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
Mary Tagba Confirmed As Tatale DCE, Pledges Improved Education And Youth Development AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - June 30, 2025July 1, 20250 By: Braimah Abdul Majeed The people of Tatale have officially welcomed Mary Tagba as their new District Chief Executive (DCE), a move widely seen as a turning point for the district’s development and governance. Her endorsement has sparked a sense of unity and renewed optimism among residents as they look forward to an improved economy and livelihood. In her acceptance speech, Hon. Mary Tagba expressed her profound gratitude to the community for the trust imposed in her and pledged full dedication to inclusive development. She emphasized her passion for education, referencing her background as a professional teacher, and assured residents that she would work tirelessly to uplift the youth. She also committed to addressing the growing menace of drug abuse and working to resolve
International Day Of Yoga: Volta Regional Minister Entreats Citizens To Embrace Yoga For Its Health Benefits AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - June 30, 2025June 30, 20250 By: Prince-Kelvin Setrick The Volta Region’s commemoration of this year’s International Yoga Day has seen the regional capital, Ho, hosted a Yoga session as part of activities to mark the day. In attendance was the Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, who called on Ghanaians to consider joining Yoga sessions to help address stress and health related issues, a situation he said is not only prevalent but also on the ascendancy. Yoga is an ancient Indian tradition dating back to 5000 years. It is the holistic approach to the union of mind, body and soul. Yoga is about good health, happiness and living in perfect harmony with our surroundings. The practice of Yoga transcends geographical boundaries, making it universal heritage of mankind.Recognising Yoga's global appeal
Hospitals in Nkwanta South has been closed down due to renewed conflict at the area LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - June 29, 2025June 29, 20250 Nkwanta South municipal hospital and St Joseph hospital, the two main hospital in Nkwanta South which are found in Nkwanta township workers have all run away.This happened because of the renewed conflict that lead to many deaths and injuries. David Amenudzi who is the secretary of Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwife Association at Nkwanta South municipal stated in an interview that all the nurses and midwives of Nkwanta St. Joseph hospital have all run away. According to him the health workers left because of the conflict in Nkwanta. He said most of the workers rented their house in town and the town is not safe and their lives have been threaten several times. Mr. Amenudzi added that all the wards have been closed
Government is Activating National Research Fund with GHS 50 Million Seed Investment – Veep LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - June 28, 2025June 28, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku Government has taken a major step toward strengthening academic research and innovation with the full activation of the National Research Fund. The policy, originally initiated by the NDC administration in 2016 and passed into law in 2017, has now received renewed attention with the formal establishment of a governing board and secretariat, backed by a GHS 50 million seed investment from the GETFund. Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang made this announcement during her address at the 58th Special Congregation Ceremony of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi. Addressing a gathering of dignitaries including the Chancellor, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the King of Eswatini, the Vice President described the Fund as a
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.