A former legislator, Dr. Freda Prempeh, has urged the Ministry of Defence to compensate individuals injured during a recent military recruitment stampede by enrolling them into the armed forces. Her recommendation follows a confirmed incident that resulted in multiple casualties and six fatalities.
Dr. Prempeh described the recruitment process as chaotic and proposed that future exercises implement better scheduling. She suggested dividing applicants into smaller groups with specific reporting times to ensure a safer and more orderly screening process. She also expressed her condolences to the families of the deceased.
Beyond the immediate tragedy, the former minister emphasized the need for broader job creation through...
An eighteen-year-old man named Enock Eshun was killed after being struck by the newly commissioned train traveling from Tema to Afienya. The incident occurred near the Bediako junction in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality, where the victim was reportedly walking close to the railway tracks.
Authorities from the Community 25 police station transported the body to the Tema General Hospital mortuary. Witnesses suggested the victim, who had hearing and speech impairments, may not have noticed the approaching train.
In a separate but related event, police apprehended a truck driver for unauthorized parking near the same railway junction. The driver was released on enquiry bail while the investigation continues.
The former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has strongly opposed any suggestion to amend the constitutional clause limiting presidents to two terms. He stated that such proposals endanger democratic foundations and must be stopped. He cited Article 66(2) of the Constitution as being unequivocal on this matter.
Speaking at a lecture for the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, he also identified weaknesses in the country's presidential transition process. He noted issues like administrative chaos and under-resourced teams during government handovers. To address these, he recommended establishing a dedicated transition trust fund and strengthening the role of the Administrator-General to ensure a more professional and seamless...
Over six thousand applicants gathered at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium for a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment drive. The event, which attracted candidates from the Central Region and other areas, proceeded in an orderly fashion despite the large turnout. Senior military officers supervised the process.
Some minor crowd disturbances occurred but were quickly resolved. A prospective recruit, Kwame Mensah, described the experience as intense but expressed his determination to serve the country. Another applicant, Ama Serwaa, acknowledged the challenges of the large crowd but stated she was proud to participate.
This physical screening phase for shortlisted candidates involves final medical checks and document verification. The recruitment...
A community youth group named Glucose Academy, in partnership with the Ho Municipal Education Directorate, will conduct its fifth annual quiz competition for local junior high schools. The event aims to foster academic excellence and improve technological literacy among students in the Sokode area.
The initiative also addresses a critical lack of information and communication technology tools by providing desktop computers to schools. Organizers explained that many students lack the resources to compete effectively in the digital world. They are appealing for public support, noting that each computer costs 2,400 Ghana cedis.
The group emphasized that every contribution would help bridge the digital divide and empower young minds. They...
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the government will eliminate the COVID-19 health recovery levy as part of significant Value Added Tax reforms. He stated that the changes, designed to simplify the tax system and support businesses, also include ending the decoupling of the GETFund and National Health Insurance levies from the VAT base.
Dr. Ato Forson explained that the reforms follow extensive analysis and stakeholder consultations. The measures will lower the effective VAT rate and increase the registration threshold for the tax.
He acknowledged that the levy's removal was a pledged part of President John Dramani Mahama's social contract. Its implementation was delayed due to requirements linked to the country's...
A delegation, including Volta Regional Minister James Gunu and traditional leaders, observed the ongoing military recruitment exercise at the Ho Sports Stadium. The event, organized by the Ghana Armed Forces, has attracted over four thousand applicants to the regional capital for initial selection stages.
Minister Gunu commended the applicants for their discipline and assured them that the process was being conducted fairly and on merit. The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, praised the military's professional handling of the large turnout. He encouraged the youth to maintain discipline and mentioned that future opportunities, including positions at a new pilot training school, would be available.
Togbe Tepre Hodo IV...
The Principal of the Accra Technical Training Centre, Mr. Zako Dometi, has declared Technical and Vocational Education and Training a national imperative for Ghana's development. Speaking at a conference for technical institution principals, he described TVET as the most reliable route toward economic diversification and social inclusion. He called for diversified funding to upgrade infrastructure and make technical education more appealing.
The Acting Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service, Dr. Eric Kofi Adzroe, also emphasized TVET's central role in the nation's industrial and digital progress. He praised the government for prioritizing technical education and outlined modernization initiatives. These efforts include...
Tanzania has announced it will host Africa's first major fresh produce and flower trade exhibition, named Horti Logistica Africa. The event, a collaboration between the Tanzania Horticultural Association and the government, will be held annually in Arusha starting in June 2026. It is designed to be a premier Pan-African professional trade fair for the horticultural industry.
Gerald Mweli, the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture, stated that Tanzania is the pioneer country for this initiative and that the government is fully committed to supporting its realization. The event aims to connect African growers with international buyers, showcase new technologies, and promote sustainable practices across the fruit and...
