Author: Constance Awunor

The Government of Ghana has pledged stronger investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as part of efforts to strengthen skills development and improve employment opportunities for young people. The commitment was made during the launch of the third edition of the Ghana TVET Report at a symposium organised by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Accra. The event brought together policymakers, development partners, academics and industry leaders to discuss the future of technical and vocational education in Ghana. Speaking at the event, Haruna Iddrisu said government remains committed to making TVET a major…

The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has urged female small and medium-scale enterprise (SME) owners to formalise their businesses, build strong financial identities and position themselves for growth beyond Ghana’s borders. Speaking at the Glitz Africa Women CEOs Summit in Accra, Mrs Asante-Asiedu delivered a keynote address on the theme, “Unlocking Finance and Markets for Women-Led Enterprises: Accelerating Trade, Growth and Economic Transformation.” According to her, women currently own 44 per cent of SMEs in Ghana, yet fewer than 10 per cent of women-led businesses are able to access formal credit. She explained that although…

The Ghana Police Service has issued a stern warning to social media content creators engaging in acts that border on criminality, revealing that at least one person has already been arrested for posting a masked video threatening to kill security personnel. Speaking at a press briefing, Grace Ansah Akrofi said the Police Service is increasingly concerned about the misuse of social media platforms to spread fear, misinformation and violent threats under the guise of content creation. According to DCOP Ansah Akrofi, individuals who engage in criminal conduct online will be tracked down and prosecuted. “If you engage in any act,…

Pressure group Democracy Hub has dismissed claims that the #FixTheCountry movement is politically motivated, insisting that the frustrations driving the protests are shared by Ghanaians across political divides. In a public statement dated May 7, 2026, the group described suggestions that the movement had become partisan because some individuals associated with past protests later joined government as “intellectually dishonest.” According to the statement, the movement’s objectives have always been centred on demanding accountability, improved governance and better living conditions for citizens, rather than advancing the interests of any political party. “The narrative that one individual’s career choice invalidates the collective…

The Acting Rent Commissioner, Fredrick Opoku, has criticised the Social Security and National Insurance Trust over accommodation charges at Ghana Hostels Limited, popularly known as Pentagon Hostel, describing the fees as exploitative and unacceptable. Speaking on Hit FM, Mr. Opoku expressed concern over the rising cost of student accommodation at the hostel facility linked to SSNIT. He said it was troubling for an institution responsible for managing workers’ pensions to impose what he described as excessively high accommodation charges on students and parents. According to him, the current pricing structure places considerable pressure on families already struggling with the high…

Awerco Company Limited has threatened legal action against the Ministry of Health over claims relating to the procurement and operationalisation of a hospital project. In a strongly worded letter, the company raised concerns over statements issued by the ministry regarding the project and the use of medical equipment at the facility. According to Awerco, failure to provide the necessary training for personnel handling the equipment could create serious risks for the project and future patients. “Failure to undertake such training poses an additional risk to the project and to potential patients, as critical medical equipment may not be operated properly,”…

Officers of the Ghana Police Service on Thursday carried out a special operation across parts of Accra, including the busy Madina Market, in a renewed effort to clamp down on suspected criminals and unlawful activities in the capital. The exercise saw heavily armed police personnel deployed to strategic locations within the market and surrounding communities as officers conducted searches and interrogated individuals suspected of engaging in criminal activities. According to sources, the operation formed part of a wider security strategy aimed at improving public safety and restoring order in areas considered crime-prone within the city. Traders, commuters and residents looked…

Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has dismissed reports questioning the credibility of results produced by its Central Laboratory, insisting that all tests conducted at the facility are accurate and reliable. In a statement issued on Thursday, May 7, 2026, the hospital described recent media reports alleging inaccuracies in laboratory results as misleading and false. According to management, the Central Laboratory remains one of the most advanced and well-equipped medical laboratories in Ghana and the West African sub-region. The hospital said the facility is staffed by highly trained professionals and also serves as a key training centre for laboratory scientists…

Jubilare Group, in partnership with the Mental Health Authority of Ghana and 18 other organisations, has launched Mental Health Campaign 2026 aimed at expanding access to mental health support across Ghana. The initiative includes plans to introduce Ghana’s first 24/7 remote mental health care platform and provide direct support to more than 1,000 mothers, students, and professionals through screening, counselling, and support services. Speaking at the launch, Deborah Asmah shared her personal experience with postnatal depression. “I learned the name for what I was experiencing not from my hospital or doctor. I learned it from Google. In the dark hours.…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 60-year-old man for allegedly assaulting his 16-year-old son in a disturbing incident at North Legon in Accra. According to police, the suspect, identified as Eric Mante, was arrested by the Madina Divisional Police Command after reports of the incident emerged. Briefing the media, Juliana Obeng, Superintendent of Police and Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, said preliminary investigations revealed that the incident happened on May 3, 2026. She explained that the teenager had gone out to play football with friends despite repeated warnings from his father. Police say the suspect confronted…