Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin criticized how Ghana turns every issue into a political fight. He spoke to government officials who brought him documents about the new 24-Hour Economy Policy. Bagbin said citizens must stop dividing issues along party lines. He wants people to focus on programs that help the country grow. The Speaker believes Ghana needs unity rather than constant political arguments.
Bagbin asked Parliament to debate the economic policy before its July launch. He said public discussion would build trust and help future governments continue the program. The Speaker pointed to past policies that succeeded because lawmakers reviewed them first. He mentioned Vision 2020 and Free Senior High School as examples...
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu told school officials to bring back the academic calendar used before the pandemic. He asked the Ghana Education Service and West African Examinations Council to work together on this change. The minister wants both groups to move quickly on adjusting school year dates and test schedules. Officials must coordinate their efforts to make the switch happen soon. This order aims to fix problems caused by COVID-19 disruptions.
The pandemic forced Ghana to change when schools operated and students took exams. Teachers had to adjust their lesson plans around new schedules during the health crisis. Students faced different vacation periods and testing dates than before. These temporary changes created...
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama met with top global health officials ahead of the GAVI summit in Brussels. The meetings focused on vaccine programs and healthcare improvements across Africa. Mahama spoke with Bill Gates from the Gates Foundation about ongoing health projects. He also discussed policy changes with José Manuel Barroso from the Gavi Vaccine Alliance Board. These talks highlighted Ghana's growing role in international health partnerships.
Gates praised his foundation's work supporting Ghana's medical programs over many years. The conversation covered Ghana's Free Primary Healthcare Programme and recent policy updates. Mahama explained how the country created its National Vaccine Institute to boost immunization...
Ghana will create its first ocean protection zone after government talks with fishing villages. The Fisheries Ministry finished meetings with 22 coastal towns across the Western Region. Minister Emelia Arthur says communities strongly back the plan for Greater Cape Three Points Marine Protected Area. The official announcement will come soon based on local support. These protected waters will help fish populations grow back and benefit coastal people.
Arthur met with residents from Egyambra, Princess Town, Cape Three Points, Dixcove, Busua and Akwidaa. Fishers and community chiefs agreed the project will help their waters recover over time. The plan builds on earlier technical studies done by marine experts. Local people want better...
Ghana's tourism minister visited a major university to discuss culture and money. Abla Dzifa Gomashie told leaders at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology that culture must create jobs. She said cultural practices should help people earn money for food. The minister wants schools to work with creative businesses. Her visit aimed to build stronger partnerships between education and arts.
Gomashie pointed to Asian countries as examples of success. She mentioned how China uses cultural identity to grow its economy. The minister reminded listeners about Ghana's first president Kwame Nkrumah. She said Africans can manage their affairs without outside help. Ghana should develop using its cultural strengths and pride...
Ghana's Tourism Minister celebrated a makeup artist who broke a world record. Abla Dzifa Gomashie praised Roselyn Akosua Mantey at a special ceremony. Mantey applied makeup to more than 120 people across five days. She took only five-minute breaks between each session. The minister called her achievement a symbol of Ghanaian creativity.
Mantey brings nine years of beauty industry experience to her work. She has trained over 1,000 students during her career. The record holder plans to start a vocational school for young women. She wants to teach practical skills that lead to independence. Mantey believes training can create better futures for students.
The minister used the event to promote Ghana's creative industries. Gomashie asked...
Five students who finished their basic education exams received a special treat at their prison school Thursday. The Ashanti Regional Prisons Command served fried rice and chicken to the learners at Reformation Basic and Senior High School. Assistant Director of Prisons Courage Astem attended the event as the main guest. He praised the students for their hard work despite living in crowded conditions. The meal aimed to boost student spirits and encourage others to pursue education.
The school operates inside Kumasi Central Prison yard and serves an unusual student body. All students and teachers are inmates who work together to improve their lives through learning. More than ten prisoners have received training to become volunteer...
A student from rural Ghana has earned a spot in an international coding program. Christabel Gegefe attends Adaklu Goefe DA Junior High School. She will join the Girls Who Code Summer Programme with five other local students. The program runs from June 30 through August 8. Friends of Adaklu sponsors her participation.
Christabel earned her place through strong performance in a regional technology competition. The Ministry of Communications organized the Girls in ICT event across Volta Region. She finished first at her local center. The experience motivated her to pursue website design as a career. She hopes to win the competition next year.
Her coding journey started with the Friends of Adaklu Digital Learning Programme. She learned...
SuperSport will broadcast every match from the Women's Africa Cup of Nations starting July 5. The tournament takes place across Morocco until July 26 with twelve teams fighting for the championship. Morocco serves as host nation and will compete against top African women's soccer squads. South Africa returns as defending champions after winning the previous competition. Nigeria brings the most tournament victories with eleven total titles.
The competition uses three groups with four teams each during the opening round. Group A features Morocco, Zambia, Senegal and DR Congo battling for advancement. Group B contains Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria and Botswana seeking quarterfinal spots. Group C holds South Africa, Ghana, Mali and Tanzania...
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