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GES releases 2026/2027 academic calendar for basic schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially approved and released the academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic year for all basic schools across the country, setting out reopening dates, vacation periods, mid-term breaks and the timetable for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
GES halts salary of Bole SHS teacher over alleged sexual misconduct
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has suspended the salary of a teacher at Bole Senior High School accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student after he allegedly absconded from duty following the incident. According to GES, the teacher failed to report to work after the allegation surfaced, promp...
Cabinet approves $300m World Bank facility for SHS infrastructure, Parliament to consider deal Tuesday
Cabinet has approved a proposed $300 million World Bank financing package to support infrastructure expansion in senior high schools, with Parliament expected to consider the agreement on Tuesday, July 21. Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu announced the approval during the Government Accountability Series in Accra...
UniMAC appoints Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong as First Chancellor
The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has appointed Ernest Ofori Sarpong, the Chief Executive Officer of the Special Group of Companies, as its first Chancellor. The appointment takes effect on August 1, 2026, following approval by the University Governing Council at its meeting held on May 26, 2026,...
90 million Africans living with hepatitis B, C undiagnosed – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns about the persistent health challenges facing Africa, warning that millions of people across the continent continue to live with serious diseases without diagnosis or access to timely treatment.
NPP-USA delegates elect new executives
Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)-USA Branch will elect new branch executives at the party's 2026 Branch Delegates Conference in Westborough, Massachusetts, from July 24 to 26. The conference, on the theme: "Rooted in the values of our founders, rising to secure Ghana's future," will bring together delegates f...
Stop payment of District Assemblies Common Fund cash to MPs – Citizen to Supreme Court
A Ghanaian citizen, Dr Yaw Twerefour has filed a Writ at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the practice of paying District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) monies to the personal bank accounts of the current two hundred and seventy-six (276) Members who constitute the country’s Parliament. As part of...
Ghana’s power sector reforms target financial stability; government moves to clear IPP payment gaps
Speaking at the 60th Annual Meeting of the African Power Pool (APUA), Mr Gyan-Mensah said the government’s renegotiation of IPP agreements has already generated savings of more than $240 million, while additional measures are being pursued to reduce costs across the sector.
Parliament passes Energy Sector Levies amendment; fuel oil levy rises to GH¢1.93 per litre
Parliament has passed the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing changes to the Energy Sector Levies Act, 2025, aimed at strengthening revenue mobilisation and addressing abuses within the country’s fuel subsidy regime. The amendment increases the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy on fue...
CAGG rejects claim that galamsey impunity is over, demands tougher action against illegal miners
The Coalition Against Galamsey Ghana (CAGG) has pushed back against the government’s recent Accountability Series presentation, insisting that the "era of impunity" regarding illegal mining activities is far from over . In a press statement issued in Accra, the Coalition acknowledged some progress under the current adm...
NPP Frankfurt Chapter hosts women leaders for empowerment and unity summit
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Frankfurt Chapter is set to bring women across the diaspora and Ghana together for a landmark virtual summit focused on leadership, solidarity, and nation-building. Slated for Sunday, June 14, 2026, the Women’s Empowerment and Unity Summit will take place on Zoom under the theme: “Empoweri...
International Women in Education Conference honours 72 educators in Accra
The 12th International Women in Education Conference in Accra has recognised 72 women educators for their contributions to teaching and learning, under the theme “Another Level”. The 12th International Women in Education Conference has been held in Accra, bringing together educators, facilitators and stakeholders to di...