Kumawu MP Ernest Yaw Anim has been appointed to the Board of Governors of Kumasi Academy SHS and will also serve as Vice President of the school’s Past Students Association (KASPA), reaffirming his commitment to educational development.
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Morocco Donates 2,000 Tons of Fertilizers to Ghana
he Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received a donation of 2,000 metric tons of fertilizer from the Government of Morocco to support Ghana’s agricultural sector. The gesture underscores strong diplomatic ties between both nations and reinforces shared efforts to enhance food security
UDS Appoints Prof. Mohammed Muniru Idrisu as Vice-Chancellor Amid Heightened Attention
“At a critical moment, UDS turns to experience and leadership—appointing Prof. Idrisu to guide its future.”
Military Deployed to UDS as Vice-Chancellor Selection Tensions Rise
“When soldiers enter a university, it signals more than tension—it raises urgent questions about trust, transparency, and leadership in academia.”
President Mahama to Launch Free Primary Health Care Programme
President John Dramani Mahama is set to launch Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare Programme at the Shai Osudoku District Hospital, a major step toward expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare and advancing universal health coverage nationwide.
GES Closes Teacher Recruitment Application Portal – Haruna Iddrisu
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu has announced the closure of the GES teacher recruitment portal after receiving about 40,000 applications. With only 7,000 approved slots, the Ghana Education Service will now conduct a thorough and merit-based selection process to recruit qualified teachers.
Kumawu DCE Meets Entity Tender Committee on Thursday, April 9
Hon. Kwasi Amankwaa, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Kumawu District, chaired an Entity Tender Committee meeting to review critical procurement matters. The committee ensured transparency, accountability, and value for money in project execution
Confidence Renewed: Hon. Richard Gyamfi Re-Elected Presiding Member in Sekyere-Kumawu
“With renewed trust from Assembly Members, Hon. Richard Gyamfi begins a second term focused on transforming Sekyere-Kumawu District.”
President Mahama Nominates Fiscal Council Members
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated five financial experts – including former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Henry Wampah to Ghana’s new Fiscal Council
Education Ministry Announces Recruitment of 7,000 Teachers: Get the Latest Updates
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced the recruitment of teachers into the Ghana Education Service after securing financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance.
Ghana Estimates $30 Million Funding for Black Stars’ World Cup Campaign
The Ghana Football Association (GFA), headed by Kurt Okraku, has formed a Fundraising Subcommittee under the World Cup Ministerial Committee.…
GoldBod Plans to Establish Nationwide District Gold Buying Centres
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced plans to establish District Gold Buying Centres in mining districts across the country. The initiative aims to strengthen transparency, improve traceability in gold transactions
Interior Ministry Declares Friday, March 20 and Monday, March 23 as Holidays
The Ministry of the Interior has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, and Monday, March 23, 2026, as public holidays to mark Eid-ul-Fitr and Shaqq Day.
South Korean Yonsei University Honours President Mahama with an Honorary Doctorate in Public Administration
President John Dramani Mahama has been honoured with an Honorary Doctorate in Public Administration by Yonsei University in South Korea in recognition of his efforts to promote democratic governance and development across Africa.
Hon. Edem Agbana Announces Scholarships for 400 Tertiary Students
Hon. Eric Edem Agbana has announced the second cohort of his scholarship initiative, which will support 400 tertiary students from the Ketu North Constituency.
Speaker Bagbin Swears In Baba Jamal as MP for Ayawaso East.
Baba Jamal Mohamed Ahmed has officially been sworn in as the Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso East Constituency after winning the recent by-election. The ceremony, conducted by Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin in Parliament
Government to Roll Out 100 Digital Training Centres Across the Country
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has disclosed that the government is preparing to roll out about 100 digital training centres across Ghana under the One Million Coders Programme.
Government Restricts International Travel for Boards of State-Owned Enterprises and Public Institutions
The Ghanaian government has banned international travel for boards of State-Owned Enterprises, restricting foreign training, conferences, and retreats to curb public expenditure and enforce fiscal discipline
Old Tafo MP Ekow Vincent Assafuah Marries in Private Ceremony
The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Ekow Vincent Assafuah, has married Dr. Charis Assafuah in a private ceremony attended by family and close associates.
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s Dream of a United Africa: A Vision That Still Challenges Today’s Generation
Kwame Nkrumah’s vision was not only about independence; it was a powerful call for education, unity and intellectual growth to build a prosperous Africa.
Sad Video: Iran TV Anchor Breaks Down on Air Announcing Supreme Leader Khamenei’s Death After US-Israel Strikes
A Press TV anchor broke down in tears on live Iranian state TV while announcing the confirmed death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after joint U.S.–Israel strikes, with the broadcast going viral and raising tensions in the Middle East.
Government Invites Organised Labour to Presidential Dialogue on March 17
The Government of Ghana has formally invited Organised Labour to a Presidential Dialogue scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at Jubilee House. The high-level engagement, initiated on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, will focus on critical national issues including public sector salary reforms
Finance Minister Highlights 2025 Fiscal Performance and Macroeconomic Turnaround
Ghana’s economy recorded one of its strongest turnarounds in history in 2025, according to Finance Minister Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. The country achieved significant fiscal consolidation, reduced public debt by GH¢82.1 billion, strengthened the cedi
Finance Minister Presents the Value for Money Office Bill to Parliament
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented the Value for Money Office Bill to Parliament, describing it as a bold step toward eliminating waste, inflated contracts, and inefficiencies in public spending.
Education Ministry Inaugurates New Audit Committee
The Ministry of Education has inaugurated a five-member Audit Committee to strengthen transparency, accountability, and sound financial management within the sector. The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abass Apaak, performed the ceremony on behalf of Minister Haruna Iddrisu
NPP Holds NEC and National Council Meetings
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is holding its National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council (NC) meetings today, February 17, 2026, at Alisa Hotel in Accra. Here are the full details.
Kennedy Agyapong Leaves the NPP? His Camp Responds
Rumors suggesting that Kennedy Agyapong, the former six-term Member of Parliament for Assin Central and recent NPP presidential aspirant, might…
Ghana Gold Board Announces Temporary Suspension of Selected Gold Buying License Applications
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the temporary suspension of new Tier 1, Tier 2, and Self-Financing Aggregator gold buying license applications as part of sweeping regulatory reforms to strengthen transparency and compliance
Current Controller and Accountant-General Kwasi Agyei : The Man Behind Ghana’s National Payroll
Mr. Kwasi Agyei is the current Controller and Accountant-General of Ghana, bringing over two decades of public service experience to the leadership of the national payroll and public financial management system.
Ghana Government Rolls Out Upgraded GoG Pay-Slip System for Public Sector Workers
Government Launches Upgraded GoG Pay-Slip System – Ghana Card Now Required
