Licensure Exams to End on August 30 as New Teacher Qualification Framework Rolls Out AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 16, 2025July 16, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Ministry of Education has directed the National Teaching Council (NTC) to wrap up all processes related to the final sitting of the existing teacher licensure examinations by August 30, 2025. This directive, issued by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, was delivered during the inauguration of the newly reconstituted board of the NTC. The Minister stressed the need for urgency in concluding the current licensure examination regime as government prepares to transition into a new system for assessing teacher qualifications. “The last of it must be concluded not later than 30th August. If there is a last opportunity for those who sat and couldn’t make it, that process should not travel beyond 30th August. You are to work with the
Traders At Lapaz Urge Gov’t To Inject Fund Into BUSINESSES, Road Sector & Affordable Housing LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 16, 2025July 16, 20250 BY: DANIEL ASARE Some traders at “Nyamekye” a suburb of Lapaz have expressed their diverse opinions on the 4th tranche of $367 million received from the International Monetary Fund. According to them, government must channel this fund into the road sector and affordable house projects to address the country’s deficit Ghana has received a fresh disbursement of approximately US$367 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following the successful completion of the Fourth Review of the country’s programme with the Fund. The funds, which were credited to the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) account on July 9, 2025, come in the wake of the IMF Executive Board’s approval during its meeting in Washington, DC, on July 7, 2025. Pan African Television Business Desk engaged the Business
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Collaborates with Meta for Digital Skills Training LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - July 14, 2025July 14, 20250 Accra, July 14, 2025 The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts has commenced a two-day digital skills training workshop in collaboration with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Running from July 14 to 15 in Accra, the workshop is designed to equip officials from the Ministry and its thirteen (13) implementing agencies with practical tools to harness Meta platforms for tourism promotion, cultural storytelling, and the growth of creative enterprises. Delivering the welcome address, Mr. Vitus O. Langmagne, Director of Human Resources at the Ministry, described the partnership as timely and strategic in aligning Ghana’s tourism, culture, and creative industries with global digital trends. He urged participants to fully engage with the training and apply the knowledge gained
10,000 Schools On Gov’t Radar in Drive to Rescue Basic Education LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 14, 2025July 14, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Ministry of Education says it is stepping up efforts to rescue Ghana’s struggling basic schools through a new accountability system and targeted reforms under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP). In a speech delivered on behalf of the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, who chairs the Project Oversight Committee, Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak said the Ministry is rolling out a nationwide strategy to tackle poor learning outcomes, especially in the country’s lowest-performing 10,000 basic schools. “These schools serve some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, including children with disabilities and those in hard-to-reach areas,” Dr. Apaak said. “We are holding ourselves accountable and working with teachers, parents, and development partners to turn things
Lands Minister Calls for Urgent Action and Reforms in Mining Sector at Stakeholders Seminar AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - July 14, 2025July 14, 20250 The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP) has issued a strong call for urgent reforms in Ghana’s mining sector, warning that the country faces an environmental crisis if decisive action is not taken. Speaking at a seminar with key mining stakeholders, the Minister highlighted the scale of destruction caused by irresponsible mining, including the loss of 44 forest reserves and over 5,500 hectares of forest cover. “Our water bodies are at dangerous levels. Ghana Water is shutting down treatment plants because the water is too polluted to be treated. If we don’t act now, we may not have a country left,” he stated. Hon. Buah further revealed that large-scale mining companies have held concessions for decades without developing
Lands Minister Calls for Review of Minerals and Mining Act LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - July 14, 2025July 14, 20250 The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has emphasized the need for a review of the country’s Minerals and Mining Act (2006), citing significant advancements in technology and development that necessitate updates to ensure a more inclusive and sustainable mining sector. As part of the review process for the mining policy, the Minister engaged the Western and Western North Regional House of Chiefs. This move aims to ensure that the proposed changes benefit all Ghanaians, particularly those in mining communities. Hon. Buah stressed the importance of ensuring that the mining sector benefits all Ghanaians, especially those in mining communities. He noted that while the current law allows for consultation, the interests of local communities are often not
Ghana’s First Private Medical and Dental School Opens at Entrance University LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 11, 2025July 11, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku Entrance University of Health Sciences has officially inaugurated its Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing, along with a new Dental Hospital, at its campus in Spintex, Accra. The institution, founded by industrialist Nana Samuel Amo Tobbin, becomes the first private university in Ghana to establish a full-fledged medical and dental training programme, a move widely hailed as timely and strategic in addressing the country’s growing demand for quality healthcare professionals. Speaking at the ceremony, Nana Tobbin, who serves as Chancellor of the university, reiterated his commitment to expanding educational and employment opportunities for Ghanaians. He highlighted the challenges faced by students who pursue medical education abroad, particularly in countries like Ukraine and China, where language and cultural barriers often
Health Authority Urged to Crack Down on Unhygienic Practices During State Funerals LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - July 11, 2025July 11, 20250 The recent display of bodies in open places during state funerals, handled by individuals in inappropriate attire, including a chop bar operator in work clothes and a driver still behind the wheel, has raised serious health concerns. This unacceptable situation poses significant health hazards to mourners and the general public. I call upon the Ghana Health Service and other relevant authorities to take immediate action to address this issue. The health and dignity of the deceased, as well as the safety of the public, must be prioritized. Key demands include: Immediate cessation of the practice of displaying bodies in open places Enforcement of proper health protocols for handling and displaying deceased individuals Provision of appropriate attire and equipment for personnel handling the deceased Public education on
Seven Persons Arrested For Illegal Mining at Abora. LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - July 10, 2025July 10, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Central Regional Police Command has arrested seven (7) persons for illegal mining activities at Abora in Upper Denkyira West. The arrest follows an intelligence-led operation conducted at the targeted location where the suspects were actively engaging in illegal mining activities. The suspects are identified as; Latif Abdul Gyimah (55), Mohammed Bello (44), George Azu (52), Kingsley Owusu (23), Sampson Afadzi (45), Simon Atakpo (21), Andrews Otto (26). One (1) single-barrel shotgun, two (2) pump-action shotguns (Mossberg 500A12GA) with serial numbers T069032 and T075882, twenty-six (26) live cartridges, (2) excavators, two (2) Hyundai excavator monitors, three (3) unregistered motorbikes, one (1) unregistered Haojin tricycle, and one (1) newly installed water pump machine. Efforts are underway to retrieve additional excavators
Sports Ministry Warns Borteyman Sports Complex Land Encroachers LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - July 10, 2025July 10, 20250 The future of the Borteyman Sports Complex, a multidisciplinary sports facility has come under threat as encroachment issues threaten to undermine its development. This revelation was made during a recent visit by the Hon. Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, who embarked on an inspection tour of the complex in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025. The Minister’s visit aimed to assess the ongoing activities at the facility, which was officially commissioned on February 13, 2024, which hosted 13th African games. Out of the approximately 100 acres of land earmarked for the facility as its total land size, the development has so far taken place on 43 acres, with significant potential for expansion and utilization. However, concerns have been