A top education expert has called out parents for not doing enough to help their teenage children behave well in school. Dr. Barnabas Addai Amanfo believes that many parents are failing to guide their kids before and during their high school years.
Speaking on a local radio show in Kumasi, Dr. Amanfo expressed his concern about the rising bad behavior in Ghana's high schools. He argued that raising responsible teenagers requires teamwork between parents and teachers. Many parents seem to think their job is done after paying school fees and sending their children away.
The university lecturer stressed that parents need to stay connected with their children's education. He pointed out that simply sending a teen to school isn't enough...
A young man named Nawaf Abdulai received a 15-year prison sentence from the Wa Circuit Court after stealing two motorbikes. Judge Jonathan Avoogo handed down the punishment following a detailed investigation into the robbery.
Police reported that Abdulai and another person named Awal Abass stole two motorcycles on March 6, 2025. The stolen bikes were a Haojue and a Luojia, with registration numbers M-21-449 UW and M-17-4607 UW. Law enforcement quickly responded to the crime and arrested Abdulai just two days after the robbery on March 8.
During the investigation, Abdulai admitted to committing the theft. Though he was caught and sentenced, his accomplice Awal Abass remains free. The police statement explained that Abdulai was arrested...
Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, praised the current national security approach under the Mahama government. He believes the agency's recent operations are successfully exposing crimes that might have remained hidden.
During an interview on Accra-based JoyNews's 'Probe' program, Gbande highlighted the aggressive efforts to combat criminal activities. He emphasized that the public should recognize the national security team's work in uncovering and fighting against illegal actions.
The National Security Agency has conducted several operations targeting various security threats across different regions. In one notable incident, operatives discovered ECG equipment hidden at two separate locations in...
A local youth organization has asked Ghana's Inspector-General of Police to investigate the death of a healthcare worker during a police operation. The incident happened on Friday, April 5, when officers from the Formed Police Unit clashed with young people in the Yamfo community of the Ahafo Region.
The confrontation quickly turned violent and escalated to the point where community members vandalized the local police station. The situation became so tense that military personnel from Sunyani were deployed to help restore calm. The Yamfo Youth Development Association believes the police operation was unnecessary and occurred outside the proper jurisdictional boundaries.
Nana Gyamfi Kumanim Asare, the association's chairman, expressed...
Humble Bondo, the former University of Malawi Students' Representative Council president, has canceled his planned protest at the Judiciary headquarters in Blantyre. Bondo had originally scheduled the vigil for April 9, 2025, to highlight delays in his legal case.
In an interview with Malawi24, Bondo explained that he received the court judgment through his lawyer. The eight-page decision by Justice Zione Ntaba dismissed his case and told him to first use all internal university appeal options before seeking a judicial review.
The judgment directed the University of Malawi to conduct an appeal within 30 days and address previous appeal defects. Justice Ntaba also ordered the university to protect Bondo from potential re-victimization...
The Nkhata-Bay District is revitalizing its Education Network Committee. Votie Mboweni, the Director of Education, Youth, and Sports, believes the revival will transform the district's educational approach. During a meeting at the District Council Lodge, Mboweni highlighted the importance of bringing key players together to improve education.
The meeting gathered government officials, civil society groups, and development partners. Its aim was to restructure the committee and boost collaboration across the education sector. Michael Mwanachawa, the Civil Society Organization Chairperson, shared a strategic presentation for the committee's review.
The committee plans to create a detailed strategic plan focusing on specific, measurable...
More than 600 secondary school students in Mzimba South are receiving help through a bursary program funded by the Constituency Development Fund. The program supports students who might struggle to continue their education and helps reduce school dropout rates.
Education officials reported that 615 students 277 boys and 338 girls—from various public secondary schools received bursaries covering tuition and school supplies. Local communities have praised Members of Parliament for dedicating at least five percent of the fund to educational support.
At Endindeni Community Day Secondary School, Head Teacher Sphiwe Mbeya explained that 18 students have benefited from the program. Eleven girls and seven boys are seeing better academic...
Politicians in Malawi are facing criticism for their donation practices. A local politician named Vitumbiko Mumba from the Malawi Congress Party donated two ambulances and K1 million to two rural health centers in Mzimba South. However, social media users and political commentators are challenging how these donations are managed.
People worry that politicians might take back their donations after elections. They want donated assets to be registered as government property to prevent politicians from reclaiming them later. Political commentator Wonderful Mkhutche argues that registering donations under the government's name ensures the gifts are genuine and not just attempts to win votes.
Social media users like Esimie Banda Banda and...
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced new minimum farm-gate prices for key crops in the 2024/2025 season. Maize prices jumped from K650 to K1050 per kilogram, marking a significant increase for farmers.
Engineer Geoffrey Mamba, the principal secretary for irrigation, shared the updated pricing for various agricultural commodities. Farmers can expect K1200 per kilogram for rice paddy, K900 for sorghum, K2500 for soya beans, and K1500 for pure and mixed beans. Shelled groundnuts will fetch K2000 per kilogram.
The ministry has instructed agro-dealers and processors to purchase crops at or above these minimum prices. Businesses looking to buy agricultural produce can obtain licenses from Agricultural Development Divisions and crop...
