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Teacher unions accuse govt of moves to privatize education
on: by Radia Sambare
Four teacher unions have accused government of allowing a public-private partnership into education, a move they think is risky for the country. According to the teacher unions, government must ditch any such decision or risk their massive resistance. The teacher unions
Ofori-Atta praises AFDB
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana’s Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has praised the African Development Bank’s comparative advantage, saying “Africa trusts the Bank”. Mr Ofori-Atta made this statement when Governors representing the African Development Bank West Africa region held consultative meetings with the institution’s President and
ASEPA tips former deputy BOG governor as Mahama’s running mate
on: by Radia Sambare
The former Second deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has tipped to be the likely running mate of flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama. A report by the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability
There are no vigilante groups in NDC-Sam George
on: by Radia Sambare
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George, on Monday told the Short Commission the party does not own vigilante groups. Appearing before the three-member Commission investigating by-election violence at Ayawaso West-Wuogon constituency, the lawmaker said the
Race into Ghana’s tertiary institution to heighten next year
on: by Radia Sambare
The race for university admission is expected to heighten next year when about 400,000 Free SHS beneficiaries are expected to complete school and seek university admission. The problem is compounded by the backlog of students seeking admission into the country’s tertiary
NPP unfazed about Mahama’s victory
on: by Radia Sambare
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said it is not perturbed at the election of John Dramani Mahama as the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Presidential Candidate for the 2020 election. The NPP further indicated that, the election of John Mahamamakes a
Huawei unveils foldable 5g smartphone Mate X
on: by Ismail M. Usman
Huawei Technologies unveiled a folding smartphone on Sunday which it said was primed for next generation 5G mobile connections, even as the United States campaigns to bar the Chinese company from such networks over security concerns. Huawei, the world’s second-largest smartphone
Mahama emerges victorious in NDC flagbearership race
on: by Radia Sambare
Former President John Dramani Mahama has been elected the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The former President as expected by many beat off competition from six other candidates namely Alban Kingsford Sumani Bagbin, Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, Prof. Joshua Alabi, Sylvester