The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) under the leadership of Professor Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor, Director-General has given 31st August 2024 as the deadline to close down all tertiary education institutions which failed to meet the requirements for a Presidential Charter. Following the enactment of the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020(Act 1023), all tertiary institutions are mandated under the law to Charter by 31st August 2024. However, a caveat has been given by the GTEC that, tertiary institutions that are unable to meet the minimum requirements for the Presidential Charter prio ..read more

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is demanding a full and transparent investigation, overseen by credible, independent international bodies, to get to the bottom of the theft of biometric equipment at the headquarters of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana.  The NDC, also called for a comprehensive review and overhaul of all security protocols within the EC to prevent similar breaches in the future and emphasized the importance of ensuring a rigorous, transparent, and secure electoral process to protect the democratic integrity of Ghana.  Addressing a press conference in Accr ..read more

Kofi Agyapong, representing the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has captivated a global audience at Impact Hub in New York, shedding light on the agency’s relentless efforts to combat youth unemployment in sub-Saharan Africa. Mr Agyapong, speaking passionately, acknowledged the uphill battle yet to be fought, navigating through funding challenges, while showcasing YEA’s innovative initiatives such as Community Protection Assistants, Community Health Workers, and Prison Office Assistants. Collaborations with esteemed partners, including Afarinick, Inzag, insurance companies, and now Guinness G ..read more

…Presidency forced to explain; board angry Some interesting developments, have emerged from the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) following the dismissal of its Director-General, forcing the Presidency for the first time to jump into explanation over a dismissal. Government insiders, say the SSNIT board chaired by Madam Elizabeth Ohene, is angry for not being consulted ahead of the dismissal. The presidency had always maintained it owes no one any explanation over an appointment or a dismissal, but Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang’s case appears different, having been forced to state ..read more

…NDC furious The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is highly incensed at the renaming of the 250-megawatt (MW) power production plant from the African and Middle East Resources Investment Group, otherwise known as AMERI Power Plant to “Kumasi Power Plant,” calling it deceptive and shameful. The Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced plans for President Nana Akufo-Addo to commission what would now be known as the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant at Anwomaso in the Ashanti Region. The move has since caused a stir, as some members of the NDC, have accused the ruling New Patr ..read more

Pioneers, in all climes and spheres of life, sweep the floor and lay the ground rules on which subsequent entrants emulate and build on. Mawuena Dumor Trebarh born on April 12, 1971, personifies this aphorism. She blazed the trail in mining by becoming the first female underground exploration geologist, amidst a 10,000-strong male-workforce mine site in the Ashanti Region. In business, she also served as the first female Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC). To many her short life on earth was unfortunate, but it did not daunt an enterprising spirit eas ..read more

Barely a month after Professor Harold Stewart Amonoo Kuofi, was sworn in as the Council Chairman of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), confusion has started at the otherwise very peaceful University, which is making waves in Ghana and beyond. Prof. Amonoo-Kuofi, who still doubles as the Council Chairman of the Cape Coast Technical University without discussing and getting the approval of the UCC Council, authorized the advertisement for the position of Registrar and Director of Human Resources, claiming he has the final authourity, amidst objections from some Council members .  He unilat ..read more

On August 28 1963, a group of activists gathered opposite the US Embassy in the Ghanaian capital of Accra. Inspired by the March on Washington unfolding 5,000 miles away, the protesters carried placards urging the US government to “wipe out racism” and claiming that the US now faced a choice between “civil liberties and civil war”. In the front row of the demonstration was a face that would later become famous – the American author and poet Maya Angelou. The Accra march reflected Angelou’s growing engagement with radical politics. Frustrated by American racism and fascinate ..read more

By Stan Xoese Dogbe As some people say, “God, no go shame Ghanaians”. This statement rings true as the Bawumia and his cronies have again been caught in their web of deceit. Their so-called performance tracker is nothing more than a tool of manipulation, a distortion of reality, and a blatant attempt to deceive the good people of Ghana. The revelations of pure lies and the theft of projects by NGOs, private institutions, and others, make it clear that this is just like an initiative of the Ministry of Truth from Orwell’s famous novel 1984.  1984 is a dystopian novel by George Orwell that ..read more

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has cautioned against false promises of tax relief by political candidates particularly the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and underscored the importance of scrutinizing such promises, especially considering the binding International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement. He underscored the terms of the IMF agreement, stating that by 2028, Ghana is expected to increase tax revenue to 24% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the current rate of approximately 17.7%.  Mr. Mahama point ..read more