Education Ministry highlights skills development at TVET awards

The Ministry of Education, Ghana, has emphasised the role of skills development in Ghana’s transformation at the Ghana TVET Excellence Awards 2026 held at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra. Representing the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, the Deputy Minister, Clement Apaak, said Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is central to industrialisation, job creation, and inclusive economic growth. He…

National Service Authority payroll reduced to GH¢700m from GH¢1.6bn

The National Service Authority (NSA) has reduced its annual payroll from about GH¢1.6 billion to GH¢700 million following the introduction of tighter verification systems. Deputy Director-General of the NSA, Lieutenant Colonel Moses Dok Nach Kpeungu, disclosed that the Authority has strengthened its payment processes to ensure that only duly verified personnel receive allowances. He explained that the new system is…

Mpatasie leaders dismiss claims of missing black stool, warn against misinformation

The traditional leadership of Trede Mpatasie in the Atwima Kwanwoma District has rejected reports alleging that the community’s revered black stool, regalia and ornaments have been stolen, describing the claims as false and capable of disturbing the peace of the area. Speaking on behalf of the traditional authorities, Chief Linguist of Mpatasie, Kyeame Osei Kwame, said there has been no…

Budget constraints, delayed funds driving misuse of single-source procurement — Expert

Procurement expert Collins Agyemang Sarpong says while Ghana’s Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) provides clear conditions for single-source procurement, practical budget constraints and timing of fund releases have contributed to its misuse in practice. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Monday, he explained that provisions under Section 40B already outline circumstances under which single sourcing is permitted, including emergencies,…

Ghana fans face sharp travel cost gap across 2026 World Cup host cities – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results

Ghana fans planning to follow the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are set to face contrasting travel conditions across host cities, with costs and arrangements differing sharply between venues. Ghana will open their Group L campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, before facing Croatia on June 20 in Philadelphia and rounding off the group stage…

Rawlings family consoles General Nunoo-Mensah over the loss of his wife

The Agyeman-Rawlings family paid a solemn visit to the residence of General Joseph Nunoo-Mensah on Friday to offer their condolences following the loss of his wife, Margaret Nunoo-Mensah. The delegation was led by the Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, who was accompanied by her sisters, Ms. Yaa Asantewaa Agyeman-Rawlings and Amina Agyeman-Rawlings. The visit was described…

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