The Ghanaian government just set aside almost GH¢500 million to make first-year college free at public schools. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson shared this plan with lawmakers as part of next year's budget. This money helps families who struggle with school costs. The program carries the name "No-Fees-Stress" because it removes money worries for new students.
Many young people skip college because they can't afford it. This new approach lets them start their education without paying tuition fees. Public universities across Ghana will open their doors to students regardless of their financial situation. The government believes education creates opportunities for everyone and builds a stronger nation.
Kofi Asare from Education...
Ghana Communication Technology University wants to help students become tech business founders, not just tech workers. During the 34th Matriculation Ceremony, Professor Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa promised students exciting programs relevant to current job markets. He stressed that graduates should start companies instead of only looking for jobs after school. The university plans to make students active participants rather than passive learners.
Professor Afoakwa told new students they would spend four years gaining skills to drive digital transformation. They will learn how to create tech innovations and build businesses from scratch. These young entrepreneurs can shape digital economies across Ghana and beyond. The university believes...
Ghana plans to set up official labor export programs starting this year. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson shared these plans during his budget speech to Parliament in Accra on Tuesday. The government wants to build safe pathways for citizens working overseas and shield workers from the dangers they face when traveling through unofficial channels.
The new system will protect Ghanaians seeking jobs abroad from exploitation. Money sent home by workers overseas brings valuable cash into the country. This formal approach should decrease illegal border crossings. Mr. Forson explained these benefits during his presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement titled "Resetting the economy for the Ghana we want."
Going forward, each government...
Ghana plans to fix its messy tax system this year. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament that the current setup hurts businesses and families. The actual tax rate equals about 22 percent when you add everything up. This includes the main 15 percent plus extra charges for education, health insurance, and COVID relief.
The minister explained these problems during his budget speech on March 11. Companies face extra hardship because they cannot recover costs from these additional charges. The government asked the International Monetary Fund for help sorting out this complicated system. Experts from the IMF will visit Ghana next month to analyze the situation.
Dr. Forson plans to create a special team to fix these tax...
Police arrested a 48-year-old man from Zimbabwe at the Beitbridge crossing after finding explosives worth more than R600,000 hidden inside his truck. The arrest happened Tuesday when officers stopped a trailer truck entering South Africa from Zimbabwe. They asked the driver to open his trailer for checking. The driver told them he didn't have keys to the trailer.
Officers forced the trailer open anyway and discovered several bags filled with items they believed were explosives. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly called the Hawks, sent their Musina-based Bomb Technicians plus other special units to help. They searched the vehicle completely a second time and found dangerous materials.
The search turned up...
Harare City Council plans another street vendor removal operation Wednesday night from downtown streets. This marks yet another attempt among countless previous failures. Zimbabwe Republic Police officers will join city workers as they have during past unsuccessful sweeps. These joint efforts repeatedly failed to permanently clear informal sellers from city sidewalks.
Housing director Addmore Nhekairo announced the plan during a tax collection event, speaking for acting town clerk Phakamile Moyo. He mentioned they coordinated with local government officials about the zero-tolerance approach starting Wednesday. Nhekairo emphasized the operation needs proper funding to succeed. The police department fully backs what he called a serious...
People living in Harare strongly object to planned water service privatization. The changes mainly help political insiders rather than regular citizens. Local Government Ministry officials want private companies to control Harare's water systems. Their plans include transferring the city-owned Morton Jaffray Water Treatment Plant to private business interests.
Both the Harare Residents Trust and Combined Harare Residents Association firmly oppose government interference with local services. They warn these actions will restrict water access for everyday people. The groups believe this privatization attempt deliberately shifts important public responsibilities to politically connected elites. Local leaders should remain free to make...
Teachers across Malawi feel shocked after hearing what Charles Kumchenga told reporters. The Teachers Union of Malawi secretary claimed everyone loved the government's plan for a 20% pay raise starting April 1, 2025. Many teachers want answers about when exactly Kumchenga met with them to discuss this satisfaction. They insist his statements represent only his personal opinion, not the views of struggling educators throughout the country. Angry teachers have started calling for everyone to work together to shut down TUM completely. They believe the organization has failed to fight for their interests, suggesting its leaders take money from officials to pretend teachers feel happy with their situation.
Elizabeth Kaliza Banda, a teacher...
Catholic Bishops across Malawi stated that many citizens would risk their lives or beat up political rivals just because of small cash gifts from leaders who never improved their daily lives. These church leaders pointed out how a few handouts can make people think certain politicians deserve their total sacrifice - including time, life, and property. The bishops expressed shock that even politicians who achieved nothing continue receiving loud praise as "Boma" from supporters. They noted this growing handout culture has spread since democracy began, with folks expecting free stuff from almost anyone with power.
The bishops described how government officials, religious leaders, business people, and civil servants face constant begging...
