Colombian superstar Shakira said Monday that she will resume her world tour and perform in Lima, Peru, on Monday evening, following the cancellation of a concert over the weekend due to a stomach illness. The four-time Grammy winner shared the news on her Instagram account, saying that her concert at Lima’s Estadio Nacional soccer stadium […]
PMI launches new ISO-accredited certification to elevate PMO leadership
Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority for project professionals, has launched the PMI® Project Management Office Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP)™ certification to equip PMO professionals with the expertise to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, drive strategic decisions, and enhance organizational success. PMOs have evolved into key enablers of strategic value within organizations, playing a […]
From Rawlings to Akufo-Addo: How first budgets of new governments have fared in Ghana’s Fourth Republic
By Ephraim Ofori Numosuor, Financial Economist, Research and Policy Analyst. As Ghana’s new government gears up to present its maiden budget on March 11, 2025, expectations are sky-high. Every first budget of a new administration is more than just a fiscal plan, it’s a statement of intent, a promise of change, and a roadmap to […]
I refused to pay 10% bribe to retrieve my $1.2m investment in Ghana- Michael Blackson
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian-American comedian and actor Michael Blackson has revealed that he turned down an alleged request for a 10% bribe in exchange for recovering his $1.2 million investment trapped in Ghana’s domestic debt exchange programme (DDEP). Speaking on VladTV, Blackson detailed how his funds, originally intended to support philanthropic projects, were locked when […]
I blame NPP, not Ghana, for using my money to pay foreign debts – Michael Blackson
By Seli Baisie American-Ghanaian actor and comedian, Michael Blackson has expressed regret over his past criticisms of Ghana, clarifying that his frustration stemmed from the handling of his $1.2 million investment in the country’s domestic debt exchange programme (DDEP). In an interview with VladTV on February 15, 2025, Blackson alleged that funds he invested in […]
OSP calling Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive can damage Ghana’s reputation internationally- Nana Karikari
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Senior International Affairs and Political Analyst at Atlanta Georgia, Nana Karikari has revealed that the reputation of the country can be damaged internationally with the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng calling the country’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, a ‘fugitive by Justice’. According to her, the media should discuss […]
Detained Ugandan opposition figure treated in clinic overnight
Detained Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, on hunger strike for a week, has been returned to prison after being in a health clinic overnight, his allies have said. The 68-year-old was rushed to a private medical facility in a prison ambulance as his health was deteriorating, his lawyer Erias Lukwago wrote earlier on Facebook. Besigye […]
Plumber jailed 12 years for sextortion of 19-year-old SHS graduate
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 26-year-old plumber and hairstylist to 12 years imprisonment for sexual extortion. Philip Spain Narh is said to have taken advantage of a 19-year-old SHS graduate by having vaginal and anal sex with her with the promise to help her become a web designer. Unknown to the victim, Narh […]
US and Russia to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war
By Sarah Baafi U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Saudi Arabia to engage in significant discussions with Russian officials aimed at resolving the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has persisted for nearly three years. This diplomatic effort follows a recent phone conversation between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where […]
Drake to headline Wireless festival on all three days
Rapper Drake has been announced as the headliner for all three nights of this year’s Wireless festival. It will be his first UK performance in six years, with the One Dance hitmaker due to play a bespoke set on each night. Wireless is celebrating 20 years and returns to Finsbury Park, London, between 11 and […]
Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse
More than 40 people, mostly women, were killed after an illegal gold mine collapsed in Mali on Saturday. The collapse took place near Kéniéba, in Mali’s western, gold-rich Kayes region. The victims had climbed into open-pit areas left by industrial miners to look for scraps of gold when the earth around them caved in, a […]
Africa’s Agenda 2063 and Justice: Fighting for Reparations or Building a Thriving Africa?
By Ephraim Ofori Numosuor, Financial Economist, Research and Policy Analyst The African Union’s 2025 theme launched at the ongoing 38th ordinary session on 15th February 2025, has called for Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations. This theme reignites a crucial debate: Should Africa and its diaspora seek reparations for past atrocities […]
President Mahama calls for African self-reliance in financing development
President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the need for African countries to mobilize domestic resources to reduce dependence on external financing and achieve sustainable growth. He noted that Africa’s economic journey has demonstrated resilience despite numerous challenges, with projections indicating a recovery in growth to 3.7 per cent in 2024 and 4.03 per cent in […]
