Author: Philip Antoh

Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has emphasized that technical and vocational education must be prioritized if Ghana is to achieve meaningful educational reforms. Speaking during the Ministerial Panel at Africa Skills for Jobs Policy Academy in Nairobi, Kenya, Dr. Apaak explained that Ghana’s economic turnaround now provides the opportunity to advance reforms that will empower private sector participation and create sustainable jobs. The Africa Skills for Jobs Policy Academy is being held in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 30 to October 3, 2025, bringing together policymakers, experts, and private sector representatives to foster collaborative learning and develop reforms…

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has garnered significant acclaim for his exemplary performance during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting that took place earlier on Tuesday. In a statement released after the session, the esteemed Islamic scholar and Director of the Leading-Edge Group, Dr. Abdul-Muhsin Baafi, commended the Minister for his “exceptional performance,” emphasizing his professionalism, transparency, and leadership in steering his sector through a phase of remarkable advancement. Dr. Baafi noted that Hon. Muntaka, together with CEOs, Directors, and heads of agencies under the Interior Ministry, made a strong impression on the PAC with…

The Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Julius Debrah, has urged the Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL) and the media at large to endorse the government’s 24-hour economy initiative, characterizing it as a means to enhance productivity and generate employment in the future. Mr. Debrah made this appeal on Thursday, October 2, 2025, during the 75th anniversary cake-cutting ceremony of the Daily Graphic in Accra. He commended Graphic for its perseverance over the years and encouraged the company to influence public opinion in support of the government’s vision. “The idea of a 24-hour economy is logical. Essentially,…

Authored by Mr. Ernest Komla Morkli, the book titled “The Wails of an African Mother” mirrors the struggles of Africa and offers a torch for the future. It is a literary piece that echoes dignity, justice, and hope, but does not in any way reflect weakness or despair. Speaking at the launch of the book on October 1, 2025, at Legon, the Author, Mr. Ernest Komla Morkli, emphasized that the cries in the book must not be mistaken for helpless lamentations. Rather, they are cries of resilience, dignity, justice, and hope for a brighter and more prosperous tomorrow. He further…

The Government of Ghana has declared a notable increase in the producer price of cocoa for the 2025/2026 season, elevating the price from GHS3,228.75 to GHS3,625 per bag. This marks a 12.27% rise and equates to GHS58,000 per metric tonne, an increase from the previous GHS51,660 per tonne. This decision was reached during a meeting of the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC), led by the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, following discussions with key stakeholders in the cocoa sector. The new pricing will be effective from Friday, 3rd October 2025, with the objective of enhancing the incomes and…

As the world observes World Oxygen Day today, Eng. Kofi Owusu Asamoah, CEO of BKANK Group, has issued a strong call to action to regional leaders, health policymakers, and international stakeholders. In a press release titled “Medical Oxygen: The Invisible Lifeline We Cannot Afford to Ignore,” Asamoah emphasized the critical role of medical oxygen in saving lives and strengthening health systems across Ghana and the West African subregion. “Medical oxygen is not a luxury; it is a human right,” Asamoah declared, underscoring the message that access to this essential commodity should be universal and reliable. Oxygen therapy plays a pivotal…

President John Dramani Mahama, together with world leaders, has launched the Accra Reset, a bold framework aimed at reshaping global development institutions, financing, and partnerships as the world approaches the end of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) era The initiative was announced at a high-level side event during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. President Mahama, the champion for African Financial Institutions, led heads of state, multilateral leaders, and private sector partners in launching the Accra Reset. The Accra Reset is a bold framework for re-engineering global development ins tu ons, financing, and…

Trasacco Estates Development Company Limited has assured investors, homeowners, and the public that calm has returned to its Tema Springs serviced plots project following unlawful demolitions that targeted its properties and those of its clients. In a press conference held on September 26, 2025, the company confirmed that the Ghana Police Service has identified suspects behind the demolitions, issued invitations for questioning, and is pursuing others who fled the jurisdiction. Trasacco pledged full cooperation with the authorities to ensure justice. “We condemn this criminality in the strongest terms and are cooperating fully with the authorities to ensure justice is served,”…

Laterbiokorshie based Radio Gold in Accra, has lost one of it on air broadcasters, Okyeame Ayensu Badwenba. The veteran broadcaster, who has been with the station for decades reportedly died on Sunday September 29. The dedicated presenter hosts organization’s midmorning or brunch programmme between 10am to 12pm. Details of his demise are sketchy but a colleague who announced his passing on Facebook said Okyeame would have celebrated his birthday today, Monday, September 29. Henry Kodjo Agbai disclosing the unfortunate news said his last conversation with him was on Friday September 26. The New Republic also gathered from some of Radio…

Interpol has apprehended 260 individuals across 14 African nations in a synchronized operation aimed at combating online romance and extortion scams, which have defrauded more than 1,400 victims of nearly $2.8 million. According to DW Africa, this crackdown underscores the escalating threat posed by digital fraud schemes that take advantage of vulnerable individuals globally. In Ghana, authorities detained 68 suspects, confiscated 835 devices, and identified 108 victims. Investigations uncovered financial losses amounting to USD 450,000, of which USD 70,000 has been recovered. Romance-related scams involved the use of fake profiles, stolen images, and fabricated identities, while the perpetrators employed fictitious…