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2026 BECE: Four teachers convicted and fined GH¢3,000 each for malpractices in Twifo Praso
Four teachers have been convicted for their involvement in irregularities and examination malpractices in the Twifo Praso area of the Central Region. They are said to have engaged in misconduct during last week’s 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Following their admission of guilt when they were arra...
Dorcas Affo-Toffey intervenes to complete classroom facility for Nuba schoolchildren
Within two months, the Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has completed the construction of the long-abandoned Nuba Kindergarten classroom block project. The project was originally initiated by the community PTA but remained uncompleted for over six years. The MP, wh...
44 teachers, invigilators, supervisors busted over BECE centre infractions
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has so far caused the arrest of 44 invigilators, supervisors and teachers not assigned to the examination centres for their alleged involvement in examination malpractice at the just-ended Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Almost all of the cases were mobile ph...
Teachers’ salary arrears to be paid from May – Deputy Finance Minister
Government has assured members of the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers that steps are underway to settle their 17-month salary arrears, with payments expected to begin in May 2026 under a phased arrangement. The assurance comes after the group staged a protest at the Ministry of Finance in Ghana, where they presented a pet...
Fidelity Bank expands Orange Impact Initiative with new school projects in Tema and Assin Wurakese
Fidelity Bank Ghana has commissioned two new educational infrastructure projects in Tema and Assin Wurakese in the Central Region under its Orange Impact Initiative.
St. Joseph’s College of Education, Bechem to host TTAG’s 30th Annual Delegates’ Congress in May
The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has officially announced its 30th Annual Delegates’ Congress, a landmark event that is set to bring together representatives from across the country to deliberate on the future of teacher education in Ghana.
‘I was tortured and lost my hand’ – Student’s struggle to get an education in Nigeria
At the age of 13, Ovey Friday was accused of witchcraft by his stepmother and taken to a traditional shrine in the central Nigerian state of Nasarawa, where he was tortured. By the time a neighbour alerted police, and he was taken to hospital, the damage was irreversible. “The herbalist brought charcoal, put something...
Ibn Chambas advocates blend of technology and human values in education
The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has called for a balanced approach to science and technology education, warning that technical advancement without human-centred values could limit Ghana’s development. Delivering a keynote address at the 2026 Public Lecture Series a...
3rd Juniper Tree Tamar Essay Competition ends with strong focus on child sexual abuse awareness and club impact
The Juniper Tree Tamar Club held its third annual essay competition awards day at Krapa M/A Junior High School in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The event held under the theme: “Standing up and staying safe: What the Tamar Club Taught Me About Preventing Sexual Abuse,” brought together students, educator...
KNUST and French Embassy chart course for AI-driven sustainable development
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the French Embassy in Ghana have joined forces to explore how Artificial Intelligence can be purpose-built for Africa's most pressing development challenges.
Zohe E.P. Schools closed temporarily after armed men storm premises
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has temporarily closed down Zohe Evangelical Presbyterian (E.P.) Schools in the Yendi Municipality following a violent incident involving armed men who stormed the school premises. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 9, 2026, after a disagreement between some community members and...
Calgary University professor leads experts at a free virtual data science and AI conference
Opportunity is on the horizon for students, professionals, and tech enthusiasts across Africa and beyond in an era where digital transformation is reshaping global economies. An assistant professor in data science analytics at Calgary University in Canada is leading an international student conference on AI, data scien...