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SABC apologises after falsely linking Ghana to Ebola outbreak
South Africa's public broadcaster, SABC News, has issued a public apology after incorrectly reporting that Ghana had recorded thousands of Ebola infections and hundreds of deaths, a claim the Ministry of Health had earlier dismissed as false.
“Time is not on our side” — Kwaku Ofosu urges NPP to resolve election dispute
Chairman-elect for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Afigya Sekyere East, Kwaku Ofosu, has urged the party’s national and regional leadership to swiftly resolve the dispute over recently annulled constituency elections, warning that prolonged internal divisions could undermine preparations for the 2028 general election....
128 students to leave Ghana for educational exchange across four European countries
The participants, aged between seven and 17, left Ghana on Saturday, July 25, 2026, under an initiative organised by Edibeck Consult in partnership with Summer Camps Holland.
Government adopts undercover strategy in galamsey fight – Lands Ministry
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced a shift in strategy in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, introducing intelligence-led and undercover deployments across affected districts. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, the Ministry’s Media Liaison Officer, Paa Kwesi Scha...
British Council advocates language-responsive education to improve learning outcomes
The British Council is calling for more inclusive and context-sensitive language policies in education, arguing that learners achieve better outcomes when education systems reflect the linguistic realities of their communities.
PIAC warns global energy transition policies adoption could threaten Ghana’s petroleum industry
Technical Director of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Mark Agyemang, has cautioned that adopting uniform global energy transition policies without considering Ghana’s unique economic and energy needs could pose significant challenges to the country’s petroleum industry. Speaking during a lectur...
From promise to impact: GMTF already saving lives, Administrator tells majority caucus
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has moved beyond legislation to become a life-saving national institution, with dozens of patients already receiving critical medical interventions and major investments underway to transform specialised healthcare nationwide. Addressing Parliament’s Majority Caucus Retreat in Ho in the Vol...
Effective implementation of constitutional review report will make corruption costly in Ghana – Lawyer Samuel Otoo
Private legal practitioner, Samuel Addo Otoo, says corruption will become “very expensive” in Ghana if recommendations contained in the Constitutional Review Report are effectively implemented. He made the remarks during an interview on Nhyira FM’s Kro Yi Mu Nsem breakfast show on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. According to L...
NPP cannot be equated to the NDC in any way – Eric Adjei
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei, has suggested that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) may face difficulties developing a compelling campaign message ahead of the 2028 general elections. According to him, the performance of the current government will...
GES releases 2026/2027 SHS and SHTS academic calendar
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the academic calendar for Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) for the 2026/2027 academic year, outlining schedules for single-track and transitional schools. In a statement issued on Monday, June 1, GES said the calendar is intended to guid...
NPP regional election: COKA wins Ashanti NPP chairmanship race
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, has been elected Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). COKA secured 663 votes to defeat his main contender, Henry Kwabena Kokofu, who polled 269 votes, according to provisional results from the party’s regional executive elections. The margin of 394 v...
Revised curriculum to introduce AI, robotics and coding in basic schools – Education Minister
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that Ghana’s revised national curriculum will introduce robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), coding and electronics at the basic school level as part of efforts to equip learners with skills for the digital age. According to the Minister, the National Curricu...