2,045 The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) of Ghana has stressed that not all textbooks on the Ghanaian market have been approved by the council. According to the Director General of NaCCA, Prof. Edwin Appiah, some publishers fail to get approval from the council before putting their books on the market for sale. […]
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Wontumi must be ashamed of himself for begging Nana Addo to complete Suame Interchange
2,813 The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has expressed disappointment at the New Patriotic Party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako’s (Chairman Wontumi) plea to the government to fast-track processes for the commencement of work on the Suame Interchange. The NDC contends that the plea by Chairman Wontumi indicates that NPP has […]
IMF deal: There is a lot of pain; government must first calm the market – Prof Bokpin
1,895 An economist, Prof Godfred Bokpin has stressed the urgency for the government to take strategic steps to restore confidence in the country’s financial system. In an interview on JoyNews’ PM Express, the Professor highlighted the importance of a credible plan, particularly in the context of government bond payments, to instill faith in investors and […]
Uganda’s President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law
2,337 Uganda’s progress in tackling HIV is in “grave jeopardy” after the president approved tough new anti-homosexuality legislation, the UN and US have warned. An increasing number of people are being discouraged from seeking vital health services for fear of attacks and punishment, they added. President Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law after […]
MTN named #1 African brand doing good for people and the planet
1,817MTN Group has been named by Brand Africa as the number one African brand that is doing good for people, society and the environment in a new category of its annual awards inspired by businesses shifting from profit to purpose. Brand Africa also named MTN as the most admired African brand recalled spontaneously. “As we […]
ECG begins phase two of nationwide revenue mobilisation exercise
1,771 The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has began another nationwide revenue mobilisation exercise following the success of a month-long drive which commenced in March and ended in April. The five-day exercise will begin today, May 29 and end on Friday, June 2. In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 23, the company indicated that […]
NPP flagbearership race: Supporters pick form for Dr Afriyie Akoto
1,721 Some supporters of the former Agriculture Minister, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, say they have mobilised resources to obtain nomination form for his candidacy in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming flagbearer race. According to the group, the former Minister has a proven record, which is why they are rallying support for him. NPP flagbearership […]
KTI management to recall over 500 students sent home for misconduct
1,974 Management of the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) in the Ashanti Region says it is discussing with stakeholders, the appropriate time to recall some 500 students, who were asked to go home last Friday, May 26. The students are reported to have gone on rampage on May 17, causing damage to school property. The school […]
Let’s unite to remove E-levy, Covid-19 levy – Ablakwa urges MPs
1,992 Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged his fellow parliamentarians to unite in removing the E-levy and Covid-19 levy. Mr Ablakwa’s call follows President Akufo-Addo’s national address on Sunday, May 28, where he declared the end of Covid-19 as a health emergency in the country and lifted all Covid-related restrictions. […]
Kwabena Frimpong Awarded Young Politician Of The Year By GYLA
2,434 The Deputy Protocol Director at the National Headquarters of the Governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Kwabena Frimpong has been honored as Young Politician of the Year by Smivic Communications Limited, the organizers of the Ghana Youth Leaders Awards (GYLA). The organisers in a citation described Mr Frimpong as a dynamic personality whose work […]