Education Minister Announces GH¢40 Million Seed Funding For Nascent Public Universities LOCAL by panafricantv - June 21, 2025June 24, 20250 The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, today announced a significant government commitment to bolster nascent public universities across Ghana, pledging substantial seed funding through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund). The announcement was made during his address as the Special Guest of Honour at the 5th Congregation of the C.K. Tedem University of Technology and Applied Sciences in the Upper East Region on Saturday. Addressing a distinguished gathering of graduates, faculty, and stakeholders, Minister Iddrisu revealed that the government, through the approved 2025 GETFund formula, has earmarked a total of GH¢40,000,000 as seed money for these vital initiatives. "This government is fully committed to nurturing our young public universities, ensuring they have the necessary resources to develop and provide quality education
Global Percussion Icons Arrive In Ghana To Deepen Cultural Ties Through The Arts NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - June 21, 2025June 24, 20250 20th June, 2025- Accra, Ghana– “Professor Younge is not only bringing people to Ghana, but he’s also creating bridges, leading people from Ghana to the world and back. He’s helping build ambassadors for our country by providing opportunities for cultural exchange and learning.” These were the heartfelt remarks of the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, as she officially welcomed the world-renowned Ju Percussion Group to Ghana on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Ministry’s conference room in Accra. Led by Ghanaian-born Professor of Music at Ohio University, Dr. Paschal Yao Younge, the Ju Percussion Group is embarking on a 10-day cultural immersion and exchange tour across the Greater Accra, Volta, Central, and Eastern Regions. The tour
Police Arrest Five Suspects For Robbery At Dompim In The Western Region. LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - June 18, 2025June 24, 20250 The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects for armed robbery at a mining site at Dompim in the Western Region. Preliminary investigations established that five armed men attacked the mining site, robbing workers of gold concentrate amidst gunfire. One of the suspects, Akwasi Abban, was arrested at the scene by workers at the site while the others escaped. Suspect Akwasi Abban admitted to the robbery and mentioned the site foreman, Ebenezer Soore, as the person who provided information to the robbery syndicate. Suspect Soore was subsequently arrested. Three of the accomplices, Elijah Arthur alias Possible, Elisha Arthur alias Skonzy, David Agyarko alias Big Man were later arrested on 2nd June, 2025. All the suspects have since been put before court
Wanda Evans-Brewer Visits Tamale to Address Water Crisis NEWS by panafricantv - June 17, 2025June 17, 20250 By Ike Dzokpo Dr. Wanda Evans-Brewer, a grassroots activist, Pan-Africanist, and philanthropist, has embarked on a three-day working visit to Tamale in Ghana’s Northern Region to assess firsthand the severe water challenges affecting the area and its surrounding communities. As part of her “Dr Wanda Boots on Ground” tour, Dr. Wanda visited several communities, including Jakarayili, Bukpomo, Zanzugu, Kanvili, and Saakpuli—all within the Tamale Metropolis. The purpose of the tour is to explore sustainable solutions to the long-standing water crisis in these communities. According to Dr. Wanda population growth and a lack of investment in water infrastructure by the Ghana Water Company and successive governments have significantly worsened the situation. Many residents are now forced to rely on water tankers and tricycles
Education Minister Pledges Urgent Attention to Dilapidated Schools During BECE Monitoring Visit NEWS by panafricantv - June 17, 2025June 24, 20250 Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of basic school infrastructure in parts of the country, describing it as unacceptable and a disservice to the nation’s children. Speaking during a visit to La Salem School in the La-Dadekotopon Municipality on Monday, June 15, 2025, the Minister was visibly disturbed by the poor condition of the school’s facilities. With broken windows, leaky roofs and damaged doors, La Salem is one of many public schools grappling with decades of neglect. “As I’ve come, I’ve seen the infrastructure of the school. Windows not good, roof not good, doors not good. Yet, we learn. So if there is government intervention, we will prioritize these LA schools for you,” Mr. Iddrisu
Forging Green Transport Corridors: China And Ghana Sign MoU To Build New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Assembly Plant In Ghana LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - June 16, 2025June 17, 20250 On June 15, China West Africa Eco-Drive New Energy Vehicle (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. (“West Africa Eco-Drive”), Ghana’s Ministry of Trade, Agriculture and Industry, and Shenzhen Gecko New Energy Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. (“Gecko”) signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Investment in Ghana’s New Energy Vehicle Assembly Plant in Shenzhen, China. This agreement advances Ghana’s NEV industry development while supporting Chinese enterprises in expanding their African market presence. Being the first investment cooperation project by Chinese NEV enterprise in Ghana, this initiative marks a new phase of China-Africa green industrial capacity cooperation. Attendees at the signing ceremony included: • Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister of Trade, Agriculture and Industry, Ghana • Wang Qian, Chairman of West Africa Eco-Drive • Li Chunhui, CEO of West Africa Eco-Drive • Peng
Tourism Minister Inspires DTI Students Ahead Of Annual Drama Performance AFRICA NEWS ENTERTAINMENT LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - June 15, 2025June 15, 20250 Accra, Ghana The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has encouraged students of the Design and Technology Institute (DTI) to embrace creativity, dream boldly, and use their skills to make meaningful contributions to society.Speaking at the National Theatre ahead of the annual staging of Maria’s Love Story, Hon. Gomashie drew from her own journey in the arts to underscore the transformative power of theatre. She emphasized that creativity opens doors to endless possibilities and urged students to take full advantage of DTI’s unique blend of technical and artistic training.“Don’t limit yourselves,” she advised. “Challenge your imagination and use every opportunity to grow.” The Minister praised H.E. President John Dramani Mahama for appointing a professional from the creative
Oti Minister Meets Nkwanta SHS Teachers Over Recent Disturbances AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - June 13, 2025June 13, 20250 In response to the recent disturbances at Nkwanta Senior High School (SHS) over the seizure of mobile phones, the Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, together with the Oti Regional Coordinating Council (RESEC), has convened a meeting with the school’s teaching staff to help end the students’ rioting. The purpose of the gathering was to foster dialogue and find a resolution to the tensions that had arisen between the students and the school authorities. The unrest began after the school enforced a strict policy prohibiting the use of mobile phones on campus, citing concerns about distractions and the impact on academic performance. This decision faced significant backlash from students, leading to protests and unrest within the school community. Headmaster of Nkwanta Senior High School,
Education Minister Calls For Collaboration Between Ghana And The Qatar Government For The Establishment Of An Islamic Medical School In The North INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - June 13, 2025June 13, 20250 The Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu has called on the Qatar Education Foundation to support the Ministry to establish an Islamic Medical School in the Northern region of Ghana. He indicated that the school will also serve as a teaching hospital for the University for Development Studies (UDS). He added that the initiative by the ministry is aimed at expanding access to medical education and enhancing healthcare delivery in the northern regions. “If you can give us a friendly concessionary financing to do that in order that the umma in that particular area can make use of it”, he appealed. Hon. Iddrisu made the call when the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Ghana, His Excellency Khalid Bin Jabor Al-Mesallam, paid
Trespass on Dzornaman Land: Court Orders Defied As Landowners Cry For Justice AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - June 10, 2025June 10, 20250 By Kofi Kyei A prominent Ghanaian couple, Dr. and Dr. Mrs. Lokko, have raised alarm over what they describe as a blatant and unlawful encroachment on their legally acquired land, despite multiple court injunctions in their favour. The Lokkos, who have owned and developed the land for over 20 years, say they are being forced to watch helplessly as construction crews, allegedly backed by some senior police officers, erect multi-storey buildings on the property in defiance of court orders. “We followed the law. We went to court. We did everything right,” a visibly distressed Dr. Lokko told reporters. “Now we watch helplessly as notorious land grabbers destroy everything we’ve built, right under the nose of the police.” A private investigation commissioned by the couple