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The Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has supported his alma mater, Navrongo Senior High School in the Upper East Region, with ten desktop computers to boost the teaching and learning of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The donation fulfills a pledge he made at the school’s Speech and Prize-Giving Day last year. During the event, Mercy Babachuweh, the school’s headmistress, raised concerns about the lack of computers, which was negatively impacting ICT education. She noted that although the school was committed to providing quality ICT education, the shortage of computers and other ICT…

University of Gold Coast, Bishop Dr. Gideon Titi-Ofei The Chancellor of the newly chartered University of Gold Coast, Bishop Dr. Gideon Titi-Ofei has called for a new era of ethical and visionary leadership to drive Ghana’s economic growth. Delivering a speech at the media launch and inauguration of the university in the Greater Accra region, he called on the leadership of the nation to make bold steps to resolve the country’s challenges. “Ghana does not have a resource problem. Ghana must not have a leadership problem”, he said. According to him, there is the urgent need to redefine the orientation…

Abednego Tetteh has announced his retirement at Heart of Lions following his harsh criticism of the Ghana Premier League (GPL). The former Golden Boot winner, who previously starred for Bibiani Gold Stars, recently sparked controversy by calling for the cancellation of the 2024/25 GPL season. He accused the Ghana Football Association (GFA) of incompetence in managing the league. His comments came in the wake of the league’s temporary suspension after the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Yaw Frimpong, known as ‘Nana Pooley,’ during a Week 19 fixture in Nsoatre. Although the league was halted, it is set to…

Renowned journalist and legendary morning show host at Pure FM, Kwame Adinkra, has urged aspiring journalists to seize every opportunity that comes their way and avoid making excuses that could hinder their growth and success in the competitive media industry.Speaking to students of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, during the 2025/2026 SRC Week celebration at the school’s premises in Kumasi, Mr. Adinkra emphasized that success in journalism depends largely on taking advantage of opportunities without hesitation.”Seize opportunities, avoid excuses as it is one of the ways to work your way up in…

A photo collage of Isaac Adongo (L) and Dr. Amin Adam Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Isaac Adongo, has defended the government’s decision to revoke all appointments and recruitments made by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.Speaking in an interview on GH One TV, monitored by GhanaWeb on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, he argued that the decision to revoke the appointments was necessary to eliminate financial recklessness, insisting that economic realities are based on data.”The true state of the economy is not conjecture. It’s not about lies. It’s about what the numbers say, it’s about the data. And then…

Japan has deployed more than 2,000 firefighters to battle the country’s biggest forest fire in three decades. At least one person has died in the blaze, which has torched more than 5,200 acres around the northern Japanese city of Ofunato since Thursday, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA). Although January to March is typically Ofunato’s driest season, the area saw less rainfall last month than any February in more than 20 years – recording just 2.5 millimetres, compared to the usual average of 41. About 4,600 people remain under government-issued evacuation orders as the fire continues to…

The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has expressed its strong support for the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), a government-led initiative aimed at formalizing gold trading in the country.The association praised the ongoing engagement with stakeholders and the transparency surrounding the process.In a statement issued today, Tuesday March 4, small-scale miners are fully represented on the Technical Committee set up by the Finance Minister to develop legislative proposals for GoldBod’s formation. The committee also includes representatives from relevant ministries, the Minerals Commission, large-scale mining firms, gold service providers, industry experts, jewelers, and financial institutions, ensuring a…

Mental health is a critical yet often overlooked issue in Ghana’s healthcare system. While physical illnesses such as malaria and HIV/AIDS receive significant attention, mental health conditions are frequently neglected due to stigma, lack of awareness, and inadequate resources. Many Ghanaians suffer in silence from conditions such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia without proper treatment or support. This article explores the state of mental health in Ghana, its causes, effects, and the way forward. The State of Mental Health in GhanaMental health issues affect a significant portion of Ghana’s population, but the country lacks the necessary infrastructure and resources to…

The Chief Executive of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould has reassured that the outcomes of the National Economic Dialogue(NED), will not be shelved as speculated by a section of concerned Ghanaians. “MiDA is committed to ensuring that resolutions from the dialogue translate into tangible, game-changing projects including other transformational projects in the NDC‘s manifesto” Alex Mould emphasized. The MiDA Boss, who was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the dialogue, affirmed that the Authority, which has been tasked as government’s Project Implementation Unit (PIU), is fully prepared to drive cross-ministry, cross-sectoral projects. Hence, he reiterated…

Dubai’s Gold Souq contributes over $70 billion annually in trade volume. India’s gold Souq contributes around $34 billion to GDP through exports, refining, and retail. Turkey’s gold market contributes over $30 billion with its Grand Bazaar Gold Souq being a major hub. If Ghana establishes a well-structured Gold Souq, it can generate $2 billion to $10 billion annually in direct gold sales, refining, and tourism-related transactions. Based on this impeccable data, Ghana stands to lose a $10 billion dollars per anum if this proposal doesn’t see the day of light. To establish Ghana as Africa’s premier gold trading hub, we…