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TEWU demands fair treatment for education support staff
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC-Ghana) has said over 80 per cent of education support roles worldwide, including Ghana, are held by women who face systemic gender injustices — low wages, precarious conditions, low pensions, harassment and exclusion from decision-makin...
I lost my livelihood, job and life through ill-treatment – Nana Yaa Jantuah recounts political struggles
Former General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah, says she suffered severe personal and professional setbacks as a result of what she describes as years of ill-treatment, revealing that she lost her livelihood, her job and, ultimately, the life she had built. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso...
Health Minister calls for justice after Sayerano shooting claims three lives
The Minister for Health and Member of Parliament for Juaboso, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the Sefwi Sayerano shooting incident and called for justice to be served. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, July 8, Mr Akandoh described the in...
Karpowership expands fleet with a new Sea Lion class powership
Karpowership has marked a major milestone in the expansion of its global fleet with the steel-cutting ceremony of its new "Sea Lion" class Powerships.
Ashanti NPP mobilises supporters for mass visit to Wontumi at Nsawam Prison
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region has announced plans for a massive show of solidarity with its Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, as legal processes to appeal his conviction and sentence begin. The party said the planned visit to the Nsawam Prison is aimed...
Over 100 NPP executives in Yendi constituency petition General Secretary over alleged removal of names
More than 100 polling station executives, electoral area officers and constituency functionaries of the opposition New Patriotic Party in the Yendi Constituency have petitioned the party’s General Secretary, demanding an immediate audit of forms submitted as part of an ongoing internal party exercise. The petitioners a...
NDC hawks have taken control of Mahama’s gov’t – Afenyo-Markin alleges
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has suggested that President John Dramani Mahama’s efforts to reform the country are being undermined by influential figures within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, July 17, Mr Afenyo-Markin said President Mahama...
Lancaster University Ghana equips SHS students with AI and robotics skills through tech bootcamp
Senior high school students are gaining hands-on experience in artificial intelligence, robotics and other emerging technologies at a technology bootcamp organised by Lancaster University Ghana to equip them with skills for the future of work. The eight-week programme moves beyond classroom theory by challenging studen...
NPP regional election: Adam Samba retains Northern NPP chairmanship with 215 votes
Mohammed Baatima Adam, popularly known as Adam Samba, has retained the Northern Regional Chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after defeating his challenger in the party’s regional executive elections. Adam Samba secured 215 votes on Saturday, August 15, while Inusah Amadu polled 122 votes. His victory gives h...
Pupils sent home as teachers’ strike disrupts learning in 80 Tarkwa schools
Thousands of pupils across the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality in the Western Region were left stranded and later sent home on Monday after teachers embarked on an indefinite strike over the alleged assault of three colleagues. The husband of a female teacher was also reportedly among those affected by the alleged military...
Ghana’s ‘okada’ law puts more motorcycles on the road — and more fumes in the air
Dorm Edem Prince Charles has a scratchy throat most evenings after work. Known amongst his fellow commercial bike riders as “Atentenben”, the Twi name for the flute that he loves to play, he coughs regularly while on the road. On long shifts in heavy traffic, Atentenben gets dizzy, a feeling he attributes partly to rid...
Why Ghana should consider mandatory DNA testing at birth: A public health and societal imperative
I strongly advocate for the introduction of a national policy in Ghana to make DNA testing mandatory at birth for all newborns, subject to appropriate ethical, legal, and data-protection safeguards. My advocacy is primarily driven by my commitment to addressing health challenges, preventing disease, promoting public he...