Education Minister Calls for Africa-Wide Support for TVET Reforms at 2025 Pitso Forum in Botswana INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 10, 2025July 10, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has spotlighted the Ghana’s sweeping transformation of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, positioning it as a central pillar of national development and job creation. Speaking at the 2025 TVET Pitso forum held at Ba Isago University in Gaborone, Botswana, the Minister outlined Ghana’s robust investment in TVET, aimed at equipping the country’s youth with practical skills that meet the demands of the 21st-century job market. The event, co-hosted by Botswana’s Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), was officially opened by President Duma Gideon Boko and brought together education ministers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across the continent. Addressing the forum on the theme of human capital development, Minister Iddrisu acknowledged the
Ghana to Host 2026 eLearning Africa Conference, Targets Global Spotlight AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 9, 2025July 9, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Ministry of Education has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with eLearning Africa, confirming Ghana as the host country for the 18th edition of the eLearning Africa Conference, scheduled to take place in Accra from June 3 to 5, 2026. The signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Education in Accra, brought together ministry officials, representatives from eLearning Africa, and key players in the education sector. Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister for Education, Hon. Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, described the partnership as a significant milestone in Ghana’s journey toward digital transformation in education. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to leveraging technology to improve learning outcomes and broaden access to quality education. “This agreement reflects our broader national
Foundational Learning Should Go Beyond Literacy – Haruna Iddrisu Tells NaCCA And NASIA Boards AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 3, 2025July 3, 20250 Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has underscored the urgent need to reshape Ghana’s basic school curriculum to reflect not just academic priorities, but the moral, social and cultural values needed to build a responsible future generation. Speaking during the inauguration of the governing boards of the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NASIA) and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in Accra, the minister said the ministry has constituted a committee to work with the new NaCCA board on an upcoming review of the kindergarten and primary school curricula. “I want to emphasize the importance of the standards-based curriculum for basic schools,” Mr. Iddrisu said. “This review must incorporate foundational learning, national culture, and the values of our heritage. There must also
Education Minister Calls For Tightened Surveillance In Schools To Prevent Weapon Access AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 3, 2025July 3, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed deep concern over growing reports of students gaining access to dangerous weapons, including firearms, on school campuses. Speaking on during the inauguration of governing boards of the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NASIA) and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in Accra, the minister described the trend as “worrying” and called for immediate and coordinated action across the education sector. “We have repeatedly heard reports of students gaining access to weapons including, in some instances, firearms, on school campuses,” Mr. Iddrisu said. “This situation reflects poorly on school management and the role of school inspectors. We must ask: how did the student gain access to such a weapon?” He noted that such
Otumfuo’s Assinhene, Nana Yaw Akuoko Appeals To Gov’t For Sustainable Support LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 3, 2025July 3, 20250 By: Daniel Asare Otumfuo’s Assinhene, Nana Yaw Akuoko has urged government to sustain TVET education in the country. Delivering a speech at the seventh graduation ceremony of Flash Prime Institute in Accra, he further intimated that the move will equip young people with employable skills and enhance their intellectual abilities. The auspicious and colorful ceremony themed: “The practice of today is tomorrow’s future” was graced by dignitaries drawn from the academia, chieftaincy, religious and political circles. Students who excelled creditably in media, fashion and cosmetology were duly honoured for their academic exploits. In an interview, Assinhene of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Nana Yaw Akuoko entreated government to invest and sustain the Technical Vocational Education and Training in Ghana. “The Purpose of Todays programme is to graduate students
Ministry Of Education Engages Zimbabwean Delegation On Bilateral Learning Tour LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 2, 2025July 2, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Ministry of Education has hosted a visiting delegation from Zimbabwe, comprising Members of Parliament, committee officials, and representatives from the Zimbabwean Embassy in Ghana. The visit forms part of a broader study tour to learn from Ghana’s education system, innovation ecosystem, and industrial development frameworks. The delegation paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, in Accra today. In his remarks, the Minister briefed the delegation on Ghana’s ongoing education reforms, government policy direction, and strategic efforts to improve access, equity, quality, and relevance at all levels of the education system. He underscored the government’s commitment to aligning education with national development goals, particularly through the promotion of technical and vocational education, STEM, and
24-Hour Economy Requires Clear Private Sector Role – Ghana Chamber Of Construction Industry AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 2, 2025July 2, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI), Cherry Emmanuel, says the government’s ambition to roll out a 24-hour economy can only be realised if the private sector is given a clear and active role in shaping the agenda. Speaking to journalists after the launch of the Ghana Investment and Trade Week (GITW) in Accra, Mr. Emmanuel stressed that while the idea of a 24-hour economy is commendable, it cannot succeed without a structured roadmap that defines the contribution and responsibilities of the private sector. “We want to help shape government policy — including the 24-hour economy,” he said. “But a 24-hour economy can only be materialised if the private sector has a clear route
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Embarks On Historic State Visit To Ghana INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 1, 2025July 1, 20250 By Makiza Micheline Latifa The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will arrive in Ghana on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, for a two-day state visit that promises to significantly deepen relations between Accra and New Delhi. This visit marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 30 years, and is widely regarded by both governments as a defining, consequential moment in the history of Ghana–India relations. Prime Minister Modi’s visit is expected to rekindle the spirit of South–South cooperation and solidarity that was championed by Ghana’s founding president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, during the early years of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). “This is not just a diplomatic formality, it is a historic affirmation of the
Ablakwa Rebuts Former Envoy’s Defence in Embassy Scandal, Cites Forensic Audit Finding AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - June 27, 2025June 27, 20250 By Makiza Micheline Latifa The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has held a press briefing to address a series of critical national issues, including the temporary closure of Ghana’s mission in Washington D.C., concerns over a potential U.S. visa ban, and progress on the country’s passport reforms. Addressing the media, the Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, provided clarity on the circumstances surrounding the closure of the Washington mission. He firmly refuted claims made by former Ambassador Hajia Alima Mahama, who had previously suggested that no financial loss had been incurred by the state in connection with the alleged embassy fraud. “The findings of the forensic audit reveal clear administrative breaches and irregularities,” the Minister stated. “The government is
GhLA To Institutionalise Presidential Memory Through National Libraries LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - June 25, 2025June 25, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has charged the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) to lead efforts toward building presidential libraries for all former Presidents of the Republic. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra, the Minister described the lack of dedicated national spaces that document and preserve the legacies of Ghana’s past leaders as a major oversight. “We owe it to history, and to future generations, to create institutions that honour our leaders and tell Ghana’s story in full,” he said. The proposed libraries, he explained, would serve not only as archives of presidential records but as educational spaces where citizens, especially young people, can engage with the country’s political and democratic journey. Hon.