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Journalism’s future demands wisdom, not just skills — UniMAC-IJ Rector
The Rector of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) Institute of Journalism, Professor Christiana Hammond, has urged journalism educators and media professionals to rethink how future journalists are trained, arguing that technical competence alone will no longer be enough in an increasingly complex...
2026 GSTEP Awards: Dr Apaak urges greater investment in young innovators
Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has called for increased investment in young innovators, stressing that providing students with the right opportunities and resources is critical to Ghana's future development.
Ghana, Cambridge University agree to strengthen education
The Ministry of Education and the Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore closer collaboration on strengthening the country’s education system. The MoU provides a practical framework to support Ghana’s education reform agenda through targeted, colla...
Gov’t to expand medical education to improve doctor-to-patient ratio – Education Minister
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, says government is aggressively decentralising and expanding medical education across the country as part of efforts to improve Ghana’s doctor-to-patient ratio. Speaking at the commissioning of a new hostel facility at Wisconsin International University College at Feyiase in t...
Otumfuo urges pharmacists to uphold standards as Pharmaceutical Society marks 90 years
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana not to sacrifice professional standards in its efforts to expand the profession, stressing that quality must remain the defining feature of pharmacy education and practice. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the Society's 90th a...
Kumasi Sec. Tech. seals NSMQ spot with highest qualifying score in Ashanti Region
Kumasi Sec. Tech. School set the benchmark in the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers, posting the highest score recorded so far in this year's competition to book a place at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz national championship. The Animuonyamfo side produced a commanding display, amassing 71 points to comfortably b...
AMA distributes 997 desks to eight public schools in Accra
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has presented 997 school desks to eight selected public schools across the metropolis to improve teaching and learning and create a more comfortable classroom environment for pupils. The desks, comprising mono desks, dual desks, and hexagonal desks, were procured through the Distri...
Regina Yayra Adenyo elected UCC SRC Vice President
Regina Yayra Adenyo has been elected Vice President of the Students' Representative Council (SRC) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) following the successful conduct of the university's 2026 SRC elections. She was elected alongside SRC President-elect Emmanuel Nana Adjei Acheampong on the Nyame Tease ticket after th...
Unemployed teachers petition Mahama, call for return of batch recruitment system
The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama, and the education authorities to reinstate the traditional batch-by-batch teacher recruitment system. The coalition said the current recruitment approach has left thousands of trained teachers unemployed, with graduates from dif...
Luv FM High School Debate: T.I AMASS advances as IBASS makes impressive debut
T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School–Kumasi and Ibadur Rahman Academy have advanced to the next round of the 2026 LUV FM Kel-Charcoal High School Debate after impressive victories on Day Two of the competition. The second day of the competition, held at the Christian Service University, delivered two engaging contests as...
Education Minister to outline mid-year performance, unveil GH¢3bn plan to end double track
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, is expected to present a comprehensive mid-year assessment of Ghana's education sector on Monday, July 20 as part of the Government Accountability Series, with a major announcement on the government's plans to eliminate the double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHSs).
Apostle Nyamekye calls for teaching of ethics from primary school to tackle corruption
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (COP), Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, has proposed the introduction of compulsory anti-corruption education across all levels of Ghana’s education system as part of efforts to curb the canker.