Alexander Afenyo-Markin has had enough of the mess on the Winneba-Kasoa highway. The Minority Leader told Parliament that contractors walked away from the road project because the government refuses to pay them. Thousands of drivers face a nightmare every day as they struggle through the unfinished construction zone. The Effutu MP demanded action during Wednesday's session. He wants the authorities to settle their debts with the road builders immediately.
Parliament just approved a massive 360 million dollar loan from the World Bank. Afenyo-Markin supports the funding but insists part of the money must go toward paying contractors. Many construction companies have abandoned major road projects across Ghana because they never received...
Three people walked free from an Accra court after a major university scam fell apart. Joseph Appiah and Stephen Nimako Ansong, both students at the University of Ghana, had teamed up with lecturer Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Ayeh for the scheme. They promised desperate students rooms and beds at the popular Dr. Hilla Liman Hall. The trio collected over 106,000 cedis from 32 victims who never got their promised accommodation. Judge Isaac Addo threw out the case after the university decided to drop all charges.
The whole mess started when students complained to university bosses about the fake room deals. Police jumped into action and found that Appiah and Ansong had charged each victim between 2,000 and 2,500 cedis. Dr. Ayeh, a senior hall tutor...
A top politician from Ghana's ruling party thinks the country wastes money when people sleep. Henry Osei Akoto says President Mahama's new 24-Hour Economy plan will fix this problem. The government launched this big policy on July 2nd to keep businesses running all day and night. Akoto believes working around the clock will help Ghana compete with other nations. He wants everyone to support this idea because it could bring more jobs and money to the country.
The politician says many other countries already do this smart business approach. Places like Egypt and Morocco keep their economies moving after dark. European nations also stay busy late into the evening hours. Akoto thinks Ghana should copy these successful examples. He says the...
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie wants hotels and restaurants to show off Ghana's culture better. She spoke at a new hospitality school opening on Monday and told business owners to make every room feel Ghanaian. The minister believes visitors become Ghana's best advertisers when they have great experiences here. She wants every guest interaction to make the country look good around the world. Private companies need to step up their game and blend culture with top service.
Gomashie talked about growing up at Burma Camp and learning respect and discipline there. She noticed people don't say please or stand up for guests like they used to do. The minister thinks tourism success comes from friendly receptionists and smart tour guides...
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu wants students at technical schools to work hard during their final tests. He told students that the skills they learn will help Ghana grow stronger as a country. The minister believes these students can start their businesses after graduation. He thinks technical training gives young people better chances at success. Students at these schools learn practical skills that employers really need.
Iddrisu visited two schools in the Eastern Region on Monday to see how exams were going. He stopped at Koforidua Technical Institute and St. Paul's Technical Institute during his trip. The minister watched students take their final tests at both places. He wanted to see how well the schools were preparing...
UPSA campus officials have started kicking students out of classrooms over their clothes. The university sent out a tough message on June 30 about student appearance during class time. School leaders said they felt worried about how some students dressed for lectures. The memo came from the Dean of Students office and targeted several clothing items. Officials wanted to bring back what they called proper behavior on campus.
Students cannot enter lecture halls wearing shorts or flip-flops anymore. The new rules also ban messy hair and exercise clothes from classrooms. Campus security will not allow ankle jewelry or nose piercings during class time. University bosses stationed special teams around campus to watch student outfits. These...
Legal expert Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare has spoken out against how the University of Professional Studies handles student dress codes. The academic warned UPSA officials about throwing students out of classrooms over their clothing choices. Asare goes by the nickname Kwaku Azar among people who follow his work. He shared his concerns after videos showed campus security removing students from lectures. The professor believes the university needs to think more carefully about these actions.
UPSA leaders sent out a strict notice about student appearance on June 30. The memo told students they could not wear shorts, flip flops, or have messy hair on campus. University officials said their dress rules had not changed and would be...
Goosie Tanoh stepped up to praise Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama at a major policy launch event. The Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy Policy called Mahama a visionary leader who truly grasps what Ghana needs. Tanoh spoke at the official launch of the 24-hour economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme in Accra on Wednesday. He declared the President champions responsible entrepreneurship and national transformation better than anyone else. The advisor insisted Ghana has everything it takes to succeed as a nation.
The presidential advisor made clear his office wants to hear from everyday Ghanaians about the new policy. Tanoh said the secretariat welcomes all criticism and suggestions for making things better...
ZANU PF bosses checked out fresh community projects taking shape across Mabvuku. Harare provincial chairman Godwills Masimirembwa led the inspection team around new facilities. Local MP Pedzai Sakupwanya has been building these projects to help his voters. The party leaders wanted to see how construction was moving forward. Community members came out to show their support for the development work.
Workers are racing to finish a brand new football field before August arrives. Young people from the area will use the pitch to play sports instead of hanging around streets. A medical clinic already treats patients without charging them money. Residents love getting free healthcare services that actually work well. The clinic plans to expand...
