Author: Philip Antoh

Claims of tension between Mr. Paul Adjei, the Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), and Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu have been denied by a source familiar with discussions from a recent high-level meeting at the Ministry of Education. The source, who attended the meeting and is part of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) but wishes to remain unnamed, stated that there was no confrontation or defiance during the meeting, contrary to some media reports. The meeting took place behind closed doors at the Ministry of Education and included CHASS leaders, representatives from the Conference…

Ghana has reaffirmed its position as a prime destination for investment and industrial growth, as the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, delivered a compelling address at the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Business Forum in London on Monday 20th, April, 2026. Speaking on the theme “Africa’s Next Chapter: Building Resilient, Diversified Economies,” the Minister highlighted Africa’s rising prominence in the global economic landscape, noting that the continent remains the world’s fastest-growing investment frontier, with increasing opportunities for strategic partnerships. The Minister emphasized that Ghana is at the forefront of this transformation, pursuing deliberate policies aimed at…

The account Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun shares on Facebook recently regarding a private message with a Bishop, who later instigated other senior men of god against him, is at once personal and prophetic: personal because it recounts a painful betrayal by a senior pastor he respected; prophetic because it raises wider questions about the culture of ministry that allows private conversations to be turned into public ammunition. The episode — a respectful private message shared in a WhatsApp group and used to mobilize senior ministers against him, followed by public posts reframing the story — exposes painful dynamics that are…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has strengthened renal care services at the Volta Regional Hospital in Hohoe with the delivery of two new dialysis machines and additional critical medical equipment. The intervention is expected to significantly improve access to treatment for patients suffering from kidney disease in the region. The donation, led by the Fund’s Administrator, Adjoa Obuobia Opoku-Darko, was made possible through support from HealthTeach Ghana and Project C.U.R.E. Hospital authorities described the gesture as timely, noting that it will enhance the facility’s capacity to provide life-saving dialysis services. With the addition of the new machines, the hospital’s…

On the fertile grounds of Tamale, a visionary was born. Dr. Ibrahim Mahama’s journey from the classrooms of Tamale Senior High School to the halls of the College of Northwest London was just the prologue to an extraordinary story of grit, vision, and nation-building. Returning home, he planted the seeds of a dream. He founded Engineers & Planners Limited, a heavy equipment rental and civil engineering firm. The naysayers scoffed. They said a Ghanaian company could never compete with multinational giants. But Dr. Mahama, with the unwavering persistence of a man who as a boy would dismantle toys just to…

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has officially declared its support for the Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) System currently being implemented at the country’s ports, clarifying that earlier concerns raised in 2025 have since been addressed. In a press statement issued on April 9, 2026, the Association dismissed claims suggesting it remains opposed to the system, describing such assertions as misleading and based on outdated information. According to the IEAG, its initial reservations—captured in a December 18, 2025 publication—were legitimate and centered on inadequate stakeholder consultation, data security concerns, transparency issues, and system integration challenges. However, the Association…

Carlos Queiroz has been appointed as the head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars. The former Real Madrid, Manchester United, Portugal, and Iran coach will lead Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Queiroz boasts an extensive World Cup pedigree. He led South Africa to qualification for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, guided Portugal to the knockout phase in 2010, and took charge of Iran at both the 2014 and 2018 tournaments. He has also held coaching roles in Egypt, Oman, Japan, and Qatar, and is expected to bring…

A community-led effort to confront a looming environmental and public health crisis in Atatem took a dramatic and troubling turn on Tuesday, 8th April, 2026 when members of the Rights of Nature Movement Ghana (RoNAG) and residents were confronted by a group of armed men, reportedly linked to some top officials in the Adansi-Asokwa District. The incident occurred during a Right of Nature sensitization program – phase two held at their community centre, where RoNAG members had gathered with community stakeholders to present urgent findings on the condition of the Gyeme River which is a vital water source for the…

Africa’s rapidly growing youth population presents both a historic opportunity and a serious risk if not properly managed, Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has said. Delivering an expert insight at the Continental Youth Symposium in Tangier, Morocco, he stressed that the continent’s demographic advantage must be matched with deliberate policy action. “Africa stands at a defining moment. We are the youngest continent in the world, and our youth are creative, connected and determined,” he stated. However, he cautioned that “youthfulness alone will not deliver transformation,” warning that the continent must go beyond celebrating its…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has identified unemployability—not unemployment—as the central challenge facing young people across Africa. Speaking at the Continental Youth Symposium in Morocco, he said many young Africans are educated but lack relevant job-market skills. “The challenge is not simply unemployment — it is unemployability,” he stated. He explained that although many young people possess formal qualifications, they often lack the competencies required by employers and evolving markets. Mr Ayariga outlined what he described as a “three-part problem” contributing to the crisis. These include “skills gap—training that does not match market…