Category: Education
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HON. ABLAKWA REWARDS BEST WASSCE STUDENTS IN NORTH TONGU WITH MACBOOKS AND FULL SCHOLARSHIPS
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has hosted and honoured the six best-performing WASSCE candidates from the constituency. In a post on his official Facebook page, the MP announced that the top performers will each receive a MacBook and a full scholarship from the MP’s office. The beneficiaries are: 1.…
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53,415 Adolescent Pregnancies Recorded Between January And July 2026 – GHS
Ghana recorded 53,415 adolescent pregnancies between January and July 2026, including 1,501 involving girls aged 10 to 14, according to data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The figures, drawn from the Service’s routine Health Information System, represent pregnancies recorded at health facilities across the country during the first seven months of the year. The…
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Asuogyaman District Assembly Commissions Multiple Educational Projects In A Single Day
On Monday, 15th September 2026, the Asuogyaman District Assembly, led by Hon. Godwin Bobobee, District Chief Executive (DCE), commissioned two major educational projects in the district. Distinguished personalities attended the ceremonies, including Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman Constituency and Deputy Minister of Finance; Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education; education officials…
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Asuogyaman District Commissions Six New Classroom Blocks To Boost Education
The Asuogyaman District has commissioned six new educational facilities across various communities in a bid to improve access to quality education and reduce overcrowding in schools. The commissioning ceremony took place yesterday, with the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, District Chief Executive for Asuogyaman, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, Eastern…
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Ablakwa Rewards 9-Time NSMQ Champions As Odade3 Tradition Continues
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has continued his long-standing Odade3 tradition of rewarding Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC) for their National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) triumph. It was a profoundly proud moment as the 9-time NSMQ champions and the coveted trophy were received at the Foreign Ministry yesterday. As…
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Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa Donates To 2,269 Fresh SHS Students In North Tongu
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has continued his annual support for newly admitted Senior High School students from the constituency with a massive donation. This year, a total of 2,269 freshly admitted SHS students from North Tongu received chop boxes, mattresses, and exercise books to support their academic journey.…
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North Tongu’s Glah Freda Esenam Scores Seven A’s in 2026 WASSCE
Glah Freda Esenam of Keta Senior High Technical School, a native of North Tongu District, has recorded an outstanding performance in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), securing Seven (7) A’s. The brilliant student’s exceptional result adds to her already impressive academic record. Freda, together with her colleagues, proudly represented Keta Senior…
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STUDENTS INCREASINGLY USING AI TO ANSWER EXAM QUESTIONS – WAEC RAISES CONCERN
The Head of the School Examinations Administration Department at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Lillian Frimpong, has raised concerns over the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by students to answer examination questions. According to her, the trend is becoming alarming and requires urgent attention by stakeholders to preserve the integrity of examinations. She…
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HON. GODWIN BOBOBEE HOLDS TOWN HALL MEETING AT FINTEY, DONATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
On Tuesday, 8th September, 2026, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asuogyaman, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, convened a Town Hall Meeting at Fintey aimed at strengthening community engagement and promoting quality education. The meeting brought together pupils and teachers of Fintey Methodist Primary School and Fintey Junior High School, Assembly Members, opinion leaders, officials from the…
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BASIC SCHOOL TEACHERS USING OWN SALARIES TO RUN SCHOOLS DUE TO UNDERFUNDING – GNAT GENERAL SECRETARY
The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Musah, has revealed that inadequate funding for basic education is forcing some teachers and headteachers to use their own salaries to keep schools running. According to him, teachers and school heads in some basic schools are compelled to dip into their personal resources…
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FAILING ONE OR TWO BECE SUBJECTS DOES NOT EXCLUDE STUDENTS FROM SHS – EDUCATION MINISTRY
The Ministry of Education has clarified that students who fail one or two core subjects in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) are not automatically excluded from progressing to Senior High School. The Ministry’s Spokesperson, Hashmin Mohammed, says there is no government policy that removes students from the placement system simply because they failed one…
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3,000 PIECES OF FURNITURE DONATED BY HON. OKUDZETO ABLAKWA BEING DISTRIBUTED TO SCHOOLS
The 3,000 pieces of furniture donated by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, are currently being distributed to various schools across the constituency. The distribution follows several weeks of assembling and preparing the furniture for delivery to beneficiary schools. The initiative is aimed at addressing furniture challenges and improving the…
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DORFOR QUEEN MOTHERS UNION DONATES TO FINTEY BASIC SCHOOL PUPILS ON MY FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL
The Dorfor Queen Mothers Union has marked this year’s “My First Day at School” with a donation to pupils of Fintey Basic School in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region. The donation was led by Mama Afibaa Agbovi V, President of the Union, through the support of the Asuogyaman DCE, Honourable Godwin Bobobee. The…
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Asuogyaman MP Rewards BECE Stars With Full SHS Prospectus
The Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has celebrated outstanding BECE candidates who obtained single-digit aggregates in the district. Together with the District Education Director, the MP presented the students with complete SHS prospectuses to support their transition to Senior High School. The initiative follows the introduction of the Ampem EduCamp in…
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Volta Region To Get First-Ever STEM School At Akoefe Avenue
It was a moment of joy in the Ho Municipality as Member of Parliament for Ho Central, Hon. Richmond Edem Kofi Kpotosu, together with the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Stephen Adom, and the Municipal Education Directorate, led an inspection team from the World Bank and Parliament’s Education Committee on a site inspection for the first-ever…
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Okuapeman, Mount Sinai SHSs Shut Down After Students Clash, Burn Classrooms
The Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has closed down Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality following violent reprisal attacks that led to the burning and destruction of several structures in both schools. The incident, which occurred at about 2:00am on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, left six…
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GNAT THREATENS STRIKE IF GOVERNMENT FAILS TO PLACE PROMOTED TEACHERS ON SCALE BY AUGUST 31
KUMASI – The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Mr. Elvis Prince Biney, has revealed that teachers who have passed their promotion examinations are yet to be placed on their appropriate salary scales despite assurances from the Ghana Education Service (GES). According to him, teachers are being treated unfairly, as…
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EDUCATION MINISTRY RESCHEDULES 2026/27 SCHOOL PLACEMENT RESULTS TO SEPTEMBER 4
ACCRA – The Ministry of Education has announced a rescheduling of the release of the 2026/2027 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results. The results, which were initially scheduled to be released on Monday, August 31, 2026, will now be released on Friday, September 4, 2026. According to the Ministry, the decision was taken…
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Speaker Of Parliament Supports Mawuli School Cadet Corps With GH¢35,000 For Uniforms
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has supported the Mawuli School Cadet Corps with GH¢35,000 to assist in the procurement of uniforms and other essential items. The gesture is aimed at strengthening the activities of the Cadet Corps and enhancing the appearance and preparedness of its members during official engagements, parades,…
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Speaker Bagbin Attends 30th GNAPS Annual Conference In Ho
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, attended the 30th Annual General Conference of the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) in Ho, held under the theme “Revolutionizing Education: Transforming Ghana Through Innovation and Technology.” The conference highlighted the importance of such platforms for sharing ideas, building partnerships, and adopting innovative…
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John Dumelo Supports JHS Graduates With SHS Essentials In Ayawaso West
Ayawaso West Municipal MP, John Dumelo, has spent the past three days distributing essential items to JHS graduates in his constituency who are preparing to enter Senior High School. The items include trunks, mattresses, gari, sugar, cutlasses and sanitary pads for female students, among other basic necessities. The initiative is intended to ease the financial…
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TEACH CHILDREN FINANCIAL LITERACY TO BREAK POVERTY CYCLE – DR. DR. AGEORGIA URGES AFRICAN FAMILIES
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Financial and leadership consultant, Dr. Dr. Ageorgia, has called on African families to prioritize financial education for children as a sustainable solution to ending generational poverty. In an article titled *”Africa and Poverty”, Dr. Ageorgia noted that while most African parents desire a better future for their children, love and good intentions…
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GES DENIES CANCELLATION OF FREE SHS, WARNS AGAINST GH¢1,500 ‘CHOP BOX’ SCAM
DAILY NEWSFLASH – The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the Director-General has cancelled the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy and directed parents to pay GH¢1,500 for chop boxes and trunks. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the GES described the publication as…
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Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa Donates GHS100,000 to Battor Catholic Hospital for Kindergarten Project
Battor, North Tongu – The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has donated GHS100,000.00 towards the construction of a kindergarten facility at the Battor Catholic Hospital. The donation was made during the official launch of the hospital’s 70th Anniversary celebrations. Speaking at the event, Hon. Ablakwa announced that the Government of…
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VOLTA REGIONAL COMMUNICATION OUTFIT BEGINS PROJECT MONITORING TOUR IN NORTH TONGU
North Tongu District, Volta Region – The Volta Regional Communication Outfit, led by *Regional Communication Officer, Kafui Agbleze, and his Deputy, Del Bright Kugbeadzor, has commenced a regional tour to monitor and document ongoing government projects across the Volta Region. The exercise began in *North Tongu District, where the team is assessing infrastructure projects being…
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YEA DIRECTOR URGES FIANKOMA YOUTH TO PRIORITISE EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Fiankoma, Amansie Central District – The District Director of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) for Amansie District, Mr. John Ankrah, has called on young people in Fiankoma and surrounding communities to prioritize education, skills development and entrepreneurship as they seek to shape the future of their area. The call was made during the launch of…
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KNUST Students Protest Over High Private Hostel Fees, Demand Government Intervention
Kumasi, Ashanti Region – Students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have staged a protest over what they describe as “exorbitant” private hostel fees, calling on government to urgently intervene. The demonstration was led by members of the University Hall (Katanga) Morale Group during the 2026 National Youth Conference organized by…
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Akwamuman Senior High School 1977 Year Group Donates Signage to Alma Mater
By Daily Newsflash | Akwamuman, Eastern Region Published: August 10, 2026 The 1977 Year Group of Akwamuman Senior High School on Monday, August 10, 2026, presented a new school signage to the school authorities as part of efforts to give back to their alma mater. The donation was made on behalf of the year group…
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29-Year-Old Teacher Cycles from Jirapa to Accra to Campaign Against Drug Abuse
By Daily Newsflash | Accra Published: August 9, 2026 A 29-year-old teacher, Tiekan Joseph, has embarked on a bicycle journey from Jirapa in the Upper West Region to Accra to raise awareness about drug and substance abuse among young people. Mr. Tiekan, a teacher at Hausakope Presbyterian Primary School in the Sene East District of…
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Teachers Warned Against Using Pupils For Farming, Domestic Work During School Hours
CAPE COAST – Teachers across Ghana have been cautioned against sending students out of school during or after instructional hours to engage in farming, domestic chores, or other non-academic activities. Authorities say such practices constitute child labour and violate both children’s rights and the professional code of conduct governing teachers. The warning was issued by…
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Afenyo-Markins Donates 100 Laptops to Teachers in Effutu Under ‘One Teacher, One Laptop’ Initiative
By Daily Newsflash | Winneba, Central Region Published: August 9, 2026 The Member of Parliament for Effutu, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markins, has donated 100 brand-new laptops to newly posted teachers in the constituency under his “One Teacher, One Laptop” Initiative. The donation forms part of efforts to equip educators with digital tools to enhance teaching and…
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2026 Ampem EduCamp Begins Classroom Sessions with 412 Learners in Asuogyaman
By Daily Newsflash | Akosombo, Eastern Region Published: August 9, 2026 Photos: Reindolf Jay Botchway / Damcity TV – Akosombo Following a successful opening ceremony, the 2026 Ampem EduCamp has commenced classroom sessions with 412 participants in Asuogyaman Constituency. The day’s activities began on Monday with Creative Arts, where students enthusiastically engaged in drawing, painting,…
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Obuasi SHS Headmaster Assaulted by Students Amid Burial Allegations
OBUASI, Ashanti Region – The headmaster of Obuasi Senior High School was reportedly assaulted by students on campus following allegations that he buried a newborn baby. The incident left the headmaster badly beaten and “beyond recognition,” according to eyewitnesses. School authorities and security officials have intervened. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the facts behind the…
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Private Schools Accuse WAEC of ‘Unfair Marking’, Demand Independent Review of 2026 BECE Results
By The Daily Newsflash ACCRA, Ghana – The Ghana National Council of Private Schools [GNACOPS] has called on the Ministry of Education to establish an independent review committee to assess the marking of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination [BECE]. According to GNACOPS, candidates from private schools were “unfairly marked” compared to their counterparts in…
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NaCCA Presents Revised KG–P6 Curriculum to Education Minister, Focuses on Literacy, Values and Digital Skills
By The Daily Newsflash ACCRA, Ghana – The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment on Tuesday, July 22, 2026, officially presented the revised Kindergarten to Primary Six [KG–P6] Curriculum to the Minister for Education at the Ministry of Education in Accra.[NaCCA] The presentation marks a major milestone in Ghana’s education reform agenda. What’s New in…
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“GH¢25 Recruitment Check Fee Amounts To GH¢1 Million”: Calls Grow For GES, MoE To Account
ACCRA – Public concerns are mounting over the Ghana Education Service’s decision to charge applicants GH¢25 to check the status of teacher recruitment, with critics describing the move as unfair and exploitative. A statement circulating online argues that while limited job opportunities are understandable, recruitment processes must be fair, transparent, and sensitive to the realities…
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Kofi Tei Slams GES Over GH¢25 Recruitment Status Check Fee, Demands Refund
ACCRA – Educator and media personality Kofi Tei has criticised the Ghana Education Service (GES) for charging thousands of applicants GH¢25 to check the status of their recruitment applications. He described the fee as an unjustified burden on unemployed graduates who have already waited months for the recruitment process. According to Kofi Tei, it is…
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Fire Destroys Sections Of Leklebi SHS Boys’ Dormitory, Senior Housemaster Loses All Belongings
LEKLEBI, VOLTA REGION – A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of the boys’ dormitory at Leklebi Senior High School in the Volta Region, with extensive damage to property including the personal belongings of the Senior Housemaster. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, while academic activities were ongoing. According to reports, the fire started…
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Volta Regional Minister Commissions Boreholes, Cuts Sod For 6 School Projects In North Dayi
NORTH DAYI – The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, has commissioned two 10,000-litre capacity mechanized boreholes and cut sod for six educational infrastructure projects in the North Dayi Constituency. The working visit, under Phase II of his _“Water for All Project”_, saw the commissioning of mechanized boreholes at Anfoega Senior High School and Vakpo…
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UMaT Bans Braided Hair, Earrings For Male Students And Revealing Outfits For Females In Lecture Halls
TARKWA – The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology, UMaT, Prof. Bernard Kumi-Boateng, has announced a new dress code policy for students ahead of the 2026/2027 academic year. According to him, male students will no longer be permitted in lecture halls with braided hair and earrings, while female students will also be barred…
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“The Future Is Bright” – Hon. Godwin Bobobee Charges Youth On Resilience, Skills And Discipline At RETCA Graduation
FRANKADUA – The District Chief Executive for Asuogyaman, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, has urged Ghanaian youth to embrace resilience, self-discipline, and skill acquisition as keys to building a bright future. Addressing the graduation ceremony of RETCA School Complex at Frankadua, Hon. Bobobee said while government has a duty to provide resources for the youth, young people…
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GTEC BANS MANDATORY ENTRANCE EXAMS FOR TERTIARY ADMISSIONS IN GHANA
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed all tertiary education institutions to stop using entrance examinations as a mandatory requirement for admission. According to GTEC, the practice is inconsistent with Ghana’s approved admissions framework*. The Commission says institutions must align with the nationally approved admission criteria and processes already in place. GTEC has urged…
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ST. PETER’S SHS WINS INTER-DISTRICT SCIENCE & MATHS CONTEST IN ANUM
ANUM – July 21, 2026 St. Peter’s Senior High School has emerged as the winner of the Inter-District Science & Mathematics Quiz Contest held at Anum Presby Church on Monday, July 21, 2026. The contest, organized by the Asuogyaman Municipal Education Directorate in collaboration with [Name of Outfit/Organizer], followed Anum SHS’s victory in the 3rd…
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BECE 2027: NEW ACADEMIC CALENDAR SCHEDULES EXAM FOR MAY 5 TO MAY 12 WITH WEEKEND BREAK
ACCRA – 23rd July 2026 The *Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for 2027 will run from Wednesday, May 5 let to Tuesday, May 12, 2027, according to the new academic calendar. The revised timetable will give candidates a two-day weekend break between examination papers. The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, announced the new arrangement,…
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GOVERNMENT TO BUILD 50,000 HOUSING UNITS FOR TEACHERS — HARUNA IDDRISU
ACCRA – [July 20th 2026] The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that government will construct 50,000 housing units for teachers across the country. The project, dubbed the “Teacher Dabre Initiative”, is aimed at providing quality and affordable accommodation for teachers and motivating more educators to accept postings to rural communities. Speaking at…
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SEVERAL WBM ZION SHS STUDENTS HOSPITALISED OVER SUSPECTED FOOD POISONING
OLD TAFO AKYEM, EASTERN REGION Several students of WBM Zion Senior High School, AMEZSS, at Old Tafo Akyem in the Eastern Region are receiving treatment after a suspected food poisoning incident. The affected students have been rushed to the Tafo Government Hospital and Kukurantumi Community Hospital for medical attention. The exact cause of the illness…
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Parliament approves $300m to finance Secondary education
Parliament has approved a credit facility agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana and the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group for an amount of three hundred million United States Dollars (US$300,000,000.00) to finance secondary education for transformation, with a focus on access, relevance, and results for jobs projects. Presenting…
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MAHAMA ANNOUNCES UPGRADE OF HOHOE HOSPITAL, FREE TERTIARY EDUCATION FOR PWDs DURING VOLTA TOUR
HO – 17th July 2026 President John Dramani Mahama has announced major development projects for the Volta Region during a community engagement and Q&A session in Ho as part of his #ResettingGhana Tour. Addressing residents, traditional leaders, students and civil society groups, the President outlined government plans in healthcare, education, infrastructure, transport and economic development.…
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KG PUPILS TO LEARN CODING, AI AND ELECTRONICS UNDER NEW NaCCA CURRICULUM — HARUNA IDDRISU
ACCRA – Monday, July 20, 2026 Pupils from Kindergarten to Junior High School in Ghana will soon start learning Coding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Electronics as part of a revised basic school curriculum. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced this at a press briefing in Accra on Monday. He said the National Council for…
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GES TO RELEASE APPOINTMENT LETTERS FROM FRIDAY — 8,000 NEW RECRUITS TO START JANUARY 1
ACCRA – Monday, July 20, 2026 The Ghana Education Service (GES) will begin releasing appointment letters to successful applicants starting Friday. This was announced by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, during his address today. According to the Minister, the GES recruitment portal will be opened in November for 8,000 people to apply. Those selected…
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