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The Namibia Teaching Service Committee has reached out to Dr. Clement Apaak, the Deputy Minister for Education, at the Ministry of Education in Accra. The delegation was headed by Ms. Habate Doeses, the Chairperson of the Namibia Teaching and Learning Service Committee. This Committee is responsible for the recruitment, training, and placement of teachers in Namibia. Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Deputy Minister of Education, stated that significant investment in education will lead to long-term national development. Dr. Apaak made these comments during a visit from a Namibian delegation at his office, emphasizing that education can greatly improve societies. He…

Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team fell just short of a historic medal, finishing fourth in the final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The quartet of Ibrahim Fuseini, Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah, and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu clocked 37.93s, narrowly behind the Netherlands, who secured bronze with a national record of 37.81s. The United States, featuring Christian Coleman, Kenneth Bednarek, Courtney Lindsey, and Noah Lyles, stormed to victory in a world-leading 37.29s. Canada, anchored by Olympic champion Andre De Grasse, claimed silver in a season’s best of 37.55s. Germany (38.29s), Japan (38.35s), and France (38.58s) followed, while Australia did…

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has urged Ghanaians to embrace the long-term vision of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, by committing to national projects that go beyond political cycles. Speaking at Nkroful in the Western Region during the 116th birthday celebration of Dr Nkrumah, on Sunday, September 21, 2025, Mr Buah reminded the gathering that the late President’s legacy was anchored in building for generations rather than short-term gains. “Dr Nkrumah’s projects were not for the next election but for the next century,” he declared, adding that the spirit of the annual Nkrumahfest celebration…

A former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has cautioned the government against setting what he described as a dangerous precedent in its handling of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s removal. Speaking at the 8th congregation of MountCrest University College, where 137 students graduated on Saturday, September 21, Mr. Ansa-Asare argued that Ghana’s constitutional framework does not support the removal of Justice Torkornoo from her substantive position as a Justice of the Supreme Court, even if she is no longer Chief Justice. He explained that under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, the removal process applies to a Chief…

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised alarm over the growing menace of illegal mining—commonly known as galamsey—warning that the practice is endangering Ghana’s future and threatening the country’s very survival. Speaking at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) during the Young Commons Forum summit on Saturday, September 20, the Effutu MP described Ghana as standing “at a crossroad” due to the unchecked destruction of the environment by illegal mining activities. “Today, our country stands at a crossroad. Galamsey is getting out of hand,” he said. “The greed of a few who believe they have to destroy our environment…

Nation Loses Jobs & Revenue As Raw Rubber Is Exported Unprocessed By Nelson Ayivor Ghana’s rubber industry is on the brink of collapse, hemorrhaging over $100 million annually due to the country’s over-reliance on exporting raw rubber, a stark warning from the Rubber Processors Association of Ghana has revealed. The Association’s chairman, Emmanuel Akwasi Owusu, minced no words, lamenting that Ghana is essentially giving away jobs and economic opportunities to foreign nations by failing to add value to its raw rubber. “Now, because we are cheap in terms of $600 compared to the $800 prices, they can afford to just…

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide and Presidential Adviser to former President John Dramani Mahama, has hailed the Mahama Cares initiative as a “game changer in Ghana’s healthcare landscape.” The fund, officially known as the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, is designed to provide vital financial assistance for the treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer, kidney failure, and cardiovascular diseases, which are leading causes of death and financial hardship in Ghana. A New Approach to Healthcare Equity According to Mogtari, the fund’s main strength is its commitment to healthcare equity. By uncapping the NHIS levy, the initiative aims to unlock significant…

The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Sampson Ahi, has underscored Ghana’s readiness to become Denmark’s strategic gateway to West Africa as he held bilateral talks with the Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Jacob Jensen, in Copenhagen. Speaking on behalf of Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry during the meeting, Hon. Ahi highlighted Ghana’s youthful population, vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, and the government’s forward-looking policies, including the transformational 24-Hour Economy initiative. He stressed that these policies are designed to boost productivity, enhance private sector growth, and position Ghana as a resilient and competitive player in…

The Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Richard Kofi Asiedu, has accused the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) of deliberately attempting to damage his reputation. According to him, the commission is “being used as an instrument for mischief to serve political interests.” His comments follow a recent announcement by GTEC stating that the “Dr” title being used by Dr. Asiedu, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of St. Andrews Group of Schools and Companies, is honorary. The commission further directed that he desist from using it. This comes after a similar issue in July 2025,…

The Ministry of Education has announced the successful release of this year’s Senior High School (SHS), Senior High Technical School (SHTS), and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) placements for candidates who sat for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). At a press briefing in Accra, the Ministry revealed that out of the 603,328 candidates who took the examination, 590,309 qualified for placement across various secondary institutions nationwide. This represents a significant increase compared to last year’s numbers, signaling growing enthusiasm among Ghanaian youth to pursue secondary education. According to the Ministry, 483,800 candidates, representing 82%, have been…