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MTN’s New MoMo Charges Are A Betrayal Of Ghanaians – We Must Resist Before Digital Finance Becomes Digital Exploitation

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By Abdulhaq Ibrahim Just when Ghanaians thought the burden of the infamous E-Levy had finally been lifted, another financial blow has arrived, this time not directly from government taxation, but from corporate policy. The moment I saw MTN’s announcement, I felt a deep wave of anger, exhaustion, and disgust. It was the kind of frustration many ordinary Ghanaians know too well,  the painful realization that no matter how hard people struggle to survive in this country, another burden always seems to appear waiting to squeeze the little they have left. Every day feels like a battle: rising prices, shrinking incomes, unreliable services, and endless deductions from already struggling citizens. So seeing yet another charge introduced on something as basic as moving your

Ghana 0-2 Mexico: Can Ghana Break The Losing Streak Against Wales Before The 2026 WC?

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By Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The Black Stars of Ghana have yet again failed to shine bright after the El Tri of Mexico dimmed their beams by two goals to nil (2-0) in their international pre-World Cup friendly, a score line that extends Ghana’s winless streak to five consecutive match losses. The 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosts took the lead just two minutes into the game after Ghana’s Benjamin Asare committed a costly goalkeeper blunder that gave Mexican forward Brian Gutiérrez the opportunity to strike home the opener for his side. Despite being almost an entirely new squad, the Black Stars team was potentials-studded who were expected to secure slots for themselves in Carlos Queiroz’s final tournament list on June 1. They, however, could

Ghana Moving Towards Industrialized Nations’ TVET Model – Dr. Apaak

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Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, says Ghana is positioning its Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector along the lines of industrialised nations. Dr. Apaak made the remarks on Wednesday after touring selected TVET institutions in Accra during the ongoing final examinations for students in the technical and vocational sector. The Deputy Minister visited the Accra Technical Training Centre and the Opportunities Industrialization Technical Institute (OITI), where he monitored the examinations and interacted with school authorities and students. Speaking to journalists after the tour, Dr. Apaak said the government was determined to strengthen technical and vocational education because of its importance to national development and industrial growth. “And we look up to countries like Japan, like Singapore, like South Korea, like China,

TVET enrolment rises by over 8% nationwide – Dr. Apaak

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Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, says enrolment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions has increased by more than eight percent nationwide. Dr. Apaak disclosed this on Wednesday after touring selected Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Accra during ongoing final examinations for students in the sector. The Deputy Minister visited the Accra Technical Training Centre and the Opportunities Industrialization Technical Institute (OITI), where he interacted with candidates, instructors and officials supervising the examinations. According to him, the increasing number of students choosing TVET as a career path was encouraging and reflected growing confidence in technical and vocational education across the country. “We are excited because we are seeing an increase in the number of students who are

Dr. Apaak Encourages More Students To Pursue TVET Education

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Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has encouraged more students to pursue Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) during a tour of selected institutions in Accra. He visited the Accra Technical Training Center and the Opportunities Industrialization Technical Institute (OITI) while students undertook their ongoing final examinations. Dr. Apaak described the increasing interest in TVET as encouraging. He disclosed that enrollment has risen by over eight percent compared to last year. According to the Deputy Minister, about 61,500 students across the country are currently sitting for the examinations. He commended tutors, instructors, and parents for supporting the candidates throughout their academic journey. Dr. Apaak also wished the students success and urged more young people to consider TVET education. He stressed that

Ghana Didn’t Provide The Broken Vaulting Poles – Sport Minister clarifies

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By Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has debunked speculations asserting the provision of substandard vaulting poles to athletes who participated in the just ended 24th African Athletics Championship hosted by Ghana at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Addressing journalists on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the minister explained that the championship had 4 athletes participated in the pole vault event. One from Algeria, another one from Benin, and two from South Africa. He added, that all these four athletes came with their own vaulting poles. “And the pole that snapped or broke, was brought by the athletes themselves. It wasn’t the pole provided by Ghana or the LOC; they came with their own vaulting poles,” the

PCI Initiative Will Support Long-Term Economic Recovery-Micheal Nii Yarboi Annan

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Story by: Daniel Asare A Financial Analyst,  Michael Nii Yarboi Annan has commended Ghana for transitioning from its IMF bailout programme to a Non-Financing Policy Coordination Instrument, marking a new phase in the nation’s economic recovery. According to him, Ghana should welcome the PCI initiative to promote transparency and support long-term economic transformation. Pan African business desk engagedFinancial Analyst, Michael Nii Yarboi Annan to pick his thoughts and came through with this report A Farmer, William Ofori Mensah and trader Patience Korkor shared  varied views on the aforesaid issue The Programme ended ahead of schedule following a strong economic turnaround driven by fiscal discipline, structural reforms and improved investor confidence. The PCI framework is expected to allow Ghana to maintain policy credibility with international investors and

PCI INITIATIVE WILL SUPPORT LONG-TERM ECONOMIC RECOVERY-MICHAEL NII YARBOI ANNAN

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MICHAEL NII YARBOI ANNAN Story by: Daniel Asare A Financial Analyst,  Michael Nii Yarboi Annan has commended Ghana for transitioning from its IMF bailout programme to a Non-Financing Policy Coordination Instrument, marking a new phase in the nation’s economic recovery. According to him, Ghana should welcome the PCI initiative to promote transparency and support long-term economic transformation. Pan African business desk engagedFinancial Analyst, Michael Nii Yarboi Annan to pick his thoughts and came through with this report A Farmer, William Ofori Mensah and trader Patience Korkor shared  varied views on the aforesaid issue The Programme ended ahead of schedule following a strong economic turnaround driven by fiscal discipline, structural reforms and improved investor confidence. The PCI framework is expected to allow Ghana to maintain policy credibility with

Zoomlion Kenya Begins Major Transformation Of Nairobi Waste Management System.

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The Project Director of Zoomlion Kenya , Dr. Peter Dagadu, has announced that the company is making significant progress barely a month after commencing operations in Nairobi under the city’s integrated waste management programme. Speaking during a working visit by Kenya’s Majority Leader, Kimani Ichung’wah, to the Zoomlion head office in Nairobi on Wednesday, May 13, Dr. Dagadu stated that the company is working closely with city authorities to deliver an end-to-end waste management solution aimed at improving sanitation, environmental conditions, and public health across the city. According to Dr. Dagadu, Zoomlion’s intervention is focused on transforming Nairobi’s waste management system through a combination of emergency clean-up operations, infrastructure development, and long-term sustainability measures. He disclosed that before the company’s intervention, Nairobi had

Oxford Africa Conference 2026: “Africa Must Have Meaningful Voice In Global Governance” – Prof. Opoku-Agyemang

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Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for greater African representation in global governance systems, stressing that international institutions must evolve to reflect contemporary realities and maintain legitimacy in a rapidly changing world. Delivering the keynote address at the Oxford Africa Conference 2026 at the University of Oxford, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said the continued exclusion of Africa from major global decision-making structures, particularly the United Nations Security Council, has created an imbalance between global power and the institutions through which that power is exercised. “If institutions and indeed democracy are to remain legitimate, they must remain responsive to contemporary realities,” the Vice President stated. “For many African states, the continued absence of meaningful African representation within key global decision structures, particularly the

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