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By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has announced that government will train at least 300,000 beneficiaries in 2026 under the One Million Coders Programme, placing digital skills development at the core of Ghana’s newly launched National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. The initiative, unveiled during the national launch, reflects a deliberate effort to harness the country’s youthful population and position Ghana as a competitive force in the global digital economy. In his address, the President described Ghana’s youth as energetic, innovative, and increasingly engaged with digital technologies. However, he cautioned that this demographic advantage can only translate into national progress if…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to integrate artificial intelligence, coding, robotics, and electronics into Ghana’s basic education curriculum as part of a broader national strategy to prepare the next generation for a rapidly evolving digital future. Speaking at the official launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy at Labadi Beach Hotel, the President described the move as a deliberate policy shift aimed at aligning education with emerging global technological trends. He indicated that the Curriculum Review Committee under the Ministry of Education has been tasked to complete its work by the end of June, paving…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has announced a major $250 million investment to establish a world class Artificial Intelligence computing centre as part of Ghana’s newly launched National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. The announcement signals a significant shift in the country’s approach to digital transformation, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure as the foundation for innovation. Speaking at the official launch, the President underscored the growing importance of data, computing power, connectivity, and energy in shaping modern economies. He explained that these elements now play the same strategic role in the digital era as roads, ports, railways, and power…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has spearheaded the distribution of approximately 4,000 sanitary pads to schools across the Upper West Region under the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative, reaffirming government’s steadfast commitment to eradicating period poverty and safeguarding girls’ education. The transformative programme targets female students from Primary Five through Senior High School, strategically designed to curb absenteeism triggered by menstruation and ensure uninterrupted academic participation. Addressing stakeholders during the official presentation on Friday, April 24, the Vice President emphasized that a girl’s biological development must be regarded as an asset, not an impediment to her educational journey.…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has issued an uncompromising assurance that government will relentlessly uphold the rights, dignity, and security of Ghanaians residing beyond the country’s borders. His declaration comes amid disturbing reports of renewed xenophobic assaults targeting Ghanaians and other African nationals in South Africa , incidents that once again lay bare the enduring scourge of intolerance on the continent. Speaking in a televised interview with TV3 Ghana, the Minister asserted that the protection of Ghanaians abroad constitutes a core, non-negotiable mandate of the Foreign Affairs Ministry , one the government is determined to execute…

By Gifty Boateng The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Mary Awusi, has finally apologised and retracted her earlier comments directed at the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye. Speaking in an interview on Accra FM, and monitored by The New Republic, Mary Awusi admitted that her earlier remarks had generated unintended controversy and said she felt compelled to set the record straight. “As human beings, we are all prone to mistakes,” she said. “If my comments sounded offensive, I sincerely apologise and retract them. That was never my intention.” She emphasised that her…

Oyster Agribusiness has outlined an aggressive growth strategy aimed at strengthening Ghana’s agricultural value chain, scaling farmer support systems, and expanding into higher-value agribusiness segments to drive rural incomes and job creation. The company used its 2026 Farmers’ Durbar in Kintampo as a platform to highlight its evolving business model, which integrates input financing, climate-smart agriculture, and guaranteed market access for smallholder farmers. The event, which brought together more than 650 farmers, development partners and municipal officials, underscored the increasing role of private agribusiness firms in boosting food production and economic activity in Ghana’s rural economies. Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth…

By Leo Nelson Probe Free Zones CEO Over Remarks on Pentecost Church Chairman – AIGS Urges Prez Mahama, Cites Security Risks The Africa Institute on Governance and Security (AIGS) has called on the Presidency to investigate the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Board over alleged insults directed at the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, warning that the incident could have wider national security implications. In a letter dated April 24, 2026, addressed to the Chief of Staff at the Jubilee House, the policy and advocacy group said public attacks on religious leaders by state officials risk…

By Leo Nelson New polling data from Global InfoAnalytics has revealed signs of declining grassroots support for the National Democratic Congress in the Volta and Oti regions, traditionally considered strongholds of the party. The analysis, presented by the Executive Director for the Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, suggests growing voter dissatisfaction that could reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2028 elections. According to the March tracking poll, NDC’s support in the Volta Oti bloc stands at 41 percent, falling below its national average of 45 percent. The data also shows a notable presence of floating voters at 21 percent, alongside…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang arrived in Wa today, Thursday, April 24, 2026, to commence a high-level working visit to the Upper West Region, headlined by her participation in the celebrated Sankana Community Festival tomorrow. The Vice President and her delegation were accorded a rousing reception at the Wa Airport by a distinguished contingent led by the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, Upper West Regional Minister Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing Esq., and key members of the Regional Coordinating Council. Underscoring the NDC administration’s reverence for traditional authority, the Vice President’s first engagement…