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Sunyani Technical University welcomed 4,222 new students during a colorful ceremony at their main auditorium. This represents 62.3% of all students who received acceptance letters. Compared to last year, enrollment jumped 25.6% from the previous 3,362 students. The gender breakdown shows 2,756...

The National Intelligence Bureau grabbed former National Service Scheme deputy boss Gifty Oware-Mensah last Friday. They arrested her on March 7, 2025, and have refused to let her out on bail. People say officers took her somewhere secret. Her husband tried to visit, but guards turned him away...

The Minority Caucus just named John Darko as its official lawyer. Darko comes from Suame, where he serves as a Member of Parliament. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who runs the Minority group, announced this in a letter he signed last Friday, March 7. The group believes Darko has amazing legal skills...

The Education Ministry recently brought Savannah College of Education into Ghana's public college network. They teamed up with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to make this happen. The government wants more people to become teachers across the country, and this change shows that they care...

President Mahama picked Judith Adjobah Blay to run the Ghana National Gas Company. Robert Kofi Lartey moved up from Acting CEO to Deputy Managing Director after serving as Operations Director. These changes happened because the former boss, Dr. Ben Asante, stepped down recently. The company...

The NPP never received any formal invite to join the National Economic Dialogue organized by President Mahama and his team. Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo, who serves as Manso Nkwanta MP, shared this information during his appearance on The Big Issue TV show. He checked thoroughly but found zero evidence...

The Finance Ministry team headed to Makola Market yesterday for direct talks with everyday sellers. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Deputy Thomas Nyarko Ampem listened as small business folks shared ideas for the upcoming national spending plan. The Finance Minister told everyone they matter because...

A top government expert slammed civil service union bosses for launching what he called an unnecessary and against-the-law walkout. Local Governance specialist Alhaji Mohammed Kwaku Doku spoke against the Civil and Local Government Staff Association's strike that started on February 20. Workers...

Franklin Cudjoe stands behind the National Economic Dialogue as an important way to fix money problems in Ghana. The Imani Africa President believes these talks help create better plans for future growth across the country. He thinks leaders must tell citizens about financial troubles and what...

Ghana just took a big step forward with its energy plans. The Cabinet gave a thumbs-up to starting to use the Renewable Energy Investment Fund. Energy Minister John Abu Jinapor explained that this fund will support many clean energy projects across the country. These include solar rooftops...

President Mahama wants everyone to help women succeed in all parts of life as we mark International Women's Day this year. He pointed out that the theme "AccelerateAction" pushes us to move faster toward making men and women equal. Ghana already took a big step by putting a woman in the second...

President William Ruto has recently spent time with a new face named Wicknell Chivanga, sharing friendly photos that suggest close ties. This Zimbabwean businessman claims connections with leaders across Southern Africa and calls himself 'Sir' despite lacking official knighthood. He appears...

The Energy Minister John Abu Jinapor made things crystal clear about electricity companies during a press conference at the Presidency in Accra. He firmly stated they have zero plans to sell ECG or NEDCo after the Cabinet approved the 2025 Economy Policy and Budget. These power companies will...

Zimbabwean tycoon Sir Wicknell Chivayo caused quite a stir on social media with his flashy bride price plans. People can't stop talking about his announcement to pay $125,000 for his future wife, Lucy Muteke, nicknamed Lulu. The massive amount sparked hot debates about respecting African...

Businessman Mike Chimombe suffered another legal blow when the Supreme Court threw out his bail appeal. The court backed the High Court's earlier choice to keep him locked up. Authorities claim he misused money from a Presidential goat distribution program. His business associate Moses Mpofu...

According to Zimbabwe prison officials, two prisoners broke free from Mutimurefu Prison last Wednesday. Feliciano Simango, also called Fidelis Jorum Mauyangwe, ran away with fellow inmate Never Matoma during outside work activities. The men grabbed a prison service truck but crashed it less than...

President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has distanced himself from his friend Calisto Bangu, a big name from Masvingo Province. News reports say Bangu faces heavy criticism inside Zanu PF these days. Another important party member, Kudakwashe Gopo, recently caused trouble at District Committee meetings...

SADC countries must act fast to make women equal by breaking down barriers across every area of life. Spreading knowledge through strong education helps fight stereotypes and gives power to women and girls everywhere. Dr. Elias Magosi from SADC said equal rights belong to everyone and create...

VP Chiwenga returned to Mount St Mary's Mission School feeling deeply moved. He attended a church service, thanking God for Father Cellestino Magwenzi's becoming a Catholic priest. The Vice President studied at this exact school before quitting in 1973 to battle for his country's freedom...

War veterans showed up by the hundreds at a school in Masvingo today. They came to Gwengavi Primary School, located in Charumbira tribal lands, for an important event. The government launched a special fund just for these former fighters. The same event kicked off new borehole water projects and...